Hotel Summit 2015: Why it should be top of ‘must-attend event’ lists this year

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Trends in hotel design are on the shift again. With the exponential rise of technology and the seemingly unstoppable march towards a fully integrated digital world – or ‘Internet of Things’ — incorporating this world into the physical space will be the next big challenge for designers.With this in mind, both procurement professionals and hoteliers should be putting the Hotel Summit very near the top of their list of must-attend events this year.

Taking place at the Hilton London Wembley hotel on 14 September, Forum Events is delighted to present this unique, tailor-made event with invaluable networking opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. With specifically chosen, face-to-face meetings with pre-selected suppliers from industries as varied as bathroom fittings, flooring and security; its excellent speakers — including Vanessa Brady OBE and Qbic’s Julie Fawcett – and its opportunities to forge new connections, the Hotel Summit is an opportunity too good to miss. And both delegates and suppliers agree.

A representative from Precor said of last year’s event: “Our first time exhibiting, but found it highly beneficial as we got to discuss the hospitality sector with different levels of contacts – ones that we would not normally meet, very helpful and insightful.” And a delegate from Hinton Firs added: “I was unsure whether to attend but found the Hotel Summit excellent for networking, making new contacts and sharing good practice.”

Avoid making bad budgeting decisions or supplier choices and make time to attend the Hotel Summit with its ‘no-timed-wasted’, limited competition approach, and it will be the best business decision you’ll make all year. A recent attendee from Rogerthorpe Manor said the event was “extremely rewarding and worthy of recommendation”. It’s hard to disagree.

For further information or to book your place for the 2015 Summit please contact Jade Oliver on 01992 374054 or j.oliver@forumevents.co.uk. Alternatively, contact Luke Webster on 01992 374074 or l.webster@forumevents.co.uk.

Daniel Fountain / 22.08.2015

Editor, Hotel Designs

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Fun fact: I’m usually the person friends rely on to organise trips, schedules, and group plans.

Workhighlights: Successfully coordinating events from planning through to delivery and seeing everything come together on the day.

Fun fact: I’m a keen cyclist and will happily bore people with copious amounts of cycling chat. My top cycling experience (so far) would have to be riding in the spectacular mountains of Crete.

Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.

Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office

Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.

Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.

Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
Jess studied photojournalism at London College of Communication and the Danish School of Media and Journalism and holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Culture, Criticism and Curation from Central Saint Martins.

Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!

Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.

During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, Accessible Design Talks and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.
 
Most recently Katy has stepped in to the role of Publisher at SPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.

Together these platforms offer a comprehensive 360-degree service encompassing digital media, print publishing, and live events – providing unparalleled value to advertisers, partners, and readers alike.