Announcements

The British Hospitality Association and the Institute of Hospitality are warning members, on advice from the Metropolitan Police, that the unauthorised selling of Olympic event tickets, “in a public place or in the course of business”, is a criminal offence.  In particular, hotel concierges should not offer to sell a ticket or advertise that a ticket is available for purchase. Martin Couchman, deputy chief executive, BHA says that the Metropolitan Police has …

In preparation for the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games a new guidance document for business has been created “Preparing your Business for the Games”. In collaboration with many partners, the Olympic Resilience Project, Cabinet Office, Civil Contingencies Secretariat has developed the document which will be available on line at it will be kept under constant review as we move ever closer towards the Games. “Preparing your Business for the Games” can be …