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Background of the company HIT Training was founded by a small group of directors who successfully established and developed 'Hospitality Plus', which became the major training provider for the hospita

Background of Talkington Bates Talkington Bates was founded by Janice Talkington and Paul Bates in 1997 and continues to operate as a wholly independent company under their ownership, now with over 35

From 23 March to 3 April Peretti will join other hospitality workers to trek along the Great Wall. They will trek for around 4-6 hours every day, totaling approximately 85km.

Smallwood will be taking on the "experience of a lifetime" from 25 March to 3 April along with 23 other people within the hospitality sector.

Ramsay will be donning her walking boots along with 23 other hospitality colleagues during the 25 March to 3 April in aid of the Springboard Charity, which helps young, unemployed and disadvantaged pe

But what does someone do with the shares and how do they use them to better their lives? Steve Talevski, Starbucks District Manager, is just one partner who's reaped the benefits.

Simmons is advising hospitality businesses to look at ways they can work more closely together - and is predicting a real difference to their bottom line could be achieved if they do so.

Sodexo is one of the world's largest food and facilities management services providers.

During this year the company has teamed up with high profile companies such as Mayfair Catering, BSkyB, The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, Little Chef, Portico, Sodexo, Esporta Health Clubs, Fir

We find out more about what's in the report. • In 2009 the UK foodservice frozen market was worth £2,261 million.