CEO

Piers plays an active role in the growth and strategic direction of the company and hosts the largest gathering of high level industry professionals at annual awards and conferences. He holds an MBA, ISMM and IDM Diplomas. He has also held senior positions in the national media and retail industries.

Editor-in-Chief

George is editor of Urban Living News and oversees the editorial direction of Boutique Hotel News, Serviced Apartment News, and Short Term Rentalz. He has more than 15 years' experience as a hospitality, property and travel journalist. He regularly contributes to a wide range of b2b and b2c international publications and websites. He also helps plan and programme the IHM event agendas and is the head judge for the Serviced Apartment Awards.

Editor - Hospitality

Eloise joined IHM in September 2019 as reporter for Boutique Hotel News and was promoted to editor - hospitality in July 2023, overseeing BHN and its sister website Serviced Apartment News. She broadly covers the global boutique, lifestyle and luxury hotel industry, as well as serviced apartments, aparthotels and corporate travel. As a multimedia journalist, Eloise contributes to daily news articles, a weekly e-newsletter and monthly features, in addition to each brand’s podcast and webinar series.

VP Global Partnerships - Hospitality

Katie joined International Hospitality Media (IHM) in 2016 as Head of Sales, initially focusing on the original flagship brands in IHM's portfolio: Boutique Hotel News and Serviced Apartment News. Over time, she collaborated closely with Piers Brown and George Sell to successfully launch two additional brands, Short Term Rentalz and Urban Living News, expanding the portfolio to cover broader aspects of hospitality and real estate.

Editor - Short Term Rentals

Priya has joined the IHM team as Editor of Short Term Rentalz. She holds an MA in International Journalism and has a background in business, education and retail journalism. With her experience in B2B editorial content, Priya demonstrates passion and excitement for the industry and is looking forward to working with colleagues, clients and the wider short term rental industry.

Head of Growth

Sam has enjoyed several years in sales, demonstrating a genuine passion for the field. With an MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Royal Holloway University, he has developed a strong ability to explore innovative approaches to achieving his goals, both professionally and personally. Outside of work, Sam stays active by keeping fit and has a keen interest in football.

Marketing and Events Manager

Meg creates dynamic marketing campaigns and thought leadership events for IHM. She graduated from Wingate University in America, where she earned a degree in Marketing while on a full scholarship for competitive Track and Field. Passionate about staying active, Meg recently completed a marathon just for fun - check out her Strava for proof! She loves traveling and exploring new places.

Marketing and Events Executive

Tessa develops campaigns and delivers industry-leading events for IHM. She graduated from McGill University with a degree in Economics before completing a Master’s in Strategic Marketing at Imperial College London. Having lived, studied, and worked internationally, she brings a global perspective, creativity, and adaptability to her work.

Head of Research

Mark Harris joins IHM as Head of Research after thirty years in the business travel industry. He combines this new role with being owner and director of content marketing consultancy Travel Intelligence Network (TIN). A specialist in the corporate and extended stay market, Mark is known for multi award-winning projects including the Global Serviced Apartment Industry Report (2008 – date), 80+ white papers, and for hosting industry events including the Serviced Apartment Awards.

Graphic Designer

Originally from France, I hold a degree in Sport Management with a minor in Design from Wingate University, NC, where I also competed nationally in cross-country. I have a strong passion for creativity, with a particular interest in branding, design, and digital culture. Since a young age, I’ve developed skills in video editing, graphic design, and storytelling through both academic and personal projects. Outside of work, I enjoy running, travelling, and creating community-focused, performance-driven initiatives.