Hospitality Closed Heathrow Open - The Government’s decision to close restaurants and almost every other hospitality outlet in the UK was implemented overnight. It is easily understood as a measure to limit the spread of Covid-19. Heathrow Airport remaining open to 15,000 international daily arrivals is extremely difficult to understand. Devoid of Science The … [Read more...]
Caterer community across the UK looking to further reduce consumption of meat post Covid-19
The vegan, plant based and vegetarian revolution that was taking place pre Covid-19 like almost everything else went into hibernation amidst the onset of the crisis we are all going through currently. The meat markets in China that sparked Covid-19 into life are not only geographically thousands of miles away from the UK, they are animal cruelty centres a million … [Read more...]
Hospitality apprentices undertake virtual learning programmes during COVID-19 lockdown
More than 400 Umbrella Training apprentices are continuing their apprenticeship programmes by undertaking virtual learning sessions, organised as part of a move to tackle developmental challenges caused by Covid-19. Through platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, the company is enabling learners to continue their tailored sessions, with 10 standards being delivered by … [Read more...]
Covid-19 one to one with Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin
Leadership is about many things and amongst them communications is at the Top of most lists. Showing where your heart is, for many is difficult and the attempt to do so can often be misinterpreted, so it’s also a risky strategy. Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin recently recorded the message above to the circa 300,000 people in more than 100 countries worldwide who work with … [Read more...]
US hotel industry like UK needs to look to Swiss Government and banks for help
US hotel giant Marriott has issued a business alert showing that of their 7,300 hotels around the world, circa 25% of them are now closed due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. The alert states that senior management expect closures to accelerate in the days and weeks ahead. Across the US where more than 870 Marriott hotels are now closed overall occupancy rates across the … [Read more...]