Join Athenaeum House, Hilton, Yotel, Fullers and more at the Hotel Summit

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Don’t forget to register for your FREE place at the 20th Anniversary Hotel Summit, which is taking place at the Radisson Blu, London Stansted on June 4th & 5th – Click here for all the details. 

It’s the hotel industry’s premier face-to-face networking event, where industry suppliers and buyers converge for a series of highly productive meetings.

Among the hotelier and hospitality delegates already registered are representatives from Athenaeum House, Best Western Hotels, Citystay Limited, Cranleigh Boutique, Deansgate Motel, De Vere Chicheley Hall, Fullers, Hampton by Hilton, Hotel Indigo, Hilton Garden Inn Brussels, Intercontinental London Park Lane, Laura Ashley Hotels & Resorts, Le Meridien Piccadilly, Marriott International, Metropolitan Pub Company, Shangri-la Hotel at The Shard, Wyndham Hotel Group, Yotel Hotels and many more.

In addition to meetings with suppliers, all delegates will have access to a series of high profile seminars from leaders in the hospitality sector, including:-

Aly Thompson – Trivago
“Trivago Industry Insights: UK regional data highlights”

Tony Morris – GSK
“Procurement: Frustration or facilitation?”

Adam Hamadache – Direct Hotel Marketing
“More Direct Bookings: How my hotel does 96% direct bookings”

John Heffernan – Red Live Media
“Why the hotel sector needs an evolving digital marketing approach”

Plus, network with like-minded professionals and enjoy full complimentary hospitality, including overnight accommodation and an invitation to our gala dinner with entertainment.

Places are limited and on a first come, first serve basis, so if you’d like to join us at this year’s 20th anniversary Summit, please click here to confirm your place.

Or for more information, contact Victoria Petch on 01992 374082 / v.petch@forumevents.co.uk.

Alternatively, if you are interested in exhibiting at the 2018 event, please contact Jennie Lane now on 01992 374098 or j.lane@forumevents.co.uk.

Katy Phillips / 02.05.2018

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, and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.

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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.