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.