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CIC on its apprenticeship success

Marking National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February) CIC is delighted to announce that our two apprentices have now successfully completed their courses and have both been offered permanent positions.   As...

Celebrating the booming city of Manchester

Manchester is steeped in history. The city was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution and is today as famous for its football teams and cobbles, as it is for...

Happy new year!

Happy New Year! As the Christmas decorations are packed away for another year, the team at CIC is refreshed and ready to start 2024.   We approach the New Year...

Sustainable Hospitality

Sustainable hospitality is a hot topic! The Morning Advertiser recently published an article that focuses on why embracing sustainability is critical for today’s pubs. https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Running-your-pub/Promotional-Features/Star-Pubs3.   While cost factors are...

How AI could shape the hospitality industry

For over two decades, CIC has seen the hospitality landscape alter, shifting to adapt to modern technology and changing consumer behaviour and demands. From widespread internet usage to the integration...

Autumn Statement

There have been mixed reactions from the hospitality industry following the Autumn Statement announcement. For so long, many of our customers have faced difficulties, brought on as a result of...

A Guide to Refurbishment Projects

Here's our guide to refurbishment projects. Refurbishment projects are standard within the hospitality industry. However, they can be challenging and overwhelming, especially when working with multiple contractors. From design to...

How hotels are catering the digital nomads

An interesting article in Hospitality Net. The modern guest who checks into a hotel room isn't necessarily the same as they were a decade ago. With the rise of remote...

UK Hospitality struggling under the weight of inflation

According to UK Hospitality turnover within the sector was up last year by 6.7% but, compared to 2019, remains almost 30% behind in real terms when taking inflation into account....

Retrofitting historic properties to help meet climate targets

According to a report commissioned by the National Trust, Historic England, and leading property organisations, retrofitting the UK's historic buildings will support £35bn of economic output annually.   Improving the...