Barry Thomas

As a HFTP Member and Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP), I continue to demonstrate my commitment to information technology in hospitality.

With over 19 years’ experience in the IT industry, over 11 of which have been spent working in luxury hotels.

With international experience, I Provide executive leadership and direction for a global IT team. Ensuring the IT organization develops in alignment with business and client expectations.

I have a proven career track record including highlights such opening the Bulgari Hotel & Residences, Knightsbridge in 2012 and more recently the re-flagging of Rosewood Castiglion Del Bosco in Tuscany, the re-opening of the refurbished Hôtel de Crillon - A Rosewood Hotel in Paris and the opening of Rosewood Miramar Beach in Santa Barbara, California.

Awarded the HOSPA Inspirational Leader of the Year - IT – 2017.

I am currently a member of the HFTP HITEC Europe Advisory Council, the HOSPA IT Committee and a regular member of the European Hospitality Awards judging panel.