Hospitality is a fantastic industry to work in and this is primarily due to the innovation we consistently see within it. From new technology and sustainable practices to new leadership techniques and focuses on wellbeing, there are always exciting ways to empower your staff, delight your guests and help improve day-to-day operations.

With that said, it’s easy to fall into the trap of trying too many new things, ultimately losing sight of what makes your hotel successful. In my career across many successful hotels and now in my current role as Estates Director for Thurelstone Estates, I witness the industry professionals sometimes overcomplicating their approach instead of staying true to their roots and focusing on what they do best.

It's from this that this year’s conference theme, ‘Distilling Excellence’ was born – the idea of taking a step back to step forward and really understand what makes your hotel special, ensuring you are true to your proposition and values and doing what you do best, and not overcomplicating things for the wrong reasons. 

From better understanding the current financial landscape to developing high-performing teams, from marketing your hotel effectively to improving your hotel’s strategy and culture, our carefully curated programme of speakers is devised by hoteliers for hoteliers, all to help you distil excellence in your own hotel.

Alongside our lineup of guest speakers and presenters, the Hotel Leadership Conference also provides you with the ability to network with over 400 senior hoteliers and exhibitors. This unique opportunity allows us all to meet faces both new and old, sharing experiences and helping us all to learn from one another.