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Alex Polizzi Keynote Speaker

  • Holds a degree in English from Oxford University.
  • Became the presenter of "The Hotel Inspector" in 2008, transforming struggling hotels.
  • Co-founded the award-winning Hotel Endsleigh in Devon.

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Alex Polizzi's Biography

Alex Polizzi, is a distinguished hotelier, businesswoman, and television presenter known for her expertise in the hospitality industry and her dynamic approach to business turnaround. She has become a prominent figure in both the business and media worlds. Her insights are widely sought after, making her a celebrated keynote speaker.

Born into a family steeped in hospitality tradition, Polizzi is the granddaughter of Lord Forte, the founder of the Trusthouse Forte hotel chain. Her career began with rigorous training at the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong, followed by a management role at the Rocco Forte Hotels, where she honed her skills in luxury hospitality. This solid foundation propelled her to become a formidable consultant and business leader.

In 2008, Alex became a household name through her te

Alex Polizzi

British hotelier and TV presenter

Alessandra Maria Luigia Anna Polizzi di Sorrentino[1][2] (born 28 August 1971), better known as Alex Polizzi, is an English hotelier, businesswoman, and television personality. Since 2008, she has appeared on The Hotel Inspector on Channel 5.

Early life

Polizzi was born on 28 August 1971 in Poplar, London, England. Polizzi is of Italian descent.

Polizzi comes from a family of hoteliers. Her mother is the Hon. Olga Polizzi, a hotel designer who is a daughter of Lord Forte and the sister of Sir Rocco Forte.[4] Her father was an Italian nobleman, the Marquess Alessandro Polizzi di Sorrentino,[2] who died in a car accident in 1980.[5]

Polizzi studied English at St Catherine's College, Oxford. She trained at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, and worked for Marco Pierre White.[5]

Career

In 1997, Polizzi and her then-boyfriend Marcus Miller started a wholesale bakery, Millers Bespoke Bakery. The company supplied bread to Selfridges, Harvey Nichols,

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December 2023 -  Issue 26 (First published Cover Story Winter 2016/17)

Born into a family of hoteliers, Alex Polizzi is a leading influencer in business and television. She’s worked with Marco Pierre White; owns a thriving wholesale bakery, and has helped resurrect countless small businesses. In an interview with Janet Kirlew, our editor-in-chief, we get to know the woman behind the accolades - and find her to be pleasingly authentic. 

by Janet Kirlew

Alex Polizzi is as warm and truthful as she is professional, and I was struck by her real humanitarian spirit; her desire to help people and see their businesses work. She spoke to me about what it’s like for women working in hospitality, highlighting the value of honesty in the workplace.

Since taking over from Ruth Watson on Channel 5’s The Hotel Inspector in 2008, Alex’s confident character and eloquent presentation have made her a famous face on prime time TV, hosting her own shows including Alex Polizzi - The Fixer, Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy, Alex Polizzi: Chefs

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