Q&A with Fraser Bloy – Blackpool Hotel Energy Consultant at Inspired Energy plc

Q&A with Fraser Bloy – Inspired Energy plc 
This week we sat down with energy consultant Fraser Bloy to discover how he can assist our members with their utilities contracts.

How well do you know the hotel industry?
I was born and raised in the hotel industry. My parents owned and managed a hotel in Blackpool, so the industry was a major part of my daily life growing up and continued after I left school.

I have an HND qualification in Hotel Catering and Institutional Management and decades of experience within the hospitality sector, extending to front of house, hotel management and for a number of years I was a chef at a well-known hotel in France. To bring things up to date, I’m working towards a BA (Hons) degree in Hospitality Management at the University of Central Lancashire.

My plethora of experience has made me very passionate about the industry.

Explain your typical day as an energy consultant for Little Touches
As a trusted Little Touches representative, I visit hotels across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde to help members reduce their energy bills and consumption and tackle carbon problems, by providing a range of energy procurement and management services.

How can you help Little Touches members save money on their utility bills?
No matter the size of your hotel, saving energy can reap big rewards. Aside from reducing your carbon footprint, shrinking your property’s energy bill is an easy way to increase your profits, and I can help you do it.

However, obtaining the best prices for business requires skill. By appointing me as your specialist energy consultant, I can manage this burden by negotiating your energy and water contracts, saving you money.

Inspired is great local company that works with all the major UK utility suppliers so our clients secure supply contracts suitable for their requirements. We are independent of all suppliers, meaning we work in your best interests to secure the best deals on the market.

Over the next few weeks, Fraser will be visiting all the Little Touches hotels to discuss how he can assist you with your business energy requirements. So please give him a warm welcome in your hotel and he will be delighted to discuss how Inspired Energy plc can save you up to 15% on your annual electricity and gas costs. 

partnerships@inspiredenergy.co.uk
Call 01772 289 250 OR 01772 674 115 quoting Ref: LittleT1

Reaching Out - Our Support Services

You may have already seen our dedicated guides to our "big three" support services: on-demand cleaning, social media management and professional photography, but here we present a clear and concise overview of our extensive roster of other services - some are essentials, others are nice to haves, but all are available from us at competitive rates. 

Reaching Out - Social Media Management

Our Social Media Management service acts as an extra pair of hands for hoteliers across Blackpool, working in the background managing your business' online presence through one of our management tiers. 

Entry Tier (Free) - our most popular tier

If needed, we'll create your social media profiles and regularly update them with Blackpool events and comments

*Links to your profile on littletouches.com

*Must have LT logo visible on Facebook and Twitter header

Standard Tier - Pay As You Go Monthly

A more personalised approach, offering more interaction 

*Must have LT logo visible on Facebook and Twitter header

Premium Tier - Contract for 6 or 12 months

Our full package, including high interaction, dedicated graphics, custom promotional material. The ability to commission exclusive projects.

No strings attached, working invisibly for your business

Reaching Out - On-Demand Cleaning

"I needed somebody reliable and trustworthy to clean my rooms, without the hassle of employing someone. This service provides just what I needed – ring up, book, cleaners turn up, do the job, leave and then I’m invoiced at the end of the month. The team are very polite, get on with things and did a top class job and I will definitely use this service regularly."

Wendy, TRIPLE C member The Holmeleigh Hotel

Our on-demand cleaning service has quickly become an integral part of many hotels across Blackpool, allowing them to summon our cleaning team simply when they need a boost or as is often the case, having them in regularly. 

Reaching Out - Our Showcase Leaflet

Standby your letterboxes ! Hot off the press and as seen above is our new showcase leaflet due to be delivered to all Fylde Coast accommodation providers. 

As we know how busy you all are, we have made it easier for you to get the best out of us by briefly summarising our key support services and how they allow you to make the right decisions for your hotel.

However, here on our Hotelier Portal, we've gone in-depth about our support services, giving our most popular ones a dedicated blog post each:

- On-Demand Cleaning 

- Social Media Management

- Professional Photography

Why photography matters when marketing your hotel

Head of LT Photography Peter Jefferson with some top tips for tip-top images:

• Most people make their decisions about holidays or business trips online, increasingly using phones and tablets to access websites

• The first impact of a website is visual -  many people leave a website in less than a second, you need to grab their attention

• A dark, small looking room will put potential Guests off, as will grainy out of focus pictures

• A quick snap taken on your phone may save time but will not sell your hotel