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Welcome to your March e-newsletter. In this issue a fascinating case study from Thistle Hotels, ways to save you money on business energy bills, and an exciting new debating competition being launched by the Institute of Hospitality.

Finally, don't forget to Book your place at the Institute of Hospitality Annual Lunch on the 7 June at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London. We look forward to seeing you there! 

  

We hope you find eNews interesting and informative. If you have any comments or ideas for articles, please share them with us by emailing: news@instituteofhospitality.org. 

 

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Thistle Hotels are Hospitality Assured!


Last year Thistle put 31 of its 33 UK hotels through Hospitality Assured, the customer service excellence programme from the Institute of Hospitality.  Christian Armstrong, the Group's People & Development Director, talks us through this immensely impressive achievement.

 

Passion 4 Hospitality

Passion 4 Hospitality, a debating competition for hospitality management students, is launched by the Institute of Hospitality this month. 
How fair is differential room pricing?

Dynamic pricing means that hotels often offer multiple rates for what is, essentially, the same room. Do your customers think  hotel revenue management practices are fair?

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Save hundreds of pounds on energy bills 


With average savings of £700, Institute UK Members are entitled to a free business energy price comparison service on gas and electricity suppliers. 


Carnival time for investors

 

As revellers head to Rio de Janeiro this week for the start of  Carnival, why has Brazil become the hot spot for hotel development?

Too many chefs or not enough cooks?


Has the mass popularity of cooking translated into more UK chefs?

Are you scared of Social Media?


If the answer is yes, you are not alone.  50% of companies are scared of embracing social media. It's time to lose the fear! 
2011: UK key employment pay rates

Here are the latest most common statutory employment rates for you to print off and keep handy.  There are 2 sizes - A4 or a shortened A5 version, whichever you prefer.



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Annual Lunch 2011 

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Date:
7 June 2011
Venue: The Dorchester, Park Lane
Cost:  £95.00 per person or £900 for table of 10. Book Now!

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 Renewals Reminder

 

Have you renewed your Institute membership for 2011? Renew today 

 

 

Look out for the next Issue of Hospitality Magazine  

 


Your copy arrives in early March.

 

 

Executive Council Elections


Seven nominations have been received for the 3 seats for election to the Institute's Executive Council.   

 

Look out for the ballot papers which will be distributed to fully subscribed corporate members on 22 March, 2011.  We encourage all eligible members to use their vote in these important elections... more>> 

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Branch Events 2011
    
 
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Date: Friday 18 March 2011
Venue: The Princess Anne Theatre, BAFTA, London W1

Institute of Hospitality members can access a discounted conference rate.

Email: Click here

 

or telephone 01904 438100

 

 
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