Final cohort 4 Board meeting
April 26
We held our last Board meeting of cohort 4 at Grantley Hall this month.
We reviewed our learning to date, they worked on their project, and started pulling together their presentation for their graduation in May!
4th Cohort of the Hospitality Junior Board starts!
November 2025
The 4th cohort of the Hospitality Junior Board started today and, as has now become tradition the first meeting was held at Rudding Park, Harrogate. The cohort, made up of young people from across the region and sector, represent the sector and are looking forward to their 6 months getting to know each other!
Hospitality, The Leaders Of Tomorrow
November 2025
A bold, young people led initiative is set to redefine the future of hospitality in York and North Yorkshire.
Hospitality: The Leaders of Tomorrow, taking place on Monday 23 March 2026 at the award-winning Rudding Park, Harrogate, will bring together young people working in hospitality and tourism for a day of learning, inspiration, and connection.
Created and delivered by the The Hospitality Junior Board CIC and funded by the York & North Yorkshire Local Visitor Enterprise Partnership (LVEP), the event places emerging talent at the heart of the sector’s future – giving under-30s the tools, confidence, and community they need to thrive.
Hands-on learning, inspiration and networking
Through interactive workshops, peer-led sessions, and inspiring talks, The Leaders of Tomorrow will explore real stories from hospitality – covering resilience, leadership, teamwork, wellbeing, and personal branding.
Delegates can expect:
- Hands-on workshops on resilience, personal branding, and career growth
- Networking opportunities with peers, mentors, and employers
- Inspiring industry speakers (to be announced) sharing real-world insights
- A celebratory atmosphere showcasing the passion, people, and pride at the heart of hospitality
With 100 – 125 delegates expected, the event is designed to be engaging, and full of opportunity.
Why Yorkshire’s hospitality sector needs this – now more than ever
Employing well over 10 % of the region but with many more indirectly reliant on the sector, York and North Yorkshires hospitality sector is one of the region’s largest employers and a cornerstone of the local economy.
Yet despite its scale, many young professionals in the industry lack access to structured development, visibility, and recognition.
Hospitality: The Leaders of Tomorrow tackles this gap head-on. By investing in the next generation, the LVEP and HJB are creating clear pathways to leadership, innovation, and long-term careers, ensuring hospitality is not just a stepping-stone but a profession filled with purpose, pride, and opportunity.
The challenge is urgent. Across the UK, hotels recruitment and retentions remains a challenge and highlighting that many people are leaving before they can build lasting careers.
Supporting initiatives like The Leaders of Tomorrow directly addresses these issues, helping to attract, retain, and empower young talent across the region and secure the future of Yorkshire’s hospitality industry.
Key outcomes include:
- Greater confidence, connection, and sector pride among young professionals
- A greater visibility of hospitality as a career of choice
- The creation of a meaningful regional network
- Confidence in the future leadership in the York and North Yorkshire Region
The event was officially launched last week with Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith and Tony Watson, Head of Tourism at North Yorkshire Council.
Alongside David and Tony at the event was the founder of The Hospitality Junior Board CIC, Philip Bolson, who commented:
“This event is about giving young people in hospitality the recognition, development, and community they deserve. It’s a movement for change – designed and led by young people working in the sector”
Tony Watson, Head of Tourism at North Yorkshire Council commented:
“Hospitality is the heartbeat of York and North Yorkshire’s visitor economy, and its future depends on the talent we nurture today. ‘The Leaders of Tomorrow’ is more than an event – it’s a commitment to empowering young people with the skills, confidence, and connections they need to thrive. By investing in the next generation, we’re securing a vibrant, resilient hospitality sector that continues to drive pride, opportunity, and growth across our region.”
Whether just starting out, building a career, or leading a team, Hospitality: The Leaders of Tomorrow is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the power of hospitality.