More than 400 Umbrella Training apprentices are continuing their apprenticeship programmes by undertaking virtual learning sessions, organised as part of a move to tackle developmental challenges caused by Covid-19. Through platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, the company is enabling learners to continue their tailored sessions, with 10 standards being delivered by … [Read more...]
Covid-19 one to one with Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin
Leadership is about many things and amongst them communications is at the Top of most lists. Showing where your heart is, for many is difficult and the attempt to do so can often be misinterpreted, so it’s also a risky strategy. Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin recently recorded the message above to the circa 300,000 people in more than 100 countries worldwide who work with … [Read more...]
US hotel industry like UK needs to look to Swiss Government and banks for help
US hotel giant Marriott has issued a business alert showing that of their 7,300 hotels around the world, circa 25% of them are now closed due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. The alert states that senior management expect closures to accelerate in the days and weeks ahead. Across the US where more than 870 Marriott hotels are now closed overall occupancy rates across the … [Read more...]
Hilton and American Express donate 1 million hotel rooms for medical professionals
USA Today has reported that Hilton and American Express have announced they will donate 1 million hotel rooms for medical professionals working on the Covid-19 pandemic response. The rooms will be available to doctors, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and other workers through the end of May, according to Hilton. "They truly are heroes,” Hilton … [Read more...]
Widespread social media acclaim for Edinburgh hotel’s hospitality to NHS workers
Front line NHS workers in Edinburgh have received 1,000 nights of free rooms, meals and warm hospitality at the city’s largest independent hotel Ten Hill Place. Ten Hill Place is owned by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and opened its doors to the city's hospital staff on Friday 27 March. Since then it has provided hospitality for over 200 key … [Read more...]