Independent hoteliers from across the UK are poised to collaborate and exchange best practices to enhance profitability while maintaining independence, amidst a challenging and evolving trading landscape.
On November 12, 2024, The Good Hotel Guide will host the inaugural Good Hotel Guide Live, at The Barnsdale, Rutland. This unique event offers delegates collaborative sessions on topics influenced by delegate research and the guidance of the Advisory Board of successful independent hoteliers.
Sharing insights and strategies to drive profitability
Through interactive discussions, delegates will share their experiences, views, and advice on crucial influences on profitability including balancing direct and indirect bookings, managing cost control, operational efficiency, and pricing strategies.
Attendees will also enjoy a panel discussion of invaluable insights and strategies with leading lights from the independent hotel sector including Dan Brod, Beckford Group Captain; Tim Hart, Chairman & CEO, Hart Hambleton PLC; Marie-Louisa Raeburn, Marketing Director, Ciel Hotels; Emma Stratton, Owner, Scarlet Hotel, Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, and Ian Taylor, Owner, Kaleidoscope Hotels, with Zoe Monk, Senior Editor, Boutique Hotelier as panel host.
The wisdom of experience from Robin Hutson
A highlight of the event will be an ‘in conversation’ session hosted by Jane Knight, Editor of The Good Hotel Guide with the highly respected and successful hotelier Robin Hutson, Co-Founder of Hotel du Vin and The Pig Hotels. This session will offer a deep dive into the experiences and wisdom of one of the industry’s most influential figures.
Robin said. ‘Hospitality has never been easy, but the current perfect storm of skills shortage, rising costs, governmental red tape and shaky consumer confidence have combined to make life for the independent hotelier particularly challenging right now’
Empowering hoteliers to thrive
Richard Fraiman, Chief Executive of The Good Hotel Guide, commented: “Attending the Good Hotel Guide Live is an invaluable opportunity for independent hoteliers to gain fresh insights and practical strategies for enhancing profitability. This event is not just about learning from industry leaders, but also about building a supportive network of peers who share the same passion for excellence and innovation. The community-building opportunities provided throughout the day are designed to foster meaningful connections and collaborations, empowering hoteliers to thrive in a competitive market while maintaining their unique charm and independence.”
More information is available here.
About The Good Hotel Guide
The Good Hotel Guide is the leading independent guide to hotels in Great Britain & Ireland, and also covers parts of Continental Europe. The Guide was first published in 1978. It is written for the reader seeking impartial advice on finding a good place to stay. Hotels cannot buy their way into the Guide. The editors and inspectors do not accept free hospitality on their anonymous visits to hotels. All hotels in the Guide receive a free basic listing. A fee is charged for a full web entry.
About The Good Hotel Guide Live
The Good Hotel Guide Live brings together up to 150 independent UK hoteliers and selected suppliers to collaborate, learn, and innovate in a unique day of interactive panels and sessions, followed by an enjoyable, relaxed dinner and awards.
The Good Hotel Guide Live takes place at The Barnsdale, Rutland on November 12th, 2024.
Day Delegate tickets are offered free of charge to paid members of The Good Hotel Guide.
For ticket and supplier sponsorship enquiries please contact: Sam Chance | Scrumptious Marketing sam@scrumptiousmarketing.com | 07833 251999
