A Hospitality Community

The people behind Next Wave Hospitality

Real operators, not career event organisers. Here's who's building the community — and why.

Director & Founder – Next Wave Hospitality

Hospitality Commercial & Technology Director

Head of Hospitality, Focus on Hospitality by Focus Group

Alessandra has spent her career on the operational side of hotels before moving into hospitality commercial leadership andtechnology. She founded Next Wave Hospitality to give operators a seat at the table that isn't a sales floor.

"I'm involved because hoteliers deserve a community that speaks their language, not a vendor's."

ALESSANDRA LEONI

Co-Founder & Head of Partnership - Next Wave Hospitality

Head of Growth, Guest Revu

Paul co-founded Next Wave Hospitality to bridge the gap between hotel technology providers and the operators who actually use their tools day to day, grounded in guest experience data and real feedback loops.

"The best product decisions come from being in the room with the people who use it."

Paul Griffiths

Ashleigh Donald

Co-Founder & Head of Brand & Community - Next Wave Hospitality

Founder & Marketing & Communications Consultant, Halo Business Consulting

Having spent the last 25+ years in hospitality marketing & PR, Ashleigh co-founded Next Wave Hospitality to give fresh thinking a voice and create a supportive community where people can connect, collaborate and help shape the industry’s future.

"Community only works if people leave with something they can actually use on Monday morning."

Advisory

Strategic advisor

Harry Fielder

Strategic Advisor - Next Wave Hospitality
CEO Umi Digital & HMA Community Chair

Harry advises on programme direction and community strategy, bringing his experience chairing the Hotel Marketing Association community and running Umi Digital.

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