The Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) is pleased to welcome HEWI as its latest sponsor partner, a collaboration that speaks not only to shared values but to shared intent, building a hospitality world that truly welcomes everyone.
HEWI’s sponsorship follows the widely acclaimed aha Forum, held in partnership with Thomas Franks. The Forum marked a turning point: a moment when conversation turned decisively toward action, and accessibility moved to the centre of the industry’s agenda.
For almost a century, HEWI has set standards in accessibility through Universal Design, seamlessly blending form, function, and inclusion in the built environment.
From hardware to sanitary solutions, HEWI’s work elevates not just space, but experience, particularly for those whose needs have too often been overlooked.
In becoming a sponsor, HEWI affirms that accessibility should no longer be treated as an afterthought.
As Gethin Davies, UK National Sales Manager for HEWI, puts it: “HEWI product solutions have proven beautiful spaces, compliance and user safety is possible.”
Robin Sheppard, co-founder and chair of aha, welcomed the partnership: “We are delighted to have HEWI on board. Their expertise strengthens our capacity to drive forward inclusion. Welcoming all guests with equity and creating meaningful employment opportunities for all.”
As aha’s coalition of sponsor partners grows, so too does the momentum for systemic change.
The addition of HEWI is more than a partnership, it’s a signal. A signal that the future of hospitality is already taking shape, one that is accessible, inclusive, and authentically designed for all.
