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As posted on the website on 15th January, nominations are now being sought for the 2010 election to fill the three vacancies arising on the Institute of Hospitality Executive Council this year. All fully paid-up corporate members (i.e. FIH and MIH grade of members) are invited to consider putting their names forward. The closing date for receipt of nominations is 5.00 pm GMT on Friday 26th February 2010. The role of Executive Councillor carries director and trustee responsibilities, with successful candidates required to participate in Executive Council meetings on a quarterly basis. Why not consider playing your part in the future growth and direction of your professional body? In addition, Councillors are expected to attend all major Institute of Hospitality events and be prepared to participate actively in the development and promotion of the Institute's strategic and policy initiatives... Read More>>
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Low Cost Marketing Tips
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 Slow Start to the Year? Read Our Essential Marketing Tips
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Marketing needn't cost you an arm and a leg. Guy Holmes, director of marketing services provider Captivate Restaurants, outlines some of the affordable options here:
Make sure you are ready to market - Firstly, you need to ask yourself if you are entirely happy with the food and service? Are there a issues that need to be dealt with? Then get those out of the way before marketing. Make sure that your staff are trained and standards are consistently high so that no time or effort on marketing will be wasted.
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Making a Job Offer
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Taking on New Staff?
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As we come out of the recession and businesses begin preparing for increased customers, you may be considering taking on new staff. If you have not employed new staff for
some time, you will need to familiarise yourself with the hiring process.
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London 2012 Olympics
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Be Prepared for
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It may be taking place in two year's time, but accommodation for the Olympics is being booked now. Journalists and sponsors have until April 2010 to list their three top preferences for accommodation, and hoteliers should expect show-rounds to start this spring with bookings being finalised by the autumn.
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Obituaries
This December was marked by the death of Emanuel Franks MBE FIH, one of the founding members of the Restaurant Association...Read More>>
Another dedicated member of the Institute, Rosa Di Mascio MIH, a highly respected HR manager based in Scotland, also passed away recently...Read More>>
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