It could seem odd in a hospitality article to be commenting on how banks, law firms and other city organisations are dealing with the pandemic, but their actions are having a massive impact on a number of sectors of the hospitality industry. This virus doesn’t look like it’s going away for the foreseeable future, so what’s the point in waiting until September, January or even … [Read more...]
Sodexo Q3 results demonstrate robust business resilience to Covid-19
Amidst the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic Sodexo’s Q3 numbers and statements demonstrate a business benefiting from planning and preparation to combat the impact from Covid-19. A focus on the health and economic welfare of colleagues and suppliers across the supply chain has clearly stood Sodexo in good stead. Commenting on the most recent results across the … [Read more...]
Alpha LSG Sky Chefs review job cuts at Heathrow
The hospitality industry alongside travel are two of the most negatively impacted business sectors from Covid-19. To be in either currently is a huge challenge, to be in both sees the challenge compounded. To underline the scale of the problem Heathrow Airport in 2019 reported revenues of more than £3 billion with profits of £546 million. Serving 80 million passengers in 2019 … [Read more...]
Statement on workplace catering and hospitality from House of Commons
Yesterday we published a news item from the GMB union where they accused the House of Commons of not following Government guidelines relating to Covid-19 and catering for workplaces. Earlier today we received a request from the House of Commons asking us to publish the response below from a House of Commons Spokesperson. We are happy to do so to present a balanced … [Read more...]
Covid Hub opens to support workplace reopening
Bartlett Mitchell has today announced the launch of a Covid Info Hub - giving clients, customers, team members and the wider industry a live portal where they can access support and information ahead of the reopening of the hospitality sector. The portal, which is hosted on the company’s website here, offers users advice, toolkits, videos, expert guides, and a risk … [Read more...]