With 27 years’ experience of opening hotels, Robin Hutson had thought he had seen it all – until coronavirus added a new hurdle to overcome.
Revenue halved at IHG as hotel giant reports 59% revpar decrease in the UK
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has reported a drop in revenue of 52% for the first half of 2020, delivering a £178m loss for the period.
‘It’s not too late’ says action group fighting for business interruption claims
Hospitality Insurance Group Action (HIGA), which has taken part in legal action against the major business insurers, has said that a significant number of claims which were previously denied may still be claimable.
Star tech: Hands-off apps perfect for the post-coronavirus era
The absolute priority for operators right now is the safety of staff and guests. We find out why more businesses than ever are turning to technology to minimise human contact without compromising the experience.
Revelations: Sam Buckley, chef-patron, Where the Light Gets In, Stockport
My first job was on Saturday mornings at a pub, cleaning vomit off plants and tearing up cardboard boxes
Quarantine restrictions extended to Belgium, Andorra and the Bahamas
Quarantine restrictions have been extended to Belgium, Andorra and the Bahamas, requiring international arrivals to self-isolate for 14 days from tomorrow (Saturday 8 August).
Hastings Hotels appoints new general manager to Culloden Estate
Hastings Hotels has appointed Lisa Steele as general manager of its Culloden Estate & Spa in Belfast.
Drink big: How to lure wary customers back in with breakfast beverages
Breakfast beverages present the perfect opportunity to get customers back through the doors and kickstart your profits.
Electrocution fatality leads FEA to issue advisory notice
Following the tragic death of an engineer working on a commercial kitchen appliance, the Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) and ceda has issued an advisory notice covering the installation and servicing of electrical equipment.
Administrators resign from Signature Living’s Coal Exchange hotel
Administrators have resigned from overseeing Signature Living’s Coal Exchange hotel and said they are “hopeful the Official Receiver or any subsequent liquidator will be able to achieve a better result for the company’s creditors”.

