EHL awards winners of the 2017 Nestlé R&D Challenge
On November 7th 2017, the "Nestlé R&D Challenge", a contest organized in collaboration with the Nestlé Research Center, took place for the third time at EHL.
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Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris becomes the First Hotel in Europe to house Three Restaurants Recognised by the Coveted Michelin Award for a total of five Michelin stars
Following the announcement of the 2017 Michelin Guide, the restaurants Le Cinq, Le George and L'Orangerie at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris have collectively been crowned with a total of five Michelin stars, making the acclaimed Hotel one of the first luxury Hotels in Europe to be home to three Michelin-starred restaurants.
UNWTO presents the 3rd UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism
The World Tourism Organization Headquarters in Madrid, Spain, hosted today the presentation of the 3rdUNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism. The event will be held in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain, on 8- 9 May 2017.
The Restaurant of the Future - A Student Business Project of Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) for METRO
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) students present the ideal vision of the Restaurant of the future to METRO senior executives, with key findings to support the implementation of technology within restaurants, aiming to improve customer satisfaction, process efficiency and business development.
EHL unites with Institut International Joël Robuchon for excellence in culinary education
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) and the future Institut International Joël Robuchon have begun to combine their complementary experience to contribute to the enrichment of training in the culinary arts and to the development of leading professionals. This cooperation will enable a constructive and innovative exchange between the two institutions.
The Savoy Cocktail Book [Infographic]
The American Bar at the Savoy Hotel, London, holds a place as one of the most influential locations in the history of the cocktail making. Published in 1930, The Savoy Cocktail Book features not only an extensive record of cocktails enjoyed at London's Savoy, but also a fascinating selection of art deco illustrations that showcase the hotel's iconic style. The book remains in print to this very day. The following infographic details some of the world's most famous cocktails as well as the books history and legacy.
2015 Forum ESSEC IMHI Center of Excellence in Hospitality, Food & Travel
One of the characteristics that the ESSEC IMHI Center of Excellence in Hospitality, Food and Travel prides itself on, is its ability to bring together multiple and powerful players in the hospitality industry to initiate debates or prompt industry related discussions. On the 6th of May, the Center certainly lived up to its reputation. The 2nd annual IMHI Forum brought together 29 partner companies, instigated three different round table discussions and provided the current MBA in Hospitality Management IMHI students to meet industry leaders and discuss their future career prospects.
ESSEC Students Test New Restaurant Concept First-Hand
Over three days in April, the ESSEC IMHI Center of Excellence of Hospitality, Food and Travel, along with the ESSEC Center of Excellence of Impact Entrepreneurship provided current students with a unique academic experience – the opportunity to test first-hand the launch of a new restaurant concept.
Oxford School of Hospitality Management announces short-list for inaugural Bacchus Awards
The inaugural Bacchus Awards Dinner, being held on 30th March 2015 at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, London, will be a landmark occasion for the Oxford School of Hospitality Management (Oxford Brookes University). It will bring together alumni, students, staff and friends of the School to mark the professional achievements of its graduates, and to reassert its commitment to working in close partnership with industry. Donald Sloan, Head of the Oxford School of Hospitality Management commented, "My colleagues and I are incredibly proud of our alumni. They follow highly successful careers in the international hospitality industry, with many becoming leading players in the sector. They also give back a great deal to the School – supporting current students, employing fellow graduates and acting as our ambassadors all around the world. The Bacchus Awards, launched as part of Oxford Brookes University's 150th anniversary celebrations, will be the biggest party we have ever thrown. Together we will celebrate being part of the vibrant professional community of the Oxford School of Hospitality Management".
Aizian, The Gastronomic Restaurant At Meliá Bilbao, Wins Its First And Well-deserved Michelin Star
At its much-awaited annual awards held yesterday in Marbella, the prestigious Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal 2014 presented one of its highly sought-after stars to Aizian, the gastronomic restaurant at Meliá Bilbao.
Scandic Anglais opens the Nordic region’s first Jamie’s Italian
On Thursday 16 October, Scandic and acclaimed chef Jamie Oliver will be opening the Nordic region's first Jamie's Italian at Scandic Anglais in Stockholm. With its 195 seats and large bar, the restaurant will be serving up great value, simple, rustic Italian food using local and organic produce combined with fresh pasta made on the premises daily. Most of the main courses will cost no more than 200 kr.
Melia Hotels International and the Café del Mar Group reach agreement to open the first Café del Mar in Mallorca
For 34 years, the Cafe del Mar has been creating a sensory world full of magic on the island of Ibiza. The brand has already made the sunset a ritual in the five continents, and will now open a new venue on Mallorca, in Magaluf, one of the most beautiful beaches on the southwest coast.
Strategic association between lebua Hotels and Resorts and Steigenberger Hotel Group
The Steigenberger Hotel Group is starting a strategic association with lebua Hotels and Resorts. The group is bringing high-end Asian cuisine to Germany. A whole new culinary experience will be arriving at Steigenberger in 2015, when "East meets West". The prize-winning restaurant "Breeze" by lebua, a well-known fixture on the 52nd floor of the "Tower Club at lebua" hotel in Bangkok, opens its first European restaurant at Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, Frankfurt.Sophisticated food, stylish menus and exquisite taste sensations will all be on offer as traditional Asian cooking showcases a modern and innovative approach. Named as one of "Thailand's Best Restaurants" for three consecutive years since 2011 by "Thailand Tatler" and applauded as one of the "World's Top 10 Cutting-Edge Restaurants" by "USA Today" in 2014, "Breeze" by lebua is a real gourmet delight.This truly special restaurant concept will now be making its way to Germany, where it will be known as "Breeze" by lebua.As the name implies, "Breeze" by lebua will be a breath of fresh air. "This is a gastronomic concept that is in tune with the times and once more underlines our international approach", said Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Steigenberger Hotels AG. Deepak Ohri, CEO of lebua Hotels & Resorts, sees the association, whereby lebua will deliver destination dining concepts to key Steigenberger hotels, as naturally symbiotic. "The culinary arts have always been at the heart of lebua's DNA," he says, "just as it has played an integral part in the Steigenberger guest experience. I am sure that as we expand in Europe with Steigenberger through our restaurants, we can make a considerable contribution to that experience, providing another reason for guests to remember and cherish each one long after they have finished their meal."
Jamie’s Italian and Scandic Hotels in unique exclusive Nordic partnership
Jamie's Italian has won thousands of fans by creating neighborhood venues, inspired by the Italian table, where people relax, share and enjoy each other's company. The restaurants are designed to be affordable and accessible, a place where everyone is welcome and feels comfortable. The casual dining experience is based on offering tasty and simple Italian food, using only the best fresh ingredients. All produce used in Jamie's Italian is higher welfare and this conscious view of quality and responsibility is strongly shared by Scandic.
IHG® Announces First Global Children's Hotel Menu Designed by Top Culinary Experts
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announces the launch of the first global children's hotel menu designed by a child food expert and an award winning chef. The menu, which launches at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in early 2014, promises to take children through an exciting journey of food discovery.
Inside the World's Biggest Hotel Wine Cellar | Bloomberg
Bloomberg takes a look inside the exclusive and historic Hotel de Paris in Monaco. Famous guests included Cary Grant, Michael Jackson and Nelson Mandela. We look inside their wine cellar, one of the largest and oldest in the world. (Source: Bloomberg)
Value of hospitality and foodservice market to reach £90bn by 2018 | bighospitality.co.uk
The total foodservice and hospitality market in the UK is expected to be worth £90bn by 2018, according to Allegra Strategies’ Eating Out in the UK report as eating out becomes the ‘new normal’. According to today's report, which studies the eating out habits of UK consumers and the views of the industry’s senior executives, 19 million adults now eat out at least once a week, compared to 17 million a year ago.
Le Meurice Announces The Arrival Of Alain Ducasse In September To Oversee All Restaurants
Hotel Le Meurice, the first palace hotel in Paris, has invited Alain Ducasse to take over the management of its kitchens. He will bring to this landmark his innovative vision, ethos and distinctive take on contemporary French haute cuisine.
The A Bar - a new destination bar at the InterContinental Amstel, Amsterdam, by RPW Design
RPW Design has completed the re-design of the A Bar, a chic new cocktail bar in the InterContinental Amstel, Amsterdam. It may seem as though Amsterdam is constantly adding to its collection of luxury and designer hotels, yet the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam remains the city's Grande Dame, enjoying high status and a degree of respect among her peers.
Starwood Unveils SE-STO on Arno Rooftop Restaurant at the Westin Excelsior in Florence
Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the re-opening of SE-STO on Arno, a new rooftop culinary experience at the iconic Westin Excelsior in Florence. Following a EUR 3.3 million restoration, SE-STO on Arno overlooks the Arno River and offers enchanting views of the city, rooftops, churches, bell towers of Florence, Ponte Vecchio and the picturesque hills of Tuscany.