Sweet success for Stoke Mandeville Stadium

Stoke Mandeville Stadium is celebrating in style after Business Development Manager, Ian Seabrook was crowned Champion of the Year, in the recent Hospitality Assured Awards, which recognise efforts to constantly improve service and business in the hotel and leisure industry.

Beating off competition from various other hospitality and leisure managers across the UK, Ian was commended on his hard work and dedication throughout the year, maintaining Stoke Mandeville Stadium’s enviable reputation as a world class sporting facility and national home for disability sport.

Ian commented, “It is a great honour to accept this award. In two years time, the world will be looking to the UK as the two largest sporting events on Earth kick off; we will be welcoming visitors from all parts of the world and have a massive opportunity to leave a positive legacy. Hospitality Assured can give every part of the service industry a firm basis to ensure that each and every visitor leaves our shores with an experience that they will happily remember for the rest of their lives, something that I’m positive Stoke Mandeville Stadium, WheelPower and Leisure Connection can consistently deliver.”

Richard Millman, Leisure Connection’s CEO commented, “This is a fantastic achievement for Ian and his team at Stoke Mandeville Stadium. The award is a clear example of Ian’s commitment and enthusiasm in ensuring that everyone enjoys a world class service when visiting the Stadium, whether they are a top athlete or regular gym-goer.”

The award winners cover a cross section of the hospitality industry, from hotels and conference centre environments to leisure centres and facilities management providers.

For more more information about Hospitality Assured and the Institute of Hospitality, visit www.instituteofhospitality.org/