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Achieve Hospitality May 2026 Newsletter

May at Achieve Hospitality

What an incredible month May has been for us, we have expanded our client network even further internationally. Our team was busy working across multiple time zones in the US, UK, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Switzerland, UAE and many European countries.

At the same time, we’re seeing a continued increase in inbound client enquiries which is a testament to our wonderful team, the service they deliver and their experience in providing bespoke and expert recruitment across luxury hotels, restaurants, private members clubs and private households worldwide.

We’ve also continued to share new blogs and insights across both luxury hospitality and private households, more updates are included below.

Growing Demand for Domestic Couples

This month we saw an influx in clients looking for experienced Domestic Couples across Spain, Hawaii, the United Kingdom and Las Vegas. Domestic Couples bring a combination of skills and experience to a Private Household. Many Domestic Couples are married or in long-term relationships and are already experienced in supporting one another in the role. Hiring a Domestic Couples is one of the most effective staffing solutions available to private households and estates. When the arrangement is structured well, it provides continuity, flexibility and a depth of care that is genuinely difficult to replicate through individual hires.

Experienced Team Delivering Exceptional Recruitment

We are proud to be trusted talent partners to Private Households, Family Offices & Luxury Hospitality Brands.

At Achieve Hospitality, we specialise in bespoke recruitment solutions for private households, family offices and luxury hospitality brands worldwide. We partner with private residences, estates, villas, chalets, palaces, family offices and luxury hospitality venues to source exceptional talent. Our approach is never transactional or volume-driven. We focus on building meaningful relationships, conducting highly targeted searches and securing partnerships that deliver lasting value for both clients and candidates. Built on industry experience, our consultants bring genuine insight into the standards and discretion these environments require, enabling us to identify candidates who not only meet the brief but also align with each client’s lifestyle, culture and expectations.

Contact our experienced team to discuss how they can support your recruitment needs.

Blogs Published in May

We have continued to share a range of blogs across luxury hospitality and private households, offering insight into recent market trends, hiring challenges and best practices.

Read more via the links below.

Hiring Luxury Hospitality Staff in London: What Employers Need to Know

Hiring Domestic Couples: What Principals Often Underestimate

How to Structure a Summer Villa Team for UHNW Private Households

Private Household & Estate Staffing Market Insights

The Professionalisation of the Modern Family Office: Family offices are becoming increasingly institutionalised, with UHNW families operating their private households and estates more like sophisticated businesses than traditional domestic environments. Recent reporting from Spear’s Magazine highlights growing demand for structured governance, operational oversight, and specialist advisers as wealth transitions across generations. This evolution is directly influencing hiring trends across private staffing, with Estate Managers, Chiefs of Staff and operationally minded household professionals now expected to combine discretion and service excellence with leadership, financial oversight and multi-property management expertise.
Global Mobility Is Reshaping UHNW Staffing Needs: As international wealth migration accelerates, UHNW families are increasingly adopting multi-hub lifestyles across London, Dubai, Monaco, Switzerland and the US. According to recent industry commentary featured by Spear’s Magazine, geopolitical uncertainty, tax reform and lifestyle priorities are driving more globally mobile living arrangements. For private staffing agencies, this has created rising demand for candidates with international experience, multilingual capabilities, and flexibility to operate across multiple residences and jurisdictions. Staff who can seamlessly support highly mobile principals while maintaining continuity, discretion and operational consistency are becoming especially valuable.
Retention and Cultural Fit Become Critical in the UHNW Market: The private staffing market continues to shift beyond traditional recruitment criteria, with retention, trust and cultural alignment now central to long-term hiring success. UHNW principals and family offices are placing greater emphasis on emotional intelligence, adaptability and values alignment alongside technical experience. Industry reports in 2026 also point to increased competition for proven talent, particularly within estate management, private service, and household leadership roles. Employers are investing more heavily in structured onboarding, staff wellbeing, clearer role definitions and long-term career development to secure and retain exceptional candidates in an increasingly competitive global market.

Luxury Hospitality Market Insights

Staffing and Retention Remain a Defining Challenge for Hotels: Recent hotel industry reports reveal that staffing shortages and rising labour costs remain a major concern for operators in 2026, particularly within luxury properties where service expectations are exceptionally high. As a result, leading hotels and restaurants are increasingly investing in retention strategies, skills-based hiring and long-term employee development to maintain service standards and operational consistency.
London’s Luxury Hotel Boom Is Intensifying Competition for Talent: London’s luxury hospitality market continues to expand rapidly, with major openings including Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch, Six Senses London and The St. Regis London all entering the market between 2025-2026. Industry analysts note that London has seen one of Europe’s largest increases in ultra-luxury room inventory since 2019, as global brands continue investing heavily in the capital’s high-end travel sector. While demand for luxury travel remains strong, the rapid growth in new openings is significantly increasing competition for experienced hospitality professionals across guest relations, concierge, management, and F&B leadership roles. For operators, attracting and retaining exceptional talent is becoming just as important as location and brand positioning. Read our blog to find out more.
The Cotswolds and Lake District Continue to Attract Luxury Investment: The UK countryside luxury market continues to evolve, with growing investment into boutique hotels, wellness retreats, destination dining and exclusive-use properties across the Cotswolds and Lake District. Affluent travellers are increasingly seeking slower, experience-led escapes centred around nature, gastronomy and wellbeing, creating rising demand for highly personalised hospitality experiences. This trend is also influencing recruitment, with employers prioritising candidates who can deliver warm, intuitive service while adapting to the more relaxed yet highly refined expectations of modern luxury travellers.