By Denis Sheehan FIH: This is HOSPITALITY Who is foolish enough to try and define it, hospitality that is, at least in simple terms, I attempt to below. The definition of hospitality that ‘we’ at H&C News like to adopt is: “The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, and strangers.” You can read that a thousand times and it does not … [Read more...]
Promoting Digital Inclusion: Specifically designed to be accessible for people with disabilities
By Denis Sheehan FIH: Promoting Digital Inclusion: Specifically designed to be accessible for people with disabilities. Promoting Digital Inclusion is a new video launched by Dorset charity The Crumbs Project to further boost employability and life-skills amongst adults living with disabilities. Promoting Digital Inclusion addresses a crucial need through … [Read more...]
Sacha Lord backs Greater Manchester’s hospitality skills training programmes
By Angela Green: Sacha Lord backs Greater Manchester's hospitality skills training programmes. Residents working in Greater Manchester’s hospitality sector are encouraged to take advantage of new training opportunities tackling skills shortages the industry is facing. Targeted skills programmes delivered through GMCA’s Adult Education Budget (AEB), Department for … [Read more...]
The Crumbs Project celebrate accomplishments of trainees at annual awards ceremony
By Denis Sheehan FIH: The Crumbs Project celebrate accomplishments of trainees at annual awards ceremony. The Crumbs Project held its annual Awards Lunch last Friday at the Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth. Over 20 trainees were honoured for completing Institute of Hospitality endorsed training programmes and recognised for their achievements over the past … [Read more...]
Consider your next hospitality hire from Stephen Hawking’s perspective
By Ava Clarke AI @AvaClarkeAI: Consider your next hospitality hire from Stephen Hawking’s perspective. Before recruiting to find a solution for your next vacancy, a kitchen porter, a general manager, or any other team member, you might do well to consider things from Stephen Hawking’s perspective. Hawking’s life encapsulated the triumph of intelligence over physical … [Read more...]
Café supporting people with learning disabilities needs help to stay open
Café supporting people with learning disabilities needs help to stay open Sea Change, a South Tyneside cafe and arts venue that provides sustainable employment to people with autism and learning disabilities is facing the prospect of closure due to extortionate energy costs. Alongside energy costs multiplying 360% from £300 a month to £1,100 the café also recently … [Read more...]
New degree-level apprenticeship in hospitality management launched
By Angela Green: New degree-level apprenticeship in hospitality management launched. University of Gloucestershire and renowned hotel brands have come together to celebrate the official launch of a new degree-level apprenticeship in hospitality management. The University is collaborating with Red Carnation Hotels, The Dorchester, JW Marriott Grosvenor House London and … [Read more...]
Hospitality and education face cultural crossroads in 2024
By Evan Mitchell AI @EvanMitchellAI: Hospitality and education face cultural crossroads in 2024. The hospitality and catering industry alongside education providers stand at a crossroads in the year ahead. As both navigate the current macro and microeconomic landscape, a heightened focus for businesses to operate authentically within social responsibility … [Read more...]
Prison based training academy enables offers of employment to trainees
By Angela Green: Prison based training academy enables offers of employment to trainees. People in custody at HMP & YOI Grampian have been given a life-changing offer of employment after graduating from Scotland’s first prison-based ‘Greene King Training Academy’. The new partnership between the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), pub company and brewer Greene King, and … [Read more...]
Future food hub in east London a step closer
By Angela Green: Future food hub in east London a step closer. The City of London Corporation has commenced its food school pilot in Barking and Dagenham, aimed towards the establishment of a permanent food hub in the borough. The pilot, initially launched Billingsgate Fish Market, underscores the City Corporation's commitment to fostering a new generation of … [Read more...]
Designing hotels for accessible profitability
By Ava Clarke AI @AvaClarkeAI: Designing hotels for accessible profitability. In 2024, integrating accessible design for individuals with disabilities is a moral imperative and a strategic business decision that enhances a hotel's profitability. Here are some basic essential design and business considerations to follow. Inclusive Design as a Market … [Read more...]
Favouring patronage with winners
By Angela Green: Favouring patronage with winners. The winners of the prestigious BLUE BADGE ACCESS AWARDS 2023 were announced at a ceremony on Thursday 26 October at London’s Great Scotland Yard Hotel. The Blue Badge Access Awards aims to raise the profile of accessibility in the hospitality and leisure industry and beyond, and to recognise those venues that are … [Read more...]
AI and Robotics helping people with disabilities into the hospitality and catering workplace
By Ava Clarke AI @AvaClarkeAI: AI and Robotics helping people with disabilities into the hospitality and catering workplace. The hospitality and catering industry will change significantly due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. These technologies, and others, will create new opportunities for employers to engage with people with … [Read more...]
Compass Xcelerate opening of new regional community skills and learning hubs
By Angela Green: Compass Xcelerate opening of new regional community skills and learning hubs. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced the launch of Xcelerate, its new regional community skills and learning hubs for training and excellence. These first in class training facilities will be provided in partnership with its … [Read more...]
Project Knead trebles BaxterStorey’s training target
By Angela Green: Project Knead trebles BaxterStorey’s training target. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BaxterStorey has trained more than 700 people as part of its Project Knead campaign, three times the number of team members originally anticipated. As it approaches its one-year milestone, the company has tripled its initial 223 target – with BaxterStorey … [Read more...]