As Headline Partner for the Hotel & Resort Innovation Expo 2023 at ExCel London on 10-11 October 2023, the Institute of Hospitality has announced it will be recording two live podcasts from the show.
The two specials, part of the IoH’s monthly ‘I’m In’ series of podcast, will be hosted by their usual podcast host, Phil Street FIH, and will feature IoH CEO Robert Richardson FIH MI.
Both recordings will be captured in front of a live audience on the keynote stage and will be released in early 2024.
Panellists on both days will discuss ‘How the technology trends of today will impact the Hospitality Industry of tomorrow’. Each group of panellists consists of hospitality professionals at different management levels and age groups.
Day 1 panellists – 10 October 2023 11.45am – 12.15pm – Keynote Theatre 3
- Robert Richardson FIH MI – Institute of Hospitality CEO
- Danny Pecorelli FIH – Managing Director of the Exclusive Collection
- Dr Tracy Xu – Senior Lecturer at University of Surrey School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
- James McComas FIH – General Manager Champneys Eastwell Manor Hotel & Spa
Day 2 panellists – 11 October 2023 11am – 11.30am – Keynote Theatre 3
- Dr Pablo Pereira-Doel – Lecturer at University of Surrey School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Katariina Reissaar MIH – Front Office Manager, The Royal Air Force Club, London and Chair of the Institute of Hospitality’s Youth Council
- Marco De Simone MIH, Restaurant Manager, Shangri-La The Shard, London and Vice-chair of the Institute of Hospitality’s Youth Council
- Gregor Staunton AIH Global Employer Brand Specialist at IHG Hotels & Resorts
Alongside the podcast activity, the Institute will also be exhibiting at the show on Stand N18.
As a first-time Expo participant, Robert commented: “We are excited to be headline partners and exhibit this year. The live podcast recordings will be an exhilarating part of our involvement at the Expo, and with such a diverse range of panellists, offering different perspectives, I anticipate it will be an interesting few days.”
The Hotel & Resort Innovation Expo is the UK’s leading business event innovating the hotel sector and brings together over 300 exhibitors and a programme of 100 seminars.
Members can access VIP tickets to the Expo at the link below.