Wait Lines May Boost Perceived Popularity of Restaurant Brands
Restaurants can benefit from keeping their customers waiting, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management.
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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.
Craddock Terry Hotel Shoemaker's American Grille in Lynchburg, VA Wins Distinguished Restaurants of North America Award
The Craddock Terry Hotel, an award winning boutique hotel located in the heart of Lynchburg, is thrilled to announce that their signature restaurant, Shoemaker’s American Grille, has been honored with the esteemed DiRōNA Award of Excellence, further solidifying its reputation as one of Virginia's premier dining destinations.
Condé Nast Traveller Announces Winners of the UK’s Top New Restaurant Awards
Condé Nast Traveller, the global authority on high-end travel, has released the results of its inaugural UK’s Top New Restaurant Awards for the best dining spots and chefs in Britain. Winners of the awards will be celebrated this evening at an event hosted by Condé Nast Traveller’s global editorial director, Divia Thani, at Shoreditch Arts Club.
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.
Valor Hospitality Partners Announces SAVOR—A Dedicated Food and Beverage Portfolio
After several years of intentional growth and creative culinary initiatives, global organization Valor Hospitality Partners has officially launched SAVOR as their highly specialized food and beverage sector. The tailored initiative will integrate Valor’s commitment to excellence, creativity and purpose in every area of the guest experience and provide the opportunity to curate quality experiences for hotel guests, local community members and independent travelers. Currently, Valor Hospitality boasts more than 35 curated cocktail bars, bistros and restaurants with exquisite attention to detail, dishes and design in 30 cities worldwide. The global portfolio provides unique culinary offerings that are tailored to each property’s culture, location and style of preparation to ensure that guests receive an immersive experience, usually reserved for “high street” restaurants. In the next several years, Valor plans to create additional, standalone food and beverage concepts to further enhance the local and traveler experience. "
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.
New educational partnership: Instituto Gato Dumas and École Ducasse announce academic collaboration agreement
École Ducasse is proud to announce its academic collaboration agreement with the emblematic Instituto Gato Dumas, a pillar of gastronomic education in Latin America. This alliance represents a major step in the expansion of École Ducasse, providing an opening to Latin America and marking the union of two great institutions.
How to start your food business: An 8-step guide to success
Are you a passionate entrepreneur with an innovative idea for a restaurant, a skilled baker ready to take your talents to the next level, or someone with dreams of hitting the road with a food truck, offering your vibrant street food creations to people anywhere? Starting a new food business can be an exhilarating adventure, but it can also be a daunting journey filled with unexpected challenges and bureaucratic hurdles that require a combination of business expertise and determination to overcome.
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.
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.