Hospitality Action raise nearly £40,000 for charity

Hospitality Action’s second London to Paris Cycle Challenge has raised almost £40,000 for charity.

With 21 of the industry’s top figures participating, the money was raised through sponsorship with more to follow in the coming weeks.

Chairman of Hospitality Action, William Baxter, who participated in the challenge, said: “We cyclists were tested to the limit mentally and physically but with an unflinching team spirit we carried on. The commitment and dedication of the team to complete this incredibly tough challenge, and raise an outstanding amount of money for our industry charity, is truly amazing and I was very proud to be a part of it.”

Others participating in the cycle challenge include Andrew Stembridge, managing director of Chewton Glen and Cliveden House; Jonathan Raggett, managing director of Red Carnation Hotels and a Hospitality Action Trustee;  and Ashley Palmer-Watts, head of Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.