congratulations

Meetings & Events Sales Manager Mrs Viki Sdepanian has been shortlisted for the miaList 2018 awards for hardworking, enthusiastic and inspiring individuals.

Copthorne Tara’s
Viki Sdepanian
Makes The List
Of UK’s
Best Performing
Individuals

Copthorne Tara also nominated for Best Hotel, Employer Of The Year and more!

Copthorne Tara’s Meetings & Events Sales Manager, Mrs. Viki Sdepanian has been shortlisted by the Meetings Industry Association as among only 25 industry individuals across the UK for the miaList 2018. It is a fantastic achievement to reach the prestigious list from an overwhelming number of UK-wide nominations.

According to Copthorne Tara General Manger Mr. Nathan White, Viki who joined the hotel in 2016, is a high performing individual who delivers consistent results. “She goes above and beyond the call of duty, is always seeking ways and ideas to improve business performance, and a motivated team player.”

The miaList recognises and rewards those hardworking, enthusiastic, inspiring individuals who have such a positive effect on all they do. All of the individuals nominated to appear on the miaList go through a rigorous judging and assessment process culminating at the annual celebratory event where the final miaList is revealed.

Kensington & Chelsea Business Awards


With big smiles, here is the proud team at Copthorne Tara who has been working tirelessly behind the scenes, snagging three spots in the final round of the Kensington & Chelsea Business Awards. Top row (L-R): Kamlesh Odedra (Senior F&B Outlet Manager); Akash Sahansar (Sous Chef); Nathan White (General Manager); Ben Kim (Hotel Operations Manager); Charles Maw (Front Office Manager); and Mohammad Khan (Assistant Front Office Manager). Bottom row (L-R): Viki Sdepanian (M&E Sales Manager); David Birkby (HR Manager); Wenceslao Cruz (Engineering Supervisor); Alex Sohyly (Head Concierge); Delores Wilcox (Deputy Housekeeper); Thomas Rajanayagam (Assistant Financial Controller); Danila Junglee (PA to General Manager); Olga Sommer (Senior Revenue Manager); Markella Votsi (Director of Sales); and Abby Palmer (Reservations and Groups Manager).

To add the icing to the cake, Copthorne Tara has also made it to the finalist round in three out of 13 categories in the 2018 Kensington & Chelsea Business Awards.

Located near the Royal Albert Hall in the cultured district of Kensington, the 833-room Copthorne Tara has been shortlisted for “Employer Of The Year”, “Best Hotel”, and “Best Business for Customer Service”.

“These nominations are a reflection of our commitment to our guests. Our employees are at the heart of our success. By ensuring a happy and healthy workforce, we hope to demonstrate how that can positively impact customer service, and ultimately strengthen our business performance. I am proud of our team’s efforts,” said Mr White.

The Kensington & Chelsea Business Awards will be held on 18 October at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, while the miaList2018 awards ceremony will be held on 2 November at The Tower Hotel, London.

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