As the impact of COVID-19 deepens across the world, government financial ministers, world banks and financial markets across the world all looked downwards. In London today the FTSE 100 ended below 5,000 down 196 points at 4,993, its lowest level of close since October 2011. Also in London today the FTSE 350 Travel & Leisure Index, which contains many of the best … [Read more...]
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Cleaning for COVID-19 outbreaks
When it comes to COVID-19, good hygiene and cleanliness is our best line of defence. At TWO Services, we provide reactive and preventative sanitise cleans for COVID-19 outbreaks. Keeping surfaces clean is extremely important to protect the safety of building inhabitants. Our fogging system is a quick and easy way to sanitise large areas with minimum disruption to both you … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson on COVID-19 “never seen anything like it in 92 years”
To gain perspective on the current impact on hotels from the global COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest hotel group in the world, Marriott, is worth taking some notice of. In a statement to the press Marriott Worldwide CEO Arne Sorenson said: “In terms of our business, COVID-19 is like nothing we’ve ever seen before, and for a company that’s 92 years old, that’s borne witness … [Read more...]
Spanish hotels being converted into emergency COVID-19 care facilities
The four star 360 bedroom Gran Hotel Colon in Madrid last Thursday morning closed to guests and opened for nurses and doctors, many of the doctors are young and not yet fully qualified. Wearing face masks doctors and nurses now welcome patients daily as the hotel has been converted to a care facility for people suffering with milder cases of COVID-19. Regional government in … [Read more...]
Hospitality heroes and villains emerge in COVID-19 pandemic
In times of difficulty many people struggle, some emerge as heroes, helping others as best they can, and others show their true colours. The current COVID-19 pandemic is no different. HEROES We would like to start by applauding some of the heroes already identified doing what they can to aid others. Hospitality Action, Only a Pavement Away, Chelsea FC, GG Hospitality, … [Read more...]