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Johnson unveils post-lockdown “Covid winter plan” in England
UK: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled the Government’s plans to restore the “three-tier system” when the lockdown in England ends on Wednesday 2 December, in a speech given in Parliament today.
Hospitality shares rise following COVID vaccine news
Worldwide: Multiple global hotel companies saw their stocks rise following the announcement of significant development on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Hospitality leaders react to Biden’s election
US: Following Joe Biden’s election as the next Democratic president of the United States, industry experts share their views on what this could mean for the hospitality and travel industries.
Scotland suppliers and outlets launch Help Out Hospitality
UK: The scheme, which is open to any hospitality outlet in Scotland, includes discounted overnight stays and other attractive deals.
Hospitality to shut for one month England goes into national lockdown
UK: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a one month national lockdown for England, effective Thursday 5 November and lasting until 2 December.
The Langham, Venice to open 2023
Italy: Langham Hospitality Group has announced its first property in Italy, located on the Venetian Lagoon on the island of Murano.
Artyzen Hospitality Group launches select-service hotel
China: YaTi by Artyzen in Shanghai Hongqiao is the group’s latest lifestyle hotel that’s connected with direct access to another design-led brand Artyzen Habitat, which launched last year.
IHM hosts first Urban Living Lite event in London
UK: International Hospitality Media, the publisher of Boutique Hotel News, has hosted the first in a series of limited capacity business networking events.
Investment in wellness offerings could boost hospitality industry
UK: A Barclays survey reveals that the annual revenue of hospitality and leisure firms could rise to £21.1 billion following investment in wellness offerings.
Carver Road Hospitality formed
US: Leading hospitality executive Sean Christie and media marketing and real estate executive Nelson Famadas have announced the formation of Carver Road Hospitality.
Cincinnati’s Kinley hotel opens this October
US: The 94-room boutique lifestyle hotel is opening 22 October and will join its sister property in Chattanooga, Tennessee, by Vision Hospitality Group.
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance launches as independent body
Worldwide: Bringing together 14 of the world’s leading hotel companies, the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has officially launched with the vision to support and protect destinations and communities.
The Valley Hotel opening 2021
US: The 129-room Valley Hotel is scheduled to open in January 2021, and marks the first luxury lifestyle hotel in Homewood, Alabama.
Hospitality bodies launch CareerScope support hub
UK: A collection of five major UK hospitality bodies have joined forced to create the Careerscope support platform.
Limestone Capital launches European hospitality fund
Switzerland: Limestone Capital has launched a fund to capitalise on opportunities in the European real estate and hospitality sectors.
England hospitality venues on curfew, face masks compulsory
UK: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that pubs, bars and restaurants must close at 22:00 from Thursday, with staff obligated to wear face masks.
Institute of Hospitality appoints vice chairman
UK: Robert Richardson, general manager at The Cave Hotel & Resort Resort, has been appointed as the vice chairman of the Institute of Hospitality, an organisation that supports managers and aspiring managers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry.
OLS Hotels & Resorts rebrands to Springboard Hospitality
US: Hospitality management company OLS Hotels & Resorts has rebranded as Springboard Hospitality, and has launched its Hospitality Intelligence platform across its entire portfolio.
60,000 hospitality jobs at risk in Scotland
Scotland: More than one in four hospitality and tourism jobs are at risk in Scotland according to a new report from academics at the University of Edinburgh Business School and credit risk assessment company Wiserfunding.
Doris Greif appointed managing director at The Langham
UK: Langham Hospitality group has announced that Doris Greif will be the new managing director of their flagship property The Langham.
Onyx Hospitality launches the Saffron Collection
Asia: The Saffron Collection of boutique and independent hotels by Onyx will debut with the Oriental Residence Bangkok and The Five Residences Hanoi.
Criton report shows demand for contactless hotel solutions
UK: According to data gathered by Scottish technology provider Criton, the company has noted the rise in demand for contactless hospitality solutions.
First ever COO appointed at Langham Hospitality Group
UK: Langham Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Bob van den Oord as chief operating officer, a newly created position at the company.
Sustainable travel and hospitality event PHIST goes virtual
Thailand: Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism (PHIST) is moving its two-day event on 7 September 2020 to a digital platform, with a single day schedule from 9-6:30pm.
Government grant schemes to close 28 August
UK: The government has confirmed that the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grants Fund (RHLGF), the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and the Discretionary Grant Fund should close by 28 August 2020.
‘No-app’ mobile check-in solution launches
UK: FORTYEIGHT.AI, a technology company, has joined forces with Twilio, a communications platform, to launch a ‘no-app’ mobile check in solution for Britain’s hospitality industry.
Sales activity ranks top priority for independent hoteliers
UK: In a survey conducted by Apart Hospitality, independent hotel owners cited consumer confidence and sales as the top priority for business in the next six to 12 months.
Nobu Hospitality expands to Marrakech
Morocco: Nobu Hospitality, the luxury brand led by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper has announced its first expansion into Africa.
Scotland begins to reopen hospitality venues
Scotland: As of 15 July 2020, hospitality venues in Scotland are allowed to reopen providing that mitigations are met.
UK hospitality leaders respond to new budget
UK: Rishi Sunak, chancellor of the exchequer, announced major VAT cuts yesterday to promote recovery in the hospitality sector.
Sunak announces VAT cut for hospitality industry
UK: Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed a six-month cut in VAT for the hospitality and tourism sectors, which equates to a $4 billion boost for the industry.
citizenM introduces fully contactless guest experience
Worldwide: Powered by its new app, citizenM has introduced a series of enhanced safety standards that allows for a fully contactless on-property experience.
Akia secures funding for AI-Enabled contactless hotel solution
US: California start-up Akia has announced an additional round of funding from GSR Ventures in order to expand its AI-enables SaaS platform.
HMRC says Job Retention Scheme supports nearly 1.5m in hospitality
UK: HMRC, who have implemented the UK government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), have announced that these programmes have been used to support almost 1.5 million hospitality workers.
Domestic travel searches surge in May
Worldwide: Tripadvisor has revealed findings from its multi-month study on consumer travel sentiment, highlighting early green shoots of recovery in a number of countries worldwide.
Quash Quarantine group considers legal action against restrictions
UK: More than 500 travel and hospitality companies have created the Quash Quarantine movement, joining airlines in opposing the 14-day quarantine rule for UK arrivals.
Zleep opens latest Copenhagen hotel
Denmark: Located in Ørestad, Zleep Hotel Copenhagen Arena is the thirteenth opening under the Zleep brand.
ALICE launches eBook on contactless hotel operations
US: ALICE has revealed a complimentary eBook to address COVID-19 response protocols, particularly focussing on technology and contactless service.
The Langham, Gold Coast to open in 2021
AUS: Langham Hospitality Group has announced it will manage its third luxury hotel in Australia, along with 170 serviced apartments.
Covid-19 and the hospitality sector: Who will pay for all the new hygiene and safety standards?
Stuart Pallister covers the most recent HoCoSo Connect discussion, asking who will be footing the bill for hospitality's new hygiene and cleanliness standards.
Service with no smile: Hospitality's strained mental health
Miles Hurley investigates hospitality's mental health, its struggles, and who is working to improve it.
UK consumers could spend nearly £4 billion in hospitality sector during first week after lockdown is lifted
UK: New research says pent up demand from the public for eating, drinking and travelling, could see £3.8 billion being spent in the first week after restrictions are lifted.
Covid-19 and the hospitality sector: The need for credible hygiene certification to gain trust and create jobs
Communications and content strategist, and head of academic editorial content at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, Stuart Pallister, analyses the need for credible hygiene certification to gain trust and create jobs in the hospitality sector during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Black Sheep Hotels’ parent company goes into administration
UK: Mars Enterprise and Hospitality, which operates two of the three hotels in the Black Sheep Hotels group, has called in administrators after failing to pay more than £3 million to construction company Douglas & Stewart.
UK Furlough Scheme extended, companies to share burden from August
UK: Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed the extension of the UK’s coronavirus furlough scheme until October.
Some UK hospitality businesses could reopen in July
UK: Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced a phased approach to easing Coronavirus lockdown restrictions, which could see some hospitality businesses open in July.
Hutson calls on PM for extended rural hospitality support
UK: Robin Hutson has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for a range of measures to support rural hospitality businesses.
Keeping Green: Sustainability and Covid-19
Boutique Hotel News looks at the impact the global pandemic will have on sustainability in hospitality.
Hospitality businesses will be "among the last" to exit UK lockdown
UK: Michael Gove, the UK's minister for the cabinet office, has said that hospitality businesses will be "among the last" to exit the country's current restrictions.
Viral Facebook stream HospoLive offers talks and tutorials with hospitality leaders
Worldwide: The free Facebook Live stream, created by Think Hospitality and Flow Hospitality, with the support of Fleet Street Communications, has reached over 112,000 views in more than 60 countries.
