A week in America | 27 July 2024
29/07/2024
Fresh from a business trip to China, Martin explores how the Chinese are viewing the US election and who they may be rooting for…
Game on – Top Trump
25/07/2024
It’s game on in the U.S. presidential race and Keir Starmer’s first PMQ’s was exercise in courtesy and restraint.
The Future of Hospitality: Young People Revolutionizing Hotel Research and Booking
25/07/2024
The hospitality industry is undergoing a significant transformation, and young people are at the forefront of this change.
Labour’s carrot and stick
24/07/2024
Jim reports on the first big challenges facing the Chancellor, the row over the economic inheritance, the legacy of HS2 cancellation, Biden’s departure and the Tories leadership plans.
A week in America | 19 July 2024
19/07/2024
Desperate to write about anything other than American politics, Martin is once again frustrated as cataclysmic events on the campaign trail once again take centre stage… Trump vs Who? is the question on everyone’s lips…
A good start
18/07/2024
Jim writes in his blog that the new government have got off to a good start with a major programme of legislation, if it works!
The impact of the Euros on the UK’s hospitality industry
18/07/2024
Steven explores Euro 2024’s impact on the UK’s hospitality sector.
The King and Keir
18/07/2024
After years of shouting, ranting and bridge burning, we might start to see something of a restoration of Britian’s global reputation – the King and Keir could be a powerful double act.
A week in America | 12 July 2024
12/07/2024
This week Martin looks into the seemingly unstoppable Trump Campaign and explores the brands and ideas behind it…
The Tory psychodrama continues…
11/07/2024
The contrast between new government and new opposition could not be starker. Frank McKenna reflects on a week that saw the return of the grown-ups to Downing Street, as the Tory psychodrama continues.
The Struggle of Hospitality in Chester – A Reflection on Recent Closures
11/07/2024
Chester is a city steeped in history and charm, has long been a bustling hub for tourists and locals alike. However, the recent closures of beloved establishments such as the Henry Potts and Boheme paint a stark picture of the struggles facing the hospitality industry here.
Making ripples
11/07/2024
Keir Starmer has inherited many problems, but without cash to spend his best hope is to reform and repair the systems and practices that have scuppered.