Beyond the plate: How Gen Z is driving the rise of immersive dining
Experiential dining is nothing new. It was even parodied on a recent episode of The Simpsons, which famously predicts the future.
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Why China’s high-end hotels are now setting up food stalls outside
ZHENGZHOU, Henan – On a sweltering 36 deg C evening, a man stood under a makeshift tent outside his hotel, scooping a Chinese summer delicacy into takeout boxes – piping hot xiao long xia, or crayfish – selling for just 38 yuan ($5.30) per 500g…
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Hong Kong’s leading hotels capitalise on the sparkling tea trend
Two of Hong Kong’s 5-star hotels — The Peninsula and The Royal Garden — have launched own-label sparkling tea brands, developing existing tins to reach new consumers.
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China enforces Kim Young-ran Law to curb hospitality for public officials
China has announced stringent new guidelines to eliminate the culture of hospitality for public officials. The so-called 'Chinese version of the Kim Young-ran Law' regulates even dining occasions that exclude family or friends…
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Free breakfast is disappearing at popular hotel brands
Have you ever planned part of a vacation stay around a free breakfast? Whether it’s sitting down for eggs and waffles or having a coffee and banana to go, complimentary morning meals are a key factor for many travelers when choosing a…
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Korea's luxury hotels are strengthening their own brand (PB) kimchi business one after another
Lotte Hotel is planning to expand its kimchi-related product line by launching Kimchi Stew Home Meal Replacement (HMR) in the second half of the year.
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No bed, just breakfast: Hotel buffets sizzle with walk-ins in new dining trend
Around 7:30 a.m. on a recent Thursday, a sharply dressed man in his 40s strolled into a buffet restaurant of a hotel in Yeouido, western Seoul, with the ease of a regular.
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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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Unpopular opinion: I'm not a fan of hotel breakfasts
It doesn’t bother me if the hotel breakfast is included with my stay or not. Most times, I’d rather eat at a nearby café that’s favoured by locals.
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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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Game On: The Rise of Competitive Socialising in Hospitality
In the bustling world of hospitality, trends come and go. But one recent development stands out for its unique blend of entertainment, interaction, and social engagement: competitive socialising.
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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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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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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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Breakfast, best meal of the day, not always…
Working as part of the hospitality industry can often be a curse, you always look around, scan the room, and observe operations. When you see a smooth, well-run business with satisfied customers, you feel proud of your profession. It’s when things…
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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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Punch Bowl Social plans growth with two acquired concepts
The eatertainment chain plans to grow a karaoke brand and an immersive art experience. Needless to say, both have cocktail bars.
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The High-End Restaurant Trends Set To Transform The Dining Experience In 2024
In the world of fine dining, pushing the boundaries of culinary creativity is nothing new, but in 2024, we’re seeing chefs go far beyond what was previously possible in a bid to delight and wow diners like never before…
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