In Person Vs Zoom Meetings
In an era where virtual meetings have become the default, the importance of face-to-face interactions is being re-evaluated. While Zoom and Teams offer unparalleled convenience, many professionals are rediscovering the unique advantages of in-person meetings. Just...
A Bitter Bill: How 2025’s Tax Hikes Are Hitting Hospitality Hard
As the UK hospitality sector fights to regain stability after a turbulent few years, new challenges are making that road even tougher. The 2024 Autumn Budget introduced major changes to the tax landscape, and from April 2025, independent hospitality businesses are...
Are You Training Your Staff… or Just Ticking Boxes?
Be honest, when was the last time you sat through a training session? When was the last time you sat through a training session that actually stuck with you? We’ve all been there: a long-winded PowerPoint, a thick manual nobody reads, or a half-hearted “watch this...
Spring Into Action: How to Drive Bookings Over the Easter Holiday
The Easter holidays are one of those moments in the year that can quietly make a big difference for hospitality businesses. With two bank holidays, school breaks, and (hopefully) a bit of sunshine, it’s often the time people start coming out of winter hibernation,...
How Hospitality Wins Big on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is that one Sunday of the year when mums across the UK (hopefully) get a break from the daily chaos—no cooking, no cleaning, just pure indulgence. And let’s be real, whether it’s a fancy afternoon tea, a bottomless brunch, a full-blown Michelin-starred...
English Tourism Week: Celebrating the Heart of England’s Amazing Tourism Industry!
It’s English Tourism Week, and what better time than now to celebrate just how incredible our tourism industry is? From world-famous landmarks to stunning countryside escapes, five-star hotels, and charming hidden gems, England has it all. Beyond the breathtaking...
Five Days in Hong Kong – Lessons in Hospitality and Tourism
I’ve just come back from an incredible five-day trip to Hong Kong, and as always when I travel, I couldn’t help but take notes on the little things that make hospitality in other parts of the world stand out. Hong Kong is a city that moves fast, but what struck me...
A Salute to the Women of Hospitality
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I wanted to take a moment to shine a light on the incredible women who make hospitality what it is. Whether they’re leading global hotel brands, running Michelin star restaurants, or making every guest feel at home, women are...
Food Trends Taking Over UK Hospitality
2025 is shaping up to be a year of exciting menu changes across the UK’s hospitality scene. Whether it’s restaurants, hotels, or cafes, food trends are leaning into fresh, creative, and locally-inspired dishes. Guests want more than just a great meal—they’re looking...
The Hospitality of Love!
Valentine’s Day in hospitality is a funny one, isn’t it? For a lot of us in the industry, it’s one of the busiest nights of the year. We’re the ones making sure the candles are lit, the Prosecco is flowing, and the heart-shaped desserts make it to the table without a...
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