Adrian Ellis

HLC 2024: Adrian Ellis, The Lowry

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN speaks to Adrian Ellis, chairman of the Hotel Leadership Conference and general manager of The Lowry, to discover some key learnings from this year’s event as well as advice for hoteliers who are sceptical of artificial intelligence. Filmed at the Hotel Leadership Conference 2024 at Park Plaza London Riverbank.

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Catt McLeod

IHS London: Catt McLeod, Elegant Hotel Collection

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN caught up with Catt McLeod, vice president brand development of Elegant Hotel Collection, to learn more about why the soft brand was launched and how independent boutique hotels can adapt to changing consumer preferences. Filmed at the Independent Hotel Show London 2023.

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Andrew McGregor Guestline

IHS London: Andrew McGregor, Guestline

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN sits down with Andrew McGregor, CEO of Guestline, to learn more about the company’s acquisition by Access Hospitality, the launch of its latest product GuestStay Kiosk, and future technology trends. Filmed at the Independent Hotel Show London 2023.

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Matt Luscombe Cycas

AHC 2023: Matt Luscombe, Cycas Hospitality

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN speaks to Matt Luscombe, CEO of Cycas Hospitality, to learn about the company’s latest lifestyle hotel signing, what’s driving the diversification of its portfolio, and how staff development is supporting business growth. Filmed at the Annual Hotel Conference 2023 at the Manchester Central Convention Complex.

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Chris Norton Equinox Hotels

IHIF 2023: Chris Norton and Shafi Syed, Equinox Hotels

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN speaks to Equinox Hotels’ CEO Chris Norton, and Shafi Syed, global head of development and acquisitions, to learn more about how guest needs are influencing brand value, identity, and offerings, the intersection of technology and luxury hospitality, and how Equinox is navigating development challenges. Filmed at the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) at the InterContinental Berlin.

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art'otel

art’otel London Battersea Power Station: Jennifer McCabe and Daniel Pedreschi

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN speaks to Jennifer McCabe, general manager at art’otel London Battersea Power Station, to learn more about the brand’s UK debut and Jennifer’s short and long term focus for growing recognition of the hotel. Daniel Pedreschi, regional VP of operations UK at PPHE Hotel Group, joins the conversation to talk about a hotel’s role in regenerating city neighbourhoods.

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