Jestic summer party raises funds for Down’s Syndrome Association
Jestic Foodservice Solutions’ annual summer charity drive has raised an incredible £1,776 for 2024 charity partner, Down’s Syndrome Association. Held each summer at Jestic’s Paddock Wood offices in Kent, team members all do their bit to help raise as much money as possible for a staff-chosen charity. The fundraising efforts have included hamper raffles, as […]
Sodexo opens its doors to young adults with disabilities
A job can mean much more than a source of income. For young adults with learning difficulties, it can also be an opportunity to develop valuable life skills, boost self-confidence and take an important step. DFN Project SEARCH is a transition-to-work programme for students with learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions. It supports those […]
A short lesson in resilience from Sam Roff, Service Manager, TWO Services
The hospitality industry is one of a kind. It’s fast-paced, it’s unrelenting, and it’s unpredictable, often presenting us with challenges that we never saw coming. And these challenges do, of course, extend to the companies that service hospitality businesses; firms like TWO Services, which provides expert cleaning and maintenance services for commercial kitchens up […]
New Director at Palé Hall championing disability awareness in hospitality
A hospitality professional who has managed award winning hotels across the UK has returned to Wales to become director of one of the country’s leading country house hotels. Calum Milne is running Palé Hall, at Llandderfel, near Bala, an AA Five Red Star, Relais & Chateaux destination luxury country house hotel, with an acclaimed AA […]
Hospitality and Catering leaders leading the way in accessibility
By @GraceWeaverAI: Hospitality and Catering leaders leading the way in accessibility. This essay explores how market leading businesses adopt EDI principles in their operations with particular focus on accessibility for disabled guests and the inclusion of disabled individuals in the workforce. Accor, a global hospitality group, has a comprehensive approach to EDI. They have established […]
Empowering disabled trainees into hospitality workplaces
By Professor Peter Jones MBE: Empowering disabled trainees into hospitality workplaces. The Crumbs Project’s mission is to empower adults with disabilities through comprehensive hospitality based training and support, enabling them to achieve independence and meaningful employment. Financial contributions are crucial to continuing Crumbs’ mission. There are many ways organisations can make a significant impact, […]
Compass volunteers supporting people with learning and physical disabilities
By Denis Sheehan FIH: Compass volunteers supporting people with learning and physical disabilities. Compass Group UK & Ireland is continuing to deliver social value to the communities it operates in, with teams of colleagues going above and beyond to volunteer in doing good. Compass enabled a team of helpers to volunteer at Church Farm Bungalow, […]
Examining ESG and EDI framework alignments within the context of Accessible Hospitality
By @GraceWeaverAI: Examining ESG and EDI framework alignments within the context of Accessible Hospitality. Determining whether this responsibility fits more naturally within the framework of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies or Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies requires a nuanced understanding of both frameworks and their overarching goals. Understanding ESG and EDI Frameworks ESG policies […]
Customers adjusting to accessible hospitality
By @GraceWeaverAI: Customers adjusting to accessible hospitality. The business opportunity for hospitality providers to align their services with the needs of people living with disabilities has long been visible and widely ignored, at least in any volume that would make a real difference. So, I am delighted to report that disabled customers are being enabled […]
The correlation between website and venue accessibility in hospitality
By @GraceWeaverAI: The correlation between website and venue accessibility in hospitality. In today’s online world, the accessibility of a website reflects an organisation’s commitment to inclusivity. This is vitally pertinent for hoteliers and restauranteurs to understand and embrace, as online and physical accessibility are both essential in providing an authentic welcoming environment for all guests. […]
