As states lift restrictions around the novel coronavirus, many of us are eagerly wondering: is it safe to travel right now? The answer depends on many variables, namely, how you plan to do so, where you want to go, the rates of infection in your cho…
Tourism Tidbits: The Road to Recovery: The Rebirth of Tourism
During the last three months, the travel and tourism industry around much of the world for the most part came to an almost complete halt. Three months later we now face the new task of moving from the shock of what was to creating a world of what wi…
How to Keep Your Brain Sharp During Down Time
For many of us, we are now a while into quarantine. We have been tested in so many new ways during this pandemic, especially mentally. Our brains like to be active and stimulated. But, are we doing a good job of keeping our noggins sharp? Many of th…
Distancing and hygiene measures will be key for frequent pub and restaurant diners
The majority of frequent pub and restaurant goers want to see all social distancing and sanitisation measures “overtly put in place” before they will feel comfortable eating and drinking out again, a focus group has revealed.
Northern Ireland hotels welcome 20 July reopening date
The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) has welcomed the announcement from the executive that hotels will be allowed to open on 20 July.
Domestic demand bodes well for hotel sector recovery
The UK hotel sector’s traditionally strong domestic leisure demand bodes well for the sector’s recovery once lockdown measures from Covid-19 are fully lifted, according to a new report from global hotel consultancy HVS.
Cherish Finden joins Pan Pacific London
Bake Off: The Professionals judge and pastry expert Cherish Finden has been appointed executive pastry chef at the Pan Pacific London hotel, due to open early 2021.
New Eggslut will hire hospitality workers made redundant as a result of Covid-19
Eggslut has announced it will be opening its second UK site in London’s Fitzrovia in July and has committed to hiring hospitality workers made redundant as a result of Covid-19.
Chancellor urged to prioritise hospitality ahead of potential July emergency budget
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been asked to put hospitality at the heart of plans to reboot the economy amid reports an emergency budget statement is prepared for July.
The Caterer interview: Richard Corrigan
The chef-restaurateur tells James Stagg how approaching the end of lockdown as a new beginning and forcing landlords to co-operate are the only ways the industry can survive