Ben is a first-rate community leader who works day and night for the people he represents. I also know how driven he is in his professional role at English Lakes Hotels. His life has been one of impeccable service for his community, whether he is representing them in government at all levels, raising money for worthy causes or helping visitors to get the most out of their visitor experience in the Lakes. His energy and dynamism, and courteous but business-like approach has earned him a great deal of respect across the county - in the leisure, tourism and hospitality industries and within local government.

In current business, it’s essential to create and build upon a positive and productive relationship with potential clients, trust and integrity being two ingredients. Ben Berry has always been very open as to the English Lakes Hotel business model, communicated future plans and developments allowing suppliers to initially understand what potential their group offer, then the opportunity to present what qualities and benefits you may need to be able to provide and supply as a business partner. In an ever changing industry, Ben has burst silos with his openness and forward thinking in line with ever changing industry trends, considering diversity in order to maintain the qualities his brand is renowned for, but also setting future plans to stay ahead of the future expectations from his guest base. Ben’s business network is extensive, not only from the experience gained within the family business, but also within the wider community through his endless work with local and distant charities. His ability to be sure that South Lakeland is within the limelight and recognised for all opportunities it offers local people as well as visiting guests. Ben has been supportive in introducing me to independent businesses in South Lakeland where there is a benefit that I am able to bring in service and product supply through relationship building. Being a supplier to the family business, Ben is very open with the potential business for any supplier, accurate financial and volume data is always transparent when negotiating agreements. Although stern, Ben is fair ensuring the correct deal is agreed on behalf of the business, but also knowing that his supplying partners feel they too have a profitable settlement so both parties experience a win, win situation. Negotiating financial deals with Ben may not happen in any instant, careful consideration is apparent at all times and decisions made that are checked with his fellow Directors. Ben won’t always make a decision based on price, full consideration given to service and quality are at the forefront of all decisions. Ben’s knowledge of products and service is very extensive, bearing in mind the huge amount of area’s his purchasing responsibilities cover, his attention to detail is second to none. Provenance is key, totally focused on development of local products from local producers being paramount.

Ben is a first-rate community leader who works day and night for the people he represents. I also know how driven he is in his professional role at English Lakes Hotels. His life has been one of impeccable service for his community, whether he is representing them in government at all levels, raising money for worthy causes or helping visitors to get the most out of their visitor experience in the Lakes. His energy and dynamism, and courteous but business-like approach has earned him a great deal of respect across the county - in the leisure, tourism and hospitality industries and within local government.

In current business, it’s essential to create and build upon a positive and productive relationship with potential clients, trust and integrity being two ingredients. Ben Berry has always been very open as to the English Lakes Hotel business model, communicated future plans and developments allowing suppliers to initially understand what potential their group offer, then the opportunity to present what qualities and benefits you may need to be able to provide and supply as a business partner. In an ever changing industry, Ben has burst silos with his openness and forward thinking in line with ever changing industry trends, considering diversity in order to maintain the qualities his brand is renowned for, but also setting future plans to stay ahead of the future expectations from his guest base. Ben’s business network is extensive, not only from the experience gained within the family business, but also within the wider community through his endless work with local and distant charities. His ability to be sure that South Lakeland is within the limelight and recognised for all opportunities it offers local people as well as visiting guests. Ben has been supportive in introducing me to independent businesses in South Lakeland where there is a benefit that I am able to bring in service and product supply through relationship building. Being a supplier to the family business, Ben is very open with the potential business for any supplier, accurate financial and volume data is always transparent when negotiating agreements. Although stern, Ben is fair ensuring the correct deal is agreed on behalf of the business, but also knowing that his supplying partners feel they too have a profitable settlement so both parties experience a win, win situation. Negotiating financial deals with Ben may not happen in any instant, careful consideration is apparent at all times and decisions made that are checked with his fellow Directors. Ben won’t always make a decision based on price, full consideration given to service and quality are at the forefront of all decisions. Ben’s knowledge of products and service is very extensive, bearing in mind the huge amount of area’s his purchasing responsibilities cover, his attention to detail is second to none. Provenance is key, totally focused on development of local products from local producers being paramount.

Ben is a first-rate community leader who works day and night for the people he represents. I also know how driven he is in his professional role at English Lakes Hotels. His life has been one of impeccable service for his community, whether he is representing them in government at all levels, raising money for worthy causes or helping visitors to get the most out of their visitor experience in the Lakes. His energy and dynamism, and courteous but business-like approach has earned him a great deal of respect across the county - in the leisure, tourism and hospitality industries and within local government.

In current business, it’s essential to create and build upon a positive and productive relationship with potential clients, trust and integrity being two ingredients. Ben Berry has always been very open as to the English Lakes Hotel business model, communicated future plans and developments allowing suppliers to initially understand what potential their group offer, then the opportunity to present what qualities and benefits you may need to be able to provide and supply as a business partner. In an ever changing industry, Ben has burst silos with his openness and forward thinking in line with ever changing industry trends, considering diversity in order to maintain the qualities his brand is renowned for, but also setting future plans to stay ahead of the future expectations from his guest base. Ben’s business network is extensive, not only from the experience gained within the family business, but also within the wider community through his endless work with local and distant charities. His ability to be sure that South Lakeland is within the limelight and recognised for all opportunities it offers local people as well as visiting guests. Ben has been supportive in introducing me to independent businesses in South Lakeland where there is a benefit that I am able to bring in service and product supply through relationship building. Being a supplier to the family business, Ben is very open with the potential business for any supplier, accurate financial and volume data is always transparent when negotiating agreements. Although stern, Ben is fair ensuring the correct deal is agreed on behalf of the business, but also knowing that his supplying partners feel they too have a profitable settlement so both parties experience a win, win situation. Negotiating financial deals with Ben may not happen in any instant, careful consideration is apparent at all times and decisions made that are checked with his fellow Directors. Ben won’t always make a decision based on price, full consideration given to service and quality are at the forefront of all decisions. Ben’s knowledge of products and service is very extensive, bearing in mind the huge amount of area’s his purchasing responsibilities cover, his attention to detail is second to none. Provenance is key, totally focused on development of local products from local producers being paramount.