York and North Yorkshire Chamber to hold roadshow events in bid to engage with region's hospitality firms

The first hospitality forum to have been organised by any Chamber of Commerce in the country, the group has been established to "champion the industry”.

Philip Bolson, chair of the Hospitality Forum, said: “We would like to invite anyone in an associated business to come and talk to us. We need to hear from everyone from cafes, restaurants, B&Bs and hotels to skills providers, food and beverage producers, suppliers, laundry services and linen providers. We will then take this to the heart of Government and show what this vital and diverse sector has to offer and what it needs to thrive.”

April 13 will see an event held from 10.30am – noon at CU, Scarborough as well as an event held at 2.30pm – 4pm at the Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate.

On April 18, an event will be held from 10.30am – noon at Middletons, York. On April 21 at 10am – 11.30am, the roadshow will visit Whitby Golf Club.

April 25 will see an event held from 10.30am – noon at Skipton Town Hall, and from 2.30pm – 4pm at Thornborough Hall, Leyburn.

Information will then be presented to Government ministers in Westminster.