beam & BTA Accommodation, Meetings and Events Session

Thank you to our those who attended our first collaborative event with The BTA discussing key topics around accommodation, meetings and events at The Cumberland Hotel, London. 

A fantastic turnout with lots of discussion, all under Chatham house rules, which gave attendees the confidence to talk openly about challenges they’re facing across the industry as well listening to experts on trends and practical solutions on a range of subject matters. 

Topics included:

🟣 Current Hospitality Trends and Forecast

🟣 Sustainability – Beyond the Badge

🟣 Contract vs Delivery – Closing the Gap

🟣 Tech & Instant Book – Chicken & Egg

🟣 Hotel Safety – Raising the Standards

🟣 Rate Loading – Do We Have a Problem?

Thank you to all our speakers and panellists for helping us create an informative agenda.

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