The concept of what makes a luxury brand an attractive option worth buying into is undergoing a massive mind shift. This is especially true for the future luxury consumers, often referred to as the Millennials and Gen Z, or even more precisely HENRY…
Statement from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: COVID-19 Business Update
The COVID-19 pandemic has essentially stopped most travel, and accordingly, we’ve been forced to make incredibly difficult decisions that affect our entire Wyndham family. These include job eliminations, salary reductions and reduced-hour work weeks…
How to manage the COVID-19 impact – Tips & Recommendations from 10 Hotel Industry Experts (Part 2)
Visit the Coronavirus special coverage for a live stream of relevant news to insights, market reports, opinions, webinars and more. Click here to visit part 1 of this How to… 1. Covid-19: How The Hospitality Industry Can Find A Way Through — By Ga…
Birmingham NEC and Manchester Central to become temporary hospitals
The Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Manchester Central convention centre will also be turned into temporary hospitals, it was announced yesterday.
Insolvency rules to be relaxed during pandemic
The government is to change insolvency regulation to give firms more flexibility to handle the coronavirus crisis.
Letter from the editor: The Caterer to temporarily move to digital only
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The Ritz London sold to Qatari investor
The Ritz London has been sold to a Qatari investor, with all employees to continue to receive their full salaries while the hotel is closed due to coronavirus.
Minister says wholesale and takeaway employees are key workers ‘delivering a vital service’
Employees of wholesale and takeaway businesses are key workers “delivering an absolutely vital service”, according to the minister for environment, food and rural affairs.
Bidfood and Brakes work together to support the vulnerable
Foodservice wholesalers, Bidfood and Brakes, have joined forces to support a new government initiative to ensure that vital food supplies reach the country’s most vulnerable people during the coronavirus crisis.
Compass awards bonuses to staff supporting the NHS
Compass Group is awarding bonuses of around 8-17% to the 7,800 employees supporting the NHS as ward hosts, hospital porters or cleaners.