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Heleri is an experienced hospitality moderator and chairs the seminar sessions at TO THE TABLE Europe.

Heleri Rande
Heleri Rande Hospitality Strategist, Writer, Speaker, Presenter

Tuesday 11 May 2027

09:00 - 09:50

Seminar Presentation: Creating a Distinctive Culinary Identity

Christian Knerr, Senior Director of Culinary EMEA – Marriott International
Christian Knerr Senior Director of Culinary EMEA – Marriott International
Miguel Teixeira, Corporate Culinary & Restaurants Director – Corinthia Hotels
Miguel Teixeira Corporate Culinary & Restaurants Director – Corinthia Hotels

With culinary strategy at the forefront of brand identity and guest experience, our experts will be discussing concept development while factoring in the essential ingredients of authenticity, storytelling and local relevance. We will explore how hospitality brands are creating distinctive culinary identities that resonate with guests, stand out in increasingly competitive markets and deliver long-term value beyond trends.

Tuesday 11 May 2027

13:40 - 14:30

Seminar Presentation: Destination Dining in the Experience Economy

Stefan Meinich-Bache, CEO - Classic Norway Hotels
Stefan Meinich-Bache CEO - Classic Norway Hotels
Guy Heksch, Chief Operating Officer – Omnam Group
Guy Heksch Chief Operating Officer – Omnam Group

Our experts are creators of destination-led dining concepts, responding to an increasingly experience-driven market. Whether breathing new life into historic properties or celebrating local environmental or cultural drawcards, we will discuss how our panellists are successfully weaving together architecture, culture, community and culinary to optimise authenticity - crafting restaurant concepts that creates emotional connection, to build loyalty from both travellers and local audiences.

Wednesday 12 May 2027

09:00 - 09:50

Seminar Presentation: Building Hospitality Teams for the Future

Attracting and retaining talent remains one of the defining challenges facing hospitality. As expectations around workplace culture, flexibility and leadership continue to evolve, operators are being forced to rethink how people are supported, inspired and developed. Our industry experts discuss building resilient, motivated teams and what it takes to be a leader in this demanding and fast-changing environment.