The last few weeks has seen turmoil emerge amongst much of the hospitality industry, and some businesses react to protect balance sheets ahead of people. Some have take time to protect both and not lost sight of people making any business what it is. Pub and hotel chain Fuller’s has announced that across circa 400 sites it will not seek rent payments from its tenanted … [Read more...]
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The Hospitality COVID-19 Angels & Demons Scales of Empathy
During recent days and weeks the hospitality industry’s reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic has witnessed some incredible actions, demonstrating empathy by many, and a few unveil colours nobody wants to see. Reactions, especially speedy ones can sometimes be looked back on, and with reflection judged to be ill-judged. It is sometimes too easy to condemn, and praise can also … [Read more...]
Ed Sheeran to pay all his restaurant team throughout COVID-19 crisis
Singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran has ensured the wellbeing of all his London restaurant staff by agreeing to pay the salaries of all the restaurant team throughout the COVID-19 crisis. His generosity is irrespective of the length of time the crisis continues. Not only has Sheeran covered his team financially to see them through the crisis, he has additionally encouraged them … [Read more...]
Celebrated restauranteur and chef Floyd Cardoz, passes away from COVID-19
We are sad to report that Mumbai born restaurateur Floyd Cardoz has passed away today from COVID-19. Floyd Cardoz was born and grew up in Mumbai, he trained as a biochemist before discovering his real passion, restaurants. Educated in culinary schools in India and Switzerland, he travelled to New York where he worked in Gray Kunz's legendary kitchen at Lespinasse, rising to … [Read more...]
US $2 Trillion COVID-19 package approved, and includes help for self-employed
The White House and Senate leaders in the very early hours of this morning approved a $2-trillion (that’s $2,000,000,000,000) package to provide immediate stimulus to their economy. Following intense negotiations the package produced is one of the most expensive and potentially impactful measures in the history of the US Congress. White House legislative affairs director … [Read more...]