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Hospitality and hygiene on PestAware
Summit agenda Protecting reputation, compliance and trust are at the top of the agenda at an all-new event designed to help professionals understand emerging pest threats and take a proactive approach to tackling them.
The PestAware Summit 2027, hosted by British Pest Control Association (BPCA), brings together for the first time professionals, stakeholders and decision-makers for focused discussions around the practical challenges posed by pests.
With four separate conference programmes comprising expert talks and case studies, along with an exhibition, live debates and networking, the summit has a dedicated Hospitality and Hygiene stream, designed for professionals working in cleaning, facilities management, hospitality, hygiene, accommodations and venues.
Rosina Robson, Chief Executive at the BPCA, said: “The PestAware Summit brings together the professionals responsible for protecting people, places, products, premises and the environment from pest risk.
“Pest management is a cornerstone of brand protection and customer satisfaction. In customer-facing businesses, pest issues can escalate quickly. A single sighting can become a complaint, a failed inspection, a social media story or closure risk.
“This conference stream will focus on pest awareness for staff teams, staying ahead of bed bugs, emerging risks in hospitality and stewardship in reducing reliance on chemicals. Pest risk isn’t a small operational problem – it’s a national resilience issue.”
An independent report, commissioned by BPCA, found pest management firms are estimated to have attended more than 4.4m client jobs in 2025 – more than 12,000 every day, across homes, high streets, hospitals, schools, warehouses, farms and transport hubs in every region of the UK.
The No Small Matter report found that 15% of client jobs are in food services, 6% in short-term accommodation and 4% in entertainment venues. It also outlined the legal, financial and reputational consequences businesses can face without professional pest management.
Rosina added: “The summit is open to anyone with responsibility for protecting reputation, compliance and trust. It offers an opportunity to understand how pest management, including prevention and proofing, can help avoid pest problems before they become customer, compliance or reputation risks.”
PestAware Summit 2027 takes place at East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, on Wednesday 17 March 2027. Tickets are available at an early bird price of £149 until 1 October 2026 using discount code EARLYBIRD at the website below.
www.bpca.org.uk/summit
The Clean Space secures SMC contract
The Clean Space has secured a two-year contract with SMC Corporation (UK).
The contract covers SMC’s 14-acre UK headquarters site in Milton Keynes, including warehousing, offices, meeting rooms, canteens, showrooms, electronic testing areas and research and development facilities.
The company will provide daily cleaning and associated soft services. The contract will be supported by a team of six cleaning operatives and Supervisor.
Ahead of mobilisation, The Clean Space carried out a detailed site audit to assess the specific requirements of the working environment. This led to a full review of the existing cleaning regimes, designed to improve consistency, compliance and productivity across the estate.
The contract will include improved management reporting, greater visibility of cleaning hours and enhanced
compliance processes, including access to COSHH information and site manuals via QR codes.
Wes Smith, Sales and Marketing Director at The Clean Space, said: “SMC’s headquarters is a varied environment, spanning manufacturing, warehousing, office and customer-facing areas, so consistency and flexibility are both critical. Our focus is on delivering a well-managed service which supports the day-to-day operation of the site, while giving SMC greater visibility, stronger compliance and a more proactive approach to cleaning.”
The appointment further strengthens The Clean Space’s experience in commercial, industrial and technical environments, where hygiene, compliance and service visibility are critical.
www.thecleanspace.com
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