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In Focus: The Impact of COVID-19 on Hospitality Episode 11

The impact that COVID-19 is having on the hospitality industry is palpable. There is no time more important than right now to come together, share information, and discuss what this means for our future. Alexi Khajavi and Katherine Doggrell join us this week with guests Lambis Pahiyiannakis, Acquisition Manager from Sani & Ikos Group and Savvas Perdios, Deputy Minister of Tourism as we see countries such as Greece and Cyprus open their hotels and resorts for the holiday season. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest in hospitality news and development.

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Ikos backs staff over profit

Lambis Pahiyiannakis, acquisition manager, Sani & Ikos Group, told this week’s In Focus that, for the group “to operate at a loss as we employ as many of our staff as possible is a win for us”.

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Europe set for June recovery

Europe was expected to see a recovery in hotel performance in June and July, according to STR, with the company warning that “recovery” did not mean a return to previous levels of operation.

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Another brick in The Wall?

Ghoulish it may be, but there are an awful lot of people - OK, let’s be kinder and say groups - who are yearning for distress in the hotel market.

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Revenue for the future - Importance of Segmentation

Neville Isaac, chief customer officer, Beonprice, addresses revenue management on reopening.

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Landlord ‘scrutinising’ Travelodge CVA

Travelodge landlord Secure Income Reit said it would be “scrutinising” the brand’s proposals for a CVA.

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Hope for shift from insurers

The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that eight insurers will take part in a test case to clarify wording in claims relating to Covid-19.

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COVID-19 shines light on sector

“It is clear, if there is going to be a year of the staycation, this is the year it’s going to happen” Deirdre Wells OBE, CEO of Visit Kent and Go To Places told us in the most recent In Focus podcast series from Hospitality Insights.

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Refunds pressure Parkdean

Customer demands for refunds have put Parkdean Holidays under pressure, according to ratings agency Moody’s.

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In Focus The Impact of COVID19 on Hospitality 27th May

The impact that COVID-19 is having on the hospitality industry is palpable. There is no time more important than right now to come together, share information, and discuss what this means for our future. Julie Rey-Gore and Katherine Doggrell join us this week to discuss the latest news in hospitality. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest in hospitality news and development.

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Investors forecast ‘flood’ of M&A

Investors have never been more interested in what is now a mainstream asset class, with M&A expected to flood out of this crisis, according to the first quarterly Hospitality Investor Sentiment Assessment, conducted by Questex and ABP Invest.

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