Tips and service charges that are pooled and paid out to staff under the Tronc schemes in operation throughout hospitality businesses are excluded from furlough wages paid by Government. The GMB London, the union for workers in the hospitality industry, has recently surveyed its members to see how bad the government’s position has impacted on hospitality workers who … [Read more...]
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Center Parcs reopen casual dining restaurants
Casual Dining Group has reopened a number of its concession sites situated at Center Parcs villages across England. Six restaurants have reopened for delivery and collection as Center Parcs start to welcome guests back. CDG operates 12 Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Las Iguanas restaurants at Center Parcs villages at Whinfell Forest, Sherwood Forest, Woburn Forest Breaks, … [Read more...]
Azzurri acquisition saves 225 restaurants and 5,000 jobs
Azzurri acquisition saves restaurants: TowerBrook Capital Partners a London-based international investment management firm has confirmed its acquisition of Azzurri Group. The acquisition investment has helped to secure the future of circa 225 restaurants and shops, protecting 5,000 employees. Azzurri traded strongly prior to the coronavirus crisis, with 301 … [Read more...]
BA retires 747’s – the end of an era in travel
It really is a sad day when an icon, and some might say the icon of modern travel is consigned to retirement, never to be seen again doing what it does best, flying people around the world. The demise of the 747 is a direct consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on the travel industry. The British Airways fleet of 31 747’s have all been stood down with … [Read more...]
The basic ingredient for safe hospitality
The UK Government continues to advise you should regularly wash your hands for 20 seconds, using soap and water or hand sanitiser. It has and continues to be a foundation of safety care, it’s simple and effective in combating Covid-19, and it’s also all too easy to forget. The Governments advice stresses that hand washing is most important when you get to work or … [Read more...]