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The 59th International Congress of Les Clefs d’Or Concierges
to be Held in London January 27 to February 1, 2012
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News for the Hospitality Executive |
 January 25, 2012 - As London prepares to host the
2012 Olympics more than 600 concierges representing the finest hotels
in 40 countries, arrive in the capital this week for their annual
congress.This will be the first time since 1975 that the Union Internationale des Concierges Hotels (Les Clefs d’Or) has chosen London as the venue for its annual congress. On 30 January the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel will host a forum of top concierges and leading experts from the hospitality industry. Discussions will focus on the role of hotel concierges, highlighting strategic, operational, marketing and technological advances in the hospitality industry. InterContinental Hotel Group Chairman, David Webster will give the keynote speech. The expert panel consists of:
The highlight of the congress will be a Gala Dinner at the Great Room, Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel. GB Golden Key’s President Ron Crowdy said: ‘The
distinctive crossed Golden Keys on the lapels of your concierge is an
assurance of quality and integrity. Whatever you need to know, your
Golden Keys concierge has the contacts to source, obtain, reserve,
recommend, advise, and personalise your stay in their city.’
‘It is a great honour for London to host this prestigious congress in the Olympic and Diamond Jubilee year.’ GB President Ron Crowdy has been a concierge for over forty years with the Imperial London Hotels group. The Golden Keys’ international title is Les Clefs d'Or. It is the professional association representing 3,500 hotel concierges around the world. The motto of the organisation is In Service through Friendship. It is estimated that the worldwide membership serves over 120,000,000 hotel guests each year, giving exceptional service. To obtain the coveted Golden Keys badge a concierge must have five years’ exemplary service and face rigorous examination before being awarded the coveted Golden Keys which are worn on the lapels of a concierge’s jacket. The award of the Golden Keys brings prestige on the recipient and the hotel they represent. Contacts Congress Chair, Paul Still, Senior Concierge London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel. T: 07846182157; E: [email protected] Education Chair, Simon Thomas, 3rd International Vice-President Les Clefs d’Or, Head Concierge Brown’s Hotel London – A Rocco Forte Hotel. T: 07710197612 ; E: [email protected] Media Liaison Officer, Nigel Bowen, Head Concierge Sheraton Park Lane Hotel London. T: 07841482955; E: [email protected] President of Society of the Golden Keys, GB Section of Les Clefs d’Or Ron Crowdy. T: 07957292567; E: [email protected] Websites Congress of L’Union Internationale des Concierges d’Hotels - Les Clefs d’Or www.uich2012london.com Society of the Golden Keys of Great Britain & The Commonwealth www.goldenkeysconcierge.co.uk For more information contact Roberta Nedry at [email protected] or visit www.uich2012london.com. |
| Contact: Roberta Nedry 954 649-6888 [email protected] |