Davidson Hospitality Group Hosts Preeminent Food & Beverage Summit
The two-day Dallas summit focused on menu profitability, procurement cost savings, and team development for F&B leaders across Davidson's hotel portfolio.
Press Releases
Kimpton Reveals the Trending Tastes of 2026
Kimpton’s hotly anticipated annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast returns this year to unveil the unique dining styles, bold ingredients and expert techniques set to shape the global hospitality scene in 2026. From heritage and third-culture cuisine to fruity milk alternatives, Kimpton’s global chef and bartending community are setting trends that will define food and beverages in the year ahead.
UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism highlights value of Culture
The UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism took place in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, on 6–7 October 2025. Under the theme “The Art of Wine Tourism”, the event explored the synergies between wine tourism, art, and culture, showcasing its role as a catalyst for innovation, job creation, and regional development.
UK's Hospitality Sector Council launches Innovation Lab
The Hospitality Sector Council, in partnership with corporate innovation leader L Marks and the Department for Business and Trade, has announced the launch of the first sector-wide Hospitality Innovation Lab. The initiative is designed to accelerate innovations that support workforce excellence and strengthen the sector’s future.
Accor Launches Table For - a New Dedicated In-house F&B Group Redefining Hotel Dining in The Pacific
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, has announced the launch of Table For – a new in-house food and beverage group designed to set new standards in culinary experience, creativity and commercial performance. Its first restaurant, Flaminia, will open at Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour this Summer, with exciting new concepts set to follow.
Hungry for Travel: How Food is Shaping Holiday Home Stays in Asia Pacific
Booking.com's 'Taste of Home Asia Pacific' research reveals that food is playing a central role in shaping the holiday home experience in 2025. Travelers across the region are increasingly selecting holiday homes that offer accessibility and freedom to dine, host and/or cook in unique, authentic spaces and destinations. These culinary moments are becoming more than just mealtime, they are opportunities for connection, cultural immersion and creating lasting memories that transform food into cultural gateways rather than just travel highlights.
The Hotel Monroe Becomes the First Full-Service Hotel in the US Certified by the Gluten-Free Food Program (GFFP) as 100% Gluten-Free
The Hotel Monroe, a hotel within Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, has officially been recognized as the first full-service hotel in the US by the Gluten-Free Food Program (GFFP) as 100% gluten-free. This certification also is endorsed by the National Celiac Association (NCA).
The Perfect Blend: Holiday Inn Express and Costa Coffee Kick Off College Football Season with Free Coffee
In a bold move to elevate every stay with an exceptional coffee experience, Holiday Inn Express by IHG and The Coca-Cola Company’s Costa Coffee, have announced an exclusive partnership that will bring Costa’s freshly ground and brewed coffee to every Holiday Inn Express hotel across the United States.
Hotel Dining Steps Into The Spotlight: OpenTable and KAYAK Debut The Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America
Hotel restaurants are no longer just convenient pit stops for weary travelers—they've become destinations in their own right. New insights from OpenTable and KAYAK cement a growing cultural shift: travelers are choosing where to go and stay based on what they want to eat. Nearly half of Americans (47%) say they have specifically booked a trip to visit a restaurant1, and KAYAK data shows a 51% year-over-year increase in the use of KAYAK's "restaurant" hotel filter, highlighting how travel and dining are becoming increasingly connected.2
Fizz by Loews Hotels Pops Onto the Scene as Hospitality’s New Standard for Mindful, Flavor-Forward Hospitality
Loews Hotels & Co is redefining the hotel beverage experience with Fizz by Loews Hotels, a new, soda-centric program designed for the modern guest. Launching this summer nationwide, Fizz by Loews Hotels puts crafted carbonation center stage, serving up refreshing, customizable, house-made sodas and spritzes available at all Loews properties.
Wyndham Teams Up with Grubhub for On-Demand Delivery of Local Eats and Essentials at Nearly 6,000 Hotels
Wyndham hotel team members and guests can now get everything from tacos to toothpaste delivered right to their doorstep—all with $0 delivery fees and other perks—thanks to a new partnership between Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery platform, Grubhub.
Regional Pacific Workshop Strengthens Link Between Agriculture and Tourism
UN Tourism, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), concluded a successful three-day Regional Workshop on Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism. The event brought together over 70 stakeholders from across the Pacific to co-create gastronomy tourism experiences and itineraries that deepen the connection between agrifood systems and the tourism sector.
UN Tourism and Slow Food partner to strengthen tourism and agriculture links to benefit of destinations and communities
UN Tourism and Slow Food will work together to promote gastronomy tourism as a tool for socio-economic development of people and communities.
Michael Caines’ Lympstone Manor To Join The Stafford Collection
Following the recent appointment of Michael Caines MBE as Culinary Strategist at The Stafford London, the Stafford Collection is delighted to announce that Lympstone Manor—Caines’ acclaimed hotel, restaurant, and vineyard in Devon, and a member of Relais & Châteaux—will be joining the group as an associate member. Lympstone Manor will now sit proudly alongside The Stafford London and Norma, further enriching the Collection’s esteemed portfolio with its award-winning hospitality and culinary excellence.
Discover a World of Flavors: Radisson Hotels launches direct restaurant booking on its website
Exploring exceptional gastronomy, both locally and globally, is now just a click away. Radisson Hotel Group proudly launches a digital innovation that celebrates its culinary excellence: guests and local visitors can now search and book restaurants directly on RadissonHotels.com. With over 1,900 restaurants worldwide, from elegant rooftops to relaxed urban dining spots, this new functionality lets food lovers explore, reserve and enjoy in just a few clicks.
The Art of Mixology: MGallery Hotel Collection, Maison Sarah Lavoine and Citadelle Gin redefine the ultimate cocktail experience with exclusive glassware collection and signature cocktail creations
From the sandy beaches of Thailand to the twinkling city streets of Paris, cocktail enthusiasts can enjoy a touch of modern art this World Cocktail Months. From 13 May, boutique hotel collection MGallery is teaming up with French lifestyle brand, Maison Sarah Lavoine, to launch a set of exclusive glassware. A partnership born out of a collective ethos dedicated to character, curiosity and creativity, MGallery and Maison Sarah Lavoine have come together to expertly infuse emotion and memories into their designs. The three stunning cocktail glasses have been paired with a trio of limited-edition cocktail creations from the world’s first craft gin, Citadelle Gin, that guests can sip and savour in MGallery bars across the world or re-create at home, turning every sip into a work of art.
DoubleTree by Hilton Unveils ‘piebird,’ Newest Dining Concept From StiR Creative Collective
Celebrating the rich traditions of American cooking, the approachable American restaurant perfectly complements the brand’s signature warm hospitality and caring service
Sofitel Launches a Limited-Edition Croissant Collection Inspired by Flowers from across the Globe
Crafted by Sofitel’s talented pastry chefs using local flowers, La Haute Croissanterie exclusive collection pushes the art of pastry-making into new realms. In Asia, Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences will showcase its own unique creation from May 2025, extending the cherry blossom season into a gastronomic experience
Cocktail Trends: Drink Ideas to Lift Your Spirits in 2025
Cocktail trends are a marker of the times we live in and a fascinating phenomenon for mixologists serving on the front line as well as customers at the front of the bar line! So, whether you're looking for cocktail menu ideas for your bar or restaurant or perhaps you're looking for ideas for your own weekend tipple, we've got you covered in our yearly round-up of the most popular and upward-trending cocktails.
The Luxury Collection Enhances the Future of Culinary Sustainability through Global Partnership with MAD Academy
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces a new brand partnership with MAD Academy, the trailblazing nonprofit organization founded by chef René Redzepi, recipient of three MICHELIN Stars, with a focus on transforming food systems through the people who work in food and hospitality across the globe. With more than 120 hotels and resorts across over 40 countries and territories, The Luxury Collection boasts a diverse global portfolio that connects guests to the distinctive wonders of their destination. Through its immersive collaboration with MAD Academy, The Luxury Collection aims to create a scalable framework to amplify its culinary sustainability initiatives and cultivate environmentally conscious operational systems across its expansive global footprint.