Industry reaction to Boutique and Lifestyle Hotel Summit 2014

“The Boutique and Lifestyle Hotel Summit 2014 provided a platform for this very specific segment of the industry to come together and debate the issues we are facing. It's great to have a forum that focuses directly on smaller, modern luxury hotels, and which also creates an opportunity for creating collaborations amongst the attendees.”
Bill Walshe, CEO, Viceroy Hotel Group

“The Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel Summit is fun as it is fresh. Strong focus on content and avoidance of self-promotion on the part of the speakers make this informal innovation one of the most relevant hotel events during the year. The conference represents a multinational assembly of thought provoking individuals and I would recommend anyone that works with hotels that have escaped the cookie cutter to attend.”
Saar Sharon, VP asset management, PPHE Hotel Group

“Great speakers, highly relevant and topical. A real winner.”
Joe Stather, business development manager, STR Global

“It was an inspiring conference and it was full of interesting ideas, concepts and debate, and I wanted to congratulate you and your team for such a stimulating and informative event. It was a privilege to be part of it.”
Toni Shepherd, group operations manager, Eden Hotel Collection

“A great event, thanks.”
Jason Wischhoff, development director, Accor

“A brilliant overview and engaging update on a key sector of the the hospitality industry worldwide."
Jeremy Blake, partner, Purcell

“Yet again the Boutique and Lifestyle Hotel Summit 2014 proved the value of discussing this niche market in a dedicated forum, enabling those professionals who are deeply involved with the boutique and lifestyle hotel sector to debate issues of common interest.”
Russell Kett, chairman, HVS London

“The Boutique and Lifestyle Hotel Summit was a great success again this year. Our second year of sponsorship was definitely worthwhile in terms of business development and as an opportunity to catch up with the latest trends in the sector. We will be back again next year.”
Preben Vestdam, managing director, HotelSwaps

“There is no substitute for a handshake - that's how the event was: a warm handshake to a handful of info and networking. Great job!”
Stefanuca Silvia, project manager, Conac Polizu

“Thank you very much for a very useful and successful summit. I really enjoyed it and enjoyed meeting so many new contacts.”
Erick Kervaon, general manager, The Bingham

“Congratulations on another successful Summit.”
Niki Leondakis, CEO, Commune Hotels & Resorts

“It was a real pleasure to take part in this inspiring debate. Thanks for the opportunity and looking forward to the next one.”
Dina Soliman, brand director Europe, IHG

“A great event and so well organised.”
Bridget Baker, principal, Bridget Baker Consulting

“Wonderful - a great line-up and absorbing content.”
Pix Ashworth, director, Watergate Bay Hotel

“Thought provoking conversations on stage, a very enjoyable and productive day.”
Chris Penn, general manager, Ace Hotel Shoreditch

“A great session and glad to have made some new acquaintances. Enjoyed the sessions that I caught and had some great business leads as well.”
Ian Ainsworth, founder, White Line Hotels

“The Boutique and Lifestyle Hotel Summit is fun, informal and interactive - it has a great balance of operators, developers, designers, marketing experts and quirky entrepreneurs - which makes debates thought provoking and entertaining! An enjoyable experience and thanks to the organisers for their hard work and creative approach.”
Muriel Muirden, VP strategy, WATG

Boutique and Lifestyle Hotel Summit is Europe's only b2b conference for the booming international boutique and lifestyle hotel sector. Both small independents and large multi-nationals are investing heavily to establish a presence in this exciting market and hotels tailored to this sector are opening at an ever-increasing rate. The conference features sessions on spa and wellness, F&B, finance, country house hotels, engagement and loyalty, and the evolving role of general managers.

For more information, and for sponsorship enquiries for the 2015 Boutique and Lifestyle Hotel Summit, contact Piers Brown: [email protected], +44 (0)208 340 7989