Hotelier of the Year 2018: David Taylor

David Taylor has been at the forefront of a succession of the most innovative hotel openings in recent times. The Hotelier of the Year 2018 tells Janet Harmer how he has carved a niche for himself in realising the vision of some of the most creative operators in the business

David Taylor's drive and ambition to succeed was evident from the outset. At just 15 years of age he walked into the Hyatt Regency Birmingham and told the duty manager that he was looking for work experience.