The Independent Hotel Show 2014 is welcoming respected writer and feared restaurant critic AA Gill for a morning’s breakfast round table discussion, led by management consultant, author and broadcaster, Peter York.
Taking place at Olympia West on 21 and 22 October, the Independent Hotel Show is a two-day event targeted at independently minded hoteliers eager to build and grow their businesses. The breakfast with AA Gill is scheduled for Wednesday 22 October, 8.30am to 10am, and will examine what luxury means to the modern consumer and how this impacts on the positioning of today’s independent and boutique hotels.
No holds barred
Never one to mince his words and renowned for pushing the boundaries of editorial etiquette, AA Gill has been a journalist and food critic for over 20 years. Gill is best known for his no holds barred approach to restaurants reviews, spurring regale, relief or rigor mortis amongst chefs and hoteliers across the UK. Sunday Times Style magazine restaurant reviewer, TV critic and travel writer, he is well known for his wit and satirical descriptions, as well as disgruntling a few high profile celebrity chefs, regions and nations along the way.
Standing up for waiting staff
Whilst his food reviews may often scald chefs worldwide, his comments on style and service seem to be never faltering. A firm believer in welcoming hospitality he has often been seen to stand up for the nations waiting staff, condemning restaurateurs for syphoning off service charges for themselves, or serving dishes that could not be covered by their staff’s minimum wage.
Gill will be joined by high society, cultural commentator Peter York. Co-author of Harpers & Queen’s ‘The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook’, and previous Style Editor at Harpers & Queen, York has been circulating within the echelons of high society for many years and is no stranger to luxury and lavishness.
Commenting on the breakfast round table discussion and what it will bring to the Independent Hotel Show, Luke Perry, Event Director says;
“We are honoured to have two such distinguished guests at the show and are sure they will bring much to the table in regard of any discussion on luxury. Both are well travelled and well heeled, have stayed in some of the best hotels around the globe and eaten in some of the finest restaurants. With a finger on the pulse knowledge and insight of today’s hotel and dining scene, their comments along with the industry peers also attending the event will, I’m sure, prove invaluable to those independent hoteliers looking to stay ahead of the trends and boost their business.”
The breakfast round table is open to 100 invited guests. For your chance to attend the event and hear first-hand comments about the hospitality industry email clementine@smelondon.co.uk Places will be offered on a first come first serve basis.
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About the Independent Hotel Show
Inspiring and informative, the Independent Hotel Show is the UK’s only forum bringing together the luxury, boutique and independent hotel sector.
A must-attend event for independent hoteliers and industry professionals, the show presents a diverse collection of the UK’s most innovative suppliers together with expert insight from our Business Sessions.
The Independent Hotel Show takes place on 21 and 22 October 2014 at Olympia West Hall, London.
Follow @IndHotelShow for up-to-date information on the show and the exhibitors and visit www.independenthotelshow.co.uk to register.