Hotels all over the world are closed, or operating at a fraction of normal capacity supporting local key workers. So, as hotels emerge and return to their adjusted post Covid-19 markets, in countries that are relaxing or removing lockdown measures, those still waiting to, will be watching. Watching how those altering to their new world of hospitality execute their … [Read more...]
Foodservice adapting to reopening
This article is written with a view to give hope to anyone providing foodservice in the UK beyond COVID-19. Moreover, this is an article explaining why the staff restaurant will play a significant role in 2020 in helping rebuild the UK economy. Society has worked far too hard to evolve catering, from humble beginnings dating right back to the feudal era to the … [Read more...]
A trip down memory lane to meet Nelson Mandela and dine at El Bulli with Richard Vines
Nelson Mandela is one of the best known and most respected people in history. His accomplishments for his beloved South Africa were monumental, he, and they changed the world. So, the other day when scanning twitter and noticing a headline that read: One from the archives...Meeting With Mandela. The link had to be clicked. Social media is not always social, when we … [Read more...]
Universities research hospitality robots
Research investigating how robots could help boost the hospitality industry is ongoing. Researchers think the possibility of more robotic help post the Covid-19 crisis is likely in hospitality, tourism, and business travel. The study by academics at The University of Surrey and MODUL University Vienna focuses on how HR experts perceive service robots in the hotel … [Read more...]
London hotel acquired by Parisian boutique operator
French boutique hotel operator Touriste has acquired the Chrysos Hotel in West London. The Chrysos Hotel in West London comprises two converted Georgian properties in Norfolk Square, Paddington. Plans to extensively upgrade and remodel the hotel when it reopens post the Covid-19 lockdown, as well as increase the number of rooms are already underway. The … [Read more...]