Meet the finalists for Hotel Rising Star, recognising the next generation of hospitality talent already making an impact across the industry.

This award celebrates ambitious individuals at the beginning of their careers who demonstrate passion, initiative and a commitment to learning and growing within hospitality.

Voting is now closed. Join us on Monday 5 October at Independent Hotel Show London, in partnership with James Hallam Insurance Brokers, to discover this year’s winner.

2025 Winner

Alexander Williams, Senior Marketing Executive, Royal Lancaster London

  Alexander Williams

Recently promoted to Senior Marketing Executive, my role is to manage all partnerships, collaborations and content creation across two hotels and serviced apartments. I specialise in creating luxury content through photography and videography, business growth strategy, and managing all PR activity, aiming to drive brand visibility through high-impact media exposure. 

2025 Shortlist

Aaron Collier, Head of Accommodation, The Morgans Collection  

  Aaron Collier

Aaron oversees the Reception and Porter teams and is responsible for driving bedroom sales, whilst maintaining fantastic guest reviews. By building on past experience and continuously improving, they have achieved record-breaking occupancy and bedroom revenue for three consecutive years, reflecting the teams commitment to excellence and consistent performance in a competitive hospitality environment. 

Adriana Blozyte, Sales Manager, Hart Shoreditch
 

Adriana Blozyte

Adriana became Sales Queen at Hart Shoreditch last May, bringing her signature sparkle from past roles in beauty, hotel events, and sales. She blends precision with personality, knows the sales game inside out, and doesn’t just beat targets – she meets them with a smile and leaves them in the dust!