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Rocco Forte: Can hotels recover?

Stephen Sackur speaks to Sir Rocco Forte, boss of a string of luxury hotels. What future is there for an industry that depends on mobility and confidence?

No sector of the global economy has been harder hit by Covid-19 than the travel and hospitality industry. Millions of workers dependent on travel and tourism have been laid off around the world. Stephen Sackur speaks to Sir Rocco Forte, boss of a string of luxury hotels and a powerful voice in an industry chafing under strict lockdown rules. What future is there for an industry that depends on mobility and confidence?

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Mon 25 May 202021:06GMT
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