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 persistently options British and worldwide trade leaders, joined by a robust presence of traders, house owners, operators, and builders. And this yr’s agenda is ready to boost the bar additional, come September thirtieth.
Boasting a roster of over 100 thought-leaders, the convention will discover various hospitality sectors, together with lodges, different residing, F&B, bars, pubs, eating places and extra.
Amidst such a packed agenda, these 5 classes 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 way to navigate political modifications, handle dangers, and seize rising traits to drive trade progress.
Moderator: Karen Friebe, Head of Lodges, Hospitality and Leisure, Chicken & Chicken
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 via management, partnerships, innovation, and a constructive firm tradition.
Interviewer: Victoria Hills, Companion, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Interviewee: Simon Ewins, Managing Director UK Lodges and Eating places, Whitbread
Income Past the Room: The Position of Knowledge 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 ability of knowledge and personalisation, lodges can optimise pricing, perceive visitor preferences, and anticipate future traits.
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
Dealing with headwinds resembling inflation, staffing challenges, and financial volatility, this panel discusses confirmed methods for asset managers and operators to boost staff productiveness and drive operational excellence all through the hospitality sector.
Panellists:
Miles Auger, Head of Lodges UK, CBRE
Andrew Katz, Guide, Prospect Resort Advisors LLC
Chris Kenny, Senior Vice President, Starwood Capital Group
Andrew Stembridge, Government 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 fame.
Interviewer:Â Winston Zahra, CEO, Troo Hospitality
Audio system:
Kate Nicholls, Chief Government Officer, UK Hospitality
Stephen Cassidy, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, UK & Eire, Hilton
As at all times, the AHC provides a wealth of alternatives to be taught, community, and develop. The 5 must-attend classes highlighted right here present a glimpse into the thrilling and informative content material that awaits attendees.
For those who haven’t already registered, don’t miss out on this opportunity to attach with trade leaders and uncover the most recent traits and finest practices in hospitality.
