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by Tobias Cornet 18 February 2025
Last night's AICR UK event at Newby Teas was the perfect blend of tasting delicious teas & snacks, exploring the rich history of tea, and catching up with members & fellow sponsors. Many thanks to the committee for organising this unique evening and to the Newby team for welcoming us to their beautiful Tea Boutique. As a next highlight, we look forward to the AGM in March at the Raffles London!
by Tobias Cornet 30 January 2025

Stefanie had a wonderful time training the Front of House & Reservation teams at Heckfield Place, a country haven in beautiful Hampshire.  Just an hour from the hustle and bustle of London, this lovingly restored Georgian family home at the heart of a working estate redefines the idea of a hotel. We would like to thank everyone for their great support, and wish you a balanced & very successful year ahead.


by Tobias Cornet 29 January 2025

Following our successful training at the Park Hyatt hotels in Paris, Vienna, Zurich and Milan, we are excited to partner with the recently opened Park Hyatt London River Thames. This UK flagship property in London’s Nine Elms offers travellers the right balance of refined luxury, exquisite design, art-infused sophistication, majestic river views, and personalised service. Care for people so they can be their best. Our Senior Consultant Stefanie very much enjoyed training their amazing Front Office & Guest Relations teams!

by Tobias Cornet 29 January 2025
Many thanks to the AICR UK committee for organising the first event of 2025. The evening was hosted by Suzanna Di Domenico and her amazing team at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, the second Mandarin Oriental property here in London. Thank you for showing us your beautiful new hotel. We had a fan-tastic time!
by Tobias Cornet 19 December 2024

Our Consultant Diego had the great pleasure of training & coaching the Front Office team at the Thompson Madrid. The first property of the Thompson Hotels brand in Europe is located in the heart of Diego’s hometown Madrid, in an iconic building on Plaza del Carmen. We would like to thank their management for organising our training, and their team for the fantastic support. We wish them a very successful end of year – with great results, motivated colleagues and many happy guests.

by Tobias Cornet 18 December 2024
Uzbekistan, a central Asian nation so rich in history and culture, while still being off the beaten track for many. Our Consultant Raad had the pleasure of training the Reservations, Front Office, F&B and Spa teams at the InterContinental Tashkent this month. The energy which these young people bring to the organisation is phenomenal, and with the right development, they will be great contributors to the growth of the tourism and hospitality sector in the country. Now it’s time to say “Rahmat” and goodbye to this amazing team.
by Tobias Cornet 18 December 2024

Corinthia London is nestled in the heart of Westminster. The hallowed walls of London’s Magical Grand Hotel discreetly hold the tales of many illustrious residents and guests. But what truly makes it special is the team, their attention to detail and personalised service. Our Senior Consultant Stefanie had the great pleasure of consulting, training and coaching their Front Office Team. We wish you a happy & healthy festive season and a great start to the new year. Here’s to a very successful partnership in 2025!

by Tobias Cornet 13 December 2024
50 Shades of Hospitality is a global podcast, dedicated to learning from industry players around the world. It consists of a series of almost 100 conversations with international hospitality and tourism experts. Many thanks to Crystal  and Egidio for inviting us as guests, and for giving us the opportunity to share our thoughts on the theme ‘Invest in your team, and they will invest in you.’ We look forward to the launch of our interview, which will be available on the 50 Shades website and all major podcast streaming services early next year.
by Tobias Cornet 5 December 2024

The Conservatorium Hotel, part of The Set Collection, is one of the leading design hotels in Amsterdam.  Their breathtaking Cartier Christmas tree is the centrepiece of this year’s festive season and lights up the esteemed living room. Invest in your team, and they will invest in you. Our Senior Consultant Raad had the pleasure of training & coaching the amazing Front Office and Guest Relations teams. We look forward to a successful partnership - with boosted results, a highly motivated team, and many memorable guest experiences.

by Tobias Cornet 27 November 2024
Many congratulations to the Receptionist of the Year 2024 Sonia Bharj (Pan Pacific London), the 1st runner-up Ayesha Khizar (Mandarin Oriental Mayfair), and the 2nd runner-up Maximillian Jones (Claridge's). You and all the other amazing finalists can be very proud of your achievements. With such aspiring talents and supportive managers, the future of the UK hospitality shines bright! As proud sponsors, it was a great pleasure to be one of the role players today. We look forward to supporting Sonia's preparations for the international competition.
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