To gain perspective on the current impact on hotels from the global COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest hotel group in the world, Marriott, is worth taking some notice of. In a statement to the press Marriott Worldwide CEO Arne Sorenson said: “In terms of our business, COVID-19 is like nothing we’ve ever seen before, and for a company that’s 92 years old, that’s borne witness … [Read more...]
Spanish hotels being converted into emergency COVID-19 care facilities
The four star 360 bedroom Gran Hotel Colon in Madrid last Thursday morning closed to guests and opened for nurses and doctors, many of the doctors are young and not yet fully qualified. Wearing face masks doctors and nurses now welcome patients daily as the hotel has been converted to a care facility for people suffering with milder cases of COVID-19. Regional government in … [Read more...]
Macdonald Hotels emerge as hospitality heroes
Yesterday we wrote about the early emergence of heroes and villains in hospitality, while some heroes are looking after the interests of their colleagues and peers, Britannia Hotels made employees immediately homeless. We are delighted this morning to highlight a new hero emerging, Macdonald Hotels. In direct response to the situation of Britannia Hotels making some of their … [Read more...]
Hospitality heroes and villains emerge in COVID-19 pandemic
In times of difficulty many people struggle, some emerge as heroes, helping others as best they can, and others show their true colours. The current COVID-19 pandemic is no different. HEROES We would like to start by applauding some of the heroes already identified doing what they can to aid others. Hospitality Action, Only a Pavement Away, Chelsea FC, GG Hospitality, … [Read more...]
Football Hoteliers aid front line NHS staff through COVID-19 pandemic
We have already reported on hotels looking at making beds available to the NHS for patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Best Western Great Britain, the largest independent hotel group in Britain, has already said it can offer its numerous sites across the UK as temporary hospitals. There are many other hotels and hotel groups looking to provide similar services and … [Read more...]