We are proud to share that York has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag for achieving excellence in the evening and night-time economy. York has joined cities such as Bournemouth, Bristol, Halifax, Oxford and Winchester to receive the Purple Flag international accreditation awarded by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM). Obtaining a Purple…

York’s Hospitality Association, a group of the city’s leading hoteliers and hospitality providers have put their support behind plans from the UK’s trade body for the industry to tackle the ongoing staffing crisis that is plaguing hospitality since the reopening on 17th May. Today the city of York is back as a bustling tourism hotspot.…

York hospitality leaders have spoken of their hope and relief that they are allowed to fully reopen from today – but warned of a ‘digital timebomb’ affecting businesses. Pubs and restaurants welcome customers back indoors, household visits resume and the foreign holiday ban ends today (Monday). But, as the third stage of the road map…

Local people have been donating money to provide overnight stays for NHS workers at the Dean Court Hotel in York. Due to the overwhelming support the appeal has received, they have now set up a JustGiving page where you can donate. The hotel has since posted this message on its Facebook page: “We are absolutely overwhelmed by…

TWO new figures have taken the reigns of York’s hospitality body to give the sector a louder voice in the city. Martin Bradnam is the new chairman of the Hospitality Association York (HAY), with Sarah Czarnecki supporting him as deputy chair. They step into the shoes of Philip Bolson, former general manager of The Grand, York,…

New research from HIT Training reveals that three quarters (76%) of parents and over half (55%) of teachers believe jobs in hospitality offer a long-term career route that will help their children develop lifelong skills. The study, released during National Apprenticeship Week, represents a positive change in perceptions of the industry that can be leveraged…

HAY have long been committed to promoting Hospitality as a positive next step after education. With key HAY members taking a very active role in representing the industry at school, college or university job fairs. We have taken this one step further by creating a pop up banner display and a flyer to hand out…

York is taking an all-inclusive approach to the development of the city centre. Representatives of key sectors – from volunteering to retail – have joined forces to launch ‘My City Centre’. This initiative will develop a long-term vision to shape a city centre where people of York love to spend time, live and work. The…

The career hopes and dreams of young people in the UK are at odds with the types of jobs available, a study warns. Research by the charity Education and Employers suggests five times as many 17- and 18-year-olds in the UK want to work in art, culture, entertainment and sport as there are jobs available.…

On 16th January 2020 the Dean Court Hotel hosted 7 students on a year 11 taster day on behalf of HAY. Students from the following 5 schools : Millthorpe, Fulford, Huntington, Manor Church of England Academy and All Saints RC joined the team at Dean Court Hotel for a series of mini masterclasses which gave…