By Kellie Rixon MBE FIH: TRUE PRIDE in Scottish Hospitality. Well hello hospitality friends from a sunny Aberdeen on yet another busy morning at Marcliffe. We are preparing for our second wedding of the week with our fabulous bride and groom loving their time, and the team in their element creating amazing memories for them. It’s such a gift to be part of something so … [Read more...]
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Views from a hospitality girl… I GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS
By Kellie Rixon MBE FIH: Views from a hospitality girl… I GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS Hello hospitality ‘friends’ from a very rainy Aberdeenshire. It’s Saturday morning and we’re preparing for a lovely wedding with, I’d say, one of the nicest couples you could ever meet. It’s their special day and it looks like the weather gods are simply not playing fair. … [Read more...]
Views from a hospitality girl… a dose of much needed optimism
Well hello there hospitality friends it’s that time again as we take a slightly meandering trip through my industry and introspective musings. They say that Easter brings new life and new perspectives to the world and hospitality is no different. There is somewhat of a lightening as we finally drag ourselves out of winter and into daylight saving (our favourite part … [Read more...]
Views from a hospitality girl… reputation, reputation, reputation
Well hello there hospitality people, I’m back with another insight into the ramblings of my hospitality mind. Once again, I’m writing this month’s column from the front-line as I continue my engagement “up north” in Aberdeen. In truth I’m sat behind reception, its 6am and I’m welcoming the organisers for what is affectionately known as a “boozy brunch” for 254 Aberdonian ladies … [Read more...]
Views from a hospitality girl… Home
Kellie Rixon MBE FIH: Views from a hospitality girl… Home. Hello from your resident hospitality cheerleader, digging deep to find inspiration on a cold February morning. When thinking about these columns I usually just write instinctively in a single throw, I write about what’s happening in my head at that moment and hopefully straight from the heart. Today I have one … [Read more...]
You might say I’m a dreamer, views from a hospitality girl…
Happy holidays to all my hospitality friends out there. Yes, I know it’s like death by a thousand cuts but as I write this message, we are merely days away from January and a new year. A fresh start some would say, although you could argue fresh challenges seem much more likely. The genius that is John Lennon asked the question “so this is Christmas, and what have you done?” … [Read more...]
Hospitality Heroes: Views from a (very angry) hospitality girl…
Kellie Rixon MBE FIH: Hospitality Heroes: Views from a (very angry) hospitality girl… Well, hello all you hospitality gang out there. Your slightly agitated and deeply frustrated self-appointed hospitality cheerleader here! When I started writing these columns, I thought it may be a fun and interesting read without too much controversy or strong opinion. Well, I’ve lasted … [Read more...]
Preparation: Views from a hospitality girl….
Well, hello all you hospitality gang out there. Your resident self-appointed hospitality cheerleader here! It’s been great to get some lovely messages on my recent columns, so in the spirit of appreciation here’s another insight into my thought’s memories and ruminations on hospitality past, present and future. When considering the theme for this month’s reflections I … [Read more...]
Hospitality and Community: Views from a hospitality girl….
Well let’s start with the elephant in the room. It’s been a while since I was a girl, but ‘Views from a semi-menopausal 50-something industry stalwart’ is just too much of a mouthful. So, if you can pretend I’m a girl, it will make me deliriously happy. Thank you. So, who am I? Let’s start there. I’m Kellie Rixon MBE FIH and I’ve worked in hospitality for almost 40 … [Read more...]
Because I gotta have faith, faith, faith
By Kellie Rixon MBE FIH: Because I gotta have faith, faith, faith. Hey, you crazy gang out there in Hospitality Land. It’s Tuesday morning and the sound of distant (well actually quite close) construction work hangs in the air as I prepare for another busy day at my hotel. I thought I’d take a few minutes to capture where my head is and what’s happening in my little … [Read more...]
Test Schedule
The aha Forum in Partnership with Thomas Franks Wednesday 11th June 14.00 – 19.45 The Urban Farmer Project, Shoe Lane, City of London, EC4A 3JR 14.00 - 14.20: ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION On arrival guests will be greeted at reception and receive a lanyard with their name and the name of the organisation they represent. Refreshments Tea, Coffee, Water Hint … [Read more...]
