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LGBTQIA+ Posts

These blogs look at the LGBTQIA+ experience within Hospitality and what can be done to support workers. Blogs, courses and further reading provided as well as key relevant podcasts.
Trans Inclusion in Hospitality
June 15, 2026

Trans Inclusion in Hospitality

Trans Inclusion in HospitalityStart with Curiosity, Not Assumptions(Companion to: Trans and gender episode with Che YoungGender. Trans. Pronouns. Identity.For some hospitality leaders, those words are familiar. For others, they can feel like…
Are Rainbow Flags Enough for LGBTQIA+ Inclusion?
June 8, 2026

Are Rainbow Flags Enough for LGBTQIA+ Inclusion?

Are Rainbow Flags Enough for LGBTQIA+ Inclusion?The business case for making Pride practical, not performativeA rainbow flag in June can be a nice gesture. But it cannot be the whole strategy.For hospitality businesses, LGBTQIA+ inclusion need…
Does Pride Still Matter in Hospitality?
June 1, 2026

Does Pride Still Matter in Hospitality?

Does Pride Still Matter in Hospitality?Yes, but not as wallpaperSuggested category: EDI / Pride Month / Hospitality LeadershipCompanion to: PrideWide conversation with Tris Reid-SmithSEO keywords: Pride Month hospitality, LGBTQIA+ hospitality, P…
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. …