Born and bred in London, it’s easy for me to get transfixed by the bright lights of this city; it’s charming, it’s unique, and has cultivated a rich hospitality offer, one of the best in the world. Nonetheless, it’s important to broaden horizons, and not assume that for all its majesty, London’s dining scene cannot learn lessons from the rest of the world. Looking to learn more, I recently took a trip to Dubai.
Read MoreNow Covid is out the way, we should all be fine… but wait.
Read MoreNFT, a simple term that stands for ‘non-fungible token’, brings with it a wave of complexity that encourages a sense of confusion, apprehension, and resistance. NFTs, cryptocurrency and blockchains have all been discussed extensively within the media, but there remain questions as to the ways in which NFTs be applied in the hospitality sector, and in particular, restaurant funding? NFTs have the potential to drive this industry to new heights and be a force for change in a positive way.
Read MoreFor the last 18 months, the key word in hospitality and leisure has been “survival”. But as we start to get back to some degree of normality, the sentiment has shifted to “opportunity”. We are seeing more and more activity in the sector, with operators now ready to take advantage of the possibilities the pandemic has created.
Read MoreThere is an underbelly of inequality in the hospitality sector that is causing incredibly turbulent times. Almost every proclamation from the government swings operators and even entire sectors from the haves to the have nots.
Read MoreHow great was it to see the shutters came up on those pubs and restaurants when the government signalled that outdoor eating and drinking was possible again. Early winners as a result of re-opening were JD Wetherspoon, Primark and the local barbers, of course.
Read MoreAs firms up and down the country are starting to count the days until they are finally able to reopen, businesses are also starting to count the true cost of the pandemic as they stare at a mountain of debt. While there is hope and elation, there is also a very bitter taste in the mouth as the unfairness of it all becomes increasingly apparent.
Read MoreDespair and anger. Those words summarise what the majority of the hospitality sector is feeling right now. And it is understandable.
Read MoreThe proposals from Jonathan Downey and his #timeoutuk campaign are a very positive step that could work for all sides over a period. The upside for the owners and investors being occupied space and basic running costs covered through service charge payments, with potentially a full income stream in 2021. The key to their success, however, is convincing the lenders at the top of the tree.
Read MoreThe Covid-19 lockdown has forced a massive change in working practices for everyone. Whether we like it or not, we have had to make working from home produce results. We have all had to make it work. And with many predicting social distancing measures lasting for 12 months, we are looking at a new way of life for millions of workers across the country.
Read MoreThe hospitality sector is at war with Covid-19, which is fundamentally changing the way the world works. Though closures might only last a matter of weeks, the impact will be lasting, and in times like these, leaders talk about hearts and minds.
Read MoreTed Schama, Managing Partner at Shelley Sandzer, explores the innovative way the hospitality sector is responding to the coronavirus.
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