Sodexo and The Aurora Group Celebrate Decade of Supporting SEND Students Into Hospitality Careers
Sodexo UK & Ireland and The Aurora Group, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of education, care and support services for children and young people with additional needs, are celebrating ten years of collaboration focused on empowering young people to create meaningful opportunities that go far beyond the classroom – opening doors, building confidence, […]
Accor Strengthens Commitment to Inclusive Employment on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Accor is marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by celebrating meaningful progress across its Disability Employment Initiative, created in partnership with the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) at Flinders University. This work sits firmly within Accor’s purpose: pioneering responsible hospitality and embracing heartfelt care for colleagues, guests and communities. The Diversity Pathways project […]
Workplace Support for Learning Disabilities Falls Short, Hilton Study Finds
New research from Hilton shows that two thirds (66%) of those with a learning disability say their employers have not asked them what they need to succeed in their roles. As a result, nearly six in 10 (57%) feel like the company they work for isn’t equipped to support them. The research of more than […]
Enabling a Fair Shot in Hospitality
Join Fair Shot for an engaging evening exploring how hospitality organisations can become more inclusive for people with learning disabilities. This event is for decision makers and hiring managers in the hospitality and catering industry, who are looking into becoming more inclusive, diversifying their work force and supporting a charity revolutionising our industry. Join the […]
Licensed Trade Charity Grows Commercial Arm With Acquisition of Site for New School
The leading hospitality charity, that already owns and operates three schools, has announced the acquisition of a site for a new specialist autism school, revenue from which will allow the Charity to support even more people working in licensed hospitality. The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has announced the acquisition of a new location that will […]
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 […]