The programme for the Master Innholders General Managers’ Conference 2016 has been released, and tickets are now on sale. The theme ‘Excellence is No Coincidence’ will bring industry leaders and seasoned speakers to the stage to champion the complexity and skills required to develop people and hotels today.
Stuart Bowery MI, general manager of Grosvenor House and chair of the conference committee will play host to what is expected to be the largest conference yet. Building upon the success of 2015, Stuart wanted a conference that would not only inspire, but would challenge traditional thinking:
“With the help of the committee we have shaped a conference that really addresses today’s issues in the industry but will also provide insight to help build and grow for tomorrow. This industry is built upon excellence and it’s certainly no coincidence we are one of the greatest providers of hospitality in the world. I hope that hotels from across the UK will take this opportunity to spend two days to come and learn and network together and celebrate all that makes hoteliers and their teams great.”
The first day will be chaired by David Morgan Hewitt MI, managing director of The Goring and will be packed with sessions focusing on legislation, global market trends, leadership and learning. On day two Peter Hancock MI, chief executive of Pride of Britain Hotels will introduce an array of speakers who will bring life to examining behaviour, crisis management, the reality of digitalisation and moulding excellence.
Master Innholders General Managers’ Conference 2016 schedule
Programme timings subject to change.
Monday 11th January
- Sponsors’ Showcase, Registration and Light Lunch
- Welcome from the chairman of the Master Innholders, Jonathan Raggett
- Session Chair: David Morgan Hewitt, Managing Director, The Goring
- The Leadership Expert: Steve Radcliffe
- Legislation and Hospitality: Martin Couchman, Deputy Chief Executive, British Hospitality Association
- Global Travel Market Trends: Katherine Le Quesne, Deloitte
- Break
- Beverage Trends: Robbie Bargh, founder of Gorgeous Group
- Master Innholder Scholarships
- The mindset to achieve extraordinary results: Headline speaker, Luke Johnson
- Closing remarks from Master Innholders Chairman, Jonathan Raggett
- 7.15 pm – Champagne Reception & Gala Dinner
Tuesday 12th January
- Welcome from Master Innholders Chairman, Jonathan Raggett
- Session Chair: Peter Hancock, Pride of Britain Hotels
- People engagement: Wayne Clarke, Founding Partner, Global Growth
- Managing your PR in a Crisis Panel Discussion: Alan Stevens, Michael Gray and Gareth Jones
- Break
- The Latest Technology: Dan Christian, Digital Expert
- Political Lobbying: Ufi Ibrahim, Chief Executive, British Hospitality Association
- The Behaviour Expert: Jez Rose
- Closing Remarks with chairman of the Master Innholders, Jonathan Raggett
- Lunch
Sell-out anticipated
Attended by industry figures, leading hoteliers and innovative suppliers, the 2016 conference is expected to be a sell-out success. Take advantage of the early bird offer and get 4 tickets for the price of 3, valid until 15 November.
Conference prices for hoteliers attending both the conference and dinner are £355 plus VAT, Master Innholders and St Julian Scholars can book at a preferred rate. Non-hoteliers attending both the conference and dinner can purchase tickets for £437.50 plus VAT.
A select number of London hotels have provided a special rate for those attending the conference including Grosvenor House, Brown’s Hotel, The Capital, The Dorchester, Lancaster London, London Hilton on Park Lane and The Metropolitan.
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