Most people dislike networking. It is natural as it makes people feel under some pressure; to be socially outgoing, to appear confident, to talk to strangers, to sell or be sold to, to meet people they have little shared interest with. All very natural. However, this is not why networking is important.

itrovo and eHotelier are delighted to announce a new alliance which will create a world class e-learning, development and mentoring platform that fosters community amongst participants for the Services Industries and enables whole-of-career support.

There are new inspirational stories and businesses emerging all the time. One is the story which lies behind Foodles.

Wherever one looks, there are examples of excellence to be found, but often in the hands-on skills rather than in management; so in service, cooking, in produce, in wines, coffee and tea.