Celebrating its twenty first anniversary, the Annual Hospitality Convention (AHC) is ready to mark a brand new period upon its return later this month, acknowledging the UK hospitality trade’s confirmed resilience and promising progress potential.
Famend for its stellar lineup of audio system, the occasion constantly options British and worldwide trade leaders, joined by a robust presence of buyers, homeowners, operators, and builders. And this yr’s agenda is ready to lift the bar additional, come September thirtieth.
Boasting a roster of over 100 thought-leaders, the convention will discover various hospitality sectors, together with accommodations, different residing, F&B, bars, pubs, eating places and extra.
Amidst such a packed agenda, these 5 periods are to not be missed:
Seizing Tomorrow: Turning Political and Financial Shifts into Alternatives for UK Hospitality
Day 1 (September thirtieth) at 11:25am to 12:05pm
Hospitality leaders talk about the macro-economic panorama and share methods for capitalising on rising alternatives. They’ll delve into the explanations behind investing within the UK hospitality market, exploring the best way to navigate political modifications, handle dangers, and seize rising tendencies to drive trade progress.
Moderator: Karen Friebe, Head of Lodges, Hospitality and Leisure, Chook & Chook
Panellists:
Louisa Inexperienced, Managing Director, RBH Hospitality
Joanna Kurowska, Managing Director UK & Eire, IHG Lodges & Resorts
Ronen Nissenbaum, CEO UK/Eire, Benelux, Spain, Portugal and US improvement, Fattal Group
One-to-One Interview. Hospitality Chief’s Blueprint for Tomorrow: Lodges, Eating places, and Past
Day 1 (September thirtieth) at 2:20pm to 2:40pm
Hear from a seasoned hospitality chief as they talk about their imaginative and prescient for the UK market. Learn to navigate present uncertainties and capitalise on rising alternatives to drive progress and success by means of management, partnerships, innovation, and a optimistic firm tradition.
Interviewer: Victoria Hills, Associate, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Interviewee: Simon Ewins, Managing Director UK Lodges and Eating places, Whitbread
Income Past the Room: The Position of Information and Personalisation to Drive Progress
Day 1 (September thirtieth) at 3:35pm to 4:45pm
Past room income lies untapped potential for revenue. By harnessing the facility of knowledge and personalisation, accommodations can optimise pricing, perceive visitor preferences, and anticipate future tendencies.
Speaker: Paul Finch, Gross sales Director EMEA, Agilysys
Driving alpha: Effectivity, Productiveness and Profitability Methods to Ship Above-Market Efficiency
Day 2 (October 1st) at 9:00am to 9:45am
Going through headwinds corresponding to inflation, staffing challenges, and financial volatility, this panel discusses confirmed methods for asset managers and operators to reinforce workforce productiveness and drive operational excellence all through the hospitality sector.
Panellists:
Miles Auger, Head of Lodges UK, CBRE
Andrew Katz, Marketing consultant, Prospect Lodge Advisors LLC
Chris Kenny, Senior Vice President, Starwood Capital Group
Andrew Stembridge, Govt Director, Iconic Luxurious Lodges
Cultivating Excellence: Remodeling the Picture of UK Hospitality Business
Day 2 (October 1st) at 12:30pm to 12:50pm
Can a rebrand revitalise the hospitality trade and appeal to prime expertise? Business pioneers talk about the transformative energy of tradition and inspirational management in shaping our trade’s repute.
Interviewer: Winston Zahra, CEO, Troo Hospitality
Audio system:
Kate Nicholls, Chief Govt Officer, UK Hospitality
Stephen Cassidy, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, UK & Eire, Hilton
As all the time, the AHC affords a wealth of alternatives to study, community, and develop. The 5 must-attend periods highlighted right here present a glimpse into the thrilling and informative content material that awaits attendees.
In the event you haven’t already registered, don’t miss out on this opportunity to attach with trade leaders and uncover the most recent tendencies and finest practices in hospitality.
