BM Caterers Turn Forum Words into Action through Appointment of their first Access Champion
The recent aha Forum echoed two powerful words, change and action, ideals that sit at the very heart of Accessible Hospitality Alliance’s purpose: a hospitality world that welcomes everyone. Now, just weeks later, we’re seeing those precise words come to life, at BM Caterers, where change has already begun, with the appointment of an […]
People-First Pioneer Sir Garry Hawkes CBE Joins Accessible Hospitality Alliance Advisory Board
The Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) is delighted to announce that Sir Garry Hawkes CBE has joined the aha Advisory Board with immediate effect. His appointment follows a series of other notable additions, as the aha’s purpose — creating a hospitality world that welcomes everyone — continues to resonate with likeminded leaders across the industry. Sir […]
Accessibility a priority at new lodge opening in Loch Lomond
A brand-new waterside lodge is about to open at one of Loch Lomond’s most popular inns – offering hearty meals, cosy rooms and loch views, all while creating new jobs and enhancing its green credentials. The Oak Tree Inn, a long-standing favourite among walkers on the West Highland Way and visitors from around the world, […]
Every Hospitality Business Needs an Access Champion
By GraceWeaverAI: Every Hospitality Business Needs an Access Champion In hospitality, we like to say that everyone is welcome, it’s the bedrock of our industry, the promise we extend to guests in our purpose of being hospitable. But all too often, that promise doesn’t extend to our own teams. People living with disability remain underrepresented […]
Moments that transformed into a movement, what next?
The aha Forum is a gathering of minds and hearts from across hospitality, united by one shared purpose, a hospitality world that welcomes everyone. At its core, The aha Forum exists to lead conversation, debate and action. By bringing people together to address issues driven by inclusive perspective. The inaugural aha Forum prompted attendees to comment […]
Accessible Hospitality Alliance Welcomes Meiko UK and The Kitchen Porters Club as Sponsors
The Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) is proud to announce the addition of two distinguished sponsors to its growing network of supporters: Meiko UK, recently honoured with a Royal Warrant by His Majesty King Charles III, and the Kitchen Porters Club, a vibrant community championing the unsung heroes of hospitality. This expansion of aha’s sponsorship base […]
Government Welfare Reforms Overlook Hospitality’s Potential
By Professor Peter A Jones MBE: Government Welfare Reforms Overlook Hospitality’s Potential. As Chair of the Crumbs Project, I recently joined an online discussion with our local MP Jessica Toale about the welfare reform bill. My concerns centre on how these changes would affect our trainees, particularly regarding PIP payments and Universal Credit. While last-minute […]
Accessible Hospitality Alliance and The Clink Charity Forge Partnership Built on Shared Purpose
A new and purposeful partnership is forming between two organisations committed to transforming lives through hospitality. Following a recent introduction, The Clink Charity and the Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) have begun collaborating on a shared vision: to create accessible, inclusive pathways into hospitality careers for people living with disabilities, including those in prison preparing […]
Strengthening Momentum for Industry-Wide Inclusion: Brenda Collin joins Accessible Hospitality Alliance as Ambassador
The Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) is proud to announce that Brenda Collin FIH, Executive Vice President for Europe at Preferred Travel Group, has joined as an Ambassador, lending her industry leadership and deep commitment to mentoring the next generation of hospitality professionals to support aha’s purpose, a hospitality world that welcomes everyone. Preferred Hotels & […]
The aha Forum, in Partnership with Thomas Franks: The scores are in
A few weeks ago, the first event from the team at Accessible Hospitality Alliance took place, The aha Forum, in Partnership with Thomas Franks. The event enjoyed a positive start as just before opening the team on reception reported 100% attendance. Following its conclusion many attendees took to social media to report enthusiastically about their […]
