Among those appearing on the stage area for interviews, seminars and panel discussions are Michelin starred Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli, entrepreneur Luke Johnson who was behind chains Pizza Express and Giraffe, and Evening Standard restaurant critic Fay Maschler.
The couple behind Hotel du Vin, Robin and Judy Hutson, will also talk about their business success, while British Hospitality Association chief executive Ufi Ibrahim will present the association’s campaign to cut VAT.
The five-day food and hospitality exhibition is run by Fresh Montgomery, the new name for Fresh RM after it announced a rebrand last week.
Fresh Montgomery group exhibition director Toby Wand said: "In keeping with proud Hotelympia tradition, the stage will remain the hive of activity, debate and entertainment that it has always been, but at a time when the industry is still weathering the economic storm, we also felt it integral to invite the type of guests that could offer real quantifiable advice, help and support to those feeling the pinch."
Hotelympia 2012 will welcome more than 33,000 people and 1000 exhibitors next year.
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