The World of Hospitality Issue 29 2018 | Page 96

96 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY INDEPENDENT HOTEL SHOW 2018 Independent Hotel Show Awards Shortlists Revealed Hotel Judges for the Independent Hotel Show Awards in association with Sky, have revealed the shortlists for the 2018 Independent Hotelier of the Year and Outstanding New Hotel awards. The Independent Hotelier of the Year Award recognises the passion of an independent, spirited hotelier who has made a significant contribution to the industry over the past year. The individual will have a reputation for pushing boundaries, creating exceptional guest experiences and driving the luxury boutique hotel sector forwards with creativity and wisdom, as well as being committed to developing their team. The shortlist: PETER BANKS Peter Banks was a management trainee at The Savoy and subsequently worked at St Andrew’s Old Course Hotel and the Hilton on Park Lane. In 1996 he moved to Yorkshire to open Rudding Park Hotel and is now ma