Hospitality in European Identity

Following COVID-19, China’s domestic tourism has been a lifeline for hotel brands. With the restrictions for international travel, hotels have had to adapt their sales strategies to capture a predominantly Chinese market. How does a brand like Kempinski maintain its European identity while also remaining relevant to the local market? Mark Kirk, originally from Wales, will share about the origins of his culinary career in the European tradition, his path to becoming an Executive Leader with the Shangri-La, and about being at the helm of an iconic European brand. He will also share his approach to instilling Kempinski's culture and service values in his property.

Launched in 2018, Inspire Hospitality has been dedicated to elevating the hospitality industry through training, creating customer service cultures and delivering inspirational keynotes and events. We believe the hospitality industry is and will continue to be a place where there is infinite potential for human relationships to drive business results and community engagement.