Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 750 distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries. As Managing Director of Northern Europe a great many of our hotels across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia, come under my remit. At Preferred, we strongly believe the travel industry … [Read more...]
Hilton cut 20% of corporate jobs worldwide
Hilton yesterday announced that circa 20% of its corporate workforce worldwide, 2,000 jobs, that were being furloughed are to be made redundant as a direct consequence of the impact on the international hotel group from Covid-19. Worldwide CEO at Hilton, Christopher Nassetta said: “Never in Hilton’s 101-year history has our industry faced a global crisis that brings … [Read more...]
Travelodge to relinquish shareholder rights in last minute offer to landlords
Travelodge has improved an offer to landlords ahead of a vote this Friday to settle rent payments . In a bitter ongoing dispute between Travelodge and landlords the hotel company has made a number of concessions in a bid to try and win over angry property-owners. The latest episode in the saga was reported by Mark Kleinman, City editor at Sky News. Many of the … [Read more...]
Interview: Bold reopening plan unveiled by Q Hotels’ Group CEO
Reopening plan Q Hotels - Richard Moore, Group Chief Executive, Q Hotels Group As the Government continues to avoid giving hospitality businesses in England a date they can reopen, one hotelier isn’t waiting, he’s getting on and carefully planning for reopening 21 hotels on July 4. Richard Moore, Group Chief Executive, Q Hotels Group. We spoke with Richard to get a fuller … [Read more...]
Housekeeping for Covid-19 in line with Government guidelines
The UK Housekeepers’ Association has launched a new ‘Housekeeping Covid-19 Secure Standard’, developed through a strategic partnership with Umbrella Training. The standard has been designed to provide an industry-wide approach to cleaning, offering a clear process for housekeepers and accommodation managers to follow - in line with Government guidelines. With more … [Read more...]