Inspiring the next generation of hospitality talent

FUNDERS

We could not do this work without the kind funding from the Savoy Educational Trust and IHG.

REGIONS

Hospitality Connect brings together regional Hospitality Associations, FE Colleges and Careers Hub teams in a community of practice to strategically plan projects that align with local education priorities. We harness the membership power of Associations, to bring forward a collaborative group of hoteliers who wish to work meaningfully with schools in their area and nurture the talent pipeline. We are proud to be delivering Hospitality Connect within the following regions:

REGIONS

MANCHESTER

Manchester Hoteliers Association in collaboration with GMCA Careers Hub and FE colleges including Manchester, Trafford, Salford and Tameside since 2021.

CENTRAL LONDON

W1 General Managers Association in collaboration with Central London Careers Hub team and Westminster Kingsway College since March 2024.

CHESTER

Chester Hospitality in collaboration with Cheshire and Warrington Careers Hub team since June 2023.

BIRMINGHAM

Birmingham Hospitality Association in collaboration with West Midlands Careers Hub and University College Birmingham since September 2024.

GLASGOW

Greater Glasgow Hoteliers Association in collaboration with DYW Glasgow, City of Glasgow College and Glasgow Caledonian University since January 2025.

NOTTINGHAM

Nottingham Hospitality Association in collaboration with East Midlands Combined Authority Careers Hub team and Nottingham College since March 2025.

HEATHROW

Heathrow Hoteliers Association in collaboration with the West London Careers Hub team and Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College group – launched March 2026.

LEEDS

Leeds Hotels and Venues Association in collaboration with Leeds City Council Skills Team and Leeds City College since January 2024.

WEST LONDON

West London Hoteliers and Managers Association in collaboration with West London Careers Hub and West London College group since April 2024 and launched wave 2 in Feb 2026.

LIVERPOOL

Liverpool Hospitality in collaboration with Liverpool Careers Hub team since June 2023.

CHESHIRE

Collaboration led by the Pledge Partnership careers team and supported by Marketing Cheshire and Cheshire Local Authorities skills teams since March 2024.

MILTON KEYNES

Association of Milton Keynes Hoteliers in collaboration with South Midlands Careers Hub and Milton Keynes College since January 2025.

BOURNEMOUTH

Bournemouth Area Hoteliers Association incorporating Christchurch and Poole in collaboration with BCP Council Careers Hub team and Bournemouth and Poole College – launched September 2025

INVERNESS & WEST HIGHLANDS

Highland Hotels Association in collaboration with DYW teams covering Inverness & Central Highlands and the West Highlands, launched Feb 2026.

YORK

Hospitality Association York in collaboration with North Yorkshire Business Education Partnership and York College since April 2024.

LAKE DISTRICT

Lake District Hotels Association in collaboration with Cumbria Careers Hub and local FE colleges across Cumbria since June 2024.

EDINBURGH

Edinburgh Hoteliers Association in collaboration with DYW Edinburgh and Edinburgh College since August 2024 with a wave 2 launched in June 2025.

NORTH EAST ENGLAND

North East Hotels Association in collaboration with NE Ambition Careers Hub team and both Gateshead and Newcastle Colleges since October 2024.

DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND

Springboard NI led project between Derry Hoteliers and companion leisure and tourism businesses in collaboration with Ulster University and North West Regional College since January 2025.

BRISTOL

Bristol Hoteliers Association in collaboration with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Careers Hub team – launched October 2025.

REGIONS IN

PLANNING

During academic year 2025-2026 we look forward to working with new regions in Scotland, Northern Ireland, South Wales and also the South of England with thanks to additional funding from Savoy Educational Trust and the appointment of a Partnerships Manager for the South.