Announcements

The British Hospitality Association proudly confirms speakers for the Hospitality and Tourism Summit 2013, sponsored by IHG. Fifteen more speakers and panellists will present at the British Hospitality and Tourism Summit on 11 June 2013, the British Hospitality Association (BHA) announced today. The biggest event of the Hospitality and Tourism industry calendar will focus on prospects for the future growth of the industry. The newly announced speakers and panellists are: Alastair Storey, …

Women 1st has announced the shortlist for the Women 1st Shine Awards 2013. These are the only accolades to recognise outstanding female and diversity achievement in the hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism industries. Each year, the Women 1st Shine Awards celebrate the brightest and best individuals who are paving the way for women across these industries and the organisations that are embracing diversity as a true business benefit. This year’s winners …

T.M.Lewin will host the Women 1st business fashion and networking event with personal impact and presentation specialist, Jodi Goldman, on 14 May at its Fenchurch Street store. Women 1st is the initiative that aims to increase the representation of women on boards across hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism, and the networking event will target women working in those industries. Jodi Goldman will compere a stylish fashion show, showcasing T.M.Lewin’s new fashion …

P&G Professional has launched a free-membership online Academy (www.pgpro.co.uk/academy) designed to help independent operators run more profitable businesses.  The website aims to become a community for professionals to share best practice and includes bespoke sections for hoteliers, restaurateurs and publicans. It includes advice and tips from industry experts, including The Art of the Restaurateur author Nicholas Lander and staffing expert professor Conrad Lashley from the Oxford School of Hospitality Management. All of …