Hospitality Association York (HAY)

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Supporting innovative and outstanding hospitality businesses in York

HOSPITALITY HELPING YORK GROW:  The Hospitality Association York (HAY) is proud to be a part of the wider visitor economy and is passionate about driving a coherent message for the Hotels, Guest Houses, Restaurants, and Venues across the city. The association is proud to support the city’s continued growth in tourism, retail and business sectors.

Core Strategic Aims

People

To positively impact the perception of Hospitality within the local and wider area

Local

To influence and impact local decision makers with regards to local issues

Support & Social

To help each other with problems that are common to all of us, to give us all context

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Our Members

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Hospitality Association York (HAY)

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If you are a hospitality business that shares our values, contact us about membership today.

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Executive Committee

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STEFAN MICEVSKI

CHAIRMAN

LIONEL CHATARD

TReasurer

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STEWART LORIMER

DEPUTY CHAIR

REBECCA HILL

Secretary

News

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2025 HAY HOSPITALITY AWARDS
August 29, 2025

HAY (Hospitality Association York) are delighted to announce the return of the HAY Hospitality Awards 2025, and to reveal this year’s finalists. The Hospitality Awards recognise and champion the teams and individuals whose passion and dedication bring our hotels to life. Their commitment not only creates unforgettable experiences for visitors, but also makes the workplace…

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HAY WELCOMES NEW CHAIR, STEFAN MICEVSKI
November 14, 2024

General Manager of Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Stefan Micevski has been appointed Chairman of the Hospitality Association York (HAY).  HAY made the announcement following their November meeting, where previous Chair Adam Wardale stepped down to pursue a new role as Director of Hospitality at Middleton Hall Retirement Village in County Durham.  New HAY…

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NO STORM COULD HOLD THE YORK HOTELIERS BACK
October 21, 2024

Six York hoteliers took part in the Yorkshire Marathon yesterday to raise funds for SASH (Safe and Sound Homes).  The competitor hotels are members of the Hospitality Association York (HAY), at a meeting earlier in the year the association agreed to take on the Yorkshire Marathon as a relay team to contribute towards one of…

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THE MILNER YORK DEBUTS IN YORK
October 17, 2024

Following months of preparation, The Principal York has officially relaunched as The Milner York, introducing a bold new chapter for this historical Grade II listed hotel. Originally built in 1878 as the Royal Station Hotel, the new name honours the hotel’s connection to York’s railway heritage while embracing a modern future. Named after William Milner,…

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