Five free tickets are available to Guild members for the Profitable Beds in Pubs seminar next Wednesday, 4 July.
The event is hosted by Stay In A Pub, BBPA, UK Hospitality and Guestline. It will discuss how pub companies can drive sales and revenue from room bookings and how technology can help you achieve this. Delegates will hear the latest tips and innovations on the market from a range of hospitality industry experts who will be sharing insight, fresh ideas and best
Details:
Wednesday 4 July
10.00 am – 1.00 pm, followed by lunch and networking
Venue: The Counting House, London EC3V 3PD
To book a place, email roger@stayinapub.co.uk
ITINERARY AND SPEAKERS
The day will consist of a number of presentations and discussions to identify the top tips for success.
10am – Guest registrations
10.30am Partner Presentations
o Acquiring and converting bookings online How to attract more customers and drive bookings in the most profitable way? Simon Bullingham, CEO – Journey (digital marketing agency)
o Managing and improving the guest journey How to manage and enhance the guest experience through technology, in all aspects of your operations – meet, greet, sleep and repeat! Jo Gardner, VP of Strategic Accounts – Guestline
o Creating packages with accommodation Learn about the impact of the new Package Travel Regulations Kurt Janson, Director of the Tourism Alliance
o The customer experience from an operation perspective: Mark Fulton, director of hotels, Fuller’s
o The significance of reviews and why driving reviews to TripAdvisor is key GuestRevu will demonstrate how pub companies can use guest reviews to help them increase loyalty, growth and profitability Francine Heywood, Co-Founder – GuestRevu
o Capitalise on the growth of inbound tourism Find out how to make the most of foreign tourism. Visit England are investing £1.2m on inbound tourism by promoting a new scheme called ‘Englands Great National Walks’ where pubs and accommodation play a key role. Jo Dilley, Project Manager Englands Great National Walks – VisitEngland
1pm – Networking lunch and finish