The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Marriott International £18.4m over a hack of its Starwood customer database, which saw the data of millions of guests compromised.
‘Huge question marks’ surround study claiming Eat Out to Help Out saw increase in Covid-19 cases
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme caused a “significant” rise in new infections, researchers have claimed, despite Public Health England figures showing sustained, low levels of transmission in hospitality venues.
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How to handle resistance to restrictions from grumpy guests
Just when you think your staff have enough to cope with, here come the customers who want to sneak in a table for seven and walk around maskless. We find out how to help your staff take care of the troublemakers.
Only 1% of hospitality venues linked to Test and Trace incidences, study finds
A survey of more than 20,000 hospitality venues found just 1% had been linked to NHS Test and Trace contact incidences.
Legal challenge to 10pm hospitality curfew on hold
Jeremy Joseph, owner of the G-A-Y nightclub group, says his legal challenge to the 10pm curfew is on hold after a court refused permission for the case to go ahead.
Book review: Wines & Recipes, by Raul Diaz
Sommelier Raul Diaz has worked in the wine trade for 15 years. He teaches Wine & Spirit Education Trust courses at the Corinthia London through his Wine Training School, and is the UK ambassador for VDP German wines.
Asian Curry Awards to be split across three regional ceremonies
The Asian Curry Awards will be split across three regional ceremonies this year in London, Edinburgh and Manchester, all of which will be broadcast live online.
Ashley Tinoco appointed head chef at Sam’s Riverside
Ashley Tinoco has been promoted to head chef at Sam’s Riverside in London’s Hammersmith.
How to… meet contact tracing requirements
Data protection is now a vital part of any hospitality operation, due to the necessity of complying with NHS Test and Trace. We find out how to do so successfully, whatever the size of your operation.

