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With hospitality businesses experiencing a surge in coronavirus cancellations, marketing expert [Mark McCulloch](https://www.supersonic.marketing/) shares his 13 tips for presenting your business positively during the crisis.

The outbreak of coronavirus is continuing to have a devastating impact on hospitality businesses in Chinatown, with takings down 80% according to some operators.

*MasterChef: The Professionals 2016* runner-up Matt Healy has announced that he is stepping back from his first pub The Beehive in Thorner to focus on the expansion of Scandi-inspired Grön Kafés.

Businesses are facing unprecedented pressures as coronavirus leaves them facing falling revenues, diminished profits and a pending cash crunch. *The Caterer* has asked experts from AlixPartners and Colliers to give their advice for surviving the downturn.

The Inn Collection Group has acquired the landmark Cumbrian coaching inn, the Swan in Grasmere, further bolstering its pubs with rooms portfolio.

The three major food delivery platforms, Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat are to offer contactless delivery to combat the spread of coronavirus and to reassure the public reluctant to order for fear of contamination.

Operators who narrowly missed out on the business rates suspension announced in last week’s budget have spoken of their frustration.

Top casual dining bosses have called on the UK government to make meaningful intervention to support the industry, which is seeing footfall “worsening by the day” due to coronavirus, a situation set to worsen following the Prime Minister’s advice today to avoid pubs, bars and restaurants.