The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Sky Sports have extended their partnership with a new five-year broadcast deal which will also see Sky Sports become a top level RFU partner, with a range of partnership rights for the first time. The agreement strengthens one of the longest running broadcast partnerships in sport, taking it until the end of the 2019/20 season, and the … [Read more...]
Sawday’s presents awards for 20th anniversary
Sawday’s, champions of independent and special places to stay, has presented its awards to coincide with its 20th anniversary. The awards celebrate the most unique and creative places from the company’s unusual membership: B&Bs, hotels, self-catering places, pubs & inns, and Canopy and Stars Glamping locations. All 13 Sawday’s award winners have been selected by a … [Read more...]
HOSPACE 2014 to reveal how the industry is investing in the future
As daylight emerges from years of recession, HOSPA is delighted to announce the distinguished line-up of hospitality operators and senior leading specialists to shed light on current management thinking at the Association’s HOSPACE 2014’s eagerly awaited ‘Leaders Panel’discussion on 20 November. With an upturn in the economy, ‘how is the hospitality industry investing in the … [Read more...]
Mama Shelter gets bigger
The MAMA SHELTER family is getting bigger with ACCOR acquiring around 35% stake in its capital - and about twenty new MAMAs are due to open over the next five years. This partnership gives MAMA SHELTER access to ACCOR’s development and distribution network, which will allow it to accelerate its openings and offer its customers new destinations. MAMA SHELTER will open in Los … [Read more...]
Modern Slavery: Home Office guidance for the Hospitality sector
The Home Office has launched a modern slavery marketing campaign to raise awareness that slavery exists in the UK. Modern Slavery can take many forms including the trafficking of people, forced labour, servitude and slavery. Recent statistics show that 27% of potential victims are trafficked into labour exploitation. Traffickers and unscrupulous recruitment agencies target a … [Read more...]