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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.

Les Roches opens its campuses in Spain and Switzerland with new semester’s Open Days

The Umstead Clinches Triple Five-Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide for Fifth Consecutive Year

The Umstead Hotel and Spa, located amidst the serene landscapes of Wake County North Carolina, proudly announces its prestigious recognition by Forbes Travel Guide earning a coveted triple Five-Star rating for the fifth consecutive year. The publication renowned worldwide for its meticulous evaluations of luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas, has once again bestowed its highest honor to The Umstead. Notably, The Umstead secured the Five-Star accolade for its exceptional accommodations, and clinched another Five-Star rating each for The Umstead Spa, and for Herons, the hotel's acclaimed fine dining establishment under Executive Chef Steven Greene.

World croissant day - Sofitel launches its concept of Haute Croissanterie

January 30th is World Croissant Day. The perfect occasion for Sofitel to launch its Haute Croissanterie concept, which invites chefs around the world to reinvent the delicious French breakfast icon.

Condé Nast Traveller Launches The ‘UK’s Top New Restaurant Awards’

Condé Nast Traveller, the global authority on high-end travel, has launched their inaugural Top New Restaurant Awards. The awards will showcase the best of what’s new on the UK food scene. From fine dining spots in major cities to cool new concepts off the beaten track – as well as up-and-coming and game changing talent – the awards will highlight the best from across the country.

Hilton Introduces StiR Creative Collective – A New Recipe for F&B Innovation

With a mission to create and deliver innovative and original food and beverage experiences, Hilton today announced the launch of StiR Creative Collective. An in-house consulting and development arm reimagining hotel food and beverage with dynamic, relevant, and commercial solutions, StiR offers unparalleled expertise in strategy, concept creation and branding to both affiliated partners and independent hospitality operations in the Americas and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

sbe's Sam Nazarian Announces Strategic Partnership With Global Music Icon Marc Anthony

As an equity partner in sbe, the landmark alliance marks the first hospitality venture for Marc Anthony and his entertainment company, Magnus, and signals a major milestone in the continued growth and evolution of sbe as international innovators changing the future of hospitality.

New Year, New You? The wellness beverages that will cure you in 2024

The new year is synonymous with new opportunities. A blank page upon which to set new intentions and objectives. A renewed impulse to eat and drink healthily after indulging in festivities. So, what will be quenching our thirst in 2024? New technologies in F&B production alongside consumer preferences for easy, convenient health products which fit neatly into our daily routines have spurred a boom in the functional beverage segment... let's take a closer look at the welllness beverage trends of 2024.

Food and beverage industry trends 2024: Culinary harmony unveiled

In the wide-ranging Food and Beverage industry, global trends are increasingly important. As cultures intertwine and borders blur, the industry must cater to a palate that is constantly evolving and universally connected. Here, we delve deep into the international choreography that makes F&B a globally harmonized experience.

The Complete Guide to Cocktail Ice

Just as “clothes make the man,” in today’s cocktail culture, ice makes the drink. Gone are the days when ice was merely a means to chill. Now, it is recognized as a crucial ingredient that can either enhance or detract from the overall flavor, aroma and presentation of a cocktail.

Alain Ducasse, Chef & École Ducasse founder, Inaugurates École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio in Partnership with Erth Abu Dhabi, Ushering in a New Era of Culinary Excellence in the UAE

Today marks a momentous occasion for the culinary landscape in the Middle East, as the legendary Chef and founder of École Ducasse officially opens the doors to École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio. Nestled in the historic Al Hosn site, this state-of-the-art studio represents the first of its kind in the region in partnership with Erth Abu Dabhi.

The James Beard Foundation® Releases 2023 Annual Industry Report

The James Beard Foundation® announces today the findings of its 2023 Annual Industry Report, providing a data-driven look at the current state of the independent restaurant industry. The survey ran between October 23 and November 13, receiving more than 250 responses from chefs, representing independent restaurants and operators and 44 states throughout the country. Respondents collectively serve more than 14 million covers annually and have more than 3.2 million Instagram followers.

Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, Celebrates 130 Years as the Birthplace of the Brownie by Sharing Its Exclusive Recipe

In 1893, Bertha Palmer requested the pastry team at the renowned Palmer House hotel create a dessert suitable for ladies attending the World’s Columbian Exhibition in Chicago. The team created a chocolate, cake-like treat that could be easily transported to and from this major event.

Cheers to 1,000! Hilton Garden Inn Unveils Winning Cocktail Recipes Celebrating Its 1,000th Opening

In a toast to the monumental achievement of opening its 1,000th hotel, Hilton Garden Inn, a Hilton brand renowned for its exceptional hospitality, celebrated its milestone in a unique and flavorful way by inviting its talented team members from across the globe to participate in a cocktail contest. With creativity and passion flowing, Hilton Garden Inn team members submitted an array of signature cocktails that aimed to tantalize taste buds while commemorating the brand’s newest milestone.

From Unrefined Salt and Tinned Fish to Umami Cocktails: Kimpton Brings New Food and Beverage Trends and Classics to the Table in 2024

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, is returning with its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast, highlighting predictions from its vast team of global culinary and beverage experts that will be featured on plates and bar menus in 2024. From global salts and seacuterie to textured cocktails and umami flavors, Kimpton is forecasting both new and evolving trends that will further enhance the dining experience.

What's trending in the food and beverage industry in 2024?

The food and beverage industry has witnessed healthy growth over the past couple of years and with this trend there have been some significant shake-ups. The sector has evolved across all its component parts, from food preparation to packaging, restauration, home delivery, and homemade. Social media has become a powerful force that propels food trends to spread rapidly through our cultural consciousness. Whether it's those yawn-inducing people who only talk about their latest air-fryer inventions or the gorgeous gorgeous girlies of #SoupTok who proclaim their love for the velvety comfort health food (who doesn't?!).