OUR TEAM

Industry-leading experts have helped develop our learning programmes, and we have some of the UK's finest tutors to support you through the courses.

Alex Slors

Asset & Hotel Investment Management Tutor

Email: alex.slors@hospa.org

LinkedIn: Alex Slors | LinkedIn

Alex is a strong leader with over 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He has significant practical knowledge of hotel operations and corporate environments from working for several prestigious international companies.

Alex has worked extensively throughout Europe and Asia and has held regional roles, including Vice President of Finance. Alex has in-depth knowledge and practical experience that has been invaluable to many hotel owners and investors.

Janel Clark

Programme Director & Revenue Management Tutor

Email: janel.clark@hospa.org

LinkedIn: Janel Clark | LinkedIn

Janel is our incredible Revenue Management Tutor. She is an accomplished educator who is passionate about the importance of Learning and Development and its commercial impact on people and profits. 

Janel is a former Director of Revenue at Avvio and Revenue by Design. In the past, Janel has been involved in the organisation and management of revenue management training academies throughout EMEA.

Michael Heyward

Head of HOSPA Professional Development

 

Email: michael.heyward@hospa.org

LinkedIn: Michael Heyward | LinkedIn

Michael is the Head of HOSPA Professional Development. He is the CEO of Heyward Group which delivers business process improvement and profit optimisation for the hospitality industry. Michael is also a Hospitality Lecturer at Glion Institute of Higher Education (London) and Chairman of the HOSPA Revenue Management Committee.

 

Michelle Wells

Commercial Restaurant Management Tutor

 

Email: michelle.wells@hospa.org

LinkedIn: Michelle Wells | LinkedIn

Michelle is an experienced consultant and lecturer with over 25 years experience facilitating learning in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Rooms Division, Hospitality Industry, and Event Management. Supported by 15 years of industry experience in Switzerland, Mexico, UK and the Maldives.

Yaneal Patel

Finance Management Tutor

Email: yaneal.patel@hospa.org

LinkedIn: Yaneal Patel | LinkedIn

Yaneal is our terrific Finance Management Tutor. He is currently a Lecturer in Business and Finance at QAHE (ULST).

Yaneal has lectured at one of the leading hotel schools in the world and was formerly Subject Leader for Finance at Glion Institute of Higher Education.