REGIONS
Hospitality Connect brings together regional Hospitality Associations, FE Colleges and Careers Hub teams in a community of practice to strategically plan projects that align with local education priorities. We harness the membership power of Associations, to bring forward a collaborative group of hoteliers who wish to work meaningfully with schools in their area and nurture the talent pipeline. We are proud to be delivering Hospitality Connect within the following regions:
CENTRAL LONDON
W1 General Managers Association of 5* W1 members in collaboration with Central London Careers Hub team and Capital City College Westminster since March 2024, wave 2 in Oct 2024 and wave 3 in July 2026.
CHESTER
Chester Hospitality in collaboration with Cheshire and Warrington Careers Hub team since June 2023.
BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham Hospitality Association in collaboration with West Midlands Careers Hub and University College Birmingham since September 2024 with a wave 2 in October 2025.
GLASGOW
Greater Glasgow Hoteliers Association in collaboration with DYW Glasgow, City of Glasgow College and Glasgow Caledonian University since January 2025.
HEATHROW
Heathrow Hoteliers Association in collaboration with the West London Careers Hub team and Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College group – launched March 2026.
WEST LONDON
West London Hoteliers and Managers Association in collaboration with West London Careers Hub and West London College group since April 2024 and launched wave 2 in Feb 2026.
CHESHIRE
Collaboration led by the Pledge Partnership careers team and supported by Marketing Cheshire and Cheshire Local Authorities skills teams since March 2024.
MILTON KEYNES
Association of Milton Keynes Hoteliers in collaboration with South Midlands Careers Hub and Milton Keynes College since January 2025.
BOURNEMOUTH
BH Area Hoteliers Association (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) in collaboration with BCP Council Careers Hub team and Bournemouth & Poole College – launched September 2025.
INVERNESS & WEST HIGHLANDS
Highland Hotels Association in collaboration with DYW teams covering Inverness & Central Highlands and the West Highlands, launched Feb 2026.
LAKE DISTRICT
Lake District Hotels Association in collaboration with Cumbria Careers Hub and local FE colleges across Cumbria since June 2024.
EDINBURGH
Edinburgh Hoteliers Association in collaboration with DYW Edinburgh and Edinburgh College since August 2024 with a wave 2 launched in June 2025 and a wave 3 in August 2026.
NORTH EAST ENGLAND
North East Hotels Association in collaboration with NE Ambition Careers Hub team and both Gateshead and Newcastle Colleges since October 2024, with a wave 2 in planning for September 2026.
DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND
Springboard NI led project between Derry Hoteliers and companion leisure and tourism businesses in collaboration with Ulster University and North West Regional College since January 2025.
BRISTOL
Bristol Hoteliers Association in collaboration with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Careers Hub team – launched October 2025.
SOUTHAMPTON
Southampton Area Region Hoteliers Association in collaboration with the Solent Careers Hub team and Southampton College - launched in July 2026.
REGIONS IN
PLANNING
During academic year 2026-2027 we look forward to working with new regions in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and also the South of England with thanks to additional funding from Savoy Educational Trust and our new sponsors IHG, HIT Training, Leonardo Hotels and the Worshipful Company of Inn Holders.
