PAST EVENTS
10 LGBTQ+ Hospitality Champions 2024 Celebration Event
Seven Dials Market,
Wednesday 29th May 2024, from 18:30
We can't wait to welcome you all to Seven Dials Market to reveal our 10 LGBTQ+ Hospitality Champions for 2024.
Reserve your spot for free, and raise a welcome Pride cocktail with us to celebrate these wonderful humans making a difference to the LGBTQ+ community in hospitality ✨🏳🌈
Checking-IN Spring Event! 🎉🏳️🌈
Me London Hotel, Wednesday 27th March 2024, 18:30.
Come and join us for Checking-IN's first networking event for 2024! Generously hosted by the stunning ME London Hotel in their Marconi Lounge, as well as the usual networking drinks we'll also be holding a short panel discussion on pronouns: why they are important and how to encourage your teams to use them in hospitality.
Christmas Drinks
On
World Aids Day
Date: December 1st, 2023
Time: 6:30PM
Location: The Yard, 57 Rupert St, London W1D 7PL
Join the Checking-IN team at The Yard for a few Christmas drinks.
We'll be raising a glass to celebrate the festive season and to show our support on World AIDS Day.
Come join us for a chance to meet new people and learn more about the work of Checking-IN UK Hospitality.
Dress code: Festive
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Checking-IN Panel Talk
“The Bi Experience of Hospitality”
21st September 2023
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection
2 Upper Ground
London, SE1 9JU
Checking-IN is proud to be hosting
an in-person networking event and panel discussion at the spectacular Bankside Hotel
Oftentimes when the LGBTQIA+ community is reduced to “either/or” scenarios, be it sexual attraction or gender, it all can get a bit too binary!
It is true that the hospitality industry has made great strides towards inclusion for gay, lesbian, trans and non-binary people, but can we confidently say the same for those who identify as bisexual?
Do people in our bi community just get lumped in with either the gays or the straights when thinking about their needs and wants?
Or are they part of a previously not considered group providing more insights and opportunities to help us make our guests and consumers feel welcomed and included and for our colleagues and team members to feel valued and safe?
Join us at the gorgeous Bankside Hotel for a panel discussion featuring bisexual people from the hospitality industry talking about their experiences both as a customer and as an employee.
We ask what hospitality can do more to make bi people feel recognized, appreciated and included, whether they are a consumer or an employee. It promises to be a thought-provoking evening where we explore what it means for each and every member of our community to exist fully as themselves. No questions. No invalidation. Just being.
We hope to see you there.
Our Panellists
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Jane Devlin Grammer (she/her)
Diversity & Belonging Champion at Dorchester Collection
Driven by her personal experiences caring for a disabled sibling while navigating the world as a bi woman, championing diversity and inclusion has always been a personal mission for Jane. Until recently, her mission was grounded in the corporate world helping global organisations foster inclusive work environments. She has brought this experience to Dorchester Collection where she leads the organisation’s global Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging strategy.
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Pamela Prineas (she/her)
Senior Account Manager, Europe at Cvent
Pam grew up in sunny Australia with her grass roots and culture originating from a Greek background and heritage. She has navigated the constraints of growing up in a conservative environment at a Christian Greek School in Sydney, Australia; and has been on a journey of exploration throughout her teens and early 20’s with her sexuality. She made the bold move to London at the age of 21, where she felt like she was in a safe environment to explore her sexuality while navigating settling into a new country and lifestyle. Now, Pam has been proudly out for the past 4 years and is an advocate for queer rights and representation not just in her personal life, but also throughout her work. She understands the challenges that come with breaking the mould from what is expected of you in traditional cultural environment and has never felt happier in her own skin than she does at this present moment.
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Adam Saun (he/him
Sommelier at Claridge's
Adam was born and raised in York and moved to London last year after two years in Bristol. he is a wine professional working as a sommelier at Claridge’s hotel. He has an extensive background in Biochemistry but shortly after his master’s degree, he decided to turn his long-time passion for wine into a career. He is incredibly passionate about wine education and ultimately, he aspires to become a Master of Wine.
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Anya Dzimitrowicz (she/her)
Manager, Group Financial Planning and Analysis.
As an out and proud bisexual cis-woman it’s my privilege to speak on this topic. I’ve been fortunate to have worked in hospitality for 5 years before continuing my career within Finance. A proud advocate for queer rights, inclusivity, with true joy for being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
CHECKING-IN SPECIAL PRIDE EDITION
June 27th 2023
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Andaz London Liverpool Street
40 Liverpool Street, EC2M 7QN
Checking-IN is proud to be hosting
an in-person networking event at the spectacular Andaz London celebrating PRIDE month.
PRIDE Month provides an incredible opportunity to unite as a community, honor our unique identities, and support the ongoing pursuit of equal rights for all.
Get your free ticket now.
PAST EVENTS
CHECKING-IN NEW YEAR SHOWCASE EVENT
THURSDAY 26 JANUARY 2023
THE TRAFALGAR ST. JAMES LONDON, CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON
6PM - 9PM
Checking-IN is proud to be hosting
an in-person networking event at the stunning Trafalgar St James hotel.
To kick of 2023 we're delighted to showcase two amazing organisations who are tirelessly advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and the hospitality industry.
There's also an option to make a donation to Checking-IN to help us continue to put on amazing events.
CHECKING-IN:
A HOSPITALITY PERSPECTIVE
WorkPride is a global digital pride conference featuring a series of events for professionals, graduates, inclusive employers, and anyone who believes in workplace equality.
Join Liam from Checking-IN as he hosts a panel discussion with other industry professionals exploring the role of hospitality in creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace for the LGBTQ+ community.
TUESDAY, 23 JUNE 2020
5:15PM- 6:00PM (GMT+1)
LOCATION: ONLINE
DRAG QUIZ NIGHT
WITH SHAE G’DAY
IF YOU THOUGHT QUARANTINE WAS A DRAG BEFORE, THINK AGAIN! JOIN OUR VIRTUAL DRAG QUIZ NIGHT WITH THE FABULOUS SHAE G’DAY.
ALL DONATIONS MADE ON THE NIGHT WILL GO TOWARDS HOSPITALITY ACTION’S COVID19 EMERGENCY APPEAL.
THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2020
VIRTUAL DOORS OPEN AT 7:45PM
QUIZ TIME: 8PM - 9:15PM
INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY & CHECKING-IN ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY IS HOSPITALITY: ISSUES IMPACTING LGBT+ EMPLOYEES, CUSTOMERS AND GUESTS.
THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2020
HILTON LONDON WALDORF, ALDWYCH, LONDON WC2B 4DD
CHECKING-IN:
NEW YEAR 2020 EVENT
THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 2020
FROM 6PM UNTIL 9PM
AT BLAKES HOTEL LONDON
CHECKING-IN:
END-OF-YEAR EVENT
THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2019
FROM 6PM UNTIL 9PM
AT THE TRAFALGAR ST. JAMES
CHECKING-IN:
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2019
THE LONDON EDITION
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We arrange a variety of networking events from thought leadership talks by leading hospitality experts to drinks and canapés evenings.
If you are interested in joining the Checking-IN network then register with your details here and we will send you updates about all our future events.