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Archives for July 2021

The passing of Sara Jayne Stanes OBE

July 31, 2021

By Denis Sheehan 31 July 2021 On Monday 26 July, I met with a friend who shared the sad news that Sara Jayne Stanes OBE had passed over the weekend. He was a friend and colleague of Sara’s and was understandably upset. He was also partly coordinating the news of her death and as such was communicating with a number of people who were close to Sara to ensure the … [Read more...]

The Dorchester launches Children’s Afternoon Tea in Collaboration with Manorfield Primary School

July 30, 2021

The Dorchester is pleased to announce the launch of a new afternoon tea for children, created in collaboration with the Year Four pupils of Manorfield Primary School, Poplar, Tower Hamlets.  Priced at £10 per child, the tea will launch on 2nd August and run for the month, with all proceeds going to the school. As part of The Dorchester’s ongoing partnership with this truly … [Read more...]

Apprenticeships in Hospitality Roundtable

July 29, 2021

People and skills shortages in hospitality are increasing, and stem from historic issues. How apprenticeships can provide part of the short, medium and long term solution will be addressed at the Apprenticeships in Hospitality Roundtable. As part of H&C News’ focus on finding solutions to hospitality’s people and skills shortages we are hosting the Apprenticeships in … [Read more...]

No sight of government’s report on deregulating gene edited crops and foods in the UK

July 28, 2021

As summer gets into full swing, it seems we are still no closer to seeing a report from the UK government on deregulating gene edited crops and foods in the UK. Government guidelines state that such reports should be published within 3 months of the closure of a consultation. We therefore would have expected something on 17 June. The guidelines also state that if there is a … [Read more...]

London’s first FM hospitality company to accept cryptocurrency payments

July 28, 2021

Polyteck, a leading London-based facilities management business that works in hospitality, has announced that it will be accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment from clients and suppliers. The fast-growing Crypto market now sees the likes of Dominos, Pizza Express, Café Nero, Etsy, and Lush as advocates of the currency. Polyteck, which has a combined turnover of more than … [Read more...]

Institute of Hospitality awarded Gold at the 2021 National Association Awards

July 28, 2021

Article by: Denis Sheehan 28 July 2021   The Institute of Hospitality, the leading international professional body for the hospitality industry, has been named the Gold Winner in the Best Membership Association - over 10,000 members - category at the 2021 National Association Awards held yesterday at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in London. The award, which was decided … [Read more...]

Next generation hospitality people are digital natives, politically progressive, and embrace diversity

July 27, 2021

It is all too easy not to recognise and react to change. Change indicators for some need to be repeated ad infinitum, with words and pictures more often than not insufficient, some pain needs to be brought into the equation. People and skills shortages in hospitality have inflicted much pain on many operators, examples are numerous with no business immune. The situation has … [Read more...]

Dinosaur with links to hospitality discovered in Manchester

July 26, 2021

Article by: Denis Sheehan, 26 July 2021. The escalating people and skills shortages in hospitality have several component drivers, Brexit, Covid, remuneration, and many more. All are linked to historical issues, that many in hospitality have addressed, with others yet to. The startling reality of some still unable to recognise change was brought home by a tweet from the … [Read more...]

Support of the armed forces award received by Crowne Plaza Plymouth

July 23, 2021

The Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for support of the armed forces has been granted to the team at Crowne Plaza Plymouth. The awards launched in 2014 are in place to recognise organisations that employ and support those who serve, as well as the full spectrum of defence personnel, including veterans and their families. To be recognised as ‘gold standard’ by the … [Read more...]

Home Secretary announces border policy deterrent of Covid Delta variant did not fail

July 22, 2021

Article by: Denis Sheehan  The government’s obsession to despite any and all evidence to the contrary deny responsibility for, or the existence of a mistake is to refute reality. Everyone makes mistakes, even politicians. The trick in learning from them starts with accepting they were made, not this government. The frequency and continuation of this ‘policy’ unfortunately … [Read more...]

Institute of Hospitality unveils their new Youth Council

July 21, 2021

The Institute of Hospitality, the leading international professional body for current and aspiring leaders and managers in the hospitality industry, is proud to announce the launch of its first Youth Council. The council is the brainchild of Chief Executive Robert Richardson FIH, and represents a milestone in the Institute’s 83-year history. Making up the council are … [Read more...]

Reopening and reconnecting, it’s all about shared values

July 21, 2021

“If people believe they share values with a company, they will stay loyal to the brand.” Starbucks founder Howard Schultz   Birds of a feather if you like, we all like being around people that we recognise see the world similarly to ourselves. Or, to quote Howard Schultz again, share our values. This is as true in business as it is in any other walk of life. And … [Read more...]

Apprenticeships – the solution to the hospitality labour market paradox

July 21, 2021

By Jo Simovic, COO, Umbrella Training   The numbers behind the paradox UKHospitality has previously said there is currently a shortfall of about 188,000 workers in our sector, with the shortage of front-of-house staff and chefs being ‘particularly acute’. Sadly, we see this every day with the hospitality organisations we work with. On the other hand, the … [Read more...]

New school contract awarded to cater for 18 academy schools

July 21, 2021

Birmingham Diocesan Multi Academy Trust has awarded Sodexo the £1.3m a year catering contract for its 18 academy schools. The new three-year contract is from 1 August 2021 with an option to extend to a possible five years. BDMAT’s portfolio of 17 primary schools, within Birmingham and Warwickshire, currently caters for over 3,800 pupils. Sodexo’s contract also includes the … [Read more...]

Freedom Day drives Sterling, London Stock Exchange and leading Hospitality Shares down

July 20, 2021

Traders of financial instruments around the world yesterday reacted negatively towards the UK Government’s Covid policies. The pound fell to its lowest against the dollar in three months, alongside the FTSE 100 shedding 183 points by 3pm down 2.6%, another three month low. Scouring the financial media it seems that the government’s so called ‘Freedom Day’ and the emergence of … [Read more...]

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