Tourism association UKinbound has written to prime minister Boris Johnson pleading for urgent and decisive action to secure the future of the inbound tourism industry.
One in three furloughed hospitality jobs at risk
Around one in three furloughed hospitality workers’ jobs could be at risk, according to accountancy firm PwC.
Springboard launches afternoon tea fundraiser
Springboard is encouraging budding bakers to host fundraising events during Afternoon Tea Week to help the charity support people into hospitality careers.
Annual Hotel Conference cancelled due to Covid-19
The Annual Hotel Conference (AHC), which was scheduled to take place at the Manchester Convention Centre on 21-22 September, has been cancelled and will be replaced with a virtual event.
The Caterer interview: Robert Cook, TGI Fridays
Having taken the helm of TGI Fridays in December last year, the chief executive has had a turbulent introduction to casual dining. He talks about diversifying his restaurant portfolio and how his hotel background is an advantage in a post-Covid-19 world.
Landlord Capco joins Crown Estate in offering move to turnover rents
West End landlord Capco has revealed it will join the Crown Estate in offering struggling tenants the opportunity to move to turnover rents.
Three ways to make plant-based food work for you
The pandemic has accelerated various consumer behavioural changes driven by a re-focusing on sustainability and health.
Video – Jason Atherton: use pandemic to press ‘restart’ on sustainability and training
Jason Atherton, founder of the Social Company, says the industry should use the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to press the “restart button” on improving sustainability and staff training.
Menuwatch: the Duke’s Head, Somerleyton
Tara Smyth and James Santillo are putting local produce front and centre at this historic Suffolk pub.
Hospitality campaign challenging insurers over business interruption claims reports back
A hospitality campaign challenging insurers over their failure to pay out business interruption claims related to the Covid-19 pandemic has analysed hundreds of policies submitted by businesses denied pay-outs.