What is turmeric?
Turmeric is a bright yellow spice obtained from the root of the ‘Curcuma longa’ plant. Originally from South Asia, turmeric has been used in both cooking and traditional medicine for millennia.
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Creating Memorable and Efficient F&B Operations in Boutique Hospitality
In the ever-evolving boutique hotel landscape, food and beverage (F&B) operations have become a key differentiator, offering guests unique experiences while navigating the complexities of operational efficiency. At the recent Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, industry leaders shared insights into what makes an F&B concept work—and how to overcome the inherent challenges.
That’s Hot: Hampton by Hilton Partners with Paris Hilton to Serve Up a Glamorous Spin on Its Signature Waffle
Hampton by Hilton, in collaboration with Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media, is adding a pop of pink and a dash of sparkle to its legendary waffle lineup with the Sparkling Strawberry Hampton Waffle by Paris Hilton. Guests can enjoy the new waffle during their stay at more than 2,400 hotels in the U.S. and Canada beginning October 24 and, for the first time ever, purchase the waffle mix with edible glitter online to recreate Hampton’s beloved breakfast experience at home.
Thompson Hotels Presents A Taste of Thompson Chef Series
The Brand’s Culture Lives Here Platform Grows with a New Content and Dining Series that Offers Exclusive Access to World-Class Chefs Shaping Culinary Culture.
voco Hotels Launches Birdie Bean, a Fun New Coffee Brand for Travelers
voco Hotels, a premium hotel brand under IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), has launched a new coffee brand called Birdie Bean. Using organic coffee beans sourced from Pu’er, Yunnan, the brand combines local specialty ingredients to uphold its commitment to environmental sustainability and provide guests with diverse experiences. The first Birdie Bean coffee shop was opened at voco Suites Shanghai Hongqiao CBD and was unveiled at the 9th Shanghai Lujiazui Coffee Festival from October 23 – 27. voco Hotels aims to innovate on its offerings for its customers, strengthening the brand’s commitment to a sustainable lifestyle and giving coffee lovers a new space to enjoy their travels.
8 Smart Cost Containment Strategies for Hospitality in Uncertain Times: The Role of Digital Procurement
Cost containment within the hospitality industry serves as a cornerstone for sustaining profitability and ensuring smooth operations, particularly when faced with volatile and uncertain market climates. Traditional approaches to cost reduction might offer quick fixes, yet they often limit the strategic manoeuvrability necessary to tackle broader financial, procurement, and supply chain challenges. Focusing solely on immediate trims can bind choices for the future, jeopardising the potential for meaningful and sustainable innovation. Such decisions might lead to underserved quality standards, impacting guest satisfaction or displacing essential operational elements.
By Johannes Vocke, Chief Financial Officer, FutureLog AG
IRIS unveils new features to drive mobile order volumes and guest engagement
IRIS, the global leader in digital ordering for the hospitality industry, today announces a host of new features across its mobile ordering and guest experience platform, all developed to deliver a more secure, responsive and integrated experience for both operators and their guests.
Hampton by Hilton Waffle Days: The Lemon Waffle
Hampton by Hilton has long been celebrated for its fresh baked-by-guests Belgian-style waffle, a breakfast favorite and cornerstone of the brand. Today, Hampton continues surprising guests with new, delicious flavors and creative ways to enjoy the classic waffle – especially with a little help from the newly crowned Waffle Bosses, an all-star trio of breakfast attendants from Hampton hotels around the world. Waffle Bosses like Salif from Hampton by Hilton Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach exemplify the brand’s dedication to providing exceptional guest stays and crafting the perfect waffle.
Optimizing Menu Engineering for the Hospitality Industry
Menu engineering is an essential practice in the hospitality industry, particularly for food and beverage operations. It involves the strategic design and analysis of menus to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. By applying best practices and leveraging hard data, hospitality businesses can enhance their menus to drive revenue and improve guest experiences.
By James Samson, President, Cayuga Hospitality Consultants
Hampton by Hilton Waffle Days: The Full English Waffle
Hampton by Hilton is famous for its baked-by-guests Belgian-style waffle and celebrated for its innovative breakfast menu, consistently delighting guests with delicious options. This success is driven largely by the creativity of Hampton by Hilton’s dedicated breakfast attendants and newly appointed Waffle Bosses. These exceptional breakfast hosts have been recognized for creating unique recipes with the brand’s signature and seasonal waffle flavours. Among them, Waffle Boss Chris from Hampton by Hilton High Wycombe stands out for his mastery in the art of waffle-making.
Mews introduces all-in-one ePOS and payments terminal to streamline F&B and hotel operations
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has released the Mews Terminal S2 to further transform hotel businesses across food and beverage (F&B) and front desk operations.
Six quick & easy mushroom recipes for autumn
Mushrooms are a fantastic ingredient to use in quick and easy dishes: they’re versatile, healthy and pair well with many different flavours. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, a light snack or a simple side dish, here are a variety of recipes that will make your day-to-day life easier and tickle your taste buds.
By Kadisha Jimmy, Commercial Assistant, EHL Passugg
From Asia Pacific to the World: The Luxury Group by Marriott International Reveals Culinary and Beverage Trends in The Future of Food 2025 Report
The Luxury Group by Marriott International today released its new comprehensive report, The Future of Food 2025, which highlights the transformative power of the Asia Pacific region in shaping global culinary and dining trends. With insights from more than 30 top chefs, mixologists, and industry insiders from the region, the report identifies 10 macro trends influencing the food and dining industry and the region’s impact on global gastronomy.
World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism Heads to Bahrain to Focus on Economic Diversification and Inclusion
This marks the first time the Forum will be held in the Middle East. Bringing together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and renowned chefs, the event will emphasize the transformative power of gastronomy tourism in advancing economic resilience, inclusivity, sustainability, and building a strong image for destinations.
Becoming a Mixologist: Skills, training, and tips
In the realm of cocktails and drinks, there exists a fine line between the roles of a mixologist and a bartender. While the two are often used interchangeably, they are actually very different. They require two distinct sets of skills and have different responsibilities. Let's delve deeper into the world of mixology and bartending to understand the nuances that differentiate these professions.
Harnessing the Power of Partnerships: How Food Entrepreneurs use networks to create innovative business models
When it comes to building impactful yet innovative businesses in the gastronomic industry, partnerships are essential. For food related ventures such as Thought For Food, Gustu, and Comida para Todos collaboration with diverse stakeholders—whether local communities, governments, or international organizations—has been key to their success. These partnerships not only help scale their operations but also amplify their social impact through innovative business models.
By Margarita Cruz, Associate Professor of Corporate Strategy and Entrepreneurship EHL Hospitality Business, EHL
Everything you need to know about pumpkin spice: recipes and tips
When autumn rolls around, one ingredient envelops us all in a fragrant embrace of cosiness and flavour: pumpkin spice. This blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and other spices turns every drink and pastry into an autumnal treat. Discover the world of pumpkin spice and find the best recipes, tips and tricks to sprinkle a hint of warmth and flavour into your autumn. Are you ready for the magic of this season?
By Kadisha Jimmy, Commercial Assistant, EHL Passugg
The 16th AAWE conference highlights: A taste of Swiss vineyards
This article offers a retrospective from the 16th conference of the American Association of Wine Economists (AAWE) and explores wine economics and the essential questions shaping the industry in 2024.
Hampton by Hilton Waffle Thursdays: The (Beverly) Christmas Waffle
Hampton by Hilton has long been celebrated for its fresh baked-by-guests Belgian-style waffle, a breakfast favorite that has become a hallmark of the brand. Known for its innovative breakfast offerings, Hampton continues to delight guests with new, delicious options thanks to the creativity and dedication from the brand’s breakfast attendants and the newly crowned Waffle Bosses.
What is matcha? Benefits, tips and recipes
From its history and processing to creative recipes and storage tips: discover everything you need to know about matcha and learn why it’s becoming increasingly popular around the globe.
By Kadisha Jimmy, Commercial Assistant, EHL Passugg