Andy’s impressive 25-year track record in hospitality includes over 15 years’ experience in hotels for brands including the UK’s leading operator, Premier Inn, and several senior management positions with Harbour Hotel.
Andy spearheaded the launch of Harbour Hotels from three independently operated hotels to a brand portfolio of 10. This included launching two wedding venues that each host more than 200 events per year.
A business and economics graduate, Andy has a proven national and international track record in branding, PR, partnerships, and developing and delivering complex and creative digital and CRM strategies to achieve business growth.
What’s your career highlight to date?
I spearheaded the launch of Harbour Hotels from three independently operated hotels to a brand portfolio of 10.
When did you fall in love with hospitality?
Hospitality is in the blood. My Grandparents owned and ran a small hotel after the war for many years in Southbourne, Dorset.
What’s the next big thing in hospitality?
Artificial intelligence will play a greater role within the hospitality industry, the main one will be to improve customer service.