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We give industry leaders the chance to share their views on some of the key issues shaping hospitality, and discuss how their businesses are tackling the latest trends and challenges.

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Andy Mackenzie on the Exclusive Chefs' Academy and the challenge of staff retention

07-Aug-2014 By Carina Perkins

Exclusive Hotels and Venues recently launched its Chefs' Academy, which offers aspiring junior chefs a two-year programme of intensive training to pave the way for a successful career in the restaurant industry. Executive chef Andy MackKenzie, the...

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Ian Daniels on City Marque and the evolution of serviced apartments

24-Jul-2014 By Melodie Michel

Founded in 2009, City Marque now runs nearly 200 serviced apartments across the capital. The company started outsourcing some of its front office operations in the Philippines three year ago and now has 60 per cent of its 80-strong staff based in Manila....