Leadership & business
May 25, 2026

Top Hospitality Keynote Speakers to Inspire Your Next Event

Discover top keynote speakers for hospitality events—experts in service, leadership, and innovation to inspire your team and elevate your next corporate gathering.

Jamie Vickery
Leadership & business
May 25, 2026
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Looking for an inspiring keynote speaker to elevate your next hospitality event? The right speaker can transform your event by delivering expert insights on hospitality leadership, service excellence, and innovation. Whether you’re planning a leadership training session or a large-scale hospitality management conference, these four expert speakers offer tailored expertise for hospitality professionals.

Top Hospitality Leadership Speakers

Claire Harper – Retail, Digital, and Change Management Expert

With a distinguished career at leading UK brands such as Argos, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, and Mamas & Papas, Claire Harper is renowned for her expertise in hospitality leadership development, branding, and cultural transformation. Her journey from executive roles to founding her own successful retail business, IndiaCoco, provides practical strategies for growth, leadership, and work-life balance. Book Claire for actionable hospitality leadership insights.

Darren Briggs – Employee and Change Communications Specialist

Darren Briggs brings three decades of experience with global brands like British Airways, Microsoft, Nike, and Vodafone. He specializes in hospitality leadership skills, employee engagement, and change management. Darren’s sessions empower leaders to communicate effectively, inspire teams, and drive positive change. Choose Darren to strengthen your hospitality leadership qualities.

Juliet Kinsman – Sustainable Luxury Travel and Hospitality Expert

A pioneer in sustainable hospitality leadership, Juliet Kinsman combines over 25 years of journalism and consultancy with a passion for eco-friendly hospitality management. As Condé Nast Traveller’s first Sustainability Editor and founder of BOUTECO, Juliet offers actionable advice for integrating sustainability into hospitality leadership and operations. Book Juliet to inspire your team with sustainable hospitality strategies.

Peter Avis – Award-Winning Hospitality Leader

From dishwasher to award-winning General Manager, Peter Avis exemplifies hospitality leadership excellence. With over 25 years in the industry, including key roles with the Virgin Group, Peter’s talks focus on customer service, team development, and positive leadership. He’s the ideal speaker for those looking to elevate their hospitality leadership skills.

Ready to enhance your next event with a hospitality leadership expert? Contact us at hello@getapeptalk.com, message us via chat, or call +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US). Boost your hospitality leadership with a PepTalk!

Jamie is a Senior Client Partner at PepTalk and has been part of the team since day one. With over 11 years of experience at digital agencies like Outside Line and Saatchi London, Jamie knows the ins and outs of client services, storytelling, and communication. Before moving into the agency world, he spent five years with the Spice Girls management team, helping spread their zig-a-zig-ah to fans of all ages. At PepTalk, Jamie specialises in sport speakers (from cricket and rugby to athletics and football), as well as topics around wellbeing, including burnout, stress, mental health, and nutrition. He also has a keen eye for leadership done differently, and for adventurers who bring lessons in resilience, mindset, and goal setting.
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