The Stage is Set
Sunday – 26 Feb 2012 12:00 – Ufi Ibrahim Interview
The Chief Executive of the BHA speaks her mind about VAT, minimizing red tape and how we can work together to promote
British tourism overseas.
13:00 – Creating a Responsible Hospitality Business
The Considerate Hotelier’s Association’s John Firrell, Mark Linehan of the SRA and Rebecca Hawkins of the Responsible Hospitality Partnership discuss sustainability credentials.
14:00 – Seizing the Olympic Opportunity We host a panel of operators gearing up for The London Games to find out how they are preparing. Chris Foy (pictured) from VisitBritain will join James Parsons and Chrys Fisher to offer insight into how businesses all over the UK can benefit from London 2012.
15:00 – Marketing The May Fair
Consistently seen in the background of Paparazzi shots, and used for videos and photoshoots. How do the people behind the publicity manage the hotel’s ‘celebrity’?
16:00 – TripAdvisor Masterclass Love it or hate it there’s no excaping its power. TripAdvisor for Business provides a masterclass in how to make the most of online feedback and gain revenue from reviews.
Monday – 27 Feb 2012 10:30 – An Interview with Raymond Blanc
11:00 – Locatelli Goes to Prison! Giorgio Locatelli talks about how The Clink charity trains prisoners in the art of cooking so they have meaningful employment
opportunities on release. 12:00 – The Future of Design
Sought-after designer Martin Brudnizki, will be discussing technique, inspiration, favourite projects and what lies ahead in design.
13:00 – Serving Perfection
Celebrity restaurant manager Fred Sirieix will be discussing perfect service, what to do and how to do it.
14:00 – Business at its Best
Serial entrepreneur Luke Johnson, will be talking about making a successful business and giving general business advice.
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In association with
Hotelympia 2012 is set to welcome leading names, including celebrated chef Giorgio Locatelli, well known restaurant GM Fred Sirieix, and revered food critic Fay Maschler, as guests to The Stage.
15:00 – Hotelympia Design Award – Presenting the very best in Hotel Design – winner presentation
16:00 – Interview with Ashley Palmer-Watts, Exec Chef, The Fat Duck
Learn what goes on in the kitchen of Heston Blumenthal’s world renowned restaurant
17:00 – Innovation Awards – winner presentation Tuesday – 28 Feb 2012
10:00 – A Very Special Celebrity Chef Guest 11:00 – The Guest Experience
What is the recipe for creating a truly great guest experience? With Katy McCann from the Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Collection.
12:00 – Interview with Robin & Judy Hutson
The couple behind Hotel du Vin and now Lime Wood and The Pig will discuss their past successes, design on a budget and how to keep customers coming back.
13:00 – Interview with Fay Maschler Fay Maschler, Britain’s most revered restaurant critic will be talking about why some restaurants succeed and others fail and giving useful business advice to budding restaurateurs in the audience.
14:00 – Panel Discussion –The Business of Hotels
Panel discussion with current Hotelier of The Year, Stephen Carter and two previous winners, Richard Ball and Robin Hutson. We will be discussing how to create and run the perfect hotel business.
15:00 – The Business of Design – A presentation by Rabih Hage A brilliant designer of several award winning projects, Rabih is the master of creating excellent interiors that look hugely expensive yet are achieved within relatively low budgets.
16:00 – An Interview with Sir David Michels, President of the Institute of Hospitality
Wednesday – 29 Feb/ Thursday – 1 March 2012
10:00 – Speciality Coffee Association of Europe Two days of action see The UK Latte Art Final 2012, UK Coffee in Good Spirits Competition 2012, and the UK Ibrik Competition 2012.
Register for free at
www.hotelympia.com
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