The Grand, York joins Accessible Hospitality Alliance Membership
Accessible Hospitality Alliance warmly welcomes The Grand, York as our newest member, a five-star hotel where heritage, leadership, and inclusion come together with purpose. Located in a Grade II listed Edwardian building built in 1906 and operating as a hotel since 2010, The Grand, York is widely recognised as York’s only five-star hotel. Under the […]
Is community fundamentally connected?
In the run up to The aha Forum, in Partnership with Thomas Franks on 5th November in White City, West London, Accessible Hospitality Alliance asked people attending to offer a single word that, for them, expresses accessibility. Each answer was recorded alone. Different days Different places No conversation No influence No connection Seventeen individual thoughts […]
Ed Warner MBE joins Accessible Hospitality Alliance Advisory Board
Accessible Hospitality Alliance has appointed Ed Warner MBE, Co-Founder and CEO of inclusive design consultancy Motionspot, to its Advisory Board. Warner co-founded Motionspot in 2012 and has since led the company to become a recognised authority in inclusive design for hospitality, later living, and commercial environments. Motionspot’s work has demonstrated the commercial and operational value […]
HotelPartner extend Accessible Hospitality Alliance Partner Status into 2026
HotelPartner, the leading European revenue management and distribution services provider, has confirmed it will continue its partnership with the Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) through 2026. The decision follows the organisation’s strong engagement at both The aha Forum, in Partnership with Thomas Franks events held in June and November 2025. Robert Holland, Managing Director UK & […]
THE PIG’s partnership with The CRUMBS Project is a shining example of local charity outreach directly benefiting the lives of disadvantaged people
Through local charity outreach with The CRUMBS Project, THE PIG-on the beach boutique hotel and restaurant in Dorset has raised over £12,000 to support vital work empowering disadvantaged adults with the skills they need to succeed. First originating in Brockenhurst in the heart of the New Forest, THE PIG is a collection of 9 food-forward […]
Team Domenica opens The North Star in Brighton
Earlier this week, Brighton-based charity Team Domenica, founded by Baroness Monckton MBE, opened the doors at The North Star. A pub designed to prepare young people with learning disabilities and autism for employment. The North Star is located next to the Royal Pavilion, in the very heart of Brighton. The pub offers a warm […]
Washington, DC Named Accessible Destination of the Year at UK’s JRNY America Awards 2025
Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organisation for the United States capital, is proud to announce that Washington, DC has been named Accessible Destination of the Year at the JRNY America Awards 2025 in London. The city also received Bronze for Best Food City, highlighting its thriving, inclusive culinary scene. The awards, presented by […]
Motionspot joins Accessible Hospitality Alliance as Sponsor Partner
Accessible Hospitality Alliance proudly welcomes Motionspot, the multiple award winning inclusive design consultancy, as its latest Sponsor Partner, marking the beginning of a powerful collaboration dedicated to reshaping how accessibility is experienced. Motionspot’s expertise lies in transforming hospitality environments into spaces that are beautiful, inclusive, and welcoming for everyone. Their work has redefined what accessible […]
The aha Forum, in Partnership with Thomas Franks: Movement forms Community
By Denis Sheehan, Managing Director, Accessible Hospitality Alliance: The aha Forum, in Partnership with Thomas Franks: Movement forms Community The second aha Forum, in Partnership with Thomas Franks took place on Wednesday 5th November bringing hospitality people together at Scale Space in West London’s White City. People with lived experience of disabilities shared their experiences […]
BaxterStorey Partners with Epilepsy Action to Become UK’s First Foodservice Business with Dedicated Epilepsy Champions
BaxterStorey has announced a landmark partnership with leading charity Epilepsy Action, becoming the first UK foodservice business to introduce Epilepsy Champions across its operations, a major step in the company’s commitment to building the most inclusive workplace culture in hospitality. As part of the collaboration, 24 team members from across BaxterStorey’s UK business have […]
