As governments, organizations, and the media work around the clock to make sense of the impact of COVID-19, the new normal is bandied around with casual abandon. But as business travelers grapple with issues for which there is no blueprint, one thin…
Coronavirus To Wipe 20% Off Hotels’ Brand Valuations
The world’s 50 most valuable hotel brands could see their “brand value” fall by 20% to a combined $70 billion this year due to the near-collapse of travel driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, with expectations for a long and difficult recovery, the cons…
Hotels Might Not Like Where Corporate Rate Discussions Are Heading
Hotel corporate program strategies aren’t straightforward at the best of times. A new “dual rate” pricing model could make lives easier for travel managers, but a lot more complex for the properties their employees will be checking in to. So far, co…
The Path Towards Customer-Centricity In Hospitality
Customer-centricity – or guest-centricity – should be one of the major concerns of managers in the hospitality industry. In fact, in my experience, when interviewing or engaging with hotels directors on this topic, almost all of them have the percep…
Pret A Manger appoints advisors to develop ‘comprehensive transformation plan’
Pret A Manger has appointed advisors to lead rent renegotiations with landlords.
Travelodge landlords ‘threaten to block rent cuts and establish new operator’
A group of Travelodge landlords has reportedly threatened to block rent cut negotiations and establish a new hotel operator.
Law firm looks to take on insurers in group actions
A law firm is launching a series of group actions for hospitality businesses who have had business interruption claims declined.
Some Debenhams restaurant roles to be made redundant
Some Debenhams restaurant roles are being made redundant ahead of the retailer’s planned reopening in two weeks.
Second Hotel Brooklyn to open in Leicester in 2022
Bespoke Hotels is set to open a second Hotel Brooklyn in Leicester in summer 2022, having opened the first in Manchester in February.
Casual Dining Group considering sale
Casual Dining Group, the owner of brands including Las Iguanas, Café Rouge and Bella Italia, has revealed it is exploring a sale of the business.

