Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The prime minister Boris Johnson has announced new measures to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, advising that everyone in the UK should avoid all non-essential

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Marriott has amended some of its policies to better cater to the health of guests and reassure safe

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: According to analysis by Wireless Social, yesterday showed a 44 per cent drop in footfall compared to the same day last year, with last

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Best Western Great Britain is to consider turning its hotels into hospitals if demand for bed space during the coronavirus outbreak puts the NHS

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Trade association UKHospitality (UKH) has called coronavirus an “existential threat” to the hospitality industry in a letter to Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Speaking to fellow MPs in the House of Commons, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced an abolition of business rates for any business with a

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: The whitepaper calls for greater diversity and inclusion (D&I) in travel companies, revealing a lack of clear leadership track for women in senior roles.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: In celebration of International Women’s Day, 365 Business is launching a campaign to run throughout March that follows successful and motivational businesswomen. Data by

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The Boutique Hotel Report, commissioned by The Highland Group in partnership with STR, reveals that boutiques achieve much higher occupancy and average rates than

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: At The Publican Awards, the group has been recognised as the top pub employer of up to 500 employees for a second consecutive year.