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Hospitality Consultancy & Concept Development

Strong hospitality starts with a strong foundation.

Alexion Hospitality supports entrepreneurs and hospitality projects with development, growth and professionalisation — through strategic advice, operational development and concept development, backed by more than twenty years of hands-on experience.

About Alexion

Hands-on experience, strategic insight and a personal approach.

Hospitality is about experience: bringing people together, leaving a lasting impression and creating an environment guests want to return to. Alexion Hospitality was founded on the belief that every successful concept starts with a strong foundation.

Every organisation is unique. That is why Alexion does not work with standard solutions, but with an approach shaped around identity, objectives and ambitions — focused on clear structure, a consistent guest experience and sustainable growth.

A strong organisation starts with the right person in the right place.

Our services

From strategy to execution.

Every engagement starts with a thorough analysis of the organisation. From there, Alexion develops an approach aligned with the client's objectives.

Strategy & Organisation

  • Business analysis, positioning & competitive analysis
  • Organisational structure, internal processes & staffing structure
  • Management guidance & team development
  • Growth & development strategies

Operational Development

  • Guest experience, service quality & reservation processes
  • Menu analysis & pricing strategy
  • Inventory, procurement & cost control
  • Openings, reopenings & expansions

Concept Development

  • Concept & theme development
  • Entertainment & programming concepts
  • Brand activations & promotional campaigns
  • From idea to a distinctive, workable concept

Events & activations

Alexion also develops and guides corporate events, anniversaries, product launches, networking events and public events — from first idea to a workable plan.

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Portrait of Velasco Aalstein

Meet the consultant

Velasco Aalstein

Hospitality Consultant

Hospitality is not a profession to me. It is my life.

Velasco Aalstein grew up in the hospitality and entertainment world and built more than twenty years of hands-on experience from the floor: behind the bar, serving guests, leading teams and working the busiest nights himself.

That experience is the foundation of his consultancy. He looks beyond plans to the people, structure, collaboration, consistency and what actually works in practice.

Experience
20+ years in hospitality
Focus
Strategy, operations & concept development
Regions
Netherlands & Suriname

Our approach

From introduction to sustainable improvement.

A successful collaboration starts with a clear plan. Alexion follows a structured process in which strategy, creativity and execution come together.

  1. 01

    Introduction

    A personal conversation about objectives, challenges and expectations.

  2. 02

    Analysis

    A clear assessment of the current situation, opportunities and points of attention.

  3. 03

    Strategy & development

    A tailored plan with concrete, workable recommendations.

  4. 04

    Implementation & guidance

    Support with implementation and quality assurance.

  5. 05

    Evaluation & further development

    Evaluate results and identify new opportunities.

Why Alexion

What sets Alexion apart is the combination of strategic advice, concept development and hands-on experience. No standard solutions, but tailored work with a personal, results-driven approach and close attention to quality, guest experience and long-term growth.

Track record

Experience that goes beyond advice.

From concept development to operational execution and guidance. At the International Mall of Suriname, Alexion applied the full breadth of its services across several hospitality venues between 2023 and 2026.

International Mall of Suriname · 2023–2026

  • Mingle Cocktail Lounge
  • Mingle Sushi Bar
  • Murphy's Irish Pub
  • Zen Gastro Bar
  • Café Amsterdam

Selected work

Where concepts come to life.

Alongside consultancy, Alexion also develops and guides events and activations. A compact selection of projects Alexion has contributed to.

  • Satra Bakana — Sara’s Brunch Cafe: Event poster

    Satra Bakana

    Sara’s Brunch Cafe

  • Bon Vibes — De Waag: Event poster

    Bon Vibes

    De Waag

  • HYPE Ladies Night — The Tequila Club, Netherlands: Event poster

    HYPE Ladies Night

    The Tequila Club, Netherlands

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Contact

Let's meet

Looking for a strategic partner in hospitality, business development or concept development? Send us a message — we would be happy to discuss what Alexion can do for you.

Regions
Netherlands · Suriname

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