Westminster Venue Collection member venues, Regent’s and King’s Venues – Bush House, announce key appointments this month.

Regent’s Conferences and Events is delighted to welcome a new conference and events coordinator to its team, Filippo Viti. Filippo joins the venue from a similar role at Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts. At Regent’s Filippo’s main function is to manage external client relations, from initial sales to planning and on-the-day execution.

Originally from Italy, Filippo has a Masters degree in business communication. He has previously worked as a lecturer and for a communications company before moving to London nine years ago.

Rachel Azzopardi, head of catering and events at Regent’s Conferences and Events said, “We are so pleased to have Filippo as part of the Regent’s Conferences and Events Team. His enthusiasm and flair have already been clear to see and I know he’s going to have a hugely positive impact on all the events he’s involved with.”

LaiHa Diamond joins King’s Venues as venues and events sales manager for King’s Venues – Bush House. In her new role, LaiHa leads the proactive sales and marketing strategy to increase market share in the hospitality market.

With 18 years of experience across PR, marketing, event management and sales, LaiHa joins from Kingsway Hall Hotel where she was senior proactive sales manager. Other previous places of work include, Town Hall Hotel in Shoreditch and the Hotel Indigo Earls Court. LaiHa’s experience lies in establishing and growing client relationships across the hospitality, travel and MICE sector.

Harry Warner, head of sales and marketing at King’s Venues commented, “We are delighted that LaiHa has joined our Sales team. LaiHa’s vast experience and knowledge in the hospitality industry with strong connections across key event agents, PA’s and planners will be invaluable. This will allow King’s College London to increase its brand positioning as an academic venue in the hospitality and MICE industry.”