The Lineup

We've some great speakers for Hospitality Exchange 2026. Let's meet them.

Comperes

A wily team of three keeping us on topic, in order and on time.

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Pamela Ballantine

Pamela will join us to host the Leadership Lunch, recognising the stars of the future and interviewing Spencer Metzger. She will also host the Gala Ball bringing Hospitality Exchange to a close.
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Tim Browne

A multi-talent expert, renowned in the hospitality industry, Tim brings his considerable knowledge and interest to the fore as he oversees a session on future-proofing your business.

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Mark Simpson

Award winning Journalist, Mark Simpson overseas a factual morning with industry stats and forecasts as well as the usual lively debates on the future of tourism.

Speakers

An exciting line-up of industry experts and inspirational leaders join us for this year's programme.

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Paul Redmond

Dr Paul Redmond explores why, in a rapidly changing world, the leaders who succeed will be those who care, connect and inspire.

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Aoife Roche

Aoife Roche from STR reveals the latest hotel performance figures, bringing the story behind the numbers from global to local.

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Spencer Metzger

Spencer Metzger, Michelin star chef talks about life and leadership.

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Adriaan Bartels

Adriaan Bartels on luxury hotels and his journey to Cashel Palace.

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Suzanne Speak

Suzanne and colleague explore how hotels can embrace AI while keeping people their greatest asset.

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Pól Ó Conghaile

Pól Ó Conghaile on how “Friendliness” remains hospitality’s greatest competitive advantage.

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Claudia Ivanova-Fotev

Claudia and her Radisson colleague explore how hotels can embrace AI while keeping people their greatest asset.

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Adam Hamadache

Adam Hamadache explains how AI sees your business and how to improve its visibility, accuracy and chance of being recommended.

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Scot Turner

Rethinking the morning market with Scot Turner; looking at changing trends, guest expectations and the economics of eating.
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Andrew Webb

Andrew Webb examines the policies that could Add, Build and Create a stronger, more competitive tourism sector. 

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Tara Shine

Dr Tara Shine considers whether cool summers could become our hottest tourism opportunity.

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Alice Mansergh

Tourism Ireland’s Chief Executive joins us to give her insight and impressions of the sector.
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Laura McCorry

The Chief Executive of Tourism NI joins us for a conversation on tourism.

Panellists & Other Speakers

Industry experts join us to chat about big issues and give their opinion on the future.

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Seamus McGuckin

AIB
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Catriona Taylor

AIB
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Kate Sherry

Belfast International Airport
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Stephen Cotter

CIE Tours
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Chris Ross

Foot Anstey
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Eoghan O'Meara Walsh

ITIC
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Janice Gault

NIHF
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Tom Barrett

Savills
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Adrian Patton

Sumer NI
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Judith Owens

Titanic Belfast