Seminar: Hospitality Leaders’ Breakfast Briefing

Guest speakers

Allen Simpson – Chief Executive, UKHospitality

Allen Simpson brings deep strategic expertise from the hospitality, leisure and economic development sectors, joining UKHospitality after senior leadership roles at London & Partners, the London Stock Exchange, and Barclays Bank. He now provides strategic direction across CSR, policy and communications at UKHospitality.

Allen will provide an up to date view on:

• The policy landscape affecting hospitality operators
• Key legislative and regulatory shifts on the horizon
• How the sector can collectively influence government

Victor Lugger – Cofounder, Big Mamma Group & CEO, Sunday

Victor Lugger is one of Europe’s most dynamic hospitality entrepreneurs, best known for cofounding Big Mamma Group, the fast growing experiential Italian restaurant collective now operating across Europe, including its highly successful London openings. His approach centres on immersive guest experiences, bold hospitality and empowering teams as the route to scalability.

Victor Lugger is also the cofounder and CEO of sunday, the fintech transforming checkout in hospitality. With a wide range of payment products creating value for guests, staff, and restaurant owners, sunday now partners with leading brands worldwide, from QSR chains to Michelin-starred establishments. Launched 5 years ago, the company already processes $5 billion per year across more than 4,000 restaurants in the UK, US, and France.

Victor will share his perspective on:

• The evolution of hospitality experiences and guest expectations
• How technology can transform service, speed and profitability
• Lessons in building resilient, empowered hospitality teams at scale

• How AI-powered platforms are optimising pricing and distribution to drive higher RevPAR

Reserve your spot to stay ahead of the shift and set a new performance benchmark