It is fair to say that EP’s “Under the African Skies” Gala Dinner was an evening with a difference.

Isn’t it ironic that we have spent so much time talking about the art and the science of hospitality? Of the distinction between a style of hospitality leadership that is able to be both hands-on engrossed in the guest experience and a ‘Master of Business Administration?’

Childhood nutrition in the UK’s educational establishments is, and has always been, a hot topic, especially as we become more and more aware of both how to eat healthily and the benefits of doing so.

Nearly one in every five people in the UK has a disability or impairment and over half of households have a connection to someone with a disability. Their collection spending power, the Purple Pound, is worth £249 billion to the UK economy but is it fair to argue this potential is not being realised?