95% OF THE GROUP’S WORLDWIDE NETWORK UTILIZING ALLSAFE PROTOCOLS; 65% OFFICIALLY LABELLED; REMAINING PROPERTIES TO BE AUDITED BY YEAR-END 2020 THE GROUP’S HYGIENE AND CLEANLINESS LABEL PROVIDES HOTEL GUESTS WITH TRUST AND ASSURANCE WHEN THEY TRAVEL,…
What is an Influencer Worth to a Hotel? A Case Study with NYC’s MADE Hotel
The perennial question in all marketing ecosystems is: did this effort drive ROI? This is a question that has plagued the hotel world for decades and has been even further spotlighted with the rise of the Instagram influencer. With severely limited …
Zizzi and Ask Italian owner Azzurri Group sold in deal resulting in 75 closures and 1,200 job losses
Zizzi and Ask Italian owner the Azzurri Group has been sold out of administration to TowerBrook Capital Partners in a deal that will see 75 sites closed with around 1,200 jobs lost.
Crown Estate offers turnover-based rent arrangements
The Crown Estate is supporting some operators in the West End of London by revising rents to turnover-based deals.
Hospitality accounted for a third of the UK’s GDP drop in March and April
Hospitality accounted for a third of UKs GDP drop in March and April, while industry leaders continue to be concerned that any recovery will be long and hard.
Business interruption insurance test cases begin in court
High Court test cases to determine if insurers should pay out business interruption claims related to Covid-19 will commence today.
Pubs and restaurants to provide non-smoking outdoor seating under government plans
Pubs and restaurants will be required to offer separate outdoor seating for smokers and non-smokers if parliament approves new legislation.
Judy Joo to open Seoul Bird in August
Chef Judy Joo is set to open her Korean-style fried chicken concept Seoul Bird at Westfield Shepherd’s Bush in London on 6 August.
Product Excellence Awards postponed until 2021
The Caterer’s Product Excellence Awards, due to take place in December this year, have been postponed until 2021 because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK.
Iconic Luxury Hotels announces international expansion
Iconic Luxury Hotels has revealed plans for international expansion with new hotels in Italy, Greece and the US joining the collection.