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We are delighted to share the news that Simon Soar, CEO of the Jersey Hospitality Association, has received the Bailiff's Citation, a certificate to recognise special efforts towards the Covid-19 response. Simon is among 45 individuals and organisations to be recognised for their work and commitment throughout the pandemic. The citation reads - Simon’s exceptional leadership…

This has been a year many of us will wish to forget. For the hospitality industry, it has been the hardest that any of us can remember. After years of steady growth, Covid-19 halted what would probably have been one of our best tourist seasons for a very long time. As we head towards a…

The Ommaroo Hotel is celebrating its 104th birthday this December, despite being closed for the second time this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Fiona Kerley, Managing Director of the hotel which has passed through four generations of her family, said: "The hotel has certainly seen tough times, having survived two world wars. However, we are…

The Jersey Hospitality Association has teamed up with the Jersey National Park  to supply picnics to enjoy in some of the fabulous locations in the Jersey National Park. Visit the JNP website and choose from the menus prepared by our excellent hotels, restaurants and cafes and enjoy them with family or friends around our beautiful coastline. The campaign supports Visit…

We are delighted that the States of Jersey has decided to open our borders this Friday 3 July. The decision is vital to kickstarting the hospitality sector again which is so vital to our island economy. Opening our borders comes with responsibilities for all of us - visitors, businesses and islanders - to ensure that…

[caption id="attachment_3494" align="alignnone" width="223"] Simon Soar, JHA Chief Executive, speaking to ITV News[/caption] Following the move to Level 2 of the Safe Exit Strategy, Simon Soar, Chief Executive of the Jersey Hospitality Association, has issued this statement calling for the island to allow visitors to return - “The easing of some of the restrictions that…

 JHA and Genuine Jersey join forces to encourage more to buy local The Jersey Hospitality Association and Genuine Jersey are joining forces to try to reshape the way islanders and businesses view local produce, as part of an economic recovery plan following the Covid-19 pandemic. The two organisations will be promoting the benefits of buying…

Jersey venues opening for al fresco dining and to visitors Following the relaxation of rules to businesses, we are pleased to announce that the following venues are open, or will be open in the near future to the general public. Cafes and restaurants: Relish        Facebook      Website CafeJac     Facebook   …

#FeedOurFrontline and fetch.je  We are delighted to have been involved in both these initiatives designed to help our industry and others, but more importantly, to help our hardworking and dedicated hospital and nursing staff. We know that after an exhausting shift, it is difficult for them to be able to buy food and other supplies, especially…