By Angela Green
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A total of 27 cyclists from within the Master Innholders community have helped to raise over £36,000 for Hospitality Action, taking part in a three-day cycle ride through the Burgundy wine region of France.
Taking place between 1-3 September and in collaboration with Cycle Tours UK, Hatch Mansfield and Procurement Partners, the ride took the team through Dijon, Beaune, Macon and Lyon to test their endurance, with many of the team totaling over 300km covered over the three days.
As well as a fantastic amount raised by the riders, generous donations, both financially and in kind, were also received from sponsors of the ride Procurement Partners and Hatch Mansfield.
All the money raised will be donated to the Master Innholders chosen charity of the year, Hospitality Action. The charity, established in 1837, offers vital assistance and support to all who work or have previously worked in hospitality in the UK.
Speaking about how the funds will be used, Mark Lewis, Chief Executive, Hospitality Action, said: “Currently, more than 50% of our applicants are presenting with household arrears such as rent or utilities, placing many at risk of homelessness. The money raised by the Master Innholders will help us assist some of our industry’s most vulnerable people. Many thanks to everyone involved for going the distance on this gruelling challenge.”
Cyclists from the Master Innholders community include Jonathan Raggett FIH MI, Managing Director of Red Carnation Hotels, Dan Rose-Bristow FIH MI, Co-Owner of The Torridon and Chairman of the Master Innholders, as well as Joanne Taylor-Stagg FIH MI, General Manager at Athenaeum Hotel and Residences, and Danny Pecorelli FIH MI – Managing Director at Exclusive Collection.
Reflecting on the cycle ride and funds raised, Dan Rose-Bristow FIH MI said: “I’ve participated in several charity cycle rides over the years. This was my first ride with the Master Innholders community, and it proved to be a credible challenge with over 320kms cycled and climbing 3400m.
“The camaraderie was fantastic amongst everyone and it was such a fun event to be part of and all our hard efforts were worth it in the end, raising important funds for such an important cause. A huge thank you to everyone who donated.”
Well done to all 27 cyclists who participated.
- Paul Beavis – CEO at Wild Idol
- Stuart Bowery FIH MI – Multi Property General Manager JW Marriott Grosvenor House & W London
- Beppo Buchanan-Smith FIH MI – Hospitality Consultant at D.E Consultants
- Mark Calver – Commercial Director at Hatch Mansfield
- David Connell FIH MI – Group Director of Operations at Exclusive Collection
- William Gibbs FIH – Hotels Director and Member of the Board at Sir Richard Sutton and Sutton Hotel Collection
- Stephen Gow MI – General Manager at The Chester Hotel
- Simon Numphud FIH – Managing Director at AA Media
- Danny Pecorelli FIH MI – Managing Director at Exclusive Collection
- Jonathan Raggett FIH MI – CEO at Red Carnation Hotels
- Andrew Stembridge FIH MI – Executive Director at Iconic Luxury Hotels
- Joanne Taylor Stagg FIH MI – General Manager at The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences
- Simon Maguire SJS – Director at West Peak
- Alex Shenkman – Commercial Director at Procurement Partners
- Matt Tough – Managing Director at Procurement Partners
- Chris Horn – Managing Director at Gold Key Media
- Sally Ingram – Venue Sales Manager at Gold Key Media
- Dan Rose-Bristow FIH MI – Owner at The Torridon and Chairman of the Master Innholders
- Rohaise Rose-Bristow FIH MI – Owner at The Torridon
- Grant Campbell MI – General Manager at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
- Robert Flinter MI – General Manager at PPHE Hotel Group
- Nick Davies MI – General Manager of the Marylebone Hotel
- Douglas Waddell FIH MI – Operations Director at Hand Picked Hotels
- Frank Arnold FIH MI – Managing Director & Regional Vice-President at The Savoy London
- Andrew Moore – Managing Director Richmond Developments
- Alex Matheson – Co-Founder at Fuel10k
- Erick Kervaon SJS – Managing Director Agemer Limited
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