Until hospitality has a dedicated minister in government we remain vulnerable, as the past 15 months has all too ably proved. Presently, we have Nigel Huddleston and Paul Scully, both with diverse and most would say overcrowded portfolios, each with partial responsibility for hospitality, but neither head of the ship. Huddleston rarely refers to hospitality and Scully seems … [Read more...]
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An ‘Ode’ to hospitality: Celebrating the call on appointing a Minister for Hospitality
An Ode to hospitality: Last October, Claire Bosi, Editor of Chef and Restaurant Magazine created a petition for the Government to appoint a Minister for Hospitality. The petition gathered 209,984 signatures triggering a parliamentary debate that took place on 11 January, the debate saw a cross party group of MPs pass the motion unanimously. During the petition campaign and … [Read more...]
If Rishi thinks Gordon has the answers, it really is time to appoint a Minister for Hospitality
We are all watching helplessly as our industry edges closer and closer towards a tipping point. A tipping point that will see businesses fail in their thousands, and job losses of hundreds of thousands. The problem causing the helplessness is a global disaster, that only the government can lessen the impact from, and it is their responsibility to do so, not a choice. The first … [Read more...]
Lord David Frost to join a cabinet still devoid of a Minister for Hospitality
Lord David Frost is set to join Boris Johnson’s cabinet next month to take charge of steering a new and positive post-Brexit relationship with the European Union. The unelected peer will replace Michael Gove as chair of the committee now implementing the post-Brexit withdrawal deal. Lord Frost was the lead Brexit negotiator and as such his new appointment does underline the … [Read more...]
Minister for Hospitality delivers ministerial meeting
The most influential woman in the United States 1978 *Ann Landers, once said: “Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognise them.” The quote is particularly noteworthy, as it provokes thought, countless essays could be written on interpretations, which may in part explain its popularity. Words that come to mind alongside the quote would … [Read more...]
Minister for Hospitality petition raises urgent questions in the House of Lords
The appointment of a Minister for Hospitality was discussed today in the House of Lords, and like the debate last month in Parliament, raised not only pressing issues faced, but the profile of our industry. The knowledge of our industry displayed must have been backed up by considerable research as the questions and points made were topical and urgent, including... The … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… The Minister for Hospitality
We recently managed to grab five minutes with Claire Bosi to catch up on where the petition for government to appoint a Minister for Hospitality is currently. On 11 January 2021, a debate in Westminster Hall, led by Catherine McKinnell MP raised the petition launched by Claire Bosi, editor of Chef & Restaurant Magazine, urging the creation of a Minister for Hospitality … [Read more...]
PM urged to meet Minister for Hospitality champion Claire Bosi
Catherine McKinnell, Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North has written to Boris Johnson asking the Prime Minister to meet with Minister for Hospitality champion Claire Bosi. Bosi initiated a Parliamentary petition in October 2020 requesting government to appoint a Minister for Hospitality that has now gained over 200,000 signatures. A debate to discuss the merits of … [Read more...]
Catherine McKinnell MP asks PM to meet Minister for Hospitality petitioners
Today’s Prime Minister's Questions saw Catherine McKinnell MP ask Prime Minister Boris Johnson if he would meet with Minister for Hospitality petitioners. Catherine McKinnell MP asks Boris Johnson if he would meet with petitioners who want a dedicated minister for hospitality "We're doing everything we can to support them... but the best thing is we all work together to … [Read more...]
“The ayes have it” as Minister for Hospitality passes first hurdle
It is a long time since the hospitality industry had something to be collectively pleased about. Yesterday afternoon that changed as Graham Stringer MP, Chair of the parliamentary debate to create a Minister for Hospitality in the UK Government, ended the debate with the announcement: "The ayes have it.” On 6 October 2020 Claire Bosi, Editor, Chef & Restaurant Magazine … [Read more...]
Minister for Hospitality Debate LIVE NOW from Parliament to watch
The entire debate was broadcast here live on the day. If you missed it the recorded version can be seen below. If you LOVE hospitality you can sit back and enjoy our industry being the focus of the UK Parliament for 90 minutes. … [Read more...]
Tiers 1,2 and 3 suffering fallout from Tier 4 call on a Minister for Hospitality
For hospitality businesses located in Tiers 1,2 and 3 the fallout from the PM’s announcement to place London and surrounding areas in Tier 4 has been immense. The timing for hotels could not have been worse, many of which had substantial bookings throughout the festive period. To cater for guests preparations were in place, rooms readied, decorations and fresh flowers adorned … [Read more...]
An open letter from the UK catering industry backing: Minister for Hospitality
There’s no denying that the hospitality sector has been one of the hardest hit throughout the pandemic, and as many businesses continue to struggle during this crisis, we will never have a greater opportunity to make a stand. This year, in particular, we have seen many examples of disjointed thinking surrounding this industry. Several of the challenges may have been … [Read more...]
Parliament confirms debate to appoint a Minister for Hospitality
The date and time has now been officially set for a debate in Parliament on the appointment of a Minister for Hospitality, Monday 11th January 2021, 4.30pm. The debate will take place following a petition created by Claire Bosi, Editor, Chef & Restaurant Magazine on 9 October. The campaign started well seeing more than ten thousand signatures on the first day, … [Read more...]
Leaders from the world’s largest independent hotel brand get behind Minister for Hospitality
The petition to Government to appoint a Minister for Hospitality is seeing support from across the hospitality industry drive signatures towards its target of 100,000 with increasing speed. The petition created 9 October by Claire Bosi, Editor, Chef & Restaurant Magazine has gathered huge additional momentum following the creation and launch of … [Read more...]