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Today’s news in brief – 01/05/25

Prezzo has been renamed to Prezzo Italian as part of a refreshed brand identity, as it aims to revitalise its store estate ahead of the chain’s 25-year anniversary. The rebrand involved a new logo and “extensive” refurbishment programme across its portfolio, starting with its Kensington restaurant in London. Prezzo Italian…

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HIT Training launches new Hospitality Academy

HIT Training has announced the launch of its new Hospitality Academy, a training initiative designed to help hospitality businesses raise service standards, develop future leaders, and build long-term success through “exceptional” customer experiences. The launch comes in response to the major challenges hospitality businesses across the country are facing, which…

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The Hotel Folk launches chef development programme

The Hotel Folk, a privately owned Suffolk hotel group, has launched its own chef development programme. Nine chefs from The Hotel Folk, which owns and runs six properties and an entertainment venue across Suffolk, have committed to join the first course. The programme was launched at the Suffolk Food Hall…

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UKH urges hospitality to sign new wellbeing and development promise

UKHospitality has urged hospitality firms to sign up to a new wellbeing and development promise.  The new Hospitality Wellbeing and Development Promise, set up by the sector, spearheaded by the Hospitality and Tourism Skills Board and supported by Government, is designed to ensure all team-members are given the “opportunity to…

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UKH supports govt’s new apprenticeship campaign

UKHospitality has partnered with the Department for Education to secure new advertising for apprenticeships in both catering and hospitality as part of the government’s ‘Career Starter Apprenticeships’ campaign.  Due to UKH’s efforts, the hospitality sector will be the latest to join the likes of construction, healthcare and education as part…

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UKH unveils new Education Landscape Guide

UKHospitality has partnered with the Strategic Development Network to launch the new Education Landscape Guide.  The guide showcases how investing in skills and talent at an education level can help businesses discover new talent, develop their existing team, create new partnerships and increase their work within the community.  In addition,…

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Flexi-apprenticeships are the answer to the dwindling hospitality workforce

Whether it was a quick bite at a café, a meal at a restaurant, or a pint at the pub, customers were quick to return to their favourite bars and eateries when indoor hospitality was allowed to reopen in May. However, while this surge in bookings has contributed to the UK’s…

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Keep your staff motivated and inspired through lockdown 2.0

The hospitality industry has faced some of its toughest challenges amid the pandemic. With a second lockdown in England, operators are once again forced to either close their doors or revert to a takeaway only option at what is typically one of their busiest times of the year. Despite a…

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Institute of Hospitality appoints new chair

The Institute of Hospitality (IOH), the UK based international professional body for the industry, has announced Kellie Rixon as its new chair. The announcement was made at IOH’s annual general meeting, presented online on 10 September. Reporting record results for 2019, outgoing chair, Robin Sheppard, noted the ongoing evolution of…

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Looking ahead: How to ensure customers feel safe and confident post-lockdown

Right now, the hospitality industry is navigating completely unknown territory. Not only are most operators dealing with the temporary closure of their venues, but this crisis is likely to  completely transform the way hospitality businesses will operate after lockdown restrictions are lifted.  When thinking about life post-lockdown, it’s not just…

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