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.

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!

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.

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.

The AICR UK committee, judges and role players are ready to find the Receptionist of the Year 2024. Who will succeed Chelsea Lacey and represent the United Kingdom at the 61st AICR International Congress in Athens? The winner will be announced at tonight’s reception at the Corinthia London. We keep our fingers crossed and wish all 10 finalists great success!

We’re delighted to announce that Raad Masarwah has been promoted to Senior Consultant. For the last 3 years, he has been providing our consulting & training services across the EAME region, receiving great feedback from the workshop participants, and producing excellent results for our hotel partners. Raad is actively involved in project work, program design, and business development. He is a fantastic facilitator, experienced advisor, and an amazing team player. 

Many thanks to the AICR UK committee for arranging tonight’s fabulous event, and for organising this year’s Receptionist of the Year competition. The evening was hosted by our friends at Hotel Cafe Royal. A big thank you to their team for the warm welcome and excellent hospitality. And huge congratulations to the Finalists of this year’s ROTY competition! You, your mentors & supporters can be very proud of making it to the last round. We look forward to meeting you on 25th November to find out who will be crowned the winner.

2024 has been an exciting year for the AICR UK, with new initiatives, membership numbers growing further, and more sponsors joining. Many thanks for organising last night’s drinks reception at The Cadogan. It was a wonderful evening and a great opportunity to catch up with the committee and  with fellow sponsors. We look forward to the next event, hosted by our dear friends at Hotel Cafe Royal. And we’ll meet again at the Corinthia London next month to find out who will be crowned the UK’s Best Receptionist 2024.