Currently, the primary concern for most executives appears to be the impact of artificial intelligence on their businesses. We’ve been collectively considering where ETC is on this curve, if that’s the best description, and what and how we need to move further into the world of AI to see how it can assist ETC and our clients. At ETC, we believe in the power of building genuine relationships. We make it a priority to connect with clients and potential customers, taking the tim

By Andrew Carr , ETC Finance All views shared are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of ETC Over the weekend, I found myself celebrating my 30th wedding anniversary in a charming Cotswold pub. As I enjoyed a beer or two with my wife and family, the pleasurable experience reminded me of a recent BBC article about the trend of adult-only pubs. It made me pause and reflect. Having worked in the hospitality sector for the most of my career, I have seen t

By Andrew Carr,  Operations Director, ETC All views shared are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of ETC Recent political events have shown how quickly the landscape can shift at the highest levels of government. In that sense, the hospitality sector is, for now, somewhat fortunate: the Chancellor remains in post and will deliver her next budget on 26th November . Interesting timing in the sense of how close that is to the peak season for hospitality

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