Expectations were set high by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his team in the lead up to his much anticipated roadmap speech yesterday evening. Post evaluation of his roadmap speech sees most of us with no roadmap at all. This would certainly include increased numbers of commuters driving their cars into work this morning. Yesterday afternoon before Johnson’s speech … [Read more...]
First Class dining experiences are not always about the food
The sheer pleasure of a great dining experience can be savoured long after the table has been cleared. Restaurants all over the world trade on providing such experiences. The health pandemic sweeping the world currently means that we can only dine out on our memories, temporarily. So, wanting to avoid publishing yet another news story on the current health pandemic I cast my … [Read more...]
Free accommodation for firefighters
The Covid-19 crisis across the UK has seen many frontline key workers struggle to find suitable, safe accommodation. Many search for accommodation close to their workplaces where they can spend time away from vulnerable family members after long shifts. On hearing this, James Foice, CEO of the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers, rallied his Membership to … [Read more...]
Bristol restaurants are ignoring basic hygiene and social distancing
As hospitality businesses across the UK adjust to the Covid-19 world, consumer confidence is paramount to business recovery. Recent reporting in BristolLive has unveiled two restaurants that are paying no notice whatsoever to health and safety. Their actions are damaging consumer confidence in our industry doing us all a disservice. The reporting highlights two well … [Read more...]