Foodservice wholesalers, Bidfood and Brakes, have joined forces to support a new government initiative to ensure that vital food supplies reach the country’s most vulnerable people during the coronavirus crisis.
Compass awards bonuses to staff supporting the NHS
Compass Group is awarding bonuses of around 8-17% to the 7,800 employees supporting the NHS as ward hosts, hospital porters or cleaners.
“The agenda has shifted from sustainability to endurance”– Supplier opinion: Tri-Star Packaging
As Bunzl begins its journey as a nominated UK Home Office ‘critical supplier’, Tri-Star managing director Alex Noake looks at the effects of the coronavirus on the foodservice packaging industry.
Clarence Tan appointed group chief executive for Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
IHG veteran Clarence Tan has been appointed group chief executive for Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (M&C) and is set to join the company on Thursday 2 April.
Glasgow’s SEC to be turned into temporary hospital
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow will be the latest events venue to be turned into a temporary hospital to support NHS capacity during the coronavirus outbreak.
Hotel Sales Teams: Two Sales Tasks You Can Do This Week To Get Ready For The Rebound
For most hotels in North America, the sales team is entering week three of the Covid19 disruption. The first week or so was just crazy, as salespeople from all market segments endured a frantic wave of cancelations and postponements. Just as that wa…
How to Lead a Team During Periods of Crisis and Uncertainty
There’s always a given amount of uncertainty leaders have to deal with on any given day, month, or year. However, these levels of uncertainty are being pushed higher than ever due to the impacts of our current health crisis. During times of stress, …
5 Tips for Marketers Today
HSMAI’s Marketing Advisory Board (MAB) met on a call March 19 to discuss how hospitality marketing professional are handling the impacts from the coronavirus now that budgets are being reduced and many people have been laid off or furloughed. Here a…
What Key Indicators Are Hotel Management Company CROs Tracking?
When it comes to determining the full scope of the coronavirus effect, hotel management companies are monitoring specific key indicators, as the three dozen participants in HSMAI’s HMC Chief Revenue Officer Virtual Roundtable — presented online on M…
LEVA Hotels & Resorts Ploughs Ahead with Expansion Plans in GCC, Africa and Europe
LEVA Hotels & Resorts has pledged its support to the hospitality industry by continuing expansion across the GCC, Africa and Europe. The group has recently signed management agreements for two new beautiful hotels in Muscat and a stunning property i…