Talent and addressing the skills gap

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• MHA supports the recruitment and retention of employees into the industry and will be actively involved in recruitment fairs and initiatives aimed at promoting the hospitality industry for Manchester

• MHA is in an official partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University and runs a mentorship programme with final year hospitality students

• MHA works with a number of local and regional colleges offering support in the form of student tours; college lectures; placements; engagement in regional recruitment fares to attract new talent into the industry and is working with the MHA HR group to establish a HR charter for the city

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Sustainability​

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• Members of our Association are working together to reduce the use of plastics within the industry

• MHA is also looking at other sustainable or environmental initiatives it can support in the years ahead

• We also aim as a community to reduce energy costs within the Hotel industry in Manchester

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Conferences and economic impact

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• We also support marketing campaigns to create more national and international demand for Manchester as a destination to host major events

• The MHA works closely with the Manchester Accommodation Business improvement District  - focussing on driving economic impact and improving city occupancy

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Environmental Support

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• The MHA Supports local and national charities, Our industry charity - Hospitality Action and locally we support Mind Manchester, Wood Street Mission and Mustard tree

• MHA is working with partners to support the campaign to help homelessness and support the city wide campaign

• The Association is also supporting Manchester City Council’s ‘clean-up’ campaigns in a bid to keep the city region clean for visitors