COVID-19 has made breaking-even more tolerable than the alternative—going broke. It’s not the hand hoteliers wanted, but it’s the hand they’ve been dealt, forcing them to approximate at what occupancy rate they can operate their hotel such that cost…
A Historic Milestone: Oakwood to Focus on Branded Hospitality Services
LOS ANGELES – Oakwood®, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), announced today it will direct its focus to singularly pursue the development and growth of its hospitality portfolio, significantly expanding its proven capab…
Drive-through food businesses ‘made for’ social distancing
Environment secretary George Eustice has said drive-through food businesses such as McDonald’s are “made for” social distancing.
Quarantine will not apply to travellers coming from France
A joint statement between the UK and France issued last night has confirmed that although there will be a quarantine imposed on people travelling to the UK by air, no quarantine measures will apply to travellers coming from France at this stage.
Study to examine how pubs and restaurants can safely reopen when restrictions ease
A new study by the University of Stirling is to look at how licensed premises, including pubs and restaurants, can safely reopen to the public by examining the risks involved for staff and customers.
The Langley hotel in Buckinghamshire appoints Gordon Riddell as general manager
The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Langley Park, Buckinghamshire, has announced the appointment of Gordon Riddell as general manager.
Hotels in Cornwall reopen as care homes to support stretched NHS and social care systems
Cornwall’s hotel industry has joined forces with Cornwall Council to provide accommodation for people who have been discharged from hospital but are not ready to go home.
Government outlines quarantine regulations for international arrivals
The government’s Covid-19 strategy, published today, outlines measures and restrictions at the UK border that will be introduced as soon as possible to keep down the number of coronavirus transmissions.
Government confirms ‘ambition’ to open some hospitality venues, including pubs and hotels, from 4 July
The government has confirmed an “ambition” to open some hospitality businesses, including “foodservice providers, pubs and accommodation” from 4 July if its five tests for controlling the spread of Covid-19 are being met.
Signet Hotel Group secures £3.7m to refurbish Mitre hotel at Hampton Court
Signet Hotel Group has secured a loan of £3.7m from OakNorth Bank to upgrade the Mitre at Hampton Court from a three to a five-star hotel.