ATTENTION HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS: URGENT INPUT REQUIRED
Hospitality, leisure and tourism owners and operators are being asked to contribute to a VisitBritain survey to determine the extent of the impact of the Icelandic volcano and its ash on the UK tourism industry. Please contribute to this confidential survey 3pm BST on Thursday 22nd April at:
All results will be aggregated and will not be attributable to individuals or organisations. The final results will help VisitBritain to inform the Tourism Industry Emergency Response Group regarding appropriate messaging and response measures for emergencies affecting our industry.
Institute of Hospitality Annual Luncheon on 8th June
Anticipation is growing for the Annual Luncheon following the recent sold-out Fellows' Dinner. Hospitality industry managers recognise it is essential, particularly during challenging economic times, to network with industry peers to facilitate business. The Luncheon is open to both members and non-members of the Institute and promises to be an interesting mix of industry professionals.
The Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, is the location for the event and the chefs at this 5 star venue will be creating a delicious lunch. The Institute's AGM will precede the lunch at 11:00 a.m., therefore voting Members (MIH) and Fellows (FIH) are asked to arrive for the AGM at 11:00 for Institute business. Refreshments will also be served.
Following the AGM, luncheon guests will enjoy a drinks reception from noon and the opportunity to chat with industry colleagues, Institute Business Patrons and Partners, Sponsors and Institute managers prior to lunch at 1 p.m. sharp.
The Insitute recently hosted its annual Fellows' Dinner on 1 March in the opulent surroundings of the Royal Automobile Club (RAC), Pall Mall, London. The black tie event was, not surprisingly, oversubscribed and a sell out!
The evening began with a champagne reception and guests later dined on a superb meal of venison accompanied by specially selected wines. Brief speeches were made and a rousing round of 'Happy Birthday' was sung to our unsuspecting Chief Executive Philippe Rossiter. President Peter Lederer entertained and informed the guests with his 'management parables' and has issued an important challenge to all Fellows by asking them to do their bit in supporting and promoting future Fellows of the Institute.
During the course of the event, Fellows were asked to contribute to the Daffodil Appeal to benefit the excellent work of Marie Curie Cancer Care and its staff. A fantastic £1500 was raised for Marie Curie thanks to the generosity of the Fellows.
All in attendance agreed it was a very special event.
Now, on to our Annual Luncheon on 8th June at the 5 star Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington. The luncheon promises to be equally enjoyable and great for networking. The Luncheon is preceded by the Institute's AGM at 11:00 a.m. and all voting Members and Fellows are asked to please attend.
The Winner of the Institute's 'TEA-OFF' on 13th February IS DEVONSHIRE TEA, PLYMOUTH, DEVON!
Our neighbours The Tourism Society and The Academy of Food & Wine joined us to compare Devonshire Tea, Plymouth, Devon, with our everyday tea. The Institute noticed the folks at Devonshire Tea 'tweeting' about their great 'cuppa' and wondered if it could it beat our office's popular brand? Time for a Tea-Off! When the big day came, Devonshire prevailed. Staff comments included, "REFRESHING, NOT TOO STRONG, CLEAN-TASTING, A REALLY NICE CUP OF TEA". 23% preferred our in-office (pyramid-shaped, hint, hint) tea bags and 77% preferred the Devonshire Tea, which is Kenyan. Victoria sponge, bakewells and fondant fancies were served and a most enjoyable 'elevenses' was had by all!
Congratulations to Devonshire Tea for their fine product and for being such good sports! Be sure to visit the Devonshire Tea stand at Hotelympia on 28th Feb - 4th March, in addition to the Institute's own stand in the Knowledge Exchange at N1756.
Also, it is not too late to get FREE Hotelympia tickets via their website at Hotelympia. Hurry because they will cost you at the door!
The Springboard Awards for Excellence 2009 ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNER – The Education Award
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The University of Worcester - What is your view on "Employability and Disability"?
The University of Worcester is leading a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship Scheme project, "Employability and Disability", funded by the Higher Education Council for England (HEFCE). We are seeking the views of employers in order to help us create a web based resource that will support academic and careers staff in their enabling disabled students to develop their employability skills and personal attributes.
Hospitality Assured Business Excellence Awards winners announced
Congratulations to the 3 companies that scooped Highest Scorer '08, Highest Scoring Newcomer '08 and Most Innovative Use of the Hospitality Assured Standard in the first Hospitality Assured Business Excellence Awards which took place at London's prestigious One Whitehall Place on 9 June 2009. Read winners' case studies here >>
Department of Health issues swine flu guide for hospitality industry
As Swine flu spreads, the Department of Health issues guidelines for hospitality operators, intended to assist with containing the virus. Download the guide here >>
Peter Lederer CBE FIH awarded HIT Scotland's Lifetime Achievement Award
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Institute of Hospitality re-endorses CTH qualifications
The Institute of Hospitality has re-endorsed the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality’s Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications, after CTH demonstrated that its programmes meet recognised standards of professional knowledge, skills and understanding within the hospitality, tourism and travel industries. Read more >>
LAUNCHED - The new Institute of Hospitality Scotland
There was a buzz about the ScotHot exhibition this March and not just because of the prestigious Scottish Culinary Championships and the World Culinary Grand Prix chef competitions taking place. Read more >>
Public Speaking with Confidence
What's the secret of successful public speaking? Delegates flocked to Edinburgh’s Barceló Carlton Hotel to find out, as Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies John Smith shared tips he has built up from years of public speaking experience, Find out the secret to confident public speaking >>
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