Tag Archives: Hospitality

METRO Expands UK Presence with Acquisition of Caterite to Boost Food Service Distribution

(IN BRIEF) METRO has expanded its food service distribution (FSD) business in the UK by acquiring Caterite Food & Wineservice, a specialist in food delivery to the HoReCa sector in the Lake District and northern regions of the UK. This … Read the full press release

Experian Forecasts £600M Sales Surge for UK Retail and Hospitality During August Bank Holiday, Weather-Dependent Boost Possible

(IN BRIEF) The August bank holiday is expected to bring a significant boost to the UK’s retail and hospitality sectors, with a forecasted 15% increase in sales, contributing an additional £600 million to the economy. This uplift is based on … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY Expands Hospitality Portfolio with Acquisition of Nomadix and Global Reach

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced its agreement to acquire Nomadix and Global Reach, prominent providers of Wi-Fi access and engagement platform solutions for the hospitality and commercial real estate sectors in the US … Read the full press release

Accenture Collaborates with Accor to Enhance Content Production for Personalized Guest Experiences

(IN BRIEF) Global hospitality group Accor has partnered with Accenture to boost its content production capabilities for more consistent and personalized marketing communications across its hotel brands. Accenture Song, Accenture’s tech-powered creative group, introduced the “Content Atelier,” a data-driven content … Read the full press release

Live Entertainment and Summer Spending Boost UK Hospitality & Leisure Sector

(IN BRIEF) Consumer card spending in the UK grew by 4.0% YoY in July, driven by the hospitality and leisure sector as Brits spent more on getaways, dining out, and entertainment like concert tickets. Spending on supermarkets grew at a … Read the full press release

Savills Supports Legacy Hotels & Resorts in Developing Bespoke ESG Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Savills Sustainability Consultancy has successfully assisted Legacy Hotels & Resorts in creating a customized Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy that will guide the company’s goals over the next three years. Legacy Hotels & Resorts, a prominent hotel … Read the full press release

Barclays Corporate Banking research: vast majority of travel businesses have faced talent shortages over the past 12 months

New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals recruitment and staffing issues have been the biggest disruptors to the travel sector over the past 12 months alongside travel restrictions Nine in ten (92%) travel firms have faced talent shortages in the … Read the full press release

Investigación de Barclays Corporate Banking: la gran mayoría de las empresas de viajes se han enfrentado a la escasez de talento en los últimos 12 meses

Una nueva investigación de Barclays Corporate Banking revela que los problemas de contratación y dotación de personal han sido los mayores obstáculos para el sector de los viajes en los últimos 12 meses junto con las restricciones de viaje. Nueve … Read the full press release

Accor guests worldwide to benefit from AXA’s expert medical solutions

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 15-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Global insurance leader, AXA announces an innovative strategic partnership with Accor, a global hospitality leader, to provide medical support to guests across the 5000 Accor hotels worldwide. As soon as July 2020, this … Read the full press release

Centrica report shows how new energy technology could meet more than half of the 20% carbon reduction target by 2030 for the healthcare and hospitality industries

The ‘Powering Sustainability’ report highlights the opportunities for distributed energy technologies. WINDSOR, 16-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Centrica plc has today released a new report which shows that new energy technology could meet more than half of the 20% carbon reduction target … Read the full press release

Businesses followed the lead set by the Co-op and offer jobs to victims of modern slavery

MANCHESTER, 29-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Firms in hospitality, hairdressing and social care were today (28 August) urged to offer jobs to the victims of modern slavery. Businesses across various sectors of the economy have followed the lead set by the Co-op and signed … Read the full press release

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) helped establish the first Tourism and Hospitality Sector Skills Organisation in Jordan

Skills Organisation launched in Amman First Tourism and Hospitality Sector Skills Organisation in Jordan to help improve standards Huge potential for tourism and hospitality growth in Jordan Sector Skills Organisation to help boost employment in the country LONDON, 07-May-2018 — … Read the full press release