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Judi Blakeburn

Judi Blakeburn

Advisor, Watergate Bay Hotel

Judi Blakeburn has worked in hospitality for over 40 years. She joined Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant in 2000 and moved to Watergate Bay Hotel in 2003, going on to co-found Another Place Hotels in 2015. After more than 20 years as Chief Commercial Officer across the group, leading on brand, marketing and guest experience, she moved in March 2026 into an Advisor and NED role where she is currently leading on the group's approach to AI integration. She also works with boutique and lifestyle hotels on brand strategy, content marketing and technology transformation. Judi is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and an observer on the Cumbria Tourism Executive Board.

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