In Person Vs Zoom Meetings
24/04/2025
In his latest blog, Steven highlights the benefits of face-to-face meetings compared to virtual meetings.
Taxi for Kemi?
17/04/2025
Despite the governments travails, it is the Leader of the Opposition, rather than the prime minister, who finds herself under pressure, as the parties face the voters at local and mayoral elections next month.
A Bitter Bill: How 2025’s Tax Hikes Are Hitting Hospitality Hard
17/04/2025
As the UK hospitality sector fights to regain stability after a turbulent few years, new challenges are making that road even tougher.
A week in America | 9 April 2025
09/04/2025
This week, Martin celebrates a landmark anniversary in the US but explains why trade and tariff worries mean the Champagne is staying on ice for now…
The elusive deal
03/04/2025
Jim reports that business is backing the Prime Minister in taking a cautious approach on the global tariff war that is breaking out. He also looks at the upcoming elections. With Labour and the Tories unpopular, where will the votes go?
Spring Into Action: How to Drive Bookings Over the Easter Holiday
03/04/2025
This week Steven discusses how the Easter holidays are one of those moments in the year that can quietly make a big difference for hospitality businesses.
Things can (still) only get better?
27/03/2025
Despite another panning for Rachel Reeves from left and right this week, Frank McKenna explains why the second part of 2025 may be more positive for the chancellor and UK Plc.
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.