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Springboard UK have launched a national campaign to attract top industry businesses to support a major hospitality industry showcase at World Skills London 2011, to be held at ExCel, London between 5-8 October In conjunction with the British Hospitality Association, the Institute of Hospitality and People 1st, the aim, said Anne Pierce, Springboard’s chief executive, is to create the most exciting, the most inspiring and most visited interactive ‘have a go’ exhibition …

The 110 recipients of a scholarship programme worth £250,000 and designed for people working or studying towards a job in Scotland’s hospitality industry were announced yesterday at the annual Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland Emerging Talent Conference. During 2011 and 2012 the chosen scholars will embark on world class learning experiences both at home and abroad. International destinations include Dubai, Switzerland and the USA. Scholars are also placed with Michelin starred chefs and will go behind …