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About 80 Twenty Hotel Media
Who We Are
80 Twenty Hotel Media connects hospitality leaders, industry suppliers, and innovators through curated events and strategic conversations.
Founded by Sandra Swatton, our mission is to create meaningful opportunities for collaboration — helping hotel professionals share insights, build relationships, and grow commercial results.
Since launching in Australia, 80 Twenty has expanded across New Zealand and now the United Kingdom, bringing its signature Boardroom Lunch and Breakfast Series format to new markets.
What We Do
We specialise in exclusive, discussion-led events that bring together decision-makers from hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and hospitality brands.
Our focus is on connection, collaboration, and outcomes — ensuring every attendee leaves inspired with new ideas and valuable industry contacts.
Through these sessions, sponsors gain direct access to senior leaders, while participants gain practical strategies to drive guest experience, revenue, and performance.
Our Team
Managing Director – Sandra Swatton
Sandra founded 80 Twenty Hotel Media to bridge the gap between hotel leaders and industry suppliers. With more than 25 years’ experience in hotel sales, marketing, and training, she continues to lead the Australian and New Zealand programs while guiding the brand’s global expansion.
Facilitator – Emma Edwards (United Kingdom)
Emma brings extensive experience in commercial operations and hotel leadership. She leads the UK arm of 80 Twenty, hosting Boardroom and Breakfast sessions that connect executives and shape industry conversations.
Facilitator – Sandra Swatton (Australia & New Zealand)
Sandra also facilitates across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring each event delivers the same trusted 80 Twenty experience of genuine discussion, relationship-building, and tangible outcomes.
Our Reach
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Australia & New Zealand: Boardroom Lunch and Breakfast Series
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United Kingdom: 2026 Boardroom Launch Series
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Future Regions: Expanding partnerships across Asia and Europe
Our Purpose
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To bring together the right people in the right room — to inspire ideas, form connections, and build a stronger hospitality community worldwide.
What our partners say about us
The 80 Twenty Hotel conference is a fantastic platform that helps us to better understand industry trends and market requirements. The event is a great opportunity to participate in industry discussions and forums and learn how to provide better support to the accommodation industry. Our partnership helps us forge real connections in the industry and create new networks and stronger relationships on a national level.
Intrust Super
We were proud sponsors of the 80 Twenty Hotel Conference which through our involvement we have made invaluable professional connections and been able to tap into markets that could not have been possible through traditional and online marketing mediums. Our involvement has really supported our vision to bolster our brand in the industry.
13Cabs
Our sponsorship with the 80Twenty Hotel Conference was a great opportunity for our business to connect with industry associates on a one-on-one basis, enabling us to build brand awareness and grow our business. As an innovative market-oriented PMS supplier, the exposure to a targeted market was intrinsic in creating meaningful connections with like-minded hospitality operators, setting us up for future success.
RMS
80 Twenty Hotel Media works closely with sponsors, supporters, industry associations and partners. Find out how you can partner with 80 Twenty Hotel Media through a range of sponsor, exhibitor, association and supporter packages.
Here are a few testimonials from the previous Boardroom Lunch Events
“It was a great afternoon and I really enjoyed connecting with the other guests but also learning from the informative speakers – a great balance of personal development and industry update. Looking forward to the next one!".
David Bowen
Director of Hotels
“The Sydney Boardroom lunch was a great initiative to get like minded General Managers around the table to discuss current business challenges in the post COVID world. The addition of the wellness speaker was welcomed as it’s not normally a topic talked about and showed the direct correlation between leadership behaviours and health and wellness. Already looking forward to the next event!".
Sally Burgerss
General Manager
“With figures and outcomes at the forefronts of every mind, its easy to forget about one’s own health and wellbeing and the effects that this can have on our business or staff. 80Twenty’s lunch brought us right back to basics, with Dr Kellie highlighting the direct connection between our own health and our business’ ability to thrive. This was a great opportunity to touch base on the Sydney market, meet and greet and also see where we are headed and the changes involved in the journey. Looking forward to the next on".
Sasha Southam
Accommodation Manager
“It was a great opportunity to get together with GMs that I would not normally cross paths with. I also found the discussion generated by the guest speaker to be really valuable and free flowing”.
Kayte Staraj
General Manager
“A great opportunity to have conversations at a leadership level with GM’s you don’t normally get to meet. Was also nice to hear a guest speaker talk about how we can not only work on our health & wellbeing but how it relates to our teams".
Dane Zaher
General Manager - Brisbane
“I really enjoyed meeting my industry peers, and hearing the operational challenges that others face, but on the other side and a more positive note seeing the increase in demand for Brisbane and what we can expect to see in the future. Then, to top it off, the psychology and mentality behind our leadership approach was fascinating, and I definitely walked out of there with a lot to think about."
Victoria Sgro
General Manager - Brisbane
“Thank you for inviting us to your event on Wednesday. I learned some valuable insights and will stay engaged with Simon. I also appreciate your authentic hosting style. Thanks to Booking.com and MEWS Teams too.”
Steve McPharlin
Director Hotels & Residencies
“A great boardroom lunch for General Managers, and I found it very insightful! Great venue and location. You set the benchmark from the get-go. You’re a dynamo! Can’t wait for the next one!”
Jacki Hendy
General Manager
“The 80 TWENTY Gold Coast event was a great way to connect with a few new people and meet catch up with some old acquaintances. The venue and food was also great”.
Chris Naylor
General Manager
“I had an exceptional experience at the 80 TWENTY leadership lunch hosted by Sandra. The event was flawlessly organised with insightful talks and a great networking atmosphere. Highly recommend for anyone looking to grow professionally.”
Melissa Pearson
General Manager