The ASAP Annual Conference, Wednesday 29th November 2023
People : Planet : Principles
We are delighted to have secured the newly opened conference space at
etc Venues, 2nd Floor, 155 Bishopsgate, Liverpool St, London EC2M 3YD
What a lot of changes since we last met for an ASAP Annual Conference, back in December 2019!
A global pandemic, war in Europe, the soaring cost of living at home and around the world…
But now we’re back, better than ever, to offer attendees the latest industry data and insights, to discuss challenges and highlight opportunities, all via an exciting programme of keynote speakers, panel discussions, breakouts and seminars based around our three pillars of People, Planet and Principles.
Get ready to be inspired by the 2023 ASAP Annual Conference – People: Planet: Principles.
As we said about the 2023 Awards back in June, this time it’s different… So, join us to engage, discuss and collaborate, with Operator, Agent and Industry Supplier Members, travel buyers and platforms, investors and suppliers, from right across the world.
The general theme of the Conference is one of collaboration, of teamwork, of working together, which makes us all stronger, and of determination.
We start the day with the incredible tale of resilience and determination from Anthony Bennett, who defied near-death to become an inspirational fundraiser for charity. And all round happy person!
Breakout sessions will cover numerous different aspects of professional hospitality life – truly something for everyone. In fact, one registered attendee has already complained of too much choice and not knowing which panels and talks to go to!
Which would you choose? A session on Smarter regulation and the need for Industry Data? Or personal safety (led by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust)? An incredible meeting leading to a great outcome from Jonny Benjamin MBE and Neil Laybourn? An ESG session on how the hospitality industry can pay back for decades of high carbon usage, from Helen Hodgkinson (FCIPD).
Followed by a collaborative session to find solutions for the worst challenges faced right now by the industry.
And it’s all wrapped up by the wonderful Baroness Floella Benjamin – actress, presenter, broadcaster and parliamentarian, as well as charity campigner. We can’t wait for that one!
So join hundreds of fellow delegates from across the serviced apartment and aparthotel sector, our valued industry supplier members and representatives from CHPA, HOSPA, Tourism Alliance, EuRA and VisitEngland, among others..
Our speakers, sessions and presenters ...
Baroness Floella Benjamin OM DBE DL
Floella was made a Baroness in 2010 and is campaigner for children’s rights, the media and diversity. She’s a BAFTA winning actor and presenter, an award winning writer, and a woman who was honoured for her 40 years of charitable work by the then Prince Charles, with a Damehood in 2020.
She has had a long and determined journey from a child arriving in England as part of the Windrush generation, to become the force of nature she is now. She left school at 16 in order to help support her family and entered the world of banking, before bravely auditioning for a national tour of a hit musical. She asked the bank to keep her job open, just in case…
And now, one of the funniest and nicest people you’ll ever meet, with a real ‘happiness’ message of self-belief.
Anthony Bennett
A school trip was heading back from Disneyland Paris in 2006, when there was a problem with the air conditioning on the coach.
80% of students on the trip were affected – but Anthony was left fighting for his life. He was given only a 10% chance of survival after contracting 3 viral infections. He was resuscitated and brought back to life an amazing 12 times, and, as a result, had to relearn everything – how to walk, talk, eat, even breathe – again.
It was the teamwork and dedication of a whole team of healthcare professionals who pulled Anthony through, and gave him the chance to rebuild his life again.
Now a truly inspiring charity fundraiser, Anthony has been officially named one of the happiest people in the UK.
Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn
Throughout his life, Jonny Benjamin struggled with his mental health. In 2008, he made the decision to act on these thoughts, and found himself on Waterloo Bridge in London. But his life was saved through the kindness of a complete stranger who had noticed what was happening, and stepped in to help. Following the #FindMike campaign which went viral, viewed over a million times on social media and catching the attention of celebrities such as Stephen Fry and Boy George, the hero of the day was found to be one Neil Laybourn.
Jonny and Neil are now widely regarded as some of the UK’s most influential mental health campaigners, empowering others to speak out about their battles with mental health, and be there for those around us
Helen Hodgkinson
Most of Helen Hodgkinson’s career has been spent in corporate travel payments. But there came a point in 2019 when she started to question the lack of meaningful content on conference agendas and in meeting rooms, about the impact of the international travel sector on the planet and our environment.
Helen is a co-founder of CACTUS (Climate Action for Corporate Travel Urgent Sustainability), a voluntary industry collaborative group that has come together to address the impact of our industry on the environment.
Helen’s message is in line with the 2023 ASAP Conference, with its driving pillars of People: Planet: Principles, and its theme of collaboration and hope. We’ll only make a difference if we all work together and do every small thing we can, to have maximum impact together.
Suzy Lamplugh Trust
We hope that everyone reading this feels safe both at work and outside work; but ours is an industry where sometimes, by the very nature of hospitality, we find ourselves alone with strangers.
We are delighted to announce that one of our sessions will be led by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, whose mission is to reduce the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression, and violence – with a specific focus on stalking and harassment.
You will probably remember the tragic story of the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy, an estate agent and lone worker who went to meet a client and never returned. The evidence suggests Suzy may have been targeted by a stalker, and the Trust’s National Stalking Helpline has helped over 65,000 victims since its inception in 2010, now working to empower people to avoid, mitigate or manage risks across all aspects of their life.
Exhibitor Packages:
The day (Wednesday 29 November) will run from set-up at 7am until the end of the Drinks Reception at 7pm, with maximum opportunities to mingle with around 400 delegates in the Traders’ Lounge, where all comfort breaks, lunch and the Drinks Reception will be held.
These breaks will run between 30 and 120 minutes each, offering plenty of time to network.
Individual Exhibition Spaces
This package includes:
- Ongoing promotion from the point of purchase, via all social media channels, individual and weekend newsletters, in the run up to the event;
- Exhibitor logo and link through to exhibitor’s website from the ASAP Convention page;
- 1 x delegate ticket (includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & refreshments). Additional delegate tickets can be purchased at ASAP Member rates;
- Attendance at the Drinks Reception 5–7pm;
- Sight of delegate listing prior to event (during the week before);
- Individual space (available in multiples if required for larger displays) 2m x 2m;
- 1 x display table 4 ft x 2.5 ft, with 2 chairs;
- Power and Wifi.
Cost per Exhibitor Package:
£1,500 + VAT – ASAP Members
£1,875 + VAT – non ASAP Members
The £1,500 rate is available only to those who are ASAP Operator, Agent or Industry Supplier Members at the time of booking and are still so on the date of the event.
If you would like to become an ASAP Member, please contact us for more information.
We ask that, in keeping with our guiding principles of People, Planet and Principles, any promotional items and give-aways brought to the event be eco-friendly – as a team, we are using only re-purposed, sustainable or compostable stationery and other conference items.
To discuss or take up one of the packages, please contact: Sarah Tasker, Kim Ashmore or Becky Hoyle. The chart below shows available stands (the numbered squares) – some are currently under discussion, so confirm your choice by contacting us quickly.
Sponsorship Packages:
The day (Wednesday 29 November) will run from set-up at 7am to the end of the Drinks Reception at 7pm, with maximum opportunities to mingle with around 400 delegates in the Traders’ Lounge, where all comfort breaks, lunch and the Drinks Reception will be held.
Benefits of sponsorship:
We are expecting around 400 delegates from right across the serviced apartment, aparthotel, relocation and short let industries, along with other interested parties such as investors, developers, other trade associations and journalists. You will have the opportunity to make and develop relationships with key industry representatives and network with a wide range of hospitality professionals.
You will receive a full range of media exposure via our online channels – website, social media and mailings direct to our database – all increasing your brand awareness with those present and potentially making new customers, as well as multiple hyperlinks back to your website.
Gold Sponsor (only one remaining – one booked by Situ)
This package includes:
- Branding in the main conference room (which holds 450 delegates) in which all keynote sessions, main breakout sessions and all closing sessions will be held, and on the welcome screen in the Traders Lounge (there will be no more than two Gold Sponsors, so branding will be shared between two at most);
- 2 x attendee tickets;
- Video Zoom interview which will be turned into soundbite snippets and a longer video, which will be drip-fed through online channels throughout the build-up to the event;
- Ongoing promotion from the point of purchase, via all social media channels, individual and weekend newsletters, in the run up to the event;
- A pre event mailing to the ASAP database.
Sponsorship as Gold Sponsor : £4,500 + VAT (only one remaining)
Drinks Reception Sponsor
This package includes:
- 1 x attendee ticket
- A speaker slot introducing the Drinks Reception
- An area to display the sponsor’s branding for the Drinks Reception 5-7pm
Sponsorship of Drinks Reception : £2,500 + VAT
Break-Out Room Sponsor
This package includes:
- 1 x attendee ticket
- Break-out room sponsor branding
- The room will be named after the sponsoring company eg The **Sponsoring Co** Suite
- Ambient lighting colour can be selected to a colour of choice to match branding
Sponsorship of Break-Out Room : £2,500 + VAT
Badge/Lanyard Sponsor £3,000 + VAT (booked by The Gate Aparthotel London)
This package includes:
- 1 x attendee ticket
- Sponsor branding on lanyards/badges (to be discussed)
Sponsorship of badges/lanyards : £3,000 + VAT (booked)
To discuss or take up one of the packages, please contact:
