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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.
Forbes Travel Guide launches ‘Hospitality Strong’ series
Worldwide: Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) has announced its Hospitality Strong initiative, designed to engage, educate and elevate furloughed and laid-off hospitality staff during the novel coronavirus crisis.
UKHospitality launches online training programme for furloughed employees
UK: Trade body UKHospitality has partnered with CPL Learning to create an online training platform for those furloughed due to the global pandemic.
Bootle predicts V-shaped recovery from coronavirus impact
Global: Economist Roger Bootle of Capital Economics says the medium-term prospects for the hospitality industry are "extremely good".
UKHospitality and Caterer.com launches redeployment hub
UK: Trade body UKHospitality and jobs board Caterer.com, along with charity Hospitality Action, has launched The Hospitality Redeployment Hub allowing displaced hospitality workers to find short-term roles in other sectors.
The Bermondsey Square donates to Hospitality Action fund
UK: The Bermondsey Square Hotel in London, also known as b2, is donating £10 from every direct booking on the b2Cares Rate to charity Hospitality Action.
A message from IHM's CEO: we're here to help
In these unprecedented and challenging times, we wanted to share with you a message from our CEO Piers Brown about our plans and how we intend to support the wider industry through sharing thought leadership, news and commentary, and continuing to offer digital opportunities.
Coronavirus and the hotel industry: An existential threat urgently requiring concerted collaboration and action
Journalist and communications expert Stuart Pallister covers the recent HoCoSo Connect online forum, and examines the threat that the Covid-19 coronavirus poses to global hospitality.
Hungarian hospitality industry mobilises to fight coronavirus
Hungary: With Budapest's streets empty due to the impact of coronavirus, the Hungarian hospitality industry has responded with kindness.
PM announces closure of pubs and restaurants
UK: In the latest of a regular daily briefing, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced further measures to tackle coronavirus by ordering the closure of cafes, pubs, and restaurants from Friday 20 March.
Free crisis management workshop for leaders in hospitality
Worldwide: Séverine Obertelli, consultant and coach for leadership self-development, is holding a free online crisis management webinar to help hospitality leaders deal with the impact of coronavirus.
Hospitality Action launches fund to support industry
UK: Charity Hospitality Action has launched an emergency appeal to support those affected by coronavirus, especially those working in restaurants and bars.
URBAN LIVING FESTIVAL 2020: stay-live-work rescheduled
UK: International Hospitality Media (IHM) is rescheduling the inaugural URBAN LIVING FESTIVAL 2020: stay-live-work, from this July until November 25 - 26 2020.
Chancellor unveils £330 billion coronavirus relief package
UK: The British government has pledged £330 billion for companies to access loans, extending the business rates holiday to all firms in the hospitality sector and funding grants of up to £25,000 for small businesses.
UK hospitality footfall dives over the weekend
UK: According to analysis by Wireless Social, yesterday showed a 44 per cent drop in footfall compared to the same day last year, with last week totalling a 28 per cent fall.
International Hospitality Media (IHM) partners with Questex for Urban Living Festival, Adjacent Spaces and IHIF
UK: The marketing partnership between IHM and Questex will offer delegates an exclusive combined ticket entry to the inaugural Urban Living Festival, Adjacent Spaces and IHIF.
Villa de Pranakorn to open for bookings on Valentines day
Thailand: Unicorn Hospitality’s latest boutique hotel in Bangkok’s Sam Yot district will open for bookings on February 14, 2020.
India’s first in-suite spa retreat launches wellness programs
IN: Mekosha Ayurveda Spasuites Retreat Kerala has launched personalised wellness programs to help guests attain holistic physical and mental wellbeing.
Bottleworks Hotel to replace West Elm project in Indianapolis
US: The Bottleworks Hotel, managed by Geronimo Hospitality Group, will be replacing the West Elm hotel as part of a $300 million redevelopment project in Indianapolis.
Neville and Giggs' latest hotel to open in November
UK: The Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester, part of the GG Hospitality portfolio, will open on 15 November as a member of Relais & Châteaux.
Hotel plan for Inverness office block
UK: Hotel development and management company Axcel Hospitality plans to transform a redundant four-storey Inverness office block into a 76-bedroom hotel.
Hotel Indigo to open in Williamsburg
US: Valor Hospitality Partners has announced plans to open a 187-room Hotel Indigo in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Moxy expands Norwegian presence
Norway: Marriott is set to open its third Moxy hotel in Norway, this time Tromsø, in the far north.
