David Morgan, assistant conference and events manager at the Voco Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow, has been named as one of hospitality’s youngest rising stars at this year’s Acorn Awards.
The awards ceremony annually celebrates 30 of the UK hospitality industry’s brightest talents under the age of 30, recognising innovation, dedication and impact across the sector.
Aged just 24, David has already made his mark on the Glasgow hotel’s team since joining in 2021. A firm favourite among colleagues and guests alike, he is known for his work ethic, warm leadership style, and ‘meticulous attention to detail in delivering seamless events and unforgettable experiences’.
David said: “This is an unexpected honour and a real career highlight that I am delighted to be able to celebrate. I feel incredibly lucky to be recognised alongside such talented individuals within the hospitality industry.
“It’s also especially meaningful to be following in the footsteps of Katie Moran, our operations director here at Voco Grand Central – and to honour my Nana, who worked in F&B in this very building over 45 years ago, just like me! I hope she would be proud.”
General manager at Voco Grand Central, Marcello Ventisei, said: “David exemplifies everything we stand for at Voco – professionalism, passion and potential. We’re all incredibly proud of him. From day one, he’s brought energy and excellence to our team, and we’re thrilled to see that recognised nationally.”
Operations director and fellow Acorn Award alumna, Katie Moran, added: “Having won an Acorn myself, I know how much this means – and David’s very deserving of this accolade. He’s a rising star in every sense and brings such heart and drive to our hotel. The future is bright for him, and this is only the beginning.”
