Boutique Hotelier visited Corinthia London and Treehouse ahead of July 4 reopening to find out exactly what new systems had been put in place and how many bookings were expected for ‘Super Saturday’
EDITOR'S BLOG
Managing director Mike Warren discusses how the group's coastal properties are thriving post lockdown, with bookings strong for the next few months as people scramble for a staycation
Dan Brod, the operator of four pubs with rooms, Matt Parry-Hann, CEO of the Epicurean Collection and BH Editor Zoe Monk discuss reopening strategies and managing guest expectations
In a video special, dormakaba's John Hardman explains how the company's touch-free innovations can still offer that personal service for guests, whilst maintaining distancing rules
Waddell, who looks after 19 properties in the portfolio, discusses reopening expectations, forward bookings and how the brand has used lockdown to reposition itself in the market
Everything operators need to know to get their hotels back open safely and in line with government guidelines
Founder and chairman of Home Grown Hotels, which includes The Pig, Robin Hutson and chef hotelier and owner of Lympstone Manor, Michael Caines on planning for the post Covid-19 comeback, navigating the lack of clarity from the government and launching brand new properties later than anticipated
Here, the two industry stalwarts discuss the prospect of reopening their portfolios, the uptake of bookings and the procedures in place for the 'new normal' of hospitality operations
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Eveline Noort, general manager at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and Tim Hart, owner of Hambleton Hall discuss reopening tactics, staggering dining times and extending furlough
Cathy Ball, spa director at Calcot, Sara Young, spa operations manager at South Lodge and Steve Ewing, spa director at the new spa at Carden Park on the impact of operating at a controlled capacity and how they plan to juggle staff with social distancing
