Join us at the GuestRevu GREAT Awards

More than a prize-giving

Hospitality professionals are coming together in London and Cape Town for an evening of candid industry conversations, practical ideas, celebration and connection, followed (of course) by drinks, canapés and the announcement of the 2026 GREAT Award winners.

You do not need to be a finalist (or even an entrant) to get something valuable from the evening.

The GREAT Awards events are for people who want to understand where hospitality is heading, exchange ideas with others in the industry and learn from the properties consistently delighting their guests.

Come for the conversation. Stay for the celebration.

What to expect

Break free of the day-to-day mould and dive into creative thinking

Ideas worth taking back to your team
Hear honest perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping hospitality, guest experience and hotel leadership.

Conversations, not lectures
The programme will include lively discussions, interactive moments and opportunities for attendees to contribute their own experiences and opinions.

Recognition grounded in real guest feedback
The GREAT Awards are different from traditional hospitality awards. Winners are determined using independently sourced guest review data rather than a judging panel or public vote.

Proper time to network
No rushed coffee break or awkward exchange of business cards. The events are designed to give you time to have useful conversations over drinks and canapés.

A reason to celebrate
We will reveal the properties whose guests have rated them among the GREATest of 2026—and celebrate the teams behind those experiences.

LONDON

Thursday, 22 October 2026
The Library at L’oscar London
17:00 - 22:00

Join fellow hoteliers for an evening of honest industry conversation, fresh ideas and celebration in one of central London’s most distinctive venues.

The creative programme will feature lively talks and panel discussions with hospitality leaders. Expect useful insight, plenty of opportunity to meet other hoteliers, drinks, canapés and the live presentation of the 2026 GREAT Awards for Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.

You do not need to be shortlisted to attend. This is an evening for hoteliers who want to learn, connect and celebrate the industry.

Who will be there?

Danica Smith
Founder of MorningStar GX

Liutauras (LV) Vaitkevicius-1 Liutauras (LV) Vaitkevicius
Former Hotel GM and Independent Hospitality Consultant

Chris Alexandre
Founder and CEO at GuestRevu

wouter-hensens Dr Wouter Hensens
Executive Dean Stenden South Africa

CAPE TOWN

Thursday, 26 November 2026
Gorgeous George

Join hoteliers from across Africa for an evening of practical insight, industry discussion and celebration.

The programme will bring together respected hospitality voices including Lee-Anne Singer and Dr Wouter Hensens, as well as representatives from the GREAT Awards sponsors, for talks and panel discussions focused on the issues shaping hospitality today.

The evening will also include drinks, canapés, networking and the live presentation of the 2026 African GREAT Awards.

You do not need to be shortlisted to attend. Come to exchange ideas, meet fellow hoteliers and celebrate the teams delivering exceptional guest experiences across Africa.

Free for hoteliers to attend. Advance registration required.