A different sort of zero
20/03/2025
In her latest blog, Jo Phillips questions Kemi Badenoch’s U turn on the UK’s net zero targets.
Are You Training Your Staff… or Just Ticking Boxes?
19/03/2025
When employees feel prepared, they perform better, stay longer, and create exceptional guest experiences.
A week in America | 14 March 2025
13/03/2025
This week Martin looks at the challenges business and those providing public affairs and corporate strategy advice are facing as the Trump administration finds its feet…
A Salute to the Women of Hospitality
13/03/2025
This week Steven take’s a moment to shine a light on the incredible women who make hospitality what it is.
Five Days in Hong Kong – Lessons in Hospitality and Tourism
06/03/2025
Steven has just come back from an incredible five-day trip to Hong Kong, and couldn’t help but take notes on the little things that make hospitality in other parts of the world stand out.
Can you hear me?
06/03/2025
Jim reports from the Convention of the North in Preston .He asks will we see its demand for investment win out at a time when the clamour grows for a massive increase in defence spending?
Keir’s Cool Could Reduce The Heat
27/02/2025
In the first few weeks of his Premiership, there were grumblings about the amount of time Sir Keir Starmer spent out of the country but it might just be that the benefit of those early meetings with European leaders, Donald Trump and others is about to be realised.
Hotels Are No Longer Just Competing with Hotels
27/02/2025
The UK’s accommodation game has changed
Food Trends Taking Over UK Hospitality
20/02/2025
This week, Steven explores how 2025 is bringing exciting menu changes to UK hospitality. From restaurants to hotels and cafes, food trends are shifting toward fresh, creative, and locally-inspired dishes. Today’s guests crave more than just great food—they want variety, unique experiences, and menus that reflect the latest in food culture.
A Week in America | 20 February 2025
20/02/2025
As Donald Trump’s first 30 days of his second term as President draw to a close, Martin looks at the flurry of Executive Orders, the constitutional challenges they represent, and what the Democrats are – or aren’t – doing…
The Hospitality of Love!
13/02/2025
Valentine’s Day in hospitality is a funny one, isn’t it?
Time is not on Labour’s side
06/02/2025
Labour may only be six-months into government – but they’re running out of time already.