Workplace catering app launched - Bartlett Mitchell has announced the launch of ‘PearPay’ - a new contact-free food app enabling customers to order food straight to their desks and minimise the risk of transmitting coronavirus. The app offers innovative features such as allergen filtering, time slot reservations for restaurant access, and scheduled desk … [Read more...]
Guinness launch £80m fund helping pubs to reopen safely
Drinks giant Diageo, maker of Guinness has launched a £80 million programme to help pubs across the world to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 crisis. The two-year programme called ‘Raising the Bar’ is to start next month to be introduced across hospitality sectors globally. Guinness fund pub reopening In the UK and Ireland, the programme will be available to … [Read more...]
Pragmatic reopening guidance provides flexibility
Guidance for the safe reopening of pubs, bars and restaurants has been warmly welcomed by trade body UKHospitality, providing businesses with the flexibility to ensure that reopening is safe and effective. UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “It is reassuring that the Government has understood the need for flexibility, demonstrating that they have … [Read more...]
Paris Ritz hotel realises $1.9m sale through online auction
The Paris Ritz hotel is one of the most luxurious and acclaimed hotels in the world, so when it auctioned off many of its famed luxury items last week, unsurprisingly the take up was extraordinary. Historic crystal and silver tableware pieces were sold for $1.9 million, four times the pre-sale estimate, delighting auctioneers and buyers. The online bidding saw 1,500 items … [Read more...]
Hospitality online bookings surge on announcement of reopening
Leading UK discovery website DesignMyNight has reported an exceptional response to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that hospitality venues will be able to reopen from 4th July, subject to certain safety measures being in place. Katie Kirwan, Head of Content at DesignMyNight commented “Immediately after the Prime Minister made the announcement in the House … [Read more...]