Speakers

Kristy Whitford is the founder of The Hotel Club, a Luxury Hospitality Consulting Company. She boasts over 25 years of experience in the Spa, Beauty, Wellness, Fashion Retail, and Hotel industries. She has been affiliated with prestigious hotels, beauty firms, fashion labels, and artists with an iconic legacy, including The Claremont Resort & Spa, Elizabeth Arden, Mandarin Oriental, and most recently, The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows. Kristy has been featured in publications such as Vogue, The Telegraph, Beverly Hills Courier, Haute Living, American Spa, Wellspa360, European Spa, and more for her work in spa, wellness, and fashion. Her passion for connecting human experiences inspired her to establish a company that revels in the delights of the world of travel. It merges hospitality, culinary delights, fashion, beauty, art, and trusted brands that embody kindness.

Kristy is also co-host of The Hotel Club Podcast which interviews unique individuals whose stories inspire change and kindness in the world of hospitality through the various facets that are intertwined, a show that creates space to have conversations that are courageous and jaw-dropping.

Kristy enjoys getting lost in a good book, traveling the world, immersing herself in cultures through all senses, discovering unique wellness experiences, and collecting mementos from each adventure.