Two-thirds of hospitality companies have said they will not survive a prolonged lockdown without far-reaching government support, including a significant rent holiday.
Paul reopens seven London bakeries for delivery and takeaway
French artisan bakery brand Paul is the latest to reopen its units for delivery and takeaway, and is set to reopen more next week.
Domino’s launches Partners Foundation to support colleagues in need
Domino’s Pizza Group, the UK-based master franchise of the international fast food pizza delivery chain, has launched the Domino’s Partners Foundation to provide financial support to colleagues in need.
Hospitality 4 Heroes crowdfund nears £10,000 target
The Hospitality 4 Heroes crowdfund has raised £9,100 of its £10,000 target three weeks after launching to raise money for the NHS.
Menuwatch: Orwells
Ryan and Liam Simpson-Trotman are constantly adapting, from updating their tasting menu with seasonal produce to serving roasts and fish and chips in lockdown. Chris Gamm reports
Paula Ellis: The GM of the Retreats Group on surviving the crisis
Paula Ellis, group general manager of the Retreats Group of hotels in Pembrokeshire, explains how she’s ensuring the survival of hospitality in south-west Wales through Covid-19 and preparing to weather her business through ‘three winters’
Night Time Industries Association appoints barrister to challenge insurers over Covid-19 claims
The Night Time Industries Association (NITA) has appointed a barrister to challenge Hiscox Insurance over its failure to pay out for Covid-19 claims under its business interruption policy.
More than two-thirds will not feel comfortable visiting pubs when lockdown lifted
More than two-thirds of people will not feel comfortable returning to pubs and bars after the coronavirus lockdown is lifted, according to research by YouGov.
Accor ‘taking aggressive measures to adapt’
Hotel group Accor has said it is taking “aggressive measures to adapt” during the coronavirus crisis in a trading update for the first quarter of the year.
The New York Times Drops Travel Section — For Now
As if the travel industry needed more confirmation of its crisis, The New York Times travel section will temporarily stop appearing in the Sunday print edition, as first reported by Cheddar. The reason for the pause is obvious: At present, no one ca…