Market situation To me, it all started with the ITB Berlin cancellation. It was t he first bitter blow to the travel industry. A lot of business is done at this exhibition, so it was the exact moment when everybody understood that situation was gett…
How restaurants can better assist customers during times of uncertainty
Restaurants are the heart of many communities. It’s where couples enjoy date night, families celebrate taco Tuesday, and teams gather for postgame grub. But as the world grapples with how to respond to COVID-19, both national chains and independentl…
Q&A: Trivago CEO shares vision for “moment in time” when travel resumes in a post-crisis world
In February – which was just two months ago – Trivago CEO Axel Hefer noted during the company’s latest earnings call that the initial impact from the COVID-19 coronavirus was primarily felt in markets with close ties to China.Now, COVID-19 has broug…
Where Do We Go From Here? Surprising Predictions From 12 Travel Experts
When this pandemic passes, where will the travel industry be? Where will we want to go? Or will we want to, in the same ways we have before? Who knows? Here are predictions from travel experts at 11 travel organizations around the world……
Stay Home Today, #Traveltomorrow
By staying home today, we can travel tomorrow”.The hashtag #TravelTomorrow encapsulates this message of solidarity and hope, through which the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) calls for shared responsibility among travellers and the tourism sector…
BFFF, FWD and PTF tackle food waste with online platform
Three food industry trade federations are launching a programme to prevent millions of pounds worth of food needlessly going to waste.
Coeliac UK launches appeal for support during coronavirus crisis
National charity Coeliac UK has launched an appeal to raise funds to enable it to continue its support of those with coeliac disease during the coronavirus crisis.
Wagamama owner unveils survival package of board pay cuts and extended credit
The Restaurant Group, behind brands including Wagamama and Frankie & Benny’s, has unveiled a survival package incorporating an extended banking facility, pay cuts for its executive team and changes to the board.
Meiko offers emergency breakdown support for hospitals
Meiko UK is reassuring users of Meiko warewashing and bedpan-washing equipment that emergency breakdown cover is available.
Ceda offers guidance on decommissioning commercial kitchens
The Catering Equipment Distributors Association has put together a technical document regarding the decommissioning of commercial kitchens.