About This Certification
This Advanced Diploma equips C-Suite hospitality professionals with the strategic authority, governance acumen, and transformational leadership capabilities required to drive industry-wide change. It covers executive decision-making, board governance, global hospitality trends, and organisational transformation at the highest level. Designed for the hospitality management sector, this certification represents the pinnacle of professional achievement within the LAPT framework.
Who Is It For
This certification is designed for senior hospitality executives, directors, and C-Suite leaders who are responsible for shaping organisational vision and driving strategic outcomes across large-scale hospitality operations. It is suited to those operating at board level or aspiring to do so, including Chief Executive Officers, Managing Directors, and Group Directors within hotels, resorts, food and beverage groups, and hospitality management firms. Candidates should possess deep industry experience and a proven track record of executive leadership and organisational impact.
Prerequisites
Leadership level certification or proven executive/director-level experience in the hospitality industry.
Awarding Body: LAPT — London Academy of Professional Training
Curriculum Overview
1
Thought Leadership, Executive Influence and Contribution to Sector Innovation
6 chapters · 24 classes · 90 marks
1. Foundations of Thought Leadership in Hospitality
4 classes
1.1 Defining Thought Leadership in the Hospitality Sector
1.2 Personal Brand Architecture for C-Suite Hospitality Leaders
1.3 Strategic Influence and Sector Contribution in Practice
1.4 Foundations of Thought Leadership — Knowledge Assessment
2. Executive Communication and Strategic Narrative Crafting
4 classes
2.1 Principles of Strategic Narrative and Executive Storytelling
2.2 Audience Analysis, Media Engagement and Reputation Management
2.3 Digital Amplification and Public Speaking for Industry Forums
2.4 Executive Communication — Assessed Presentation
3. Driving Innovation and Sector-Wide Change in Hospitality
4 classes
3.1 Disruptive Innovation Theory and Its Application to Hospitality
3.2 Executive Sponsorship of Innovation and Cross-Sector Collaboration
3.3 Measuring Innovation Impact and Leading Change at Scale
3.4 Innovation Leadership — Case Study Assessment
4. Industry Advocacy, Policy Influence and Professional Standards
4 classes
4.1 Industry Bodies, Governance Structures and Ethical Standards
4.2 Policy Advocacy Strategies and Corporate Social Responsibility
4.3 Developing Position Papers and Industry Consultation Responses
4.4 Industry Advocacy and Policy Leadership — Assessed Assignment
5. Building Executive Influence Through Networks and Knowledge Platforms
4 classes
5.1 Strategic Networking Theory and Executive Relationship Capital
5.2 Publishing, Advisory Boards and Speaking Platforms in Hospitality
5.3 Digital Influence, LinkedIn Strategy and Network Impact Measurement
5.4 Executive Influence Building — Practical Assessment
6. Legacy, Mentorship and Long-Term Contribution to Sector Excellence
4 classes
6.1 Executive Legacy Planning and Knowledge Transfer at C-Suite Level
6.2 Mentorship, Reverse Mentoring and Contribution to Hospitality Education
6.3 Sustainable Stewardship and Integrating Legacy into Executive Career Narrative
6.4 Legacy, Mentorship and Sector Excellence — Final Assignment
2
Sustainability Leadership, Legacy Planning and Long-Term Brand Stewardship
8 chapters · 120 marks
1. Foundations of Sustainability in Hospitality Leadership
2. ESG Governance, Reporting and Executive Accountability
3. Sustainable Operations and Resource Stewardship at Scale
4. Social Responsibility, Community Impact and Ethical Leadership
5. Long-Term Brand Stewardship and Reputation Management
6. Legacy Planning and Intergenerational Leadership in Hospitality
7. Thought Leadership, Industry Advocacy and Policy Influence
8. Integrated Sustainability Strategy and Executive Capstone Application
3
Industry Advocacy, International Policy Engagement and Professional Standards
8 chapters · 120 marks
1. Foundations of Industry Advocacy and the Hospitality Policy Landscape
2. International Hospitality Organisations and Governance Bodies
3. Executive Representation and Stakeholder Diplomacy in Policy Forums
4. Policy Development, Legislative Processes and Hospitality Regulation
5. Professional Standards, Codes of Conduct and Sector Ethics
6. Thought Leadership, Sector Influence and Knowledge Contribution
7. Global Advocacy Campaigns and Collective Industry Action
8. Legacy, Long-Term Policy Stewardship and the Future of Hospitality Advocacy
4
Executive Stakeholder Relations, Investor Communications and C-Suite Negotiation
8 chapters · 130 marks
1. Foundations of Executive Stakeholder Relations in Hospitality
2. Strategic Communication Frameworks for C-Suite Leaders
3. Investor Relations and Capital Engagement in Hospitality
4. Board Relations, Governance Reporting, and Executive Accountability
5. C-Suite Negotiation Principles and Strategic Frameworks
6. Negotiating Complex Hospitality Transactions and Partnerships
7. Crisis Communication, Reputation Management, and Stakeholder Trust
8. Integrated Executive Stakeholder Strategy and Applied Leadership Practice
5
Large-Scale Organisational Transformation and Change Leadership
8 chapters · 130 marks
1. Foundations of Organisational Transformation in Hospitality
2. Strategic Vision Setting and Transformation Architecture
3. Change Leadership and Executive Influence
4. Culture Transformation and Workforce Engagement
5. Structural Redesign and Operational Transformation
6. Digital Transformation and Technology-Enabled Change
7. Managing Transformation Performance and Organisational Resilience
8. Leading Industry-Wide Change and Transformation Legacy
6
Global Hospitality Market Analysis and Competitive Positioning
8 chapters · 130 marks
1. Foundations of Global Hospitality Market Dynamics
2. Global Hospitality Trend Forecasting and Horizon Scanning
3. Competitive Intelligence and Market Positioning Frameworks
4. Regional Market Analysis: Developed and Emerging Economies
5. Demand Forecasting, Revenue Analytics, and Market Share Intelligence
6. Digital Disruption, Technology, and the Competitive Landscape
7. Sustainability, ESG Positioning, and the Competitive Advantage of Responsible Hospitality
8. Executive Market Strategy: Integration, Advocacy, and Thought Leadership
7
Board Governance, Fiduciary Accountability and Executive Reporting
8 chapters · 130 marks
1. Foundations of Board Governance in Hospitality Enterprises
2. Fiduciary Duty and Legal Accountability for Hospitality Executives
3. Board Composition, Succession Planning and Leadership Diversity
4. Executive Reporting Standards and Financial Accountability
5. Risk Governance, Internal Controls and Audit Oversight
6. Stakeholder Governance, Investor Relations and Executive Communication
7. ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting and Long-Term Stewardship
8. Executive Governance Leadership, Board Effectiveness and Strategic Transformation
8
Executive Strategy and Organisational Vision in Hospitality
8 chapters · 150 marks
1. Foundations of Executive Strategy in Hospitality
2. Organisational Vision Setting and Strategic Narrative
3. Strategic Environmental Analysis and Market Intelligence
4. Strategic Planning Models and Corporate Portfolio Management
5. Competitive Positioning and Strategic Differentiation
6. Executive Decision-Making and Strategic Risk Management
7. Strategic Implementation, Change Leadership, and Organisational Transformation
8. Strategic Leadership Legacy, Sustainability, and Thought Leadership
9
Demo
8 chapters · 150 marks
1. Foundations of Executive Leadership in Hospitality
2. Board Governance and Corporate Accountability in Hospitality
3. Strategic Planning and Organisational Vision Setting
4. Global Hospitality Market Analysis and Trend Forecasting
5. Organisational Transformation and Executive Change Management
6. Executive Stakeholder Relations, Investor Communications, and Negotiation
7. Sustainability Leadership, Legacy Planning, and Brand Stewardship
8. Thought Leadership, Industry Advocacy, and Professional Standards
Assessment Breakdown
Passing Mark: 700 / 1000 (70%)
Methods: Written Examination, Practical Assessment, Project Work
Grading Scheme
| Grade | Min % | Classification |
|---|
| A+ |
≥ 90% |
Outstanding |
| A |
≥ 80% |
Excellent |
| B |
≥ 70% |
Good |
| C |
≥ 60% |
Satisfactory |
| F |
≥ 0% |
Fail |
Skills You Will Gain
Executive-level strategic planning and organisational vision setting for hospitality enterprises
Board governance, fiduciary accountability, and executive reporting within hospitality groups
Industry advocacy and engagement with international hospitality bodies and policy forums
Large-scale organisational transformation and change management across hospitality operations
Global hospitality market analysis, trend forecasting, and competitive positioning
Executive stakeholder relations, investor communications, and C-Suite negotiation
Legacy planning, sustainability leadership, and long-term brand stewardship in hospitality
Thought leadership development and contribution to sector-wide professional standards
Career Prospects
Chief Executive Officer — Hospitality Group
Managing Director — Hotel & Resort Operations
Group Director of Hospitality Management
Vice President of Operations — International Hospitality
Chief Operating Officer — Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Executive Chairman — Hospitality & Tourism Enterprise
Industry Recognition
- Institute of Hospitality (IoH)
- World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)
- International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IHRA)
How to Enrol
Website: lapt.org
Email: info@lapt.org
Phone: +44 7513 283044
Address: 85 Great Portland Street, W1W 7LT, United Kingdom
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM