Jour : 17 juin 2025
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Phila Lorn of Mawn in Philadelphia wins James Beard Foundation Award for Emerging Chef of the year
Phila Lorn, chef and co-owner of Mawn in Philadelphia, was named Emerging Chef of the year by the James Beard Foundation at a gala ceremony held at Lyric Opera of Chicago Monday. Lorn is a first-generation American whose family emigrated from Cambodia, and his restaurant is what he calls a “no rules” noodle house, although…
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Behind the Code: The Dark Side of AI
Artificial intelligence has already reshaped hospitality operations—from revenue management to guest messaging—but at HITEC 2025, Carl Winston, Founding Director of the Payne School at San Diego State University, took the stage to explore what we’re losing in the race to innovate. In a session titled The Dark Sides of AI in Hospitality Applications, Winston didn’t…
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Insights from the 2025 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum
Despite some strong headwinds in the hotel industry, speakers at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum painted a cautiously optimistic picture. While average daily rate (ADR) growth is trailing inflation in 2025, occupancy remains relatively steady, which signals underlying resilience in the sector. The following are some key takeaways from the conference that stood out…
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Fashion brands are increasingly turning to food as a creative tool in their marketing strategies. | Zac Des
Fashion brands are increasingly turning to food as a creative tool in their marketing strategies. This isn’t just about making us hungry; it reflects a broader shift towards experiential branding, where fashion is about creating a lifestyle that engages all the senses. For example, Fendi once sent pasta as an invitation to one of its…
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Hotel vending machine for art
#2 The ‘we care’ doggy bag 🛍️ Three very real and common hotel scenarios: Construction across the street Guests with babies A 30-strong bachelor party checks in for two nights None of these are your fault; it’s just part of the hotel game. But they’re all chances to show guests you care. Rather than brushing it…
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Australia, New Zealand deals boom as sector bounces back
Increasing overseas investor interest has helped to encourage a growing number of hotel deals in Australia and New Zealand, according to Global Asset Solutions’s Australia vs. New Zealand Market Comparison 2025. The study found that, cheaper debt costs, weaker currencies and the return of Asian investors from markets including the UK, Europe and Japan was…