Sponsors
Our partners are critical to our success and help us to deliver an outstanding conference attracting over 450 hotel professionals every year. That’s why we work in tandem with each partner to create valuable opportunities for networking/insight sharing and building brand awareness.
We would like to thank our sponsors for their continued support.
Find out more about how to become a sponsor of the Hotel Leadership Conference.
Premium Sponsors
Alkimii Alkimii is a platform that simplifies hospitality management, providing all the tools you need for People to Property Operations Management. Our system helps teams work better by improving communication, reducing risks, provide real-time data insights to improve productivity, cost management and compliance. Trusted by hundreds of businesses, Alkimii combines technology with industry expertise, offering solutions developed by people who understand your needs. With Alkimii, you can do much more!
Entegra Entegra boosts the performance of hospitality businesses through smarter procurement and streamlined operations. As the world’s largest food group purchasing organisation, we provide tailored savings solutions, digital tools, and advisory services to optimise supply chains and improve customer experiences — helping hotels distil excellence in everything they do.
Cafe Du Monde Exquisite Coffee, Thoughtfully Sourced. Café du Monde supply coffee, tea, machines and service throughout the UK. We are proud of our products and we know exactly where our coffee beans have been harvested, processed, dried and sorted. Our new Café Intencion range comes with our pledge to plant a shade tree for every pack sold – breaking the mould and creating a stronger future for our coffee farmers.
Gold Key Media Now in our 26th year as media suppliers to the hospitality industry. We’re proud and long-established sponsors of The Master Innholders Hotel Leadership Conference. We provide bespoke, tailored solutions to our global & prestigious client base in both print and digital formats. Constantly breaking the mould by delivering new and innovative solutions for our clients.
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Journey Journey partners with hotels looking to turn every online guest interaction into a direct, personalised and profitable opportunity. By unifying digital marketing, an all-in-one booking engine and experience management into a single performance platform, we unlock new revenue potential at every stage of the guest journey. Together, we break the mould through innovation, connected technology and shared ambition.
Molton Brown Molton Brown has been crafting the finest fragrances and unique scents since 1971. The brand's collections enrich the ordinary to create the extraordinary and champion self-expression through Scent Experiences. Starting with its perfumers, who imbue the scents they create with their memories, Molton Brown brings these unique rituals to partnerships with the world's most inspiring hotels. From amenities to tailored services, the sensorial ceremonies create a guest experience that endures long after guests check out.
Casna Group As a leading provider of World-Class cleaning services to some of the most prestigious addresses in the UK, Casna is known for our commitment to innovation, sustainability and excellence. Our specialised cleaning solutions ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and hygiene, which are essential in today’s hospitality industry.
Little Bill Laundry Recognised as Best SME Laundry of the Year at LADAs 2025, Little Bill Laundry run a state-of-the-art facility with RFID that transforms hotel laundry operations through efficiency, sustainability, and uncompromising quality. Trusted by partners such as The Other House and Melia collections, they work hand-in-hand with hospitality leaders to break the mould and redefine service standards. Together, Little Bill Laundry elevate guest satisfaction while reducing environmental impact.
Ascott Insurance Brokers Proud to be independent, Ascott Insurance Brokers are an insurance broker specialising in hospitality and leisure, supporting more than 150 hotel sites across the UK. From city high-rises to country estates, they deliver tailored cover built on personal service and extensive sector insight. Their decades of expertise and strong insurer relationships enable competitive pricing and comprehensive protection, ensuring every client receives insurance solutions that reflect their unique risks and provide complete peace of mind.
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Hotel Manager Hotel Manager is the modern guest experience platform built for luxury hotels that want more connection, efficiency and value. Unify your guest touchpoints with a bespoke guest app, syncing deeply with your PMS and POS systems - we empower hotel teams to work smarter and guests to engage effortlessly.
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Technogym Technogym is a world leader in digital solutions and products for fitness, sport, health, and wellness. The company offers an integrated ecosystem powered by artificial intelligence that combines connected equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences, and apps, ensuring every user a personalised workout anytime and anywhere: at home, at the gym, in hotels, at the doctor, or outdoors. Recognised as the reference brand for international athletes and champions, Technogym has been chosen as the Official Supplier to the last 10 editions of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Silver Sponsors
AA Hotel and Hospitality Services AA Hotel and Hospitality Services is the leading provider of quality assessment and trusted ratings. We’ve recognised excellence since 1908. We champion quality standards for hotels, guest accommodation and restaurants across the UK. Our continued provision of our simplified and modernised accreditation schemes is aimed at building a stronger hospitality industry. We’re passionate about building long-lasting relationships and supporting establishments with quality and trusted guidance. All AA-rated places are featured on RatedTrips.com. Speak to our team of experts to discover how we can make your hotel thrive.
CGA Integration Whether you are rejuvenating a bar, refurbishing a restaurant, creating a spa or delivering conference facilities, CGA designs, installs and maintains AV systems that help you to create great Hospitality experiences in your venue with the peace of mind of real time remote support. CGA Integration ... Making hospitality sound great!
Unifocus Unifocus is the global leader in workforce management solutions built specifically for the hospitality industry. For over 30 years, we have empowered hotels, resorts, and service-driven organizations to optimize labor, elevate guest service, and enhance employee engagement through intelligent automation, mobile-first technology, and real-time analytics.
Conde Nast Johansens From the publishers of Vogue, Condé Nast Traveller and GQ, Condé Nast Johansens is the principal reference guide for independent travellers seeking luxury hotels, spas & venues. Our multi-platform opportunity complements your marketing strategy, increases national and international awareness, promotes sustainable hospitality and drives commission-free direct bookings.
Thynk Thynk, a Salesforce-powered hospitality commercial platform, helps hotel groups and management companies unlock clean data, streamline processes and optimize commercial performance. With Channels & Distribution, GSO, Groups/MICE and revenue analytics modules, Thynk empowers teams to see clearly and act promptly, resulting in increased awarded business and improved operational efficiencies.
Sona Sona is the next-generation workforce management solution for large Hospitality operators, where consumer grade design is matched by AI-driven decision making. Sona combines end-to-end WFM functionality - including Scheduling, Time & Attendance, HR and Payroll - with AI-native capabilities that enable real-time actionable insights geared towards driving revenue and increasing employee satisfaction.
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Cranfield School of Management At Cranfield University, we’re developing a new generation of business leaders to help organisations prepare for the future. Our innovative portfolio contains a suite of programmes that are designed to give professionals the skills, knowledge and experience needed to transform their organisations and drive performance and innovation.
80 DAYS 80 DAYS is a global hospitality marketing agency helping hotels build distinctive brands and drive long-term growth. They combine strategic clarity, creative excellence and intelligent use of technology, working in close partnership with our clients to challenge convention and unlock meaningful commercial impact.
Verdant by Copeland Trusted by the world’s largest hospitality brands, Verdant’s energy management systems cut HVAC runtime by 45% on average with a quick payback period. Our smart thermostats intelligently detect unoccupied rooms and adjust the temperature within a preferred limit, ensuring maximum energy savings without compromising guest comfort.
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Planet Planet is a flexible Payments, Software and Tax Free solution built around your needs, through a single partnership. Planet delivers integrated payments and software solutions for retail and hospitality, enhancing customer experiences, boosting loyalty, and driving revenue across 120+ markets with 2,500 employees.
Mikenopa Mikenopa is a fast-growing international provider of high-speed Internet, Wi-Fi installation, network solutions, and guest room entertainment (IPTV & Casting) for hotel brands and independent properties. With over 25 years of hospitality expertise, they deliver tailored, certified technologies, hardware supply, installation, maintenance, and 24/7 multilingual support, ensuring reliable connectivity, seamless performance, and exceptional guest experiences worldwide.
Ruckus Networks Ruckus Networks delivers enterprise-grade wired and wireless networking built for demanding environments. In hospitality, it enables reliable, high-performance Wi-Fi that enhances guest experience, supports digital services, and scales across multi-property portfolios through intelligent management, advanced security, and proven performance in high-density venues worldwide deployments, strong partner ecosystem, and long-term innovation.
Hatch Mansfield Hatch Mansfield are a one-stop-shop for our customers seeking a range of first-class premium wines, proudly representing all the great wine regions of the world. Our winemakers dedicate themselves to producing considered ranges from everyday drinking to fine wine for cellaring, providing us with a treasure trove of reassuring ‘trade-ups’.
Champagne Taittinger Long-time supporters of the Master Innholders, Champagne Taittinger is a renowned, family-owned Champagne house with a history dating back to 1734, well known for its wide variety of award-winning champagnes. As one of the few top houses owned and managed by the family named on the label, the company is passionate about its independence and focus on ensuring incredible champagne in every bottle.
Matthew Clark Matthew Clark is a national drinks supplier, providing 1000s of alcohol products to hospitality business, across wine, spirits, beer, cider and soft drinks. With over 4000 different product lines available as well as a committed team of 1400 professionals means wholesale drinks to the UK On-Trade is always close at hand.
Hospitality Action Hospitality Action is the trade charity for the hospitality industry. Alongside providing millions in grants, Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme provides a wide range of practical and emotional support. This includes a 24/7 adviceline, access to counselling services (where clinically appropriate), legal information, debt advice and parenting support.