Health and Safety
Health and safety remains a critical focus for the UK hotel industry, encompassing everything from food hygiene and fire safety to staff training, guest welfare, and regulatory compliance. We cover updates to legislation, enforcement actions, risk management practices, and how hotels implement effective safety protocols. Our reporting also includes case studies, industry best practice, and the impact of evolving standards on daily operations.
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May- 2025 -29 MayAppointments
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park names new deputy GM
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has promoted Kremi McCabe to the role of deputy general manager. McCabe, who has a “wealth” of experience in luxury hospitality, will now oversee the hotel’s daily operations and “ensure that the brand’s renowned standards of excellence are consistently maintained”. Her promotion comes after her tenure…
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Jan- 2025 -15 JanuaryRestaurants & Chefs
The Landmark London appoints new head chef
The Landmark London has appointed Brian Hennessy as the head chef of its Winter Garden Restaurant. He joins the luxury five-star hotel from The Ritz London, where he was sous chef, and brings over ten years of industry experience to the role. During his tenure at The Ritz Hotel, Hennessy was…
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3 JanuaryFeatures
Lee Pickersgill: A jouney from the Royal Engineers to Sustainable Energy at Valor Hospitality
Transitioning from the structured environment of the Royal Engineers to the dynamic hospitality industry might seem like a leap across disciplines, but for Lee Pickersgill, Energy Manager at Valor Hospitality, it was a natural evolution of his skills. Over a career spanning nearly three decades in the military, Pickersgill honed…
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Oct- 2024 -2 OctoberSponsored
Safety audits in hotels: how to pass with flying colours
In the hospitality industry, maintaining high safety standards is not just a legal requirement – it’s crucial for protecting your guests, staff, visitors and reputation. While running a hotel is already riddled with numerous daily challenges, regularly carrying out safety audits should be one of your top priorities. Not staying…
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Sep- 2024 -9 SeptemberFeatures
How to reduce food waste in hotel operations
Food waste is a major issue across the hospitality sector, with UK hotel operations being no exception. In recent years, there has been growing awareness of the environmental and financial impact of food waste, especially in hotel restaurants and kitchens. The UK hospitality sector discards approximately 1.3 million tonnes of…
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Jul- 2024 -15 JulyFeatures
Embracing the pet-friendly trend: a guide for UK hotels
The hospitality industry is continuously evolving to meet the changing needs and preferences of travellers. One significant trend gaining traction is the demand for pet-friendly accommodations. As more people choose to travel with their pet companions, hotels have a unique opportunity to tap into this growing market. Embracing a pet-friendly…
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May- 2024 -20 MayFeatures
The rise of staycations: how UK hotels can capitalise on domestic tourism
The staycation trend has seen an unprecedented surge in popularity, particularly in the wake of global events that have restricted international travel, particularly due to the covid-19 pandemic. A staycation, a combination of the words “stay” and “vacation,” involves vacationing within one’s home country rather than travelling abroad. The appeal…
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Feb- 2024 -27 FebruaryFeatures
New short-term lets planning rules: a bridge between local communities and economic growth?
Last week, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) announced that starting from next summer it is introducing a registration scheme for Airbnb-style short-term lets in England. The announcement follows the campaigning of the hospitality and rental sectors who have been very vocal with their concerns regarding the…
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Jan- 2024 -10 JanuaryLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 10/1/24
Focus Hotels Management has recently acquired the management contract for the Polo Club Hotel, situated within the 200-acre Dallas Burston Polo Club in Warwickshire. This strategic move aligns with Focus Hotels’ ongoing expansion in the upscale hospitality sector. Set to open its doors in 2024, the Polo Club Hotel will…
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10 JanuaryTrade Organisations
UKH Cymru welcomes govt’s new standards for short-term lets
UKH Cymru has welcomed the Welsh government’s plans to bring short-term lets up to appropriate standards for health and safety, as it will benefit consumers, hospitality businesses and Welsh tourism. The news comes after the trade body has long campaigned for a scheme that will bring short-term lets up to…
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