Press Releases

Centara Hotels & Resorts Partners with Central Restaurants Group to Enhance Guest Experience

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, is excited to announce its new strategic partnership with Central Restaurants Group (CRG), a leader in Thailand’s food chain industry, further enhancing the benefits offered to CentaraThe1 members. As part of this collaboration, members will now have the opportunity to exchange their loyalty points for cash vouchers and other perks redeemable at Central Restaurants Group outlets across Thailand.

Hilton Celebrates Webby Award Win for “Off the Menu” Series, Showcasing Innovation in Food & Beverage

Hilton is proud to announce that its innovative culinary series, "Off the Menu," has been honored with a Webby Award for its outstanding digital presence and unique engagement with audiences worldwide. Celebrated for its exceptional portrayal of culinary arts and hospitality, the series was recognized in the category of "Best Video – Travel & Lifestyle (Series & Channels).”

DoubleTree by Hilton Chocolate Chip Cookie – First Food Ever Baked in Space – Touches Down in New Display at the Smithsonian

DoubleTree by Hilton made history when its signature, warm chocolate chip cookie became the first-ever food baked in space, in experiments designed to make long-duration space travel more welcoming and hospitable. Today, the famous chocolate chip cookie baked aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has landed at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.

Let’s Taco Bout It: Homewood Suites by Hilton Introduces Breakfast Tacos, Making Every Day Taco Tuesday

Launching on everyone’s favorite weekday, Homewood Suites by Hilton is kicking off Taco Tuesday with flair by introducing its new breakfast tacos. Breakfast continues to be an important and beloved part of the stay experience, which is why Homewood Suites, an all-suite, residential-style extended stay hotel brand, is taking its signature hospitality a step further by offering guests even more flexibility and customization.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Guests Enjoy Seamless Food Delivery Experience with Grubhub Onsite, Enhancing Extended Stay Offerings

Guests staying at Home2 Suites by Hilton now have access to seamless mobile ordering and delivery via Grubhub Onsite, available at nearly 600 properties nationwide. With access to Grubhub’s Marketplace of more than 355,000 merchants, guests who affiliate with their hotel will receive one free month of Grubhub+, Grubhub’s loyalty program that provides customers unlimited $0 delivery fees on eligible orders.

La Dolce Vita Orient Express Stops at Vinitaly with Its Dedicated ‘Vinitaly Lounge’

La Dolce Vita Orient Express, the first Italian venture in luxury rail hospitality, makes a stop in Verona with its curated ‘Vinitaly Lounge’ at Vinitaly, an international wine and spirits exposition in Northeast Italy. The mockup of the train will be present during the event in outdoor area Hall 9-11, marking the first public presentation of the new partnership with the prestigious oenological Salon.

How to invest in wine and make money: Insights from a wine connoisseur

From Bordeaux to Fläsch: the evolving landscape of wine investment and the role of Switzerland - Instead of stocks, bitcoin or gold, you can also invest in luxury goods such as wine. In fact, not all wines qualify, as they must meet certain requirements in order for them to be suitable for trade. Dr. Jean-Philippe Weisskopf, wine connoisseur and professor at EHL Hospitality Business School, explains how best to invest in wine.

Concept Week: A global culinary adventure at the Museumcafé

At EHL Passugg, a pivotal experience awaits hotel management students in their 4th semester—the Concept Week, a highlight in their academic journey. This immersive undertaking serves as a paramount opportunity for students to apply their acquired knowledge in a practical setting. The primary objective is to collaboratively conceive and execute an F&B pop-up concept. During this week, the entire class forms a cohesive group, dividing themselves into specialized departments such as marketing, finance, kitchen, service, and logistics.

Wynn Hosts World's Biggest Chinese Wine Competition of International Standard with "Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards"

Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace welcomed an international panel of 27 esteemed judges, including seven Masters of Wine, to participate in the inaugural Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards, the first-ever awards program dedicated to premium Chinese wines. Supported by Macao Government Tourism Office, the event is poised to be the world's biggest Chinese wine Competition of international standard with the winners to be announced at an awards ceremony at Wynn Palace on April 13. 

Mercure Hotels on Where to Eat in 2024

February is a whirlwind of festivities, from Chinese New Year to Mardi Gras, Valentine's Day, and Midterm breaks, packed into its short span. With the bonus day of leap year, we're given a brief pause to ponder a crucial question: what shall we eat this year? Fortunately, Mercure Hotels is ready to inspire guests, travelers, and anyone feeling a bit peckish, to embark on a journey of local discovery. Mercure's Bucket List is a selection of 50 handpicked food and drink experiences, revealing some of the world’s most authentically cool spots to eat – each conveniently located within the vicinity of a charming and well-connected Mercure hotel.