With International Women’s Day 2024 centred around ‘Inspiring Inclusion’, we hear from inspiring women from across the industry about what inclusion means to them. Fostering equality to embrace and empower everyone Gender inclusivity to me is about recognising, highlighting, and addressing the diverse needs, experiences and contributions of all to foster equality and empower everyone, […]
Read MoreAn interview with: Emily Gill @greatbritishdogwalks
Custard caught up with dog-friendly influencer Emily Gill who has been showcasing the best in dog-friendly hotel stays and travel for the past few years on her Instagram and TikTok. It’s estimated that 23 million UK households (41% of the population) now have pets. With 56% of those pet owners stating they would take their […]
Read MoreChinese Tourists: Can the hospitality industry wait for them to return?
The global tourism industry has undergone seismic shifts in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, with one notable consequence being the significant decline in Chinese tourists. Once a valuable contributor to the UK’s tourism sector (over 1 million visitors in 2019), the absence of Chinese visitors (just 73,000 in 2022) has been worsened by the […]
Read MoreThe biggest writing pet peeves of LinkedIn – and how to avoid them
From slow walkers to loud chewers and everything in between, everyone’s got their list of pet peeves – the little things that just seem to aggravate you more than they reasonably should. While anyone who knows me knows that I find listening to music aloud on public transport quite possibly the worst sin any one […]
Read MoreCustard’s Top Takeaways from the Hotel Leadership Conference 2024
The Custard team was on the ground at the Hotel Leadership Conference this month gathering insightful content from the many exciting sessions across the two-day event. Here, the team share their top takeaways and insights. Artificial Intelligence – Daniel Otway, Content Writer Artificial Intelligence was a theme that was echoed across both days of the […]
Read MoreNurturing a Greener Tomorrow
In a world grappling with environmental challenges, the Greengage Insights Sustainability Conference and Awards emerged as a beacon of hope, bringing together visionaries, thought leaders, and change-makers to share insights and celebrate outstanding contributions to sustainability in the hospitality world. The event, held at QEII Centre, London, showcased a collective commitment to forging a path […]
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