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...]
TGI Friday’s close all UK restaurants 9pm today
We have just received the following news from TGi Friday's UK CEO Robert B Cook. As with all other recent closures from COVID-19, we would like to wish all at TGI Friday's our very best wishes. Dear Fridays Guests, As the safety and welfare of our guests and teams is our number one priority and following the recent UK government advice to practice social distancing, we … [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...]
Prezzo restaurants close today during COVID-19 crisis
We have just received the following message from Karen Jones, Executive Chairman, Prezzo. “Today we will temporarily close our Prezzo restaurants during this COVID-19 crisis. We need to do this in order to protect the health of our teams, our customers and our local communities. “After the Government stated last Monday that people should avoid restaurants, it was always … [Read more...]
Hospitality and catering industry rises to COVID-19 challenge
The impact from the COVID-19 pandemic is to use a now somewhat all too often, but appropriate phrase, unprecedented. The position we all face is largely unknown and as such brings concerns that have not previously surfaced for many. So, we are delighted to report that our news desk is inundated with news showing that many across hospitality and catering are not only … [Read more...]