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LHVA TIMES
LEEDS HOTELS AND VENUES ASSOCIATION
JANUARY 2019 | ISSUE 1 | VOL 1
TOP STORY: WHO ARE LHVA?
LHVA Times is your new Quarterly you come in. Everyone working within a
Newsletter covering all things Leeds. member’s property contributes to
From the City’s juiciest stories, to the making Leeds a vibrant and welcoming
latest Association goss, we endeavour City. One that both customers and
to keep you up-to-date and informed corporates wish to visit repeatedly.
about things happening around you. Don’t be fooled though, LHVA is not all
However, as this is the first issue, we business, sales and bedroom bookings.
thought it would be best to start from LHVA organises training for the current
the very beginning. With that said, this workforce, as well business tourism and
Quarter’s Top Story is Who are LHVA staff events. Think football tournaments,
and why I am involved? evenings at the arena and of course, an
Leeds Hotels and Venues Association annual Awards Ceremony that’s rivals the
(LHVA), is a membership driven, glitz and glam of the Baftas.
not-for-profit organisation that acts as Each Quarter we will let you know what
the collective voice of the hospitality is happening within the association and
industry in Leeds. With approximately how you might get involved. As much as
30 members, LHVA provides a central LHVA is about the hotels and venues in
point of contact for any parties Leeds, it is about the staff that represent
looking to network, connect or the hospitality industry also. Whether
partner with the sector. Working you are FOH, BOH or a manager, be sure
together to bring business to the City, to keep updated with LHVA activities and
the success of association is down to see what you can get from this
those who are part of it. This is where formidable association.
CITY GOSSIP
Having recently won the bid for Channel 4’s HQ, I’m sure we can all
agree that big things are heading for Leeds. The news sent
shockwaves through the City, with Channel 4’s chief executive Alex
Mahon seeing the move to Leeds as an opportunity to capitalise on
the Norths strong and fast-growing independent production sector.
In response to the news, Cllr Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City
Council, said "Leeds offers a home in the heart of the UK and the
North, with strong links to screen, and a constantly evolving creative
sector with huge ambitions to be even greater in the next few years
and beyond”. The win is likely to act as a catalyst for further successes
and developments in the City – so watch this space.
BUT it’s not just Channel 4 that is coming to the city, Leeds have won
the bid to host games at the Rugby League World Cup 2021. Leeds
will host more than any other city, with Leeds United’s Elland Road
claiming a men’s semi-final but also Emerald Headingley Stadium -
the home of Leeds Rhinos - three men’s fixtures and two women’s
games.
Did you know the full details of 2019 Tour De Yorkshire Route have
been revealed? Visit www.insidermedia.com to find out more.
ASSOCIATION NEWS
Getting the New Year off to a competitive start, Leeds Hotels
Venues Association held the first staff event of 2019 at Hollywood
Bowl. The event took place on Thursday 24th January and saw
LHVA take residence of the entire 32 bowling lanes. With such a
great turnout it is no surprise that everyone had a wonderful time.
Wayne Topley, Chairman of LHVA commented on the evening’s
success:
“The LHVA Bowling Night went tremendously well and I have to
thank both Roger, GM at the Clayton Hotel and Andrew, Manager
at Hollywood Bowl for pulling it all together. It’s important that staff
events are organised by the association and available for all
members to take advantage of. It can be often hard for members of
staff to understand what their properties are involved in, but by
inviting them to participate in social activities we are asking them
to be a part of something bigger whilst also acknowledging their
QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
hard work”
With two games of bowling to play, each team enjoyed arrival
drinks, a bottle of prosecco per lane, nachos to starts and then a
Here you will find important dates for your diary, key delicious buffet to appease their competitive appetites. Whilst
focuses for the quarter and all the other bits and
everyone played their best, there was only one winning team in the
pieces that we feel you ought to know about.
end and that was Jurys Inn! Dan Siddle, GM at Jurys Inn Leeds said:
• 4TH / 11TH MARCH - MENTAL HEALTH “What a great evening! It is great to be a part of LHVA and to see
AWARENESS TRAINING staff members from all areas of the business attend, was fantastic!
• 30TH APRIL – CONFERENCE AND HOSPITALITY It’s excellent that we won, turned out that Jimmy, a member of our
SHOW 19 Dinner team, was a bit of a machine on the pins and he was racking
• 5TH MAY – TOUR DE YORKSHIRE PASSES up strikes all over the place! I'll be honest - my team carried me!”
THROUGH LEEDS CITY We all know too well that working in hospitality can be trying at
times, so keep your eyes peeled for future LHVA staff events and
This quarter LHVA will be focus on Community blow off steam with your colleagues.
Engagement and Charity Involvement. As an
association we are a key stakeholder in the City and
the Exec Board have decided that our platform allows
us to make a difference in Leeds. With that said, keep
an eye out for ways in which you and your property
can get involved more in the community and be sure
to let us know what you’re up to – you never know
which other members can get on board and support.
In future issue we will be celebrating those who are
activity working with the community on various
activities and charity work.
IN CONVERSATION WITH THE
EXEC BOARD
For the first issue of LHVA Times Wayne: As well as being
it seems only right that we Chairman, I lead the Charity
introduce the Executive Board. Focus and Lobbying activity for
Going forward, In Conversation the association. Together, LHVA
With will be a discussion feature has a massive voice within the
with a member of staff from city, it is up to us to use this
within the association, but position to help worthy causes
before we get to that, lets meet and those in need.
those tasked with the running of
the association. Roger: We want LHVA to be
Chaired by Wayne Topley, about the people as much as it is
General Manager of The Queens about securing business and
THANK YOU
Hotel Leeds, the Executive Board sales. My role within the
is made up of nine members, association is to organise staff
each who share a different role events, and as a sportsman
Know someone who goes above and beyond and are responsible for focusing myself – I’m keen to get football,
in everything they do? In a fast pace on different initiatives. Joining netball and golf tournaments set
environment, it is all too easy to keep the Wayne on the board is Judith into motion.
clogs turning and not stop to recognise and Millea, General Manager of
reward those going the extra mile. Hospitality Holiday Inn Express Leeds City
is no easy fete, so let’s take time to celebrate Craig: Leading on the LHVA
Centre; Roger Clarke Coates, People Agenda, my main
the shining stars among us. Each Quarter we General Manager of Clayton
will list those who’s unwavering work ethic responsibilities involve
Hotel; Craig Robson, General communicating with Ambition,
hasn’t gone unnoticed, who’s smile never Manager of Malmaison; Shaun
slips and who’s positive attitude in the Leeds BID and the universities to
Broers, General Manager of Park ensure hospitality is valued as an
workplace makes each day enjoyable for Plaza Leeds; Deborah Hindley,
both colleagues and guests. acceptable and exciting career
Director of Bonner & Hindley; path for young people.
If you have a member of staff, or work with Ludovic Verzi, General Manager
someone who ought to hear how valued they of Novotel; Harriet Boatwright,
are, be sure, let us know and they might be Harriet: New to the board, I really
Sales & Marketing Manager of
featured in the next issue. wanted my role to incapsulate
MeetInLeeds and finally Clare
the voice of LHVA. We are a huge
Vidler, Conference & Events
association within the City and so
Manager of Well Met
LHVA PEOPLE
to get involved in community
Conferencing. As the profile of
projects and volunteering will
the association has grown and
have a tremendous impact. It is
You may or may not be aware that LHVA are developed, the roles of the
great to be part of something
working closely the new Leeds BID initiative, execs have evolved, here’s what
bigger.
Ambition. Ambition: Leeds is an employer led a few board members had to
initiative designed to improve the skill-set of say:
the current work force and to recruit new A: Can you briefly explain your
employees into the hospitality sector. LHVA role within the association, aside
will be creating a video which highlight the from your position in your
variety and breadth of opportunities on offer hotel/venue:
within the hospitality industry. Showcased at
school visits, apprenticeship and job fairs –
the 40minute video will attract new
employees and drive hospitality as an
invigorating and fulfilling career path.
As those working at the heart of the industry,
you are the spokespeople, the ambassadors
and the representatives of hospitality in
Leeds.
FINAL NOTE: The LHVA website will be going
under reconstruction but once makeover is
complete, you’ll be able to access LHVA TOP
JOBS and see what vacancies are available in
the City.
0113 243 4713 info@lhva.co.uk
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