Tracy Halliwell heads up London’s Convention Bureau, managing the event solutions team and a global sales team focused on attracting discretionary business, cultural & sporting events to the capital. At the same time Tracy works with city stakeholders to develop and build London’s business and major events tourism offering.

Prior to joining London & Partners Tracy had over 20 years’ experience in senior sales and marketing positions in the tourism industry. She has worked with Millennium and Copthorne Hotels, Thistle Hotels, Le Meridien Hotels and Resorts and has held numerous property-based Director of Sales & Marketing roles within London and the UK.

Tracy was awarded an MBE for services to business tourism in 2014.

Greg is a creative, ambitious entrepreneur who drives his team to deliver to the best of their potential. After a successful career in the restaurant industry, Greg and business partner, formed Lawson Beaumont, the UK’s largest Christmas and New Year’s Eve party operator in 1992. The ‘vehicle’ The Christmas Company was born from his experience as a restaurateur and combined all the elements of a party under one roof, most importantly it was scalable and provided a rollout concept for the event catering market. In 1998 Greg founded Smart Group, now a dynamic collection of hospitality, catering, venue and event management businesses. Moving Venue, Smart Live, Smart Hospitality, Consisting of Smart Parties, and Evolution London, Smart Group are a formidable force in the events industry. The Group hosts, caters and manages over 600 events per year ranging from international sporting events such as The Royal Ascot Village, the Grand Prix at Silverstone and Henley Festival, to events across iconic venues including the likes of Natural History Museum, Kensington Palace and National Gallery.

“Alex is a hospitality specialist with 30 years’ experience in the Food & Beverage sector. After a background in hotels in Europe and Africa, he co-founded Crixus Recruitment providing skilled waiting and bar staff to major UK and international events before launching Crixus Sport. Through this venture, Alex consulted on major international events such as America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race and A1GP in over 30 countries on 5 continents.

Since returning full-time to the UK, Alex has run the catering operations at Ascot racecourse before becoming Venue Director of The Kia Oval in 2018.

His passion for delivering quality catering solutions at major sporting events has led to a diverse and well-travelled career but is delighted to be based back in the UK working for one of London’s most iconic sporting venues.”

For 6 years Faye has led the proactive sales strategy at The Brewery, London’s leading City venue. Prior to The Brewery Faye headed up the corporate events team for a prestigious science communication charity and Grade I listed building in Mayfair. After graduating from Leeds University with a 1st class degree Faye mastered her skills within media sales, selling sponsorship and advertising solutions to West End advertising agencies and multinational technology companies. Her publishing background means she understands the ins and outs of delivering successful commercial events with an insider’s knowledge.

Mr Gowili oversees the hotel’s 136 rooms and suites, The Ritz Restaurant, The Palm Court, The Rivoli Bar and private dining rooms of the adjoining 18th century William Kent House, and is supported in his role by a team of over 300 colleagues. With a passion and broad knowledge of the luxury hotel business, Mr Gowili joined The Ritz London in 2011 as Front of House Manager, before quickly progressing to Rooms Division Manager. He was appointed Hotel Manager in 2013 and under his leadership The Ritz London has achieved outstanding revenue growth, whilst maintaining the very highest levels of guest service. Prior to joining The Ritz London, Mr Gowili held senior management positions within the Red Carnation Hotel Company.

CJ leads the venues and events team at 66 Portland Place, one of London’s oldest Art Deco buildings and the home to the Royal Institute of British Architects.

With over 20 years’ experience in the events and hospitality sector, marketing and selling hotels and venues including Principal Hayley Hotels, De Vere and Richmond Hill Hotel, CJ has demonstrable experience in delivering significant commercial success, whilst ensuring a first class customer experience. She now oversees the operations at 66 Portland Place, leading a small but motivated sales, logistics and AV team to consistently deliver memorable events throughout the year.

CJ is responsible for devising 66 Portland Place’s operational budget, marketing & sales plan and business strategy, whilst continuing the venue’s growth and maintaining its excellent reputation in the domestic events market. Regularly hosting high profile brands such as the Financial Times, Jasper Conran, Matchroom Boxing and Epic Games, CJ continues to build and maintain key relationships, whilst leading her team to deliver exceptional events that showcase the venue’s strengths as a unique and memorable location in the city.