The École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP), a world-renowned school in the arts of pastry and ice cream located in Yssingeaux, is enriching its training offer with the creation of a Diplôme d'Expert en Pièces Artistiques (Expert Diploma in Artistic Pieces).
IHG One Rewards, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ loyalty program, announces a strategic cooperation with Luckin Coffee to expand member experience across diverse scenarios. This marks a comprehensive collaboration between Luckin Coffee and the hotel industry, and as China emphasizes and rolls out policies to boost consumption, it demonstrates that IHG is on track with the market and consumer trends. The partnership will initially be offered at IHG's Holiday Inn Express brand, enriching its breakfast offerings with an emphasis on "coffee culture" and mutually increasing brand recognition and favorability, as IHG continues to pioneer high-quality travel experiences.
Ghost kitchens – also known as virtual, dark or cloud kitchens – have generated significant interest in recent years as a source of innovation and disruption in the food & beverage (F&B) sector. With an exclusive focus on delivery, these establishments eschew the traditional front of the house – storefront, dining space, furniture and fixtures, wait staff, etc – and cater to customers rather via an online platform; usually a third-party delivery app.
To commemorate Women’s History Month, Hilton is celebrating some of our incredibly talented women mixologists. From Miami Beach to Rio de Janeiro Copacabana and beyond, 70 participating Hilton properties across the Americas are showcasing these remarkable cocktail connoisseurs with a special “Women of Spirit” cocktail menu now through April 27.
The International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) 2023 will elevate the topic of food and beverage (F&B) in hotels when it returns to Berlin on 15-17 May.
In 2023, it’s all about growing the total revenue per guest — that is, building ancillary spend per guest across one of F&B, spa, golf and other profit centers. Wine is but the tip of the spear, but serves the greater whole because improving your wine revenues touches on numerous disciplines: staff training, inventory management, upselling, merchant relationships, marketing, CRM, arrival amenities, wellness and more.
Wyndham Rewards® is on track to welcome its 100 millionth enrolled member this month and in celebration, the award-winning rewards program is giving away the hotel minibar—literally. That’s right: from free snacks to over a month of free vacations, this is one hotel minibar you needn’t be afraid to touch.
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, today announces a new collaboration with the Kraft Heinz Company. The Ennismore Partnership Studio will collaborate with the HEINZ® brand on a global program inclusive of on-property experiences, activations and digital content in the luxe lifestyle space that highlight the iconic brand's latest and greatest innovations, including the chef-inspired HEINZ 57 Collection® line.
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian is located in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland, and is steeped in hundreds of years of royal history. Housed inside a former Victorian-era railroad station, the hotel offers views of Edinburgh Castle, and is within walking distance to The Royal Mile (that leads to Holyrood Palace) and Princes Street Gardens.
After years marred by a global health crisis, 2022 was the year we reconnected. With in-person social gatherings involving friends, family and colleagues galore, the drinks were certainly flowing. Morning catch-ups over coffee, afterwork happy hour at the favorite waterhole or weekend drinks in town, whilst alcohol consumption appears to be trending downward, staying hydrated, in all its forms, is most definitely on the up. So fill up your cup, let's take a look at what we'll be sipping on in 2023.
Valentine’s Day is a day to remind our loved ones just how loved they are: husbands, wives, partners, girlfriends, boyfriends, gal-pals, children, pets and more.
Those are just a few of the words that Hilton property chefs use to describe their favorite winter comfort foods. When Stories From Hilton put a call out to Hilton property chefs to submit their favorite dishes to warm up to this winter, we were overwhelmed with a range of delectable recipes—from soups, stews and chowders, to short ribs, dressings and even desserts.
École Ducasse, the undisputed reference in the teaching of culinary arts and pastry, offers quality training courses given by renowned professionals: Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (MOF), World Champions, Artisans... Today, École Ducasse consists of three schools in France: Paris Studio in the heart of the 16th arrondissement of Paris, Paris Campus at the gates of the capital in Meudon and the École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP) in Yssingeaux in the Haute-Loire. Each year, the schools in the network welcome a wide range of profiles, from young students to seasoned professionals, including those undertaking retraining or simply fans of gastronomy, all united around a single passion: taste.
In case you missed, Larry and Adam appeared on the Eating at a Meeting podcast earlier last year to discuss the future of food at hotels and events. On this page is a Top 10 list of podcasts from this past year with our included. If you’re interested in listening to some new insights on F&B, click here.
With this versatile sugar cookie recipe, executive chef Laurent Hollaender explains how butter (and sugar) makes the world a better place.
For the first time ever, DoubleTree by Hilton is sharing the official bake-at-home recipe for the beloved and delicious DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie, so at-home bakers can create the warm and comforting treat in their own kitchens.
World Culinary Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the culinary industry – has announced the winners of its 2022 programme at a glittering dinner reception in Dubai.
Marriott International has announced the return of Masters of the Craft, a culinary and beverage competition that showcases talent from the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of hotels in the U.S. and Canada. The competition is designed to foster creativity and innovation while highlighting exceptional chefs and bartenders within the company’s food and beverage community.
One of the most timeless traditions around the holidays—dating back centuries—is the baking and decorating of gingerbread houses. Covered in candy and icing, gingerbread designs have evolved from delicious treats to decorative, life-size works of art. In fact, the largest gingerbread house ever created was 21 feet tall, nearly the size of a tennis court and contained 35.8 million calories, entering the Guinness World Records in 2013. Hilton pastry chefs love to get in on the fun, revealing fantastical creations during the holiday season. Here’s a sampling of the gingerbread houses you may find when you enter a Hilton hotel or resort.
Airbnb and the Illinois Restaurant Association, with the support of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, announced the launch of Airbnb’s Chicago Restaurant Guide, an online hub for locals and visitors that highlights stays nearby some of the best food that Chicago has to offer. The guide features restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bars, and more, all recommended by local Chicago Hosts who open up their homes in some of the city’s most unique and vibrant neighborhoods.