Register for the Hotel Owner
Conference 2026
Share knowledge. Be inspired.
The Hotel Owner Conference 2026 brings together the UK’s leading hoteliers, investors, and industry experts for a day of insight, discussion, and networking at Prince Philip House, London, on 3rd November 2026.
Hosted by Hotel Owner magazine, the event will explore the key trends shaping the future of hotel ownership and operations — from finance and development to technology, design, and sustainability. Featuring thought-provoking panels, expert speakers, and opportunities to connect with peers and suppliers, the conference offers an unmissable day for anyone serious about the business of hotels.
3rd November 2026
Prince Philip House, London
Meet Our Speakers
Learn from industry experts at Hotel Owner Conference 2026. Our first nine confirmed panel speakers bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the event.
More speakers added every week.
Chief Commercial Officer Accor in Europe & North Africa
Julie White
Julie White leads Accor’s regional commercial team with responsibility for driving the business revenue strategy for the company across the Europe and North Africa markets. The commercial team encompasses areas including sales & distribution, marketing, loyalty and customer experience, and revenue management.
Based in London, Julie has over 20 years of experience in the global travel industry in a range of commercial leadership roles covering distribution, CRM, revenue management, digital, sales and marketing.
Head of Market Insights at Lloyds Corporate & Institutional Banking, Lloyds Banking Group
Jeavon Lolay
Jeavon Lolay leads the market insights team at Lloyds Corporate & Institutional Banking, with a focus on UK economics and global developments that impact major financial markets. His team communicates the views of Lloyds Bank externally through regular written commentary and formal presentations.
An experienced professional economist, Jeavon regularly presents at events across the UK and internationally, helping businesses understand the macroeconomic trends shaping investment conditions and commercial decision-making.
Managing Director UK&I, Radisson Hotel Group
Suzanne Speak
Suzanne manages a portfolio of 44 hotels across the UK and Ireland, a figure set to grow to 48 by the end of the year. With over 28 years of experience in hospitality leadership, her background includes hotel acquisitions, revenue strategy, and the management of large-scale venues.
Her current remit focuses on strengthening owner relationships, driving brand excellence, and ensuring consistent stakeholder delivery across the Group’s managed and franchise operations.
Head of Hotels within Corporate & Institutional Banking, Lloyds Banking Group
Dave North
Dave North is head of hotels within corporate and institutional banking at Lloyds Banking Group, leading the group’s growth strategy for hotels with a focus on prime markets. He works closely with clients to provide the financial resources needed to support strategic objectives, including acquisitions and accretive capex.
In his role, Dave partners with hotel owners and operators to help fund investment and long-term growth, drawing on Lloyds’ broader corporate banking expertise to support businesses across the sector.
Divisional President of Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA
David Anderson
With more than 30 years’ leadership experience across luxury, midscale, and resort hospitality, he oversees a broad portfolio spanning the UK, Ireland, Continental Europe, and the CIS. His career has included senior positions with Wyndham Hotel Group, Dolce Hotels & Resorts, and SUN Ltd.
David has played a key role in integrating Interstate Hotels & Resorts into the Aimbridge structure and in driving strategic growth across the region. He holds a BA (Hons) in Business with French and has completed executive studies at HEC Paris.
CEO, Resident Hotels
David JM Orr
During his tenure, David has overseen the rebrand of five Nadler Hotels and the launch of The Resident brand in 2020, along with new openings in Covent Garden and Edinburgh. He is also leading the development of The Resident Farringdon, planned for 2029, and managed the acquisition and successful transition of Sleeperz and Cityroomz to Marriott International’s Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand.
A seasoned hotel CEO and entrepreneur, David co-founded City Inn (later Mint Hotels), which was sold to Blackstone in 2011, and subsequently led a series of projects through Urbanist Hotels before joining Resident Hotels.
Founder & MD of PACE Dimensions
Tim Davis
With 30 years’ experience and 25 years as a board-level executive, he advises travel and hospitality brands, technology firms, and investors on performance and competitive strategy. Before founding PACE Dimensions, Tim spent 12 years at Hilton, leading global functions across marketing, distribution, eCommerce, commercial development, and technology.
He serves as a trustee and board member of the Worldwide Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and has held senior non-executive roles across travel technology organisations and military charities. Tim lives in Camberley, Surrey, with his family and is also a keen private pilot.
CEO, Clermont Hotels
Gavin Taylor
Gavin took over as CEO of Clermont Hotel Group in 2023 after being CFO since 2019. CHG (formerly glh Hotels) is one of the largest owner-operator hotel groups in London with over 4,000 rooms across all segments of the market and has a turnover of c.£300m.
Gavin has been instrumental in driving CHG’s ongoing investment strategy that is taking place across the portfolio including the addition of the innovative restaurant concept, Hell’s Kitchen at The Cumberland Hotel. Hell’s Kitchen forms part of CHG’s partnership with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global and will be the first in the UK.
CEO, RBH Hospitality Management
David Hart
With 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, more than 15 of which have been at RBH, David drives the strategic growth of the business via the wider executive team with a clear focus on establishing RBH as the partner of choice for hospitality investors.
David’s wide-ranging experience of listed companies through to smaller, private businesses, he is ideally placed to ensure RBH delivers for its various investor partners. David has also been instrumental in the creation of RBH’s strategic alliance with Gatehouse Hospitality, representing a tangible strategic move towards the Asia-Pacific market.
Hotel Manager, art'otel London Hoxton
Christian Masters
Christian Masters joined art’otel in 2023 as Hotel Manager for art'otel London Hoxton, where he played a pivotal role throughout both the pre-opening period and the successful launch and operational stabilisation of the hotel, instrumental in establishing the hotel’s reputation from day one.
Throughout his near 20-year career in the hospitality industry, Masters has built a track record of operational excellence and high-performing team leadership. His previous roles include Director of Event Management at the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, and Director of Rooms Operations at Conrad London St. James.
General Manager, The Belfry Hotel & Resort
Varun Shetty
Leading with vision, dedication and care, under his tenure, the resort has achieved record-breaking revenues, remarkable growth, and a sustained increase in occupancy. All done whilst steering The Belfry through an £85million expansion project which included the launch of a state-of-the-art events venue, cutting-edge leisure club and the addition of 149 brand-new bedrooms.
With a thoughtful commercial strategy, sharp operational acumen, and a deep understanding of guest needs, Varun has cultivated a culture of excellence that radiates through every department, empowering his team to elevate every aspect of the guest experience, and embedding responsible tourism throughout the resort.
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