Institute of Hospitality

Never heard of them? Well, in fact, it's just the new name for the HCIMA. The name change will be effective from 2nd April

IFE07

Billed as "The most innovative Food and Drink Event", the International Food and Drink Event" is being held at ExCel in London between 18-21 March. Full programme details can be found here. Highlights include the World Barista Championships; For the uninitiated (and I include myself here!) "Barista (plural – Baristi) – refers to one who has acquired some level of expertise in the preparation of espresso-based coffee drinks." and the World Cheese awards as well as Global New Product Information, Consumer Trends and Buying Behaviour, Market Research & Insight and Retail & Foodservice solutions.

The 11th International Global Lodging Forum is being held on 8th-9th March.
Probably a bit short notice to get in on this one now, but they may post papers after the event, so might be worth keeping an eye on.

The British Institute of Inn-keeping (BII) are in the middle of a series of seminars discussing the Introduction of the Smoking ban in public places. The ‘Smoking Roadshow’ comes to Birmingham (Aston Villa ground) on the 29th March.
Click here for more information and a booking form if you are interested in attending