Why hospitality leaders can’t ignore mental health any longer
If the kitchen is on fire, you put it out. So why are we ignoring the psychological distress, burnout and harm happening behind the scenes at our venues, pubs and clubs?
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A CORFU hotel boss has accused a Brit gran of "fabricating complaints" after she moaned her stay was a "nightmare" thanks to "no bacon, sausages or chips"…
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This is the Difference Between Sharia Hotels and Halal-Certified Hotel Restaurants
The terms sharia hotels and halal-certified hotel restaurants have turned out to be a misunderstanding for some lay people. Hotels with restaurants that have BPJPH halal certificates are often equated with sharia hotels certified by DSN MUI…
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We need to eat more dessert. Ozempic is crushing the hospitality industry
“We’re definitely noticing an Ozempic effect,” the chef Stevie Parle told me recently. He was talking about planning the menu for Town, his new restaurant in Covent Garden.
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Preferabli acquires Libation Labs to ‘revolutionise’ personalised wine and hospitality experiences
Preferabli, the AI-driven product discovery platform for wine, spirits, and food, has announced its acquisition of Napa-based Libation Labs, a direct-to-consumer loyalty platform known for its app, Cuvée…
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Top French chef bans Michelin Guide inspectors from his new restaurant
Five years ago he took the prestigious Michelin Guide to court and lost over an unfavorable review of a controversial soufflé. Now French chef Marc Veyrat has launched a fresh salvo against the fine-dining bible, banning its inspectors from his new…
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US National Restaurant Association menu trend forecast 2025
The (US) National Restaurant Association’s 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast is here, revealing top trends set to shape the nation’s menus with a fresh focus on flavour, wellness, and sustainability.
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How the culinary tourism boom is driving hotels and resorts to hire world-class chefs
As more travellers are choosing destinations based on their culinary appeal, hotels and resorts are hiring world-class chefs to create unique dining experiences and enhance their brand, writes Ashish Tiwari, Executive Chef at ANDAAZ Banquets and…
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Yas Plaza Hotels creates new culinary sustainability offering with upcycled pasta
Yas Plaza Hotels has launched a new and innovative sustainable culinary project at their Italian restaurant, Filini Garden, led by its chef, Marco Gattone. Called “Il Pane e’ Oro”, the initiative sees the restaurant transforming leftover bread into…
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Guoce Hotel's Master Chef Liujianxin Introduces New High Tea
Liujianxin (Lincoln) is a master chef from Beijing who studied at Cordon Bleu. He is a renowned culinary artist, and among his many certificates and awards, he is a Gold Medal Executive Chef and National Level I Judge of the Catering Industry…
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Traces of cyanide have been found in the cups of six people found dead in a central Bangkok luxury hotel, Thai police said on Wednesday.
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Tom Kerridge on his new book, growing up with Birds Eye and why chef’s have a ‘huge responsibility’
Tom Kerridge is keenly aware of the “huge responsibility” he has as a chef. Not just delivering a cracking meal to diners, but paying proper respect to the people who came before him in the long process of getting food to the table…
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Edinburgh hotel apologises as £436-a-night guest 'has to queue for biscuits'
An Edinburgh West End hotel manager has apologised after a guest slammed staff for having to “queue to buy a biscuit” after paying £436 for one night.
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Why the hospitality sector must lead the charge in combating food waste
Hilton’s VP of food and beverage strategy and development for the EMEA region, Emma Banks, shares her learnings on engaging staff and customers in countering food waste.
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Royal Academy of Culinary Arts names Adam Byatt as new chair
Adam Byatt, chef patron of Michelin-starred restaurant Trinity and culinary director of Brown’s Hotel in London, has been announced as the new chair of The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA).
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Hospitality and F&B leaders discuss Ramadan 2024 and how business has changed
The Ramadan season in the Middle East has traditionally been a time of reflection and community…
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Tokyo's Sezanne reigns supreme as Asia's best restaurant
The best restaurant in Asia is Sezanne in Tokyo, according to this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, announced in Seoul on March 26.
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IFTM is in ‘full force’ preparation mode for the 47th WorldSkills Competition
The international vocational skills contest will be held in France this September, with Macao-based lecturer David Charles Wiley Jr. serving as an ‘expert lead.’
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