It’s not all doom and gloom, Sue Bromley discovers, as projects in the pipeline will lead to the return of some lost housekeeping roles and even create new ones. There is no getting away from the fact that these are…
For the past five years most have us have known CleanConscience as the charity set up by Gwen Powell which collects, processes and repackages unused hotel toiletries and, with partner charities, distributes them to people in need. It means a…
Tzveta Ivanova, Executive Housekeeper at London’s Milestone Hotel, is taking positive steps as she kickstarts 2021 in Running off Christmas. Ivanova’s running 31 miles through January to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSH Charity). Whatever the…
At a time when we’ve had to remove from rooms so many of the items that create a ‘home from home’ experience, some little extras can help. It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are…
Vision was quick to react when Covid-19 hit in March and sent staff home to work remotely. The majority of UK head office teams and in the European office, continue to work remotely some eight months later for a company…
Five industry organisations have come together to launch CareerScope, a free service supporting those who have lost their job due to COVID-19 and are keen to get back into work, as well as those looking to start their career in…
Budget hotel chain Travelodge has kept open some 200 properties during lockdown to provide accommodation for guests exempt from restrictions who need to travel for work, local authorities, and other key workers allowed to stay overnight. Earlier this year the…
Housekeeping staff at The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, have been singled out for praise as it becomes the first hotel in Scotland to receive a prestigious Five-Star award from the Forbes Travel Guide. Filip Boyen, CEO of…
There can be no doubt that these are tough times, but established hoteliers and investment specialists continue to press ahead with new hospitality offerings, including those which are set to be spectacular developments opening over the next couple of years.…
The latest UKHA Zoom meeting was hosted by the London Region and provided those attending with a host of fascinating thoughts, facts and figures from invited speakers. Chris Davis and Paul Kelly from Rubbermaid gave a presentation on the company…