It is said that ‘Food is the way to one’s heart’ – and rightly so. While the pandemic brought the joy of eating out to a grinding halt, food continued to be the catalyst that kept people connected with family and loved ones. Qmin, the food delivery platform by Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), which was launched in 2020, has won over hearts as it brought popular dishes from IHCL’s signature restaurants to the safety of guests’ homes.
ALL – Accor Live Limitless and Zrou have announced their partnership to bring innovation to the dining arena in hospitality. This first-of-its-kind cooperation aims to launch a plant-based creative menu concept across Accor branded hotels as part of a substantial step toward the two parties’ commitment to bringing gastronomic modernization to the culinary scene across Greater China.
Sunway Resort, the spectacular flagship of Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, has announced a ground-breaking partnership with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants to open the world-renowned, multi-Michelin starred chef's first-ever restaurant in Malaysia, marking the start of an exciting new era of international gastronomy for the country. Under the historic collaboration, guests at Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, the iconic lifestyle destination, will be treated to a blend of culinary brilliance and electric entertainment at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill - the concept's first location outside of London. S
Food & Beverage (F&B) has always been a significant component of hotel operations and revenue. Several hotel chains have created their own iconic in-house restaurant brands over the last few decades. Dining at these hotel restaurants, known for their high-quality cuisine and celebrated chefs, had a novelty factor that was missing from the options available outside of hotels.
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, in partnership with AB InBev, the world's largest brewer, today announced the opening of India's first 7Rivers Brewpub at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru. This first-of-its-kind brewpub with an on-site microbrewery at the hotel, is the first of 15 locations to be launched across IHCL hotels over the next five years.
Shang Brew, an exciting collaboration between Shougang Group and Shangri-La Group, will soon open its doors to diners from 1 October 2020. Located at the new Beijing landmark - Shougang Park, Shang Brew is Shangri-La's first standalone food and beverage establishment in Mainland China. With an array of craft beers expertly brewed in-house and exquisite culinary innovations all complemented by the relaxing atmosphere and a variety of vibrant social programmes, Shang Brew is set to create an unparalleled gastronomical and social experience for guests.
Forget menus, napkin colors and floor plans. When chef Shinya Otsuchihashi began preparing to open his first hotel restaurant three years ago, he focused on one key element: sociability.
New Delhi - Radisson Hotel Group South Asia today announced its partnership with EazyDiner - India's leading table reservation and food discovery platform. The partnership is a significant step to strengthen the Group's Food and Beverage (F&B) capabilities in the region. The collaboration will serve all 94 operating hotels of the Group's portfolio in India and will include table booking and home delivery services.
With social distancing rules in place, and restrictions on eating out to stop the spread of COVID-19, food retailers have been forced to reinvent their business models to maintain cash flow.
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center innovates its food and beverage service to reach customers to combat the novel coronavirus restrictions. Updates to recent delivery services include a new delivery app addition to the restaurant's repertoire, alongside the advanced WeChat ordering options. The unveiled WeChat online menu allows customers to pre-order online and set up a pick-up time at the restaurants.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, today signed an agreement with Ristorante Paper Moon S.R.L, to launch the globally acclaimed Italian cuisine restaurant, Paper Moon, at its marquee hotels across key locations.
By launching WILD F&B (Women in Leadership Disrupting Food & Beverage), Accor tackles the imbalance of gender diversity in the F&B industry. Discover the 1st culinary festival dedicated to female Chefs in Asia. Let's go the Vietnam, at the Sofitel Saigon Plaza!
Anheuser Busch InBev (AB InBev), the world's leading brewer today signed an agreement with The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, to launch a premium chain of microbreweries within its marquee hotels across key locations in India. This partnership is worth Rs. 150 crores, with plans to open 15 microbreweries over the next 5 years. This exclusive partnership will leverage the collective strengths of the two leading companies to shape the future of quality craft beer in India.
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi is delighted to unveil its traditional fish house where generations-old methods are used to catch the freshest fish and shellfish from the Andaman Sea. Designed by a local fisherman and crafted with island-grown wood, the Rumah Ikan Fish House is an inspiring testament to Langkawi's vibrant fishing legacy.
Radisson Hotel Group has signed an exclusive Master Franchise Agreement (MFA) with Tapas Club, a popular Singapore-based food and drink (F&D) brand, to roll out a series of stylish Spanish restaurants across its extensive portfolio of hotels in India.
Not all Chinese wine tourists are the same. Although wine tourism is becoming more popular in China according to a study published recently by a group of researchers including SHTM professors Hanqin Qiu Zhang and Brian King, there is wide variation in tourists' level of involvement in wine-based activities. Drawing on the findings of a survey measuring levels of involvement in and perceptions of wine tourism, the researchers provide useful information for marketers aiming to develop targeted trips and marketing strategies.
Eating out in one of India's new generation of restaurants is as much as the social media friendly design as it about the food.
The results are in: Almost half of Aussies are choosing to skip breakfast during the week, while a further quarter confess to skipping breakfast more than twice each week, a national survey commissioned by IHG's Holiday Inn Express has revealed.
For many people who like to travel, experiencing the food of other cultures plays a big part when it comes to deciding what place they'd like to travel to next. Melbourne is a place that offers many options to its visitors - whether they'd like to enjoy fine dining, casual coffee drinking in one of its coffee shops or simply brunching in a cozy laneway restaurant, every food aficionado is sure to be pleasantly surprised by the diversity this city is known for. Let's take a look at the factors that shaped Melbourne into the culinary capital of Australia.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, is excited to announce that Four Seasons Pop Down Hong Kong, the fourth in a global series of immersive events, will arrive in Hong Kong on March 30. The excitement will kick-off with an invitation-only event, followed by a two-day consumer activation in the heart of the city's Central district.