The need for all in hospitality to wear face masks is essential to protect colleagues, customers, and business. Like the virus face masks will be with us for the foreseeable future, and as such procurement of face masks will become as normal as any other item necessary to run a hospitality business. The emergence of Covid -19 for many businesses has not seen big changes in … [Read more...]
Christie’s online wine auction reaches new record levels
Christie’s New York wine department’s latest single owner online-sale saw global participation with registered bidders from 27 countries. Throughout the sale there were 76 world auction records set. The Benjamin Ichinose Collection of Fine and Rare Wines, (July 16-31) totalled $2,340,800, the highest total ever achieved for an online wine sale at Christie’s, with 98% sold by … [Read more...]
Visa and Mastercard Overcharging Refund, a well-timed potential financial windfall for hospitality
Following the recent landmark decision of the Supreme Court against Visa and Mastercard, in favour of Sainsburys et al, - the Supreme Court Judgement summary can be read here - hospitality and catering businesses can now access potential refunds without having to litigate themselves. The matter is complex and requires substantial consideration, so we recommend readers … [Read more...]
Looking for hospitality partners to fight the invisible foe in customer confidence
The ongoing necessity of the Covid-19 era is to ensure the safety of colleagues and customers from contagion. This takes dual form in hospitality, being safe, and being seen to be safe. Visible Trust As hospitality reopened customers voted with their feet, returning to hospitality providers that were evidently applying safety guidelines. Hospitality providers opened with … [Read more...]
Umbrella teams up with LPC and launches SME Survival Toolkit
Umbrella Training has today announced two new initiatives that strengthen its commitment to helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) recover from the Covid-19 crisis. The company has signed a new agreement with the London Progression Collaboration (LPC) to support its Reskilling the Recovery campaign. Separately, Umbrella has also announced that it is launching a new … [Read more...]