As a hospitality consultant and brand consultant, I spend much of my time looking ahead and helping businesses anticipate trends before they become mainstream. Right now, there’s one shift I believe will define the travel and hospitality sector in 2026: the rise of wellness escapes and… Why Wellness Escapes Will Define 2026. Travellers are swapping packed itineraries for slower, more …
.As the premiere of House of Guinness approaches on September 25th, Netflix introduces us to the 19th-century saga of the Guinness family… a tale of ambition, legacy, and the complexities of succession.  While the drama unfolds on screen, I think modern business leaders can draw invaluable lessons, especially as they navigate their own growth and challenges. Here I want to …
I have news for you. Christmas is not moving. Not even for Coronavirus! And I for one am glad. One of the things that I enjoy most about my role as a hospitality consultant is working with established venues to really help them make the most of their commercial assets. After all: if you’ve got it, flaunt it! And with …
I always strive to find the positives in life. When we were forced to stay home during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, I made use of the time and space given to me, channelling that into positive activities. I’m lucky to have a home that I love – a place that reflects my personality and gives me enough space …
As I write this blog, hundreds of theatres and arts venues across the country are lit in red to highlight the challenges the events industry faces in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Organised by PLASA, the Red Alert campaign has seen venues such as London’s National Theatre, Manchester Central and the Aberdeen Arts Centre joining together in a show …
