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Looking forward to presenting this session with Pavel Kostyuchenko tomorrow, reflecting on how the industry found a way through IFRS17 year 1, and looking forward to the future!

ONLY 3 PLACES LEFT!!! Join me 2 weeks today for an engaging workshop on improving your negotiation outcomes. Date: 3rd February 2025 Venue: The Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh Time: 8.30-17.30 Click below for more information or to book your place: www.negotiate.co.uk/events #negotiationskills #negotiationtraining #negotiation #NewYearNewSkill

Our October issue is now live! ✨ 🙌 This month, our three exclusive and jam-packed features include Dark Spirits, Technology and Events and Entertainment, each bringing essential and expert advice to keep your venue on top. 🥃 Looking to the dark spirits category, we take a deep dive into rum, whisky, cognac and more, to reveal the latest innovations and trends within the sector. With the help of industry experts, we answer everything you need to know about what’s hot and how you can leverage dark spirits to create wonderful new creations and answer consumer demand. 💻 Our technology feature looks at the increasing digitalisation of the industry. With commentary from leading technology experts in the field, we share how tech and efficiency go hand-in-hand, revealing what your venue can do to improve the guest experience and boost growth. 🎷 Our final, supplementary piece focuses on guests’ growing demand for events and entertainment within the on-trade. With insight from some of the sector’s visionaries including The Little Door. and The Essence UK, we share the importance of meeting this demand and the benefits it can bring to your venue. ❤️ Alongside these focuses, you’ll also find our regular features including Venue of the Month, Hospitality Around the World, New Creations and Hospitality Heroes. Enjoy the read! https://lnkd.in/eAHRCJAY 📷 : Front covery courtesy of Pringles

We want to understand our hospitality industry better. Answer the 2024 Industry Benchmarking Survey to be in the draw to WIN a selection of prizes*. *Subject to terms & conditions Take our survey: https://hubs.li/Q02Qm-Dt0 #hospitalitysurvey #hospitalitybenchmark #benchmarkingsurvey #industrysurvey #win #giveaway

The Power of Networking 🌐 One of the greatest career accelerators is building meaningful connections. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned professional, the relationships you create can open doors to opportunities you may not have seen coming. Here’s what I’ve learned: Listen more than you speak: Everyone has a story and experience that can teach you something. Add value: Offer your help or insight before seeking something in return. Follow up: A simple “It was great meeting you” message can go a long way in maintaining connections. Let’s keep growing and learning from each other. 🤝 Karen Melonie Gould #Networking #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #BuildingConnections

New Blog Post📝 - Is Hospitality Ready for an Inclusive Supply Chain? Hear from our founder, Lorraine Copes, on the reason behind launching the on-trade's first Meet the Buyer event. The event will bring together ethnically diverse drinks founders with leading operators from the UK’s hospitality industry. 📌 Meet The Buyer takes place on Friday 21st June, 12-5pm, in central London. In this blog post, she shares her views on the hospitality industry's readiness for an Inclusive Supply Chain, along with the details of operators who are confirmed to attend. Head over to our website to read in full! The link is below 👇 #meetthebuyer #inclusivesupplychain #beinclusivehospitality

🌟 Let’s talk 2025: A Year of Connection, Inspiration, and Innovation! 🌟 My conference calendar is filling up QUICK, and I couldn't be more excited to dive into the year ahead, packed with incredible industry events that are shaping the future of hospitality and food & beverage! 🏨🍸 Here’s where you can catch me throughout 2025: ➡️ February 12-13: Independent Lodging Congress IndieConfab – Nashville 🎸 ➡️ March 24-26: Bar & Restaurant Expo – Las Vegas 🌆 ➡️ March 27: The Hospitality Show (Tennessee Edition) – Nashville 🌟 ➡️ May 17-20: National Restaurant Association Show – Chicago 🍽️ ➡️ June 16-19: HITEC – Indianapolis 💻 ➡️ September 17-18: Independent Hotel Show Miami – Miami 🌴 ➡️ October 6-9: The Lodging Conference – Phoenix/Scottsdale 🌵 ➡️ October 26-28: The Hospitality Show / Bar & Restaurant Expo Colorado – Denver 🏔️ ➡️ November 2-4: Florida Restaurant Show – Orlando 🐊 And I’m still waiting on dates and the city for INSPIRE 2025… plus a couple of high-level events that might sneak onto the calendar. 👀 If you’re attending any of these conferences, let’s connect! Whether it’s diving into the latest trends, geeking out over F&B strategies, or just grabbing a coffee (or cocktail!), I’m all about building relationships and sharing ideas to elevate our industry. 🚀 🎉 2025, here we come! What conferences are on YOUR calendar? Let me know in the comments! #Hospitality2025 #FandBInnovation #HospitalityLeadership #IndependentLodging #RestaurantExcellence #IndustryConnections #EventSeason #GameChanger

One of the first decisions you make when hosting a corporate event is choosing the location, but how do you know your choosing the right one? There are two main options: a restaurant or dedicated event venue, and both come with their own set of advantages and drawbacks. Read more about the key differences, provided by Modern Moments Event Space, to help you make your decision at https://bit.ly/3Wzb6iQ. #thechamberis #gilbertaz #gilbertbusiness #gilbertchamber #businesstip #gilbertevents

An article by Melanie Griffiths titled “Why You Need a Mobile Bar at Your Event” highlighted the importance of reducing stress and saving time when choosing a mobile bar for corporate events. At Blue Wave Mobile Bar, we couldn't agree more. Here's how we address this crucial aspect: 🍸We handle all drink quantities, purchasing, and transportation, freeing you to focus on other event details. 🍹Our skilled team ensures smooth service, allowing you to enjoy your event fully. 🥂We work closely with you to create signature cocktails and wine lists that complement your event theme. We've found that this approach leads to seamless events where hosts can truly engage with their guests without worrying about bar logistics. What's been your experience with mobile bar services at corporate events? Have you noticed a difference in your stress levels when professionals handle the drinks? #CorporateEvents #EventSuccess #MobileBarExpertise

Nothing to do with the Wall Street movement - this 1% Club is much easier to achieve!! Welcome to the 1% Club—where every aspect of an incentive trip is thoughtfully crafted to make your attendees feel genuinely valued. Livia Carrier explains, "We call it the 1% Club because it's all about those exceptional, personalised touches". This can be as simple as knowing your guests' individual coffee orders, organising their favourite bottle of wine to accompany dinner, or having a surprise gift waiting in their hotel rooms after a big day out. It’s the little things that really make a difference and show how much your people matter. Our guide is filled with insider tips to make your next incentive event unforgettable. Explore it here: https://okt.to/gVwJUL #FCMME #FCMMeetingsandEvents #IncentiveEvent #IncentiveTravel #EmployeeEngagement #MICE #MeetingsandEvents #CorporateEvents #EventToRemember #EventPlanning