Press Releases
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.
Quinoa's rise as superfood: Benefits & costs
The recent popularity of the ancient Andean seed, quinoa, (often referred to as the “golden grain”), brings up many questions about what happens when an ancient food stuff suddenly becomes very attractive to a new market. This article casts a critical perspective on the global appeal and mass production of a once rather obscure South American crop grown in a specific region by the indigenous population.
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.
Hilton and the James Beard Foundation® Evolve Partnership in Year Two, Honoring Excellence in Food and Beverage at the 2024 James Beard Awards
Hilton today announced an expanded partnership with the James Beard Foundation, serving as an In-Association Sponsor of the 2024 James Beard Awards and Presenting Sponsor of the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Outstanding Chef category. Following last year’s industry-leading partnership as the first global hospitality company to sponsor the Outstanding Bar category, this renewed support underscores Hilton's ongoing innovation in food and beverage and, this year, puts the spotlight on top-tier culinary talent.
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.
F&B in Hotels: loss maker or value driver? (HVS Webinar Replay)
On Thursday 14 December our speakers and panellists confirmed that hotel F&B operations do not necessarily have to be loss-making, although sometimes they might not make much money when they are supporting other, more profitable operations within a hotel, such as guest-rooms. Ways to improve profitability and thereby to drive a hotel’s value ranged from focusing on local residents’ requirements to granular data analysis, and from outsourcing to even experimenting with closing a restaurant down, although how much of that panellist’s tongue was in his cheek we might never know.
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?!).
From Lubkuchen to Linzer, These International Cookies are the Perfect Treat to Enjoy on National Cookie Day
Each Dec. 4, the humble, beloved sweet treat—the cookie—is celebrated for National Cookie Day. And with the holiday season in full swing, families are already crafting up delicious seasonal delights—like jelly-filled hertzoggie in South Africa or cinnamon-flavored speculaas in the Netherlands—to leave out for Santa Claus, Papa Noel, Christkind, Sinterklaas, and other legendary holiday gift-givers.
The Omni Grove Park Inn Unveils Winners of the 31st Annual National Gingerbread House Competition
The Omni Grove Park Inn held its highly anticipated Annual National Gingerbread House Competition™, yesterday which included 200 entries from over 22 states and Guatemala. Contestants spanned across adult, teen, youth and children categories all competing for a chance to win a piece of more than $40,000 in cash and prizes.This year’s winners, the Difficult Dessert Devotees were a niece and aunt baking duo from North Carolina, and it was their third year competing and first time winning the competition. The furthest traveled competitor was Beatriz Mejia who traveled 4,234 miles from Guatemala to participate in this year’s competition.