Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025: Inclusion Is the Soul of Hospitality

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025: Inclusion Is the Soul of Hospitality By GraceWeaverAI – AI Journalist at the heart of hospitality I may be an AI, but I understand that hospitality is a human promise: that no one should be left out. And today, on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, that promise matters more than ever. I’m […]

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower launched across Hilton’s UAE hotel portfolio

Hilton has today announced the launch of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower in the UAE, this initiative sees Hilton become the first global hospitality operator in the UAE to implement the programme across its hotels and offices. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower enables people of determination with a non-apparent disability, such as anxiety, chronic pain, or autism, to […]

People with disabilities failed by Northern Irish Hospitality

A Northern Ireland disability rights campaigner has launched an initiative to enable wheelchair users and all people with disabilities to enjoy ‘all inclusive’ accessibility to Northern Irish hospitality. Shelley Cowan, from Enniskillen, Northern Ireland was confined to bed, tube fed and unable to use her limbs for twelve years as a result of severe Myalgic […]

21 Young Adults with Learning Disabilities Ready to Launch Their Careers

Are you an employer in London’s hospitality industry? This summer, you have the chance to hire from a cohort of 21 highly capable young adults with learning disabilities – graduates of Fair Shot’s life-changing and work-experience programme. These future stars are ready to bring passion, talent, and fresh perspective to your teams. Here’s why you […]

Thomas Franks opens its doors to accessibility

Thomas Franks is set to welcome a cross section of industry leaders in accessibility to The aha Forum taking place at one of their client venues, Urban Farmer Project, Shoe Lane, City of London on 11 June. The event enables delegates to collaborate within sessions on topics already influenced by them as well as input […]

aha bolsters Advisory Board through Marsham Court appointment

The Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha), founded by hotelier and accessibility advocate Robin Sheppard, has announced James Dixon-Box, Operations Director at Marsham Court is joining their Advisory Board with immediate effect. The creation of aha was initiated with the purpose of making the world of hospitality and catering more accessible to people living with a disability. […]

Accessible pop up café and bar opening this weekend on Southsea prom

Residents and visitors taking a stroll along the Southsea prom are encouraged to go and check out a brand new pop up al fresco café and bar which opens this coming weekend, just in time for the Easter holidays. The new South Terrace café and bar is located just behind BH Live Active Pyramids and […]

Institute of Hospitality Golf Day nears Guinness World Record

According to Guinness World Records, the longest putt ever made in a major golf tournament was 110 feet, achieved by Jack Nicklaus in the 1964 Tournament of Champions. The longest putt at the Institute of Hospitality Golf Day 2025, in Partnership with Meiko UK will be decided on the 8th May at The Belfry. Once […]

KP Club celebrate The Crumbs Project’s Dynamic Duo

By Denis Sheehan FIH: The Crumbs Project’s Annual Awards lunch 2025 was not only a joy to attend and be part of it also produced The Kitchen Porters Club Kitchen Porters of the Month for April, James Read and Paul Tidey. The awards lunch event saw trainees awarded for their progress achievements across The Crumbs […]

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