Greene King is strengthening its partnership with The Prince’s Trust with a new five-year agreement, a pledge to create 1,000 opportunities for young people and an increased financial commitment to the charity directly linked to its workforce diversity aims. Under the new terms of the partnership, funding will be increased by one third and invested into projects that will … [Read more...]
BBC reports large UK employers lack appetite to return to work
A report published earlier today by the BBC says that 50 of the biggest UK employers have no plans to return staff to the office in the near future. The results of the report shows that for many employers and employees a prolonged period of home working becoming increasingly likely. The BBC report was compiled from questioning 50 large employers to get a sense of when they … [Read more...]
IHG default sees SVC transfer management of 103 hotels to Sonesta
Service Properties Trust (SVC) has announced that it will transfer the branding and management of 103 hotels to Sonesta International Hotels Corporation from InterContinental Hotels Group. SVC sent notices of termination to IHG for failure to pay SVC’s minimum returns and rents due for July and August 2020 totalling $26.4 million, plus accrued interest, and IHG had until … [Read more...]
Ernst & Young index shows majority of UK consumers still uncomfortable eating out
Ernst & Young’s latest EY Future Consumer Index is showing that the majority of UK consumers are still uncomfortable with eating out. The figures are more than disappointing as they come amidst the government’s Eat Out to Help Out initiative is still ongoing. The survey of over 1,000 UK consumers found that only 27% is comfortable with eating in a restaurant even as … [Read more...]
Just Add Talent pubs extend Eat Out To Help Out through September
Star Pubs & Bars is investing £250,000 to enable 90 Just Add Talent managed operator pubs to continue their Eat Out To Help Out offer to customers extending the food discount initiative throughout September. The move is designed to help operators build on the growth in food sales, which went from 14% to over 30% of pub turnover during the Eat Out To Help Out initiative, … [Read more...]