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Join us for a relaxed evening of sundown drinks, nibbles and networking for hospitality owners and people teams at THE NICI, Bournemouth. Running a hospitality business is hard work, and opportunities to step away, swap ideas and meet other people who genuinely understand the industry don't come around often. Staff Nexus and Hospitality Rewards are teaming up with THE NICI for a relaxed evening of drinks, nibbles, conversation and hospitality networking. Taking place at Bournemouth's luxury Miami-inspired coastal hotel and spa, this informal get-together brings together the people behind the region's restaurants, bars, pubs, cafés and hotels. What to expect Join us for drinks, nibbles and good conversation with hospitality owners, HR professionals, people teams and operational leaders from across the region. You'll also get an inside look at one of the South Coast's standout hospitality success stories. Sam Woodward, Director of Sales at THE NICI, will share how the hotel has developed into the chic, vibrant and award-winning venue it is today. Sam will talk about: The vision behind THE NICI The decisions that have made the biggest difference Creating a hospitality destination people genuinely want to visit What the team has learned along the way We'll then open the floor for questions and conversation. There are no hard sells and no stuffy presentations — just an easy-going evening with like-minded people working across hospitality. Who should come? This event is ideal for: Restaurant, bar, pub and café owners Hotel owners and hotel group leaders HR and People professionals Operations managers Hospitality business leaders Agenda 4:00pm – Arrival, drinks and mingling 4:30pm – Welcome and a quick hello from Staff Nexus 4:35pm – A quick hello from Hospitality Rewards 4:40pm – Sam Woodward, Director of Sales at THE NICI: How THE NICI became a chic, vibrant, award-winning venue 5:00pm – Open Q&A with Sam 5:30pm – Drinks and more mingling 6:00pm – Close Tickets Attendance is free, with drinks and nibbles included. Places are limited to around 50 guests, so early registration is recommended. Venue THE NICI West Hill Road West Cliff Bournemouth BH2 5EJ Hosted by Staff Nexus, Hospitality Rewards and THE NICI.
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Frequently asked questions
Hospitality Connect: Behind THE NICI takes place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 16:00.
Hospitality Connect: Behind THE NICI is held at The NICI Bournemouth in Bournemouth (West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EJ).
Entry to Hospitality Connect: Behind THE NICI is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The NICI Bournemouth can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Hospitality Connect: Behind THE NICI can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Hospitality Connect: Behind THE NICI
About This Event
Join us for a relaxed evening of sundown drinks, nibbles and networking for hospitality owners and people teams at THE NICI, Bournemouth.
Running a hospitality business is hard work, and opportunities to step away, swap ideas and meet other people who genuinely understand the industry don't come around often.
Staff Nexus and Hospitality Rewards are teaming up with THE NICI for a relaxed evening of drinks, nibbles, conversation and hospitality networking.
Taking place at Bournemouth's luxury Miami-inspired coastal hotel and spa, this informal get-together brings together the people behind the region's restaurants, bars, pubs, cafés and hotels.
What to expect
Join us for drinks, nibbles and good conversation with hospitality owners, HR professionals, people teams and operational leaders from across the region.
You'll also get an inside look at one of the South Coast's standout hospitality success stories.
Sam Woodward, Director of Sales at THE NICI, will share how the hotel has developed into the chic, vibrant and award-winning venue it is today.
Sam will talk about:
The vision behind THE NICI
The decisions that have made the biggest difference
Creating a hospitality destination people genuinely want to visit
What the team has learned along the way
We'll then open the floor for questions and conversation.
There are no hard sells and no stuffy presentations — just an easy-going evening with like-minded people working across hospitality.
Who should come?
This event is ideal for:
Restaurant, bar, pub and café owners
Hotel owners and hotel group leaders
HR and People professionals
Operations managers
Hospitality business leaders
Agenda
4:00pm – Arrival, drinks and mingling
4:30pm – Welcome and a quick hello from Staff Nexus
4:35pm – A quick hello from Hospitality Rewards
4:40pm – Sam Woodward, Director of Sales at THE NICI: How THE NICI became a chic, vibrant, award-winning venue
5:00pm – Open Q&A with Sam
5:30pm – Drinks and more mingling
6:00pm – Close
Tickets
Attendance is free, with drinks and nibbles included.
Places are limited to around 50 guests, so early registration is recommended.
Venue
THE NICI
West Hill Road
West Cliff
Bournemouth
BH2 5EJ
Hosted by Staff Nexus, Hospitality Rewards and THE NICI.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Hospitality Connect: Behind THE NICI?
Hospitality Connect: Behind THE NICI takes place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 16:00.
Where is Hospitality Connect: Behind THE NICI taking place?
Hospitality Connect: Behind THE NICI is held at The NICI Bournemouth in Bournemouth (West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EJ).
How much are tickets for Hospitality Connect: Behind THE NICI?
Entry to Hospitality Connect: Behind THE NICI is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Hospitality Connect: Behind THE NICI?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The NICI Bournemouth can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Hospitality Connect: Behind THE NICI?
Tickets for Hospitality Connect: Behind THE NICI can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Price
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Date
Until Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Venue
West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EJ
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