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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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Executive Committee

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Adam Wardale

CHAIRMAN

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LIONEL CHATARD

TReasurer

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STEWART LORIMER

DEPUTY CHAIR

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REBECCA HILL

Secretary

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HAY LAUNCHES HOSPITALITY CONNECT PROGRAMME
By HAY | April 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

Hospitality Association York (HAY) are delighted to launch Hospitality Connect, a partnership promoting the hospitality sector to a young student audience.  Tackling ongoing recruitment challenges and working to positively change the image of the sector, the programme will introduce school students to the world of hospitality, highlight pathways for learners and amplify education options that lead into…

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HAY ANNOUNCE NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
By HAY | April 5, 2024 | 0 Comments

Hospitality Association York announces new members of the executive committee HAY today announces the appointment of Stewart Lorimer as its new Deputy Chair, Lionel Chatard as Treasurer and Rebecca Layton as Secretary.  Stewart Lorimer is Area General Manager at Hilton Worldwide. Based at Hilton York, Stewart oversees a portfolio of six hotels across the UK.  …

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THE GRAND, YORK WINS TWO AWARDS AT THE VISIT YORK TOURISM AWARDS
By HAY | March 20, 2024 | 0 Comments

The Grand, York Wins Two Awards at the Visit York Tourism Awards The Grand, York, owned by Splendid Hospitality Group, is delighted to announce that it has won two coveted awards at The Visit York Tourism Awards 2024, firstly Large Hotel of the Year and secondly the Taste of England award for its fine-dining restaurant,…

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JORDI VACA AT THE GRAND, YORK WINS CONCIERGE OF THE YEAR AT PRESTIGIOUS INDUSTRY AWARDS
By HAY | November 17, 2023 | 0 Comments

The winners of The Caterer’s 2023 Hotel Cateys were revealed on Monday night with Head Concierge at The Grand, York, Jordi Vaca, taking home the prestigious Concierge of the Year award. Jordi was awarded for his efficient and helpful pre-arrival support, his personalised service and attention to detail, for always creating a lasting impression and…

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