Where will you be as the clock strikes 12 to usher in a New Year? "But people watching news channels running stories like 'No New Year Celebration for Delhi' after night curfew and things are getting it wrong. Several five-star hotels had also made big plans big for New Year's Eve in the hope of finally seeing people back in …
The number of people in the Netherlands claiming basic welfare benefits rose by 12,000 between the end of 2019 and end of June 2020, national statistics agency CBS said on Monday. The increase in claims was particularly strong – 5% – among the under-27s, as many youngsters lost their jobs in the hospitality industry because of the coronavirus lockdown. Many …
Recent hospitality closures have had an unexpected silver lining for some food rescue charities struggling with stripped supermarket shelves. Key points: The sudden glut of perishables from cafes and restaurants has been gladly accepted by food charities Traditionally, food charities rely on unwanted fruit and vegetables but they are being snapped up by shoppers Panic buying has also had an …
Tasmania has long marketed itself as the place for travellers to switch off from the troubles of the world, but tough new border control measures to limit the spread of coronavirus have crushed the state's tourism and hospitality sectors. Key points: Tasmania has introduced strict self-quarantine for travellers to the state to control coronavirus Tourism operators say they've been inundated …
