France on Thursday announced measures worth 18 billion euros ($19 billion) to support its tourism sector, which has been hammered by the coronavirus crisis and resulting shutdown in beaches, leisure attractions and hotels. Nearly 90 million foreign …
Hotels vs. Airbnb: Has Covid-19 Disrupted the Disrupter?
Airbnb, born in 2008, famously disrupted the hotel industry. It stole market share, put pressure on hotel rates, inspired the creation of affordable brands and saw hotels across the spectrum create restaurants, bars and lobbies that channeled the lo…
France to Build Online Platform to Rival Airbnb, Booking.com
The French government will join forces with the tourism industry to build an Internet site aimed winning back customers from U.S. online travel giants such as Airbnb Inc. and Booking Holdings Inc. The initiative is part of government-led stimulus pa…
Marriott’s first-quarter results ‘dramatically impacted’ by Covid-19
Marriott’s first-quarter results have been “dramatically impacted” by Covid-19,
with a net income totalling $31m (£25m) compared with $375m (£304m) for last year’s first-quarter.
with a net income totalling $31m (£25m) compared with $375m (£304m) for last year’s first-quarter.
Equipment supply chain needs equal support to hospitality, says FEA CEO
Keith Warren, chief executive of the Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA), has commented on the value of the equipment industry following prime minister Boris Johnson’s weekend statement.
Inside track: We are making history, every day
Although we are living in unprecedented times, the actions we take now and those as we come out of lockdown will be remembered. So make it count, says Wendy Bartlett
New Vegan Baking guide offers recipes for care caterers
A new Vegan Baking guide has been released by charity Vegetarian for Life (VfL), aimed at care caterers and anyone cooking for vegans.
Green light for new Premier Inn and restaurant in Milton Keynes
Whitbread has been granted planning permission for a new Premier Inn hotel and family restaurant at Willen Lake in Milton Keynes, as part of a multi-million pound investment creating up to 70 jobs.
Honest Burgers reopens selected regional sites today for delivery
Honest Burgers has said it will reopen selected regional sites for delivery services from today, in addition to its 14 London sites which opened last week.
Ramco Foodservices predicts catering equipment surplus
Ramco Foodservices has predicted a significant growth in the availability of surplus catering equipment as operators adjust to a radically different out of home market.