On the 22nd September, BDRC Continental hosted its second Hotels & Hospitality Insight and Future Planning Forum at the IET London : Savoy Place.
The event was attended by many representatives from across the sector. Please find below the presentations that were made at the event. We hope to see you this year.
Dr Crispian Tarrant, CEO, BDRC Continental
Cris is co-founder of BDRC Continental, the UK’s largest independent market research advisory group, with over 100 employees.
Within the company a dedicated Hotels & Hospitality team specialises in research programs for hotel clients. This team is famous for its multi-client studies that track the dynamics of the market and the perceptions of hotel brands in over 35 countries globally.
A social science graduate of Durham and Manchester Universities, Cris has been on the conference platform on many occasions to discuss the evolving nature of customer demand in the hotel industry.
Have another look at Cris's presentation.
David Bailey, Deputy Managing Director, TRI Hospitality Consulting
David is Deputy Managing Director of TRI Hospitality Consulting with over 20 years’ hotel consultancy experience, developing a broad range of skills and expertise and wide project and geographical experience, with particular emphasis on project market, financial and investment appraisal and strategy development. A graduate in hotel management from Bournemouth University, David is a Registered Marketer and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and Institute of Hospitality. Prior to joining TRI in 1988, he worked in hotel management at the Churchill Hotel in London, and in sales and marketing with Sheraton
Have another look at David's presentation.
Mike Ashton, Managing Director, Ashton Brand Consulting Group
Mike Ashton is managing director of Ashton Brand Consulting Group and non-executive chairman of LHM Media. As a consultant, coach and award winning marketer, Mike specializes in helping companies to drive commercial value from their investment in brands, marketing and customer experience and manage successful organisational change.
Mike’s blend of practical business experience and inspirational style have made him a popular keynote speaker at conferences in the UK, Europe and the USA and he was recently invited to join the faculty of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Mike has an MBA and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Have another look at Mike's presentation.
Jon Reay, Digital Strategy Director, Aqueduct
Jon is an experienced digital thought leader, strategist and solution architect, currently heading up Aqueduct’s Strategy department. He has led digital strategies for Aqueduct’s key clients over the last two years, including Lloyd’s of London, British Red Cross, Manchester City FC and ICAP plc.
Amy Lewis, Digital Stategist, Aqueduct
Amy is a digital strategist specialising in user experience and communication planning. She develops digital and social media strategies, experience architecture, and digital communications plans for clients including the FA, Lloyd’s of London and The Royal Parks.
Have another look at Jon and Amy's presentation.
We'd like to extend our thanks to our wonderful moderator and panellists Stuart Harrison, Tim Chudley, Calum Russell and Hugh Taylor, OBE.
Thanks again for your interest and time. Please get in touch should you have any questions: jude.bissert@bdrc-continental.com, +44 207 400 0388.
