Since its start in 1984, the UKHA has kept its mission of sharing knowledge, development and supporting each other. Recent meetings have focused on current challenges faced in housekeeping and the impact not only on the hospitality establishments but on…
A message from Lorraine. “It is with great sadness that I wish to inform you that I intend to stand down as National Chair from March 2023. I have held this position for nearly a decade, and as my responsibilities…
hosted by Midlands & SW We have some exciting news to announce – The Triple ‘H’ Awards (Hotel Housekeeping Honours) for the hotel/housekeeping sector are back! After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, we felt it only right to…
Make sure all your exterior furniture is welcoming and not covered in bird poo I hope you’ve had a fabulous summer and refreshing break from work when possible. Perhaps the thought of a cocktail or two in a relaxing environment…
As we head from spring to summer, water will be in greater demand, so in this issue I’ve decided to address the current situation regarding the consumption of water as we strive to conserve this precious asset and be more…
'Just Saying' with Delia Cannings As we look to restrictions being fully removed, we have already moved to a post lockdown scenario. However, we must remember that we are not yet post Covid-19. For those of us that were furloughed…
Hello Colleagues, We need your support as some hotels are closing, others downsizing. We are losing staff and still we smile! Our cleaning, hygiene and waste industry is one of the UK’s top 10 industries, contributing £55.5 billion to the…
The nights may be drawing in, but the welcoming lights of Grantley Hall will greet members of the UKHA Yorkshire & NE region on Wednesday, 29 September when they gather for what will be their second ‘real life’ meeting since…
We’re delighted to report on yet another sign that members are moving beyond Zoom sessions – the first UKHA Midlands regional meeting has taken place since Covid interrupted our daily lives. Plenty of smiles as members of the Midlands region…
Mindfulness expert Katie Sheen A helping of peace, calmness and friendship always goes down well, and UKHA’s last Zoom meeting had plenty of that courtesy of a topic of Mindful Self-Care and teaming up with the AICR (The Association of…