Get ready for summer…..
April is set to be warm, with summer predicted to arrive early. For many years we have worked with our customers to create inviting outdoor spaces. Over the last 18...
UK pubs at the heart of community support for Ukraine
Like everyone across the UK, we have been devasted to see the events in Ukraine unfold. It is heartening to hear how our pub chain customers have been supporting efforts...
CIC backs #VATsEnough campaign
We are backing the #VATsEnough campaign, ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement next week, as hospitality leaders are urging the Government to hold VAT at 12.5%. It's good news that...
How should hotels cater for eco-conscious guests?
Hotels are starting to cater for eco-conscious guests post-pandemic. The last two years have shifted the priorities for people. In the strongest grip of the pandemic, many caught a glimpse...
CIC announces two business apprentice appointments
Coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week (7-13 February) we have announced the appointment of two apprentices, as part of our commitment to investing in young talent and growing our team. ...
Welcome to The Chestnut Group
The Chestnut Group are our latest client win. A collection of pubs, inns, and restaurants across East Anglia, the Chestnut Group celebrates the best of the region - from its...
Maximising the use of a retail space
The use of retail space is changing. The rise in online shopping, accelerated by the pandemic, has indisputably impacted high street retail stores and outlets across the UK. The Centre...
As 2021 draws to a close…
It’s been another 12 months living in the shadow of the pandemic, but we started 2021 off with a determined resolve and our business was underpinned by the strong connections...
Net zero for the hospitality industry?
The news that Accor has signed two new initiatives in its commitment to a net zero future, will inevitably lead the way for more hospitality businesses as companies address their...
Hospitality industry hits the reset button
This is an interesting article on the reset of the hospitality industry in a post-Covid world. Many companies have adopted new approaches to attracting and retaining customers while rethinking the...
