York and North Yorkshire Chamber to hold roadshow events in bid to engage with region's hospitality firms

York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will hold a series of roadshow events across April, in a bid to engage with the region’s hospitality sector and gather information.
York businessman Philip Bolson, owner of Mr B Hospitality and chair of the Hospitality Forum.York businessman Philip Bolson, owner of Mr B Hospitality and chair of the Hospitality Forum.
York businessman Philip Bolson, owner of Mr B Hospitality and chair of the Hospitality Forum.
Michael Crossland
By Michael Crossland
Published 28th Mar 2023, 16:45 BST

The announcement comes after the chamber launched its Hospitality Forum in February of this year.

The first hospitality forum to have been organised by any Chamber of Commerce in the country, the group has been established to "champion the industry”.

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Philip Bolson, chair of the Hospitality Forum, said: “We would like to invite anyone in an associated business to come and talk to us. We need to hear from everyone from cafes, restaurants, B&Bs and hotels to skills providers, food and beverage producers, suppliers, laundry services and linen providers. We will then take this to the heart of Government and show what this vital and diverse sector has to offer and what it needs to thrive.”

April 13 will see an event held from 10.30am – noon at CU, Scarborough as well as an event held at 2.30pm – 4pm at the Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate.

On April 18, an event will be held from 10.30am – noon at Middletons, York. On April 21 at 10am – 11.30am, the roadshow will visit Whitby Golf Club.

April 25 will see an event held from 10.30am – noon at Skipton Town Hall, and from 2.30pm – 4pm at Thornborough Hall, Leyburn.

Information will then be presented to Government ministers in Westminster.

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