Hospitality Forum.
The newest forum, open to members in hospitality and to anyone with an interest in supporting the sector — influencing licensing and employment policy, and sharing what works.
What this forum covers.
Hotels, restaurants, pubs, venues and visitor attractions across Staffordshire, dealing with the same pressures on staffing, energy and footfall — and with more weight together than apart.
Staffing and recruitment
The chronic roles, what members have changed to fill them, and the training routes that are worth the time.
Costs and trading conditions
Energy, food inflation, business rates and the seasonal cashflow that makes the sector different.
Visitor economy
Getting people into the county and keeping them here longer — events, destination marketing and working with local authorities.
Forum ChairLouise FerrierManaging Director, Ferrier Hotels Group
When it meets
Quarterly at Commerce House, with dates published in the event calendar. Members attend free — just book a place.
Where it goes
Issues raised here go to the Chambers' Council, then to the Board and on to the British Chambers of Commerce.
The next four meetings.
Members attend free — book a place through the event calendar.
New meeting dates will be added here.
Minutes.
Minutes will be added after meetings.
Useful things from the forum.
Resources from this forum will appear here.