Having had quite a number of discussions on the subject of - ‘what is an apprentice and is the term relevant in 2020’ - recently we decided to ask the audience, H&C News’ 6,000 twitter followers. The results were illuminating. The ongoing people and skills shortages across the ukhospitality industry is moving ever closer to breaking point for many rather than a few. … [Read more...]
Starboard creating, recognising and rewarding careers in hospitality
A UK-wide employee career development course run by Starboard Hotels, has celebrated its latest graduates in a special awards ceremony hosted by Starboard’s managing director Keith Griffiths. The graduation, held at the Best Western Carlton Hotel in Blackpool, saw the cohorts, all Starboard Hotel employees, receive their certificates and congratulations after completing this … [Read more...]
Boost of almost 3,000 hours of nursing care for Marie Curie from Interstate
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Aimbridge Hospitality’s International Division, has raised almost £60,000 for Marie Curie during 2019, funding more than 2,900 hours of nursing care for the terminal illness charity. The third-party management company has raised the sum after an 18-month long campaign, which saw its portfolio of UK hotels undertake a variety of fundraising … [Read more...]
More new launches announced for the industry’s favourite restaurant, pub and bar event 2020
With visitor pre-registrations tracking well ahead and over 200 companies preparing to exhibit, it promises to be another big year for Casual Dining – the industry’s favourite restaurant, pub and bar event, returning to ExCeL London on 25-26 March. No stranger to breaking records – since its launch in 2014 it’s reported significant year-on-year growth in attendance and floor … [Read more...]
The H&C News Clink Charity Golf Day 2020 date announced
The H&C News Clink Charity Golf Day raises awareness of and funds for The Clink Charity who do vital work in training people to enter a career in hospitality. In 2019 over £2,200 was raised as well as a great day of golf being enjoyed by teams representing every sector of our great industry. Ian Thomas, CEO, Bartlett Mitchell shares his thought on taking part in the … [Read more...]