The government has released its guidance for restaurants, hotels, accommodation and leisure businesses reopening from 4 July.
JD Wetherspoon pauses expansion plans for a year
JD Wetherspoon has paused expansion plans for a year after securing a £48.3m coronavirus loan ahead of reopening its pubs in England on 4 July.
Menuwatch: The Old Butchers
This family-run, neighbourhood bistro from chef Peter Robinson has taken its seafood-focused offering on the road. Lisa Jenkins orders a takeaway
‘A gamble I cannot take’: Alex Rushmer on why Vanderlyle will not reopen on 4 July
Alex Rushmer has said the uncertainties around reopening on 4 July make considering doing so too much of a gamble for him and business partner Lawrence Butler.
Scotland to open outdoor hospitality space from 6 July
Hospitality operators in Scotland will be able to open outdoor spaces on 6 July with indoor venues following on 15 July, if the fall in Covid-19 cases continues to decline.
UKHospitality welcomes ‘flexible’ government guidance as sector-specific detail published
UKHospitality has welcomed the publication of government guidance for hospitality to serve guests once again from 4 July, saying it provides “businesses with the flexibility to ensure that reopening is safe and effective”.
VisitEngland to introduce compliance standard as culture secretary says ‘Britain needs a break’
Culture secretary Oliver Dowden encouraged Brits to book staycations today, saying “Britain needs a break”, as he launched a VisitEngland-led industry standard for compliance with new operational guidance.
Radisson Hotel Group Welcomes The Exceptional To Brussels
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of the first Radisson Collection hotel in Belgium and Brussels, the heart of the European Union. The opening of the flagship Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place Brussels follows a remarkable t…
OYO Introduces New Revenue Management Technology
Tech-enabled hospitality company OYO (www.oyorooms.com) has launched new revenue management features to help the independent hotel owners it partners with to optimise their performance and capture increased levels of business now their hotels have r…
Hotel Okura Amsterdam gives seven suites a complete makeover
Hotel Okura Amsterdam has given seven of its suites a complete makeover. The renovation, which began in December 2019, included a complete overhaul of the design. Architect Bert Verwey was in charge of the renovation of the suites and The Lounge, cr…