London – The 8th annual Luxury Hospitality Symposium (LHS) successfully concluded on March 19th, 2025, at the Autograph Bankside Hotel, London, leaving a lasting impact on aspiring luxury hospitality professionals.
More than 100 final-year undergraduate and master’s students from top institutions across the UK and Europe, including the University of West London, Oxford Brookes University, Hotelschool The Hague, and SRH University Dresden, came together for a day filled with meaningful networking, insightful discussions, and career development.
This year’s theme, The Power of Personalisation, explored the evolving landscape of luxury hospitality, highlighting the growing importance of empathy, authenticity, and innovation in delivering exceptional guest experiences. The event was organised by a passionate team of academics and students dedicated to fostering industry-academia collaboration.
A distinguished lineup of speakers captivated attendees with forward-thinking perspectives on industry trends. Among them were Franck Arnold (Managing Director, The Savoy), Natalia Santolaya Escañuela (Director of Development, Ritz Group), and Prof. Dr. Hartwig Bohne (SRH University Dresden). A dynamic panel discussion, moderated by Jason Gossop (Edwards & Finn Ltd), focused on briding the gap between education and the commercial workplace, emphasizing mentorship, inclusive hiring, and skills-based recruitment.
The Luxury Hospitality Symposium has once again proven to be a vital bridge between aspiring professionals and the luxury hospitality sector. We are thrilled to have facilitated a day of meaningful connections and insightful discussions, empowering the next generation of leaders in this dynamic industry. Patrick Reichert, LHS Organiser & PR and Marketing Coordinator
The success of the LHS 2025 was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Bankside Hotel, which provided an outstanding venue, and the dedication of all speakers, panelists and participants. The event underscored the crucial role of collaboration between academia and industry in preparing future leaders and driving innovation.
The conversations sparked at the LHS 2025 will continue to resonate, fostering growth and innovation within the luxury hospitality sector.
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