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The Society of the Golden Keys Gala Dinner 2025

Hundreds of Concierge, hoteliers, business affiliates and guests are expected to attend the annual Gala Dinner of The Society of the Golden Keys of Great Britain and the Commonwealth.
President Toru Machida (centre) with members of The Society of the Golden Keys at the 2024 Gala. Photo: @CreweReadPhoto
The Peninsula London.

This glittering event, taking place at The Peninsula London on Saturday, 1 February, has already reached full capacity! Registrations are now closed, with a waitlist in operation.


Some 440 guests, incIuding the Society's International President, the Western Zone Director and Section Presidents, are expected to gather at the hotel in Belgravia for a champagne reception, a three-course meal and entertainment - organised by Society Social Chair, Antony Lynch.




President Toru Machida will hand over the reins to a new Society President at the 2025 Gala Dinner. Photo:@CreweReadPhoto.

Sponsored by The Tourism Media Group and Golden Tours, the event will once again include a bumper raffle in aid of the Society's chosen charity, Hospitality Action.


Hospitality Action was established in 1837 to offer vital assistance to all who work, or have worked within hospitality in the UK.


President Toru Machida, who has served for four years, will lead the proceedings; during which the new President will be announced, together with any changes to the committee.





Some of those who attended the last Gala Dinner. Photos: @CreweReadPhoto.


Rob Way and Chris Johnson, Founders of The Tourism Media Group. Photo: @CreweReadPhoto.

Rob Way, who founded The Tourism Media Group with Chris Johnson, said: "It’s an honour for The Tourism Media Group, publishers of Where London magazine, to once again be the Platinum Sponsors of the Gala Dinner of The Society of the Golden Keys in Great Britain and the Commonwealth.


"We cherish our long-standing partnership with The Society as Business Affiliate Members. We have continuously supported The Society and are proud to co-host The Society of the Golden Keys Annual Concierge Awards."


He added: "We are very much looking forward to supporting the 2025 event."






At the 2024 Gala Dinner: Thomas Stewart, former Concierge at The Caledonian A Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Mikesh Palan, Managing Director of Golden Tours, were made Lifetime Members of The Society. Photo: @CreweReadPhoto.

Members of The Society of the Golden Keys and guests enjoyed the 2024 event. Photos: @CreweReadPhoto


Registrations are now closed, but if you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email Antony Lynch at socialchairman@lesclefsdorgb.org, or Sam Johnson at administrator@lesclefsdorgb.org.

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