The event will begin with a panel discussion hosted by Zoe Monk (Managing Editor, Boutique Hotelier), it will discuss burning industry questions including, what are the friction points that slow down the journey from concept to completion in boutique and large-scale hotel design – and how can we fix them? In this candid solution-focused conversation, general managers and designers come together to unpack the real challenges that arise during the design process. From mismatched expectations to last-minute compromises, we’ll explore where communication breaks down and what’s needed to create smoother, more collaborative workflows between all corners of h heading towards opening. Expect honest insights, practical examples and constructive ideas for aligning creative ambition with operational realities – so that everyone, from guest to GM, wins.
Panelists:
Mark Heyburn, General Manager, Sir Devonshire Square/ Sircle Collection
Carolynne Shenton, CoFounder and Director, Studio Mica
Christian Masters, Hotel Manager at art’otel London Hoxton