The 23-bedroom Scalloway hotel on Shetland has fallen into administration following “a difficult couple of years trading” and in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, with 17 jobs made redundant.
‘These amazing people need us’ – Leon’s FeedNHS appeal for ‘vital funds’ hopes to raise £1m
Fast-casual chain Leon has joined forces with actors Damian Lewis, Helen McCrory and Matt Lucas to launch a JustGiving campaign to raise £1m to fund 5,600 hot meals a day for NHS staff.
YHS Virtual 2020: That’s a Wrap!
The Young Hoteliers Summit(YHS)remains a testament to the consistency of the traditional, and the progressive and innovative nature of the new.The rapid evolution of the Covid-19 situation meant that the physical summit had to be cancelled just two …
Covid-19: How The Hospitality Industry Can Find A Way Through
The hospitality industry has been one of the sectors most badly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Across the UK, all pubs, bars and restaurants have had to close their doors and shut up shop, in order to abide by the unprecedented measures ordered …
JD Wetherspoon boss agrees to pay staff
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has agreed to pay his staff before his company receives financial support from the government’s wage reimbursement scheme, following pressure from almost 100 MPs and widespread media criticism.
Book review: The Vegetarian Silver Spoon
Vegetarianism and veganism are on the rise in the UK. According to the shopping comparison website finder.com, 12 million people claim they will be vegetarian, vegan or pescatarian by 2021.
Recipe of the week: rye crostata with peas and asparagus
From *The Vegetarian Silver Spoon* (Phaidon, £35)
MP urges hotels housing homeless people to remain open
The minister for local government and homelessness has urged hotels providing rooms to support homeless people to remain open, and those that have closed to reconsider.
Ability Group buys Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport for £24m
China-based CIMC Capital has sold the Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport for more than £24m to the Ability Group.
Messaging app Yapster free for companies with more than 100 furloughed workers
Yapster has announced that companies with more than 100 furloughed employees will be able to use its messaging app for free.