World class keynote speakers announced for AHC 2013

The keynote Speakers for the AHC 2013 have been announced as Kevin Roberts, CEO worldwide of Saatchi & Saatchi, Robert Cook, CEO of De Vere Hotels and Village Urban Resorts and accompanying them is Chris Sanderson, CEO, the Future Laboratory.

The 10th Annual Hotel Conference (AHC) will be opened by Kevin Roberts, who is renowned as a leader who transforms businesses, brands and reputation. He also passionately believes people, are without doubt, the most important part of any business.

Robert Cook will open the second day of the conference. Cook’s previous roles include six years at Intercontinental Hotels, being part of the pre-opening team at the Balmoral, Edinburgh when it was re-launched in 1991 and managing director of Columbus and Dakota Hotel Group.

Closing the conference is Chris Sanderson who co-founded the Future Laboratory in 2001 and made two promises; to innovate and to inspire. He believes the key to success is to look at certain cities around the world that are regarded as slightly ahead of the pack and then to emulate their latest trends and technologies.

The conference will take place on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 October.