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LGBTQI+ Posts

These blogs look at the LGBTQ+ experience within Hospitality and what can be done to support workers. Blogs, courses and further reading provided as well as key relevant podcasts.
What Safeguarding Really Looks Like in Hospitality – Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
July 28, 2025

What Safeguarding Really Looks Like in Hospitality – Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

Safeguarding in hospitality isn’t only about ticking boxes or hanging a poster in the bar. It’s about creating safer spaces for guests and for your team.In this episode, we sat down with Eren Bessim from Safer Business Network to talk …
What Drag Queens Can Teach Hospitality About Reinvention, Resilience and Real Connection
June 23, 2025

What Drag Queens Can Teach Hospitality About Reinvention, Resilience and Real Connection

In the ever-evolving landscape of hospitality, where guest experience reigns supreme, there's a vibrant, audacious, and often underappreciated community that has long mastered the art of engagement, adaptability, and resilience: drag queens. Beyond …
Is Hospitality Still a Safe Space for Trans People?
June 16, 2025

Is Hospitality Still a Safe Space for Trans People?

In the latest episode of Talking Hospitality, we delved into the pressing issue of trans inclusion within the UK hospitality sector. Amidst a backdrop of heightened media scrutiny and political debates surrounding transgender rights, our discussion …
Is Your Hospitality Business Really Inclusive? Why Supporting Pride Matters
June 3, 2025

Is Your Hospitality Business Really Inclusive? Why Supporting Pride Matters

In June 2025, as Pride Month unfolds across the UK, hospitality businesses have a unique opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity and reap tangible benefits.Here's why supporting Pride is not something you can just ignore.1. En…
Why It’s Time to Talk About Alcohol and Mental Health in Hospitality
May 5, 2025

Why It’s Time to Talk About Alcohol and Mental Health in Hospitality

🎧 As heard on Talking Hospitality with Timothy R Andrews & Tracey RashidFor many of us in hospitality, the end of a tough shift has always meant one thing: a drink.Maybe it’s a pint with colleagues. Maybe it’s a bottle of wine al…
What is "Trans"?
June 10, 2024

What is "Trans"?

LGBT. LGBT.The “T” bit seems to be a hot topic right now if the mainstream and social medias are to be believed.There also seems to be a lot of ignorance or, rather, misunderstanding about what the “T” stands for. …