Catering to British guests

The realities of hotel operations and meeting British guests expectations - a live audience perspective

A London roundtable podcast featuring Jo Morgan of Meliora Consultancy covers British guest expectations, the staycation boom, and balancing operational growth with team wellbeing.

Catering to British guests

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Live from a Roundtable in Kensington London, featuring a candid interview with Jo Morgan, Consultant and Fractional Operations Director with Meliora Consultancy – until recently in her role as Operation Director at The Other House.

We cut through the noise to discuss the realities of running a hotel today and then hear from the audience as to what we think British guests expect.

Join us as we explore:

  • The Reality Check: A look at current industry challenges and the essential things leaders must keep in sight to stay ahead.

  • Strategic Growth: How to balance aggressive business planning without compromising your team’s well-being or the guest experience.

  • The Fractional Consultant Life: Jo shares insights on the rise of specialized consulting, the importance of coaching, and how to find the right support in a shifting market.

  • The Staycation Boom: We dive into the evolving landscape of British guest expectations—and what your property needs to do to meet them.

Whether you are navigating operational pressures or looking to optimize your business strategy, this episode offers actionable insights into balancing high-performance growth with the heart of hospitality.

About Haynes MarComs Haynes MarComs is a hospitality technology marketing and PR strategic consultancy and in the past decade has supported and consulted leading tech companies in PMS, RMS, ePOS, booking engines, Marketing, Hotel Representation, CRM, and AI. Haynes MarComs focuses on commercial objectives to support the KPIs for real growth that actually hit the bottom line.

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Having worked in technology and systems for over 20 years, Ryan champions digitalisation and innovation in hospitality to bring exceptional experiences to travellers and efficient operations for businesses supporting staff to excel. An advisor on marcomms strategies, growth and industry engagement, he hosts the Hotelier's Voice podcast and a host and moderator for numerous events including IHTF Europe, IHS London, HOSPACE.

Connect with your peers in hospitality through Hoteliers' Voice and our interactive discussion events. Haynes MarComs is an industry expert in technology, systems, and innovation across hospitality and accommodation. Supporting hoteliers with insightful content and meaningful connection, Haynes also advises suppliers with strategic marcomms to achieve growth and resonate with hospitality buyers.