Hospitality operators have stressed that support must continue if parts of the sector are to be allowed to reopen in July, or “3.2 million jobs will be at stake”.
How UK hotels are preparing for the holiday season from hell
Across the country, hotels that were shuttered at the start of the coronavirus pandemic have become eerie, empty shells. Front desks are devoid of receptionists ready to check-in guests, rooms are collecting dust. And with the summer season on the h…
Money talks: Hospitality investors on which businesses will survive the crisis
While restaurants are largely in hibernation, the industry’s investors are busy protecting their assets, seeking out new opportunities and finding innovative ways to grow turnover. Chris Gamm spoke to four of them about the challenges and opportunities ahead
Just a third of operators expect to reopen their entire portfolios
The number of hospitality venues in the UK looks set to fall sharply, with just over one third of operators (35%) believing they will eventually reopen all of their sites for trading.
Viewpoint: Getting ahead of the curve
The best way to navigate the coronavirus crisis is by looking to and learning from our peers in China. Ian Cranna explains
Book review: My Wild Atlantic Kitchen, by Maura O’Connell Foley
“Keeping food simple, cooking with care and using the best produce is the key,” writes Maura O’Connell Foley, and it’s unlikely many chefs would argue – except she was following the ‘local and seasonal’ mantra before it was cool.
Recipe of the week: Prawn and spinach pastry with mousseline sauce
Taken from My Wild Atlantic Kitchen: Recipes and Recollections, by Maura O’Connell Foley
Some businesses could ‘work around’ two-metre rule by using outdoor space
Some businesses that may struggle with two-metre social distancing within their premises could ‘work around’ the rule by making use of outdoor space, the health secretary has suggested.
Michels & Taylor shares its hotel reopening plan with the industry
Hotel management firm Michels & Taylor is sharing its hotel reopening plan with the industry in a bid to help other management teams prepare for a relaxation of restrictions imposed as a result of coronavirus.
Jeremy King launches voucher fundraiser to support staff following exclusion of tronc from furlough pay
Jeremy King has launched a voucher fundraiser to support employees who have been left in a “desperate situation” after the exclusion of tronc and service charge from furlough scheme saw their pay cut by up to 60%.