The government has effectively shut down the hospitality and travel industries. Yes, this will end, and no, it won’t go back to ‘normal’. What will the new normal look like? I have heard all kinds of predictions from a V-shaped recovery to social re…
Lodging providers begin to unveil new hygiene initiatives to meet change in traveler demands, says GlobalData
Following the recent announcements from Airbnb and Hilton that new hygiene initiatives will be implemented; Ralph Hollister, Analyst, Travel & Tourism at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation: “Hilton’s p…
Message From Madrid: No Time To Waste As Lost Working Hours Devastate Lives
For many millions of people around the world, tourism is so much more than a leisure activity. Our sector gives them the chance to make a living. To earn not just a wage, but also dignity and equality. Tourism jobs also empower people and provide a …
GBR Hospitality Newsletter 2020 Q1
This newsletter provides a snapshot of the performance and outlook of the Greek hotel industry, within the broader context of the international hospitality industry as well as of Greek tourism and Greek socio-economic developments. …
Commercial Real Estate Valuation in the COVID-19 Era
When COVID-19 struck, the markets reacted. Since the beginning of 2020, REIT returns have nosedived: -60% in retail and hotel sectors, and -30% in residential sector which is usually considered to be a safe asset. In sum: Stock markets are brutal, o…
Michel Roux Jr says high-end and fine dining restaurants will always exist
Michel Roux Jr has said there will always be high-end restaurants “because we will always have those special occasions” when we want to be pampered.
Shake Shack reopens for delivery and takeaway
American burger brand Shake Shack has confirmed it will reopen its central London Tottenham Court Road store today and its Canary Wharf branch on Thursday for takeaway and delivery.
Workplace caterers expect to see increases in pre-ordering, grab-and-go and shift dining
Workplace caterers can expect to see an increase in pre-ordering, grab-and-go dining and diverse shift patterns as workers return, a group of consultants and industry experts have said.
Hilton looks to room seals and de-cluttering protocols to ensure customer ‘peace of mind’
Hilton has said it will deliver an “industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection” as it looks to introduce new measures in its hotels in a bid to reassure customers.
Vacherin grows turnover 14% but forecasts 12- to 18-month coronavirus hit
London B&I caterer Vacherin grew turnover by 14% last year, but says it expects to feel the effects of the coronavirus lockdown on the business for the next 12-18 months.