Industry bodies have called on the government to extend protection for businesses from rent enforcement activity until at least October.
Westminster Council outlines plans to help hospitality reopen by unlocking outdoor space
Temporary road closures, widened pavements and fast-tracked applications for outside seating are among the measures being planned by Westminster Council to help hospitality reopen.
Fundraiser launched to honour families of NHS workers who died fighting coronavirus
The father and son team behind the London Hospitality Festival are looking to raise £25,000 to honour the families of the 181 NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.
Buckland Tout-Saints hotel in Devon closes permanently
The Eden Hotel Collection has confirmed that Buckland Tout-Saints hotel in Devon will not reopen when lockdown restrictions are lifted.
Giggling Squid secures loan to provide ‘urgently needed liquidity’
Giggling Squid has secured a £5m Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan, which it has said will provide it with “urgently needed liquidity to survive the crisis”.
How technology can help hospitality reopen safely
The target date for restaurants, pubs and hotels to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown is fast approaching, so businesses need to be ready to go with technology that will help them reopen safely
Travelodge landlords say still too much uncertainty, despite ‘sweetened’ offer
The Travelodge Owners Action Group has said there is still too much uncertainty around the budget hotel chain’s company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposals, despite reported changes.
QHotels founder Michael Purtill dies aged 69
Michael Purtill, founder and former managing director of QHotels, has died aged 69. He passed away suddenly two days ago.
Menuwatch: Sparrow
A concise menu of Sri Lankan-inspired curries using quality ingredients and precise spice blends is being cooked up by this ex-St John’s pair.
Now, More Than Ever, Get Your Reservations Team On A QUEST For More Transient Bookings
Over my career in lodging industry sales and service training, I have designed numerous reservations training programs with names like 7-Steps For Reservations Sales Enhancement, Cooking UP New Reservations Sales, and Hotel Reservations SAILS Traini…