Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Networking Event 30th April 2026

Event Date:	30th April 2026
Event Time:	5:30pm to 7:30pm
Event Location:	Salop Leisure Ltd Emstrey, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6QS
Ticket Prices:	Members: £0.00 / Non Members: £15.00 (Ticket Prices Ex VAT)

Join us for our new Hospitality and Tourism Networking Event at Salop Leisure.

Designed for professionals from across the hospitality and tourism economy, this event brings together businesses, venues and suppliers for an engaging evening of insight and connection. Enjoy thought provoking talks from our guest speakers, followed by dedicated time for open networking, idea sharing and building new partnerships.

Whether you are looking to strengthen local links, discover new opportunities or simply stay informed, this is a great chance to connect with others shaping Shropshire’s hospitality, tourism and leisure sector.

Agenda

5:30pm - Arrival and networking
6:00pm - Welcome from our Chair Mark Hooper of Visit Shropshire
6:10pm - Hear from our Guest speakers, including:
- Ed Glover, Salop Leisure - 'Award Winning Outstanding Customer Service at Salop Leisure'
- Andy Lee and Jules Rhodes, Shrewsbury College - 'Succeeding in Workforce Development and Succession in the Hospitality and Leisure Industries’
- Marc Suffolk, Hobsons Brewery - 'Sustainability and Adapting to Market Changes Post Covid'
6:40pm - Chair - Q&A and Close
6:50pm -Networking
7:30pm - Event close