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Lindeth Howe welcomes Duke of Edinburgh International Award
Last week HRH The Earl of Wessex and Forfar KG GCVO attended a dinner at Lindeth Howe Hotel.
Will there be enough staff for your staycation?
Hospitality is widely regarded as the first industry that will see a significant ‘bounce back’ once the lockdown rules are eased.
Real Lakes awards Real Heroes
We wanted to celebrate the real heroes in our community
Is there an appetite for Christmas?
Mince pies have been on the shelves since September and the Christmas adverts on the television are well underway.
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£1million jobs at risk across hospitality sector
Many hotels and attractions are reporting good business on the books for September and October.
What to do if an employees child needs to self-isolate
Since pupils of all ages and year groups have been allowed to return to school, this is the next question many organisations may face.
LDHA speaks to Tim Farron, MP South Lakes
Tim Farron speaks to LDHA on Furlough Schemes, The Country Code, Public conveniences and much more.
Q&A with Tim Farron, MP South Lakes
On Tuesday 2 June, the LDHA held a virtual Q&A with Tim Farron, MP South Lakes. Here is a transcript detailing the questions asked.
What’s at stake if insurance companies turn their backs?
It’s a sad irony that last week should have seen VisitEngland launch the annual English Tourism Week.
Supporting Local Businesses During the COVID19 Pandemic
As we are all aware, the spread of the novel coronavirus has had a direct impact on the hospitality and tourism industry.
Misconceptions surrounding Apprenticeships
For the full month of February, we’re celebrating everything apprenticeships!
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Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week in the Lake District
For the whole month of February, we’re celebrating all things apprenticeships!
How to promote a career in hospitality
Since the Lake District was awarded UNESCO World Heritage site status back in 2017, the hospitality & tourism industry has had growth in almost every...
Promoting Sustainability in Your Business
Global warming and climate change has dominated the news over the past few weeks.
Brexit: Investment in Customer Experience
Understandably, concerns regarding Brexit’s impact on the Lake District are circling the media
Boosting Guest Numbers in the Winter Months
The Winter season may not be everyone’s ideal travel time, but here in the Lake District it is the perfect time to visit.
Advertising in Cumbria
The hospitality industry is the cornerstone of Cumbria’s tourism success.
Transport Links: How can we improve to support our staff
In the coming years, huge improvements are planned to boost public transport in the Lake District.
Congratulations to our member's Lindeth Howe and Mountain Goat!
The MD of our members' Mountain Goat & Lindeth Howe was ‘surprised and delighted’ to win Cumbria Tourism award.
LDHA members set to discuss employment concerns at Westminster
Later this month Lake District Hotels Association (LDHA) representatives will meet with the minister of state immigration, MP Caroline Nokes.
Our Member Receives an Award on behalf of the English Lake District China Forum.
The English Lake District China Forum has won an international award for the quality of service its member businesses provide to visitors from China
Congratulations to Windermere Lake Cruises who have signed a contract for a new vessel.
Our member Windermere Lake Cruises have signed a contract to make a multi-million pound investment in a brand-new 300-seat boat to add to its famous...
Ways to Improve Staff Retention
There are many misconceptions about the hospitality industry, in particular that it cannot offer career progression. We want to challenge this.
Windermere Lake Cruises’ national links strengthened further following UKinbound expansion
Our member Windermere Lake Cruises has welcomed the appointment of a new Northern England Business Development Manager
Misperceptions of working in the Hospitality Industry.
“Many people pursue lifelong careers in hospitality and tourism. These careers can be exciting, challenging and varied”
Building a Sustainable Future, Together.
We are excited to announce that our 2019 official charity partner will be the Lake District Foundation.
2.5% of the Cumbrian Population is Unemployed
As 2018 ends reports have shown that unemployment rates rose across Cumbria.
In the Christmas Spirit: Supporting Carers in South Lakeland
This September The Westmorland Gazette launched a campaign in conjunction with local charity South Lakes Carers
A huge thank you Windermere Lake Cruises and English Lakes Hotels for representing the Lake District at three major tourism events in China.
Two Lake District business leaders and LDHA members are hoping to further develop tourism from China to the Lake District even more.
An Update from UK Hospitality
"As you will no doubt have seen from the news yesterday evening, the Cabinet approved the terms of our withdrawal from the EU and the outline future...
A Recipe for Success
Our member Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel has been representing the Lake District at the largest business event in the world.
Staff Recruitment and Retainment
Why can’t we seem to recruit and retain talent in the Cumbrian hospitality and tourism industry?
Workforce accommodation challenges
Should employers invest in supporting their work force with accommodation?
A welcome boost to the £2.72bn Cumbrian tourist economy or an environmental backward step?
This week we saw the much anticipated reopening of Carlisle Airport for all general light aircraft aviation flights.
Caterite, food for thought.
Here at LDHA we are an association of independent businesses, passionate about the Lake District, supporting the local area, and locally sourced...
Disastrous consequences of the Lakes Line train cancellations
An estimated £38 million loss to businesses has been forecasted this summer.
Well done! Lake District Country Hotels raise over £4k for the Lake District Foundation
Windermere based hotel group, Lake District Country Hotels has raised a fantastic £4,444.66 for the Lake District Foundation.