New Series Starts 28th January 2025

Business & Entrepreneurship Posts

These episodes delve into strategies for building and growing a successful hospitality venture, from launching new concepts to scaling operations and staying agile in a competitive market. Whether you're a start-up founder, independent business owner, or seasoned operator, our podcasts offer practical insights on innovation, financial planning, and sustainable growth to help you navigate the ever-evolving business landscape.
Feb. 17, 2025

What is Experiential Leisure (And Why It’s Changing Hospitality)?

If you’ve been paying attention to the way hospitality is evolving, you’ll have noticed a shift. It’s no longer enough to serve great food or offer a comfortable bed—guests want something more. They’re looking for momen…

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Feb. 10, 2025

Valentine’s Day: Origins and Opportunities

Valentine’s Day is one of the most significant dates in the hospitality calendar, and for good reason. It’s a day when people seek out unique experiences, indulgent meals, and romantic getaways, giving hospitality businesses an excellen…

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Feb. 3, 2025

Hospitality’s Biggest Challenge: Experience vs. Execution

Season 5 of Talking Hospitality has officially launched, bringing fresh perspectives, expert insights, and actionable advice for hospitality leaders. This season isn’t just about entertaining discussions—it’s designed to educate an…

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Nov. 18, 2024

Managing Rising Costs in UK Hospitality: Strategies to Stay Profitable

UK hospitality businesses are grappling with a challenging landscape. The combination of inflation, escalating energy prices, and soaring supply costs has pushed operational expenses to new heights. According to UKHospitality, operating costs in the…

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Nov. 11, 2024

The Designated Premises Supervisor: Essential Guide for Licensed Venues

Operating a licensed venue involves more than simply supplying or selling alcohol; it requires a key individual, the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), who ensures that all legal, social, and operational standards are met. For any hospitality est…

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Nov. 4, 2024

Key Budget Highlights for Hospitality Businesses 2024 & How It Impacts Your Business

The UK Chancellor’s latest budget has stirred up significant conversation, with changes that could have long-lasting effects on our industry. In particular, tax hikes and rising wage costs stand out, impacting smaller, labour-heavy businesses …

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Sept. 30, 2024

Emerging Culinary Fusion Trends in the UK: 7 Tips to Embrace the Fusion Wave

The UK culinary landscape is evolving as customers seek new, multicultural flavours. A notable trend on the rise is fusion cuisine, especially the blend of Eastern European and British dishes, creating dynamic new flavours and experiences. As more p…

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Sept. 16, 2024

Reflecting on the changes in Hospitality from the podcasts first ever episode in 2020 to now

In the early days of the pandemic, Talking Hospitality—then cheekily called "Timothy Put the Kettel On"—was born out of a need to stay connected, to share insights, and to support the hospitality industry in one of its darkest times. Rec…

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Sept. 9, 2024

Hospitality’s Role in Tackling Food Poverty: Lessons from Kemi Akinola’s Journey with Be Enriched

In Season 1, Episode 3 of the Talking Hospitality podcast, titled The Heart of Hospitality: Kemi Akinola’s Fight Against Food Poverty, we had the privilege of exploring how Kemi and her team at Be Enriched swiftly pivoted to support communitie…

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Aug. 5, 2024

Managing Seasonal Demand Fluctuations in Hospitality: 5 Tips for Year-Round Stability

Seasonal highs and lows are part of life in hospitality, but balancing them effectively can be challenging. With changing occupancy rates and operational costs, many hospitality businesses are turning to data-driven forecasting to keep things ru…

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