Group Director of Sales & Marketing
Exclusive Collection
Stephanie Hall oversees sales and marketing at Exclusive Collection, a privately owned hospitality group recognized by City A.M. for offering some of the most sought‑after corporate meeting venues in the UK. Exclusive Collection was the country’s first hotel group to become a certified B Corp.
Stephanie joined the company 16 years ago and is now a board director responsible for management, strategy and governance. She has been recognized by Boutique Hotelier for her contribution to the industry. Stephanie focuses on sales development and client retention, bringing emerging consumer trends to life across the group’s hotels and estates.
Exclusive Collection is known for bringing a modern edge to classic English country house destinations. The portfolio includes hotels, a championship golf course, a cookery school and a historic pub.
In the past year, the group was named Brand of the Year at the Micebook Awards, received the Conference and Banqueting Award at the Hotel Cateys, and saw South Lodge honored with an Innovation Award at the Hotel Designs: Brit List Awards 2025.
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The changing pace around hybrid work, greater inclusivity, four generational workforces and a focus on employee well-being is impacting workplace communication techniques. Add in our waning attention spans and event formats are requiring a change. Networking4.0 explores the integration of active learning techniques and the careful balance between leveraging technology and mitigating digital distractions in today’s hybrid work environment. Gain actionable insights to navigate the challenges posed by reduced attention spans, ensuring that business events and conferences pack a sound commercial punch.
Learning outcomes:
Define the impact of reduced attention spans on events
Explore techniques to balance technology and reduce distractions
Identify insights for adapting event formats to maintain engagement
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 5: Business and Market Planning, 0.5 Credits
* CSEP Approved