Hospitality Speaker
Dr Alison Edgar MBE brings a wealth of experience from her extensive background in hospitality, which has been instrumental in shaping her successful career. Having worked across the globe in hotel management, Alison possesses an in-depth understanding of the key factors that drive success in the hospitality industry, making her a relatable and insightful figure within the field.
Before rising to prominence as a renowned motivational speaker and business expert, Alison honed her expertise in customer service, team leadership, and sales during her time in the hospitality sector. This hands-on experience laid the foundation for her practical, people-centered approach to business and leadership.
After transitioning from the hospitality industry, Dr. Alison Edgar MBE has dedicated years to advising and supporting successful businesses across various sectors. Through her work as a trusted business adviser, Alison has identified the key factors that drive high performance. She now leverages these insights to empower forward-thinking hospitality businesses, sharing actionable strategies to:
Break down silos and foster collaboration
Embrace and adapt to change with confidence
Enhance autonomy and decision-making at every level
Rebuild relationships and cultivate trust among teams
Improve time management and operational efficiency
Strengthen communication for better alignment and outcomes
Boost yield and profitability through smarter practices
“Alison Edgar really is an inspirational speaker. Alison made connecting and booking her as a speaker for our event absolutely seamless. We found her engaging, funny and plain speaking. Highly recommend and will definitely connect again on future events. Thank you Alison.”
- Marriott Bonvoy
According to a recent study by Plecto, engaged employees outperform low-performing teams by more than 200%.
As a former hotel manager and hospitality expert, Alison Edgar MBE brings firsthand experience and practical insights to her role as a hospitality keynote speaker. With an in-depth understanding of industry challenges—such as delivering exceptional customer service, managing diverse teams, and thriving in fast-paced environments—Alison’s talks are both relatable and impactful.
Her sessions are bespoke, crafted to address the unique needs of your audience. Grounded in real-life experiences, Alison delivers actionable strategies that resonate with hospitality professionals at every level. By collaborating with event organizers, she uncovers key challenges and transforms them into practical solutions, ensuring her insights drive lasting team excellence.
Empower your team with a keynote that combines industry expertise, engaging storytelling, and actionable takeaways to inspire success long after the event.
“It was so nice to finally meet you yesterday and hear about your amazing hospitality journey. Thank you so much for your brilliant presentation at our Venues of Excellence Annual Conference 2025, just the perfect ending to our day. Your session was incredibly insightful, and the delegates were highly engaged, taking away valuable ideas they can implement in their businesses.”
- Venues of Excellence
Meet Dr Alison Edgar MBE
A powerhouse in the corporate arena with a heart and passion for building high-performance teams. Bestowed with an MBE for her remarkable contributions to entrepreneurship and business, Alison draws from over 25 years of corporate and hospitality wisdom to share a game-changing secret: her intrapreneurship methodology, which she teaches organisations to help them boost morale, increase productivity, and achieve high performance.
Driven by a genuine love for growth and development, Alison breaks the mould of conventional conference speakers. She's not just a presenter; she's your ally in the daily battles faced by delegates, bringing a relatable touch to her insights.
Good companies know when they’re in good company…
With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Alison Edgar MBE brings unmatched insight and expertise as a hospitality keynote speaker. Her witty Scottish delivery and energy inspire audiences to think differently and take action.
Alison’s teachings have transformed team performance, enhanced customer experiences, and driven culture change for five-star hospitality brands and businesses worldwide. Her hands-on experience as a hotel manager and in the hospitality sector ensures her strategies are relatable and actionable, addressing challenges like team dynamics, operational efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
Choose Alison for a keynote that motivates, inspires, and delivers real results for your hospitality team.
