London’s Ritz Hotel, one of the best known hospitality ‘names’ in the world, was acquired last night by an unnamed buyer. The deal was announced shortly after it closed its doors on Friday, for the first time in 113 years in reaction to the COVID-19 outbreak. The deal with an unnamed Qatari investment fund was revealed with almost no further details by the acquirers legal … [Read more...]
Public outrage looks to have set an about turn in motion at JD Wetherspoon
JD Wetherspoon looks to have taken an about turn in its intentions to pay their 43,000 workers prior to receipt of financial support from the government’s wage reimbursement scheme. The move follows immense public pressure across UK media and a letter to Chairman Tim Martin from circa 100 MPs. The U turn is still however using Mr Martin’s words, “subject to government … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay retreats to Cornwall holiday home following termination of 500 restaurant staff
Gordon Ramsay has always courted publicity and sometimes even basks in it when it’s bad, this week is no different, and we understand he is currently basking in it at one of his holiday homes in Cornwall with his family. A furore started earlier this week within the press when reporting of Ramsay’s reactions to, like every other restaurateur in the UK, being forced by … [Read more...]
Cairn Group redeploy hotel teams to help care homes
We are delighted to report the following news from Cairn Group showing how our great industry is reacting in times of crisis helping to combat the spread of COVID-19. Catering, laundry and domestic cleaning staff from Cairn Group’s hotels around the UK will be giving a helping hand to the stretched care home sector. The Group has 32 hotels across the UK but also seven … [Read more...]
Ed Sheeran to pay all his restaurant team throughout COVID-19 crisis
Singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran has ensured the wellbeing of all his London restaurant staff by agreeing to pay the salaries of all the restaurant team throughout the COVID-19 crisis. His generosity is irrespective of the length of time the crisis continues. Not only has Sheeran covered his team financially to see them through the crisis, he has additionally encouraged them … [Read more...]