KMCC’s PartnersÂ
Everbright Hotels is a growing hospitality group dedicated to creating exceptional guest experiences across its portfolio of hotels. With a strong focus on service excellence, innovation and people development, Everbright Hotels combines industry expertise with a commitment to supporting future hospitality talent.
6 UK Hotels
10+Â Years
300+ Staff
Hospitality Excellence
Hospitality
Hyatt Regency is a globally recognised hospitality group operating across 30+ countries, known for exceptional service and memorable guest experiences. In Manchester, Hyatt Regency adds to the city’s thriving hospitality scene, bringing an internationally recognised name to one of the UK’s most important commercial centres.
190+ Locations Worldwide
​60+ Years
12,000 + Staff
 Hospitality and Events Excellence
Industry
Academic
PMD Tea is a family-owned premium tea company with a distinguished heritage dating back to 1945 in Sri Lanka. With generations of expertise in producing and selecting fine Ceylon teas, the company has built an international reputation for quality and craftsmanship, supplying premium teas to the luxury hospitality sector while celebrating the rich traditions of Sri Lankan tea.
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Since 1945
Premium Ceylon Tea
Global Presence
Luxury Hospitality
Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the UK’s largest universities, with a community of more than 44,000 students in the heart of Manchester. With a heritage spanning over 200 years, the University combines high-quality education and research with strong industry partnerships, helping students develop the knowledge, skills and real-world experience needed for successful careers.
44000 + Students
200+ Years
Research & Innovation
Industry Partnership
KMCC’s JudgesÂ
Adrian Barsby
Adrian joined the senior management team at the request of the founder in early 2019 to support the development of the group’s growth and stewardship strategy, lead strategic projects, and oversee direct sales and marketing strategies.
His responsibilities have included partnering with Green Key and developing environmental, biodiversity and sustainable practices and investments. He has also led product development through the collection and analysis of customer insights, while embedding sustainable practices across the business. In addition, he has focused on building strong relationships with academic institutions, trade and industry bodies, and economic development boards to support collaboration, innovation and long-term business development.
Maria Mouratidou
Maria is the co-owner of URSCNT and Fragrance & Glamour, two family-run fragrance businesses dedicated to creating high-quality inspired perfumes. Based in Sweden and the United Kingdom, Maria works closely with customers every day, helping them discover fragrances that match their style, personality, and budget. Her passion for perfumery and commitment to quality are at the heart of every recommendation, with a focus on long-lasting fragrances, honest advice, and making luxury-inspired scents more accessible to everyone.
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Tiffany Legendre
Dr Tiffany is an Associate Professor at the University of Houston (Conrad N. Hilton College) and Research Fellow at CĂ©sar Ritz Colleges Switzerland, Dr. Legendre was named to the Global 100 Influential Educators in Hospitality (2026) by IHI. She serves on multiple industry advisory boards, bringing deep expertise in hospitality sustainability and marketing management to our panel.
Dananjaya Silva
Dananjaya is part of PMD Tea, a family-owned Sri Lankan tea business with a rich heritage in producing and sharing premium-quality Ceylon tea. With a strong commitment to authenticity, craftsmanship, and quality, PMD Tea brings carefully selected Sri Lankan teas to customers in the UK and internationally, including through prestigious retailers such as Harrods. Dananjaya is passionate about continuing the family’s tea tradition while building meaningful connections with customers and introducing more people to the distinctive quality, flavour, and heritage of authentic Ceylon tea.