16-17 October, independent hotel show, olympia
Olympia (West Hall) is playing host for the next two days (16-17 October) to the UK's first trade exhibition for the independent, luxury and boutique hotel sect...
Olympia (West Hall) is playing host for the next two days (16-17 October) to the UK's first trade exhibition for the independent, luxury and boutique hotel sector (called the Independent Hotel Show). The exhibition will provide an opportunity for people to network, and for businesses to attend sessions to improve their businesses, e.g. with categories on 'Staying on Trend', 'Standing out from the crowd', etc:
THE INDEPENDENT HOTEL SHOW – THE UK’S FIRST TRADE EVENT DEDICATED TO THE INDEPENDENT, LUXURY & BOUTIQUE HOTEL SECTOR Independent, luxury & boutique hotels represent the most exciting and fastest growing sector in the hospitality industry and until now, there has never been a dedicated event for this unique flourishing sector. Given this rapid expansion, competition in the marketplace will only continue to grow and now more than ever hotel businesses need to continually evolve in order to keep ahead of the competition and maintain their individuality. We understand that running a hotel is an extremely busy process and that time afforded away needs to offer significant value. Independent Hotel has been specifically designed specifically with these challenges in mind and will present you with platform to source all latest products & services, inspiration & ideas to help develop your business. The Independent Hotel Show together some of the hospitality industry’s most successful practitioners and experts to present a business learning and sharing platform dedicated to running a independent hotel business. T he free-to-attend business sessions combined insightful presentations, expert Q&As across a range of hot topics and business advice in theBusiness Sessions Theatre, proudly sponsored byFastBooking. Peter Hancock, CEO of Pride of Britain head-to-head interviews with leading experts including Philip Newman Hall, and Jeremy Rata who drew on their own experience and knowledge of running a successful hotel business.
Come along and see Umi Digital at standIH79. Our team will be meeting and greeting people on both days.
For more information...
For more information, or to register to attend, please click the following link:http://www.eco.co.uk/event/independent-hotel-show/529orhttp://independenthotelshow.co.uk/We look forward to seeing you there!
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