Hospitality Highlights

News curated by Virtual Solutions Restaurant chain Popeyes has revealed a new look and logo design. The popular restaurant chain has refreshed its classic logo, one that it’s had in place since 1972. The company, which had to close all its sites due to COVID-19, has also taken the opportunity to refresh the look of [...]

News curated by Virtual Solutions Online travel company Expedia is providing $275m (approx. £218m) to the hotel industry. Expedia are supplying funds to help the hotel industry recover from the impact of COVID-19 and hopes the money will allow its hotel partners some breathing room. The company helps hotels find customers online and its support [...]

News curated by Virtual Solutions Brew Dog’s libel case has been dismissed by the High Court. The spat began when an employee from Frank revealed a press release saying Brew Dog will be distributing US brewery Scofflaw’s products in the UK. Brew Dog felt the press release compromised them as critics of Donald Trump and [...]

News curated by Virtual Solutions Burger King hands out oversized crowns in an effort to encourage social distancing in Germany. The fast-food chain recently reopened many of its branches across Germany in throughout May but has continued to take social distancing very seriously to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The crowns are similar to the [...]

News curated by Virtual Solutions Hotel chain @Accor has launched a new cleanliness initiative called ‘AllSafe’. The Accor Group has become the latest hotel brand to create a new scheme for improved health and safety procedures. The plan is part of their strategy to increase customer confidence when they return, allowing them to be comfortable [...]

News curated by Virtual Solutions The UK Government will be issuing 14-day quarantine orders on those coming from abroad. The measures have been put in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19 from any potential carriers coming from overseas. Or from nationals returning to the UK. However, the move has been met with criticism from [...]

News curated by Virtual Solutions UK Government sets the 1st July as a target for some parts of the hospitality industry to open. It depends on the success of social distancing measures across the country in the meantime. PM Boris Johnson stated if the UK fails to meet these targets, “we will try again until we [...]

Prime Minister Gives an Update on Coronavirus to the UK On the evening of the 10th of May 2020, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave his latest address to the nation to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March the UK, like much of the world, has been under ‘lockdown’, adhering to social distancing measures in [...]

News curated by Virtual Solutions Holiday resort company Sandals introduces a new health and safety scheme. Called the ‘Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness’, the popular holiday company hopes this initiative will give guests the confidence to return to their resorts in the wake of COVID-19. With social distancing measures being relaxed in some regions, Sandals are [...]

News curated by Virtual Solutions  Staff working for WA hospitality will be given extra hygiene training to help combat coronavirus. All WA Hospitality staff will undergo this mandatory training course before returning to work. The course includes basic health and safety, as well as specialist advice and methods to avoid spreading COVID-19. Read more about [...]