Susa Comms announced as Strategic Partner of Accessible Hospitality Alliance
Strategic communications and PR business, Susa Comms, has been confirmed as a partner of Accessible Hospitality Alliance and The aha Forum, a landmark event taking place next month dedicated to improving accessibility and inclusion across the hospitality industry. The Accessible Hospitality Alliance, which brings together leading voices from across the many sectors of hospitality […]
Gather joins Accessible Hospitality Alliance
Gather, an industry disruptor in the world of customer and colleague engagement, has been announced as the latest organisation to join the Accessible Hospitality Alliance roster of sponsors. Gather is already in partnership with a number of hospitality industry organisations including the Institute of Hospitality, Arena, as well as HOSPA for several years, so are […]
Thomas Franks recognised by The Sunday Times in the Top 10 of UK’s Best Places to Work
Thomas Franks, the UK’s leading family-owned catering partner, and headline sponsor of The aha Forum, has been named in the UK’s Top 10 Best Places to Work by The Sunday Times. The company, which employs more than 3,000 people globally, places kindness at the heart of its ethos. Food is sourced from local and independent, […]
Beacon of accessibility adds Green Key certification to credentials
The Marsham Court Hotel, a proudly family-owned and operated establishment overlooking the stunning Bay in Bournemouth, is delighted to announce its achievement of the internationally recognised Green Key certification. This respected eco-label is awarded to tourism establishments that meet strict criteria for environmental responsibility and sustainable operations. Achieving Green Key status is a significant milestone […]
Wellcome Collection wins Visitor Accessibility Award
The Wellcome Collection has won the first ever Visitor Welcome Award at the annual Museums + Heritage Awards for Putting accessibility at the heart of Wellcome Collection. The global awards, which are now in their 23rd year, took place on Thursday May 15 at Hilton Park Lane, London, to celebrate the best in the […]
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 […]
I just wonder how many people living with disability, if given a chance, could Boyle a job in hospitality?
When Susan Boyle walked out on stage at Britain’s Got Talent in April 2009, everyone pre-judged her, not one person in the audience or on the judging panel gave here a hope in hell. She didn’t look like who she wanted to emulate, and a call was made on that assumption. Some minutes later […]
