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Meet Kevin Johnston, Head Concierge at The Cumberland
Kevin talks about his journey from starting out as a Bell Boy to being at the helm of guest services at this iconic city centre hotel,...
Apr 2


Meet Karim Bernichi, Head Concierge at Hotel Café Royal
From his early days as a luggage porter to being at the helm of the Concierge team at the Hotel Café Royal for more than 10 years, this...
Mar 3


Meet the New President of the Society of the Golden Keys
After taking the reins from Toru Machida as President of the Society of the Golden Keys of Great Britain and the Commonwealth, we talked...
Feb 4


Meet Jack McCarthy, Head Concierge at 1 Hotel Mayfair
From starting his career at the age of 16 to becoming the youngest ever Concierge to receive the Golden Keys, this Young Concierge of the...
Feb 4


Meet Riyas Kallan, Head Concierge at The Mayfair Townhouse
Riyas revea ls how his true passion for the hospita lity business has led to his award-winning success as a Head Concierge. Riyas...
Dec 18, 2024


Meet Valentin Chiscop, Assistant Head Concierge at The London EDITION
Originally headed for a job in the sports industry, an unexpected call to cover a shift with a security firm at the Bvlgari Hotel changed...
Nov 18, 2024


Meet Sahil Suri, Head Concierge at Park Hyatt London River Thames
Sahil reveals how, despite his ability to forget little everyday tasks, his near-photographic memory serves him well when it comes to...
Oct 31, 2024


Meet Diogo Coelho, Head Concierge at The London Edition
When he's not securing private box access to the Champions League Final or attending events with fellow Golden Keys members, Diogo Coelho...
Sep 17, 2024


Meet Graham Luff, Head Concierge at St. James's Hotel and Club
From originally working for the BBC to smoking his own salmon, Graham reveals how he's a man of many talents! Can you tell us about the...
Jul 5, 2024


Meet the Concierge at the Top of His Game
We talk to David Haines, Head Concierge at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, after being awarded Honorary Life Membership of The...
Mar 26, 2024


Ask A Concierge
This month, we talk to Jeffrey Querido, Concierge at Pan Pacific London. How can you see London in a day? Open top buses are a great way...
Feb 20, 2024


Interview with Alan McDougall, Winner of the Regional Award
Interview with Alan McDougall, Regional Award winner at The Society of the Golden Keys of Great Britain & the Commonwealth Awards 2023
Jan 29, 2024


Interview with Binoy Nair, Winner of the Service Through Friendship Award
After winning the Service Through Friendship Award at The Society of the Golden Keys of Great Britain & the Commonwealth Awards 2023,...
Dec 21, 2023


Interview with Daniel Bethel, Winner of The London Award
After winning The London Award at The Society of the Golden Keys of Great Britain & the Commonwealth Awards 2023, Daniel gives us an...
Dec 4, 2023


Interview with Young Concierge of the Year, Tom Wardley
After winning Young Concierge of the Year at The Society of the Golden Keys of Great Britain & the Commonwealth Awards 2023, 31-year-old...
Oct 27, 2023


Ask a Concierge: Tom Wardley, Head Concierge at The Londoner, Leicester Square
We quiz Tom Wardley, Head Concierge at The Londoner on his London highlights. Clockwise from top left: ZSL London Zoo, the Royal Air...
Dec 1, 2022
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