Since the mass adoption of the internet, technology has played a central role in shaping how almost every element of travel is experienced. From smartphones to electronic payments, blogs, social media, chatbots, A.I., ordering and review apps, and e…
IDeaS and Cenium Partnership Delivers Modern Technology Platform for Total Hotel Revenue Optimization
IDeaS and Cenium announced today a product integration that enables guest data from Cenium’s property management system (PMS) to automatically flow into IDeaS revenue management solutions. This partnership allows hotels and resorts to optimize reven…
The Caterer interview: Johnny Godden, Flying Fish Seafoods
The founder of Flying Fish Seafoods on why quality will always be his priority, on setting up Flying Fish at Home during the pandemic, and how James Martin crashed his website.
Fundraiser launched to honour families of NHS workers who died fighting coronavirus
The father and son team behind the London Hospitality Festival are looking to raise £25,000 to honour the families of the 181 NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.
Westminster Council outlines plans to help hospitality reopen by unlocking outdoor space
Temporary road closures, widened pavements and fast-tracked applications for outside seating are among the measures being planned by Westminster Council to help hospitality reopen.
Industry bodies call for extension of protection from rent enforcement activity until at least October
Industry bodies have called on the government to extend protection for businesses from rent enforcement activity until at least October.
Giggling Squid secures loan to provide ‘urgently needed liquidity’
Giggling Squid has secured a £5m Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan, which it has said will provide it with “urgently needed liquidity to survive the crisis”.
Buckland Tout-Saints hotel in Devon closes permanently
The Eden Hotel Collection has confirmed that Buckland Tout-Saints hotel in Devon will not reopen when lockdown restrictions are lifted.
Travelodge landlords say still too much uncertainty, despite ‘sweetened’ offer
The Travelodge Owners Action Group has said there is still too much uncertainty around the budget hotel chain’s company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposals, despite reported changes.
How technology can help hospitality reopen safely
The target date for restaurants, pubs and hotels to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown is fast approaching, so businesses need to be ready to go with technology that will help them reopen safely