The Financial Times this weekend reported on the trillions of dollars that have been wiped out thus far due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. According to the newspaper, stocks in hospitality companies have been particularly hit, …
Will UK hotel investment see a post-Brexit bounce?
Investor confidence in the UK’s hotel sector is set to return this year as Brexit uncertainty settles, providing opportunities for both buyers and sellers alike. In recent times, some investors have adopted a ‘wait and see’ approach, delaying decisi…
Sofía Sanchez de Betak And The Luxury Collection Launch Third Capsule Collection
The Luxury Collection, a unique ensemble of more than 119 iconic luxury hotels, and New York-based art director and fashion consultant, Sofía Sanchez de Betak, a.k.a Chufy, today announce the launch of an exclusive capsule collection. Inspired by an…
CH&Co launches initiative to improve food education in schools
Contract caterer CH&Co has unveiled an initiative to challenge the role of food in schools and inspire children to eat nutritionally rich food.
UK tops list of European hotel transactions in 2019
The UK accounted for nearly one quarter of all European hotel transactions achieved in 2019.
Cancellation of major corporate events increases concern of long-term impact of coronavirus
The cancellation or postponement of three major international conferences impacting the hotel and travel sectors has highlighted the damage the spread of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) virus is set to do to the global hospitality industry.
Founders of Lupins in London Bridge to open second site Pomelo in King’s Cross
Lupins founders and chefs Natasha Cooke and Lucy Pedder are to open sister site Pomelo on 9 March, serving “unique modern British tapas” throughout the day at the Courtyard in Goods Way, home to independent operators and creatives in London’s King’s Cross.
Knightsbridge restaurant repeatedly sprayed with foul-smelling liquid in ‘targeted’ campaign
A family restaurant in Knightsbridge has been sprayed with a foul-smelling substance on three occasions, resulting in the hospitalisation of a number of people.
Le Cordon Bleu to open fine dining restaurant in City of London
Culinary institute Le Cordon Bleu is opening a fine dining restaurant, café and cooking school concept in the City of London this spring called Cord.
Coronavirus: Sodexo promises to support NHS contractors required to self-isolate after union concerns
Sodexo has promised to support hospital contractors, including catering workers, who may be required to self-isolate if found at risk from coronavirus, after concerns were raised by a union.