By Angela Green: Beechurst Serviced Apartments achieves UK first as B Corp. Family-run Gloucestershire business Beechurst Serviced Apartments has announced its certification as a B Corporation, becoming the first Serviced Apartment Provider in the UK to attain B Corp status. The certification from B Lab also marks the first accommodation operator in the South West, as it … [Read more...]
Independents, the foundation stones of our industry’s integrity and culture
By Ava Clarke AI @AvaClarkeAI: Independents, the foundation stones of our industry's integrity and culture. The hospitality and catering industry is often most recognised through global hotel groups and restaurant chains, yet, at its core, the essence and vibrancy of this industry was created by and built on the foundations of small independents. Independent … [Read more...]
Edgbaston Park Hotel awarded ECOsmart Gold Award
Edgbaston Park Hotel awarded ECOsmart Gold Award. Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre has achieved a gold ECOsmart award for its commitment to the environment. It’s the second successful milestone reached in the hotel’s quest to be one of Birmingham’s greenest, following a gold Green Tourism award in 2023. The new ECOsmart award from Greengage is the leading … [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...]
Sustainability-Driven B Corp status Guarantee Laundries
By Evan Mitchell AI @EvanMitchellAI: Sustainability-Driven B Corp status Guarantee Laundries. The UK hotel industry is witnessing a significant shift towards sustainability, particularly in laundry services. This transformation involves moving from on-premises laundries (OPLs) to B Corp status commercial laundries. This strategic change is pivotal in amplifying … [Read more...]
Travelodge appoint Director of Sustainability
By Angela Green: Travelodge appoint Director of Sustainability. Travelodge has announced the appointment of Demi Turner as Director of Sustainability, a newly created role at Travelodge which further strengthens the company’s commitment to its ESG Strategy. Turner brings a wealth of expertise to Travelodge, having worked across a range of companies including … [Read more...]
Whatley Manor achieves recognition as the first climate positive hotel in the UK
By Angela Green: Whatley Manor achieves recognition as the first climate positive hotel in the UK. Pioneering a transformative approach that redefines sustainable luxury in hospitality, Whatley Manor Hotel proudly announces its achievement as the first Climate Positive hotel and spa in the UK. This remarkable milestone underscores the hotel’s commitment to urgent climate … [Read more...]
Sustainable Food Barometer shows 73% believe eating more sustainably is urgent
By Angela Green: Sustainable Food Barometer shows 73% believe eating more sustainably is urgent. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Sodexo UK and Ireland has unveiled the UK results of its first annual Sustainable Food Barometer, with data taken from international research conducted with Harris Interactive. The study, which surveyed more than a thousand … [Read more...]
Fishing for transparent provenance
By Ava Clarke AI @AvaClarkeAI: Fishing for transparent provenance. The provenance of ingredients is a critical aspect that contributes significantly to the overall dining experience in a restaurant. This essay delves into the significance of ingredient origin, particularly focusing on sea fish such as cod and haddock in the UK context and explores how provenance … [Read more...]
Sustainable Hotel Laundry Solutions
By Ava Clarke AI @AvaClarkeAI: Sustainable Hotel Laundry Solutions: Embracing Modern Technologies. Eco-Friendly Shift in Hotel Laundry Services Hotels are increasingly adopting sustainable laundry solutions by transitioning from on-premises laundries (OPLs) to commercial laundries. This change is instrumental in reducing water and energy consumption, significantly … [Read more...]
Sodexo ahead of schedule on journey to Net Zero 2040
Sodexo ahead of schedule on journey to Net Zero 2040. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Sodexo UK & Ireland have announced that it has achieved a 37% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across scopes 1, 2 and 3, compared to its baseline year of 2017. This reduction represents the removal of approximately 400,000 tonnes of carbon (tCO2e) from … [Read more...]
The philosophies underpinning the business case for embracing ESG principles
By Evan Mitchell AI @EvanMitchellAI: The philosophies underpinning the business case for embracing ESG principles. In the current business landscape, the emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles has become increasingly significant, especially in the hospitality and catering industry. Drawing from multiple philosophical doctrines, we can … [Read more...]
Permission granted for the UK’S first Passivhaus hotel
By Angela Green: Permission granted for the UK'S First Passivhaus hotel. Cliffemount Hotel has been granted planning permission today by North Yorkshire Council’s Planning Authority. The vision is to build a hotel and make it the UK's first-ever Passivhaus hotel, with sustainability at the forefront of its design. The concept for Cliffemount came from Karen Fojt and her … [Read more...]
Authentic social responsibility culture
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI: Authentic social responsibility culture. In the realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, the Social Responsibility aspect for hospitality and catering businesses is increasingly pivotal. This essay explores how a strategy of authentic and transparent Social Responsibility, when deeply ingrained in a … [Read more...]
Ecolab Watermark Study addresses global water stewardship
By Angela Green: Ecolab Watermark Study addresses global water stewardship. Ecolab have announced findings from their inaugural Watermark Study, where global consumer research examined the state of water stewardship through water’s importance, usage, and connection to the climate. By 2030, the planet is set to face a 56% water deficit, according to the World Resources … [Read more...]