Beppo Buchanan-Smith - FIH MI

Hospitality Consultant

Duchal Estate Consultancy

Beppo entered the family business in 1992, which had been created by his parents in 20 years earlier initially for a 6 month period but he became hooked on the hotel industry. In 1999 Beppo he formed an independent company and took over the hotel operations from his parents and set about developing The Isle of Eriska into a 5 star resort. The greatest challenge was to transform Eriska from a seasonal property with employees on temporary contracts to a year round business employing a team of over 55 on a full time basis. In 2016 the Isle of Eriska was successfully sold to an overseas investor. Now working in Scotland and overseas Beppo uses his experience of transferring family businesses between generations and creating 5 star experiences to help other hospitality and tourism operations develop and reach their full potential.