Online Travel Agencies have always been a subject for debates among hoteliers. Should we reinforce our direct channels of distribution or rely on intermediaries? In general, there is no universal answer to that question. But when the pandemic struck…
The Power of Routine and Creative Thinking
In this time of upheaval and uncertainty, so many of us are reassessing our options and actions in relation to our work. The way we operate on a day to day basis is very much worth looking at with a critical eye. How do we organize and fill our prec…
A Beginner’s Guide To Taking Wine Tasting Notes
For both casual and avid wine drinkers alike, tasting notes are an important barometer in gauging how likely one is to enjoy that particular wine. While the memory of tasting wines may last for several days, when you frequently taste many wines in a…
Accor’s Notable Openings From The First Half Of The Year
Despite the ongoing health crisis, our growth and development activity continue. Over the last several months, we’ve welcomed new hotels and 12,000 new rooms to our portfolio, which has now grown to more than 5,000 hotels worldwide. Throughout many …
Hotel Cleanliness Policies in the Time of COVID-19
Outbreak and the Initial Response at the Height of Impact COVID-19 has posed challenges never seen before by the hotel industry, requiring owners, managers, and brands to take new precautions to keep both guests and staff safe. The industry faced th…
Confirmation of 4 July opening expected on Tuesday alongside distancing update
Confirmation of a 4 July opening date for hospitality and the outcome of the review into two-metre distancing requirements are expected to be announced by the prime minister on Tuesday.
Rick Stein confirms closure of two restaurants
The Rick Stein restaurant group has confirmed the permanent closure of two restaurants.
‘Lengthy and painful’ recovery anticipated by hospitality operators
Hospitality operators are anticipating a “lengthy and painful” recovery with demand expected to remain suppressed for many months to come.
Welsh poultry manufacturer 2 Sisters confirms 158 staff have coronavirus
Poultry producer 2 Sisters in Anglesey has suspended production and closed its factory after the number of workers testing positive for coronavirus rose to 158.
Rational launches the iVario Pro
Rational has launched the iVario Pro, a cooking system that works with contact heat and consumes 40% less energy than conventional tilting pans and boiling pans.