For more than a decade, luxury brands have embraced digital platforms with increasing intensity. What began as a cautious entry into social media has evolved into a race for visibility measured in impressions, engagement rates, and constant content production. Yet, paradoxically, the more visible luxury becomes, the more it risks losing what makes it desirable […] More
Carlos Díez de la Lastra, CEO of Les Roches, has been named by Forbes Turismo as one of the 50 leaders shaping luxury tourism in Spain, in acknowledgement of his contribution to the professionalisation of the sector and to the education of future leaders in hospitality and luxury. The recognition comes at a moment when […] More
From 15-17 April, Les Roches Crans Montana hosted the first edition of the SPARK Start-Up Summit, a new event dedicated to transformations in hospitality, travel and customer experience. The event combined start-up pitches, keynotes, panel discussions, workshops and networking, with a strong focus on the intersection of hospitality, technology, applied research and Swiss innovation. Key […] More
We are delighted to announce the launch of our Toolmaking & Tooling Technologies event, which will take place on 14th May 2026 at the prestigious Yamazaki Mazak European Technology Centre in Worcester. This specialist one-day event will showcase the very latest innovations with Injection Mould & Press toolmaking, tooling technologies, and precision engineering, bringing together leading suppliers, buyers, and […] More
In the heart of the Tuscan hills, where heritage, nature and hospitality converge, Castelfalfi enters a dynamic new phase of development, reinforced through a strategic partnership with Sommet Education Business Solutions, the global hospitality education leader encompassing its renowned institutions Les Roches and Glion Institute of Higher Education. Together, the two organisations will collaborate to […] More
Sommet Education, the leading network of hospitality management and culinary arts institutions including École Ducasse, Glion, Les Roches, Indian School of Hospitality and Invictus Education, announces the exceptional performance of its flagship institutions in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject for Hospitality & Leisure Management. Glion Institute of Higher Education secures the No. […] More
Periods of market volatility often trigger calls for transformation in hotel commercial strategy. Yet in reality, the most effective response to unpredictable demand patterns is rarely reinvention. Instead, it is a disciplined return to the fundamentals of revenue management – executed with clarity, consistency and strategic intent. At present, one of the most critical areas […] More
Luxury has always evolved alongside society’s most influential generations – from the Boomers redefining post-war prosperity to Millennials and Gen Z reshaping luxury around values, experience and digital culture. A new cohort is now emerging that will transform luxury once again: Generation Alpha – those born from 2010 through the mid-2020s. Although still young, Gen […] More
This British Pie Week, The Prince in West London is celebrating the nation’s favourite comfort food with a limited-edition collaboration alongside cult favourites, Willy’s Pies and Guinness. Bringing together proper pies paired with perfectly poured pints, the partnership is a tribute to classic pub flavours. Launching for British Pie Week from 2nd to 8th March and available […] More
École Ducasse, named the World’s Best Culinary Training Institution for three consecutive years, has unveiled the key trends it expects to shape 2026. True to the philosophy of its founder, multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse, the institution observes a profound evolution in culinary practices, driven by a pursuit of balance, naturalness and meaning. Three major dynamics […] More
The Future Leaders Challenge (FLC) – the finals 2026 has concluded in Dubai, bringing together hospitality and tourism students, educators, industry leaders and public-sector stakeholders for an international gathering focused on the future of talent and human capital development in the sector. Held from 9-12 February aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2, the finals took place […] More
Sustainability is no longer a peripheral issue in gastronomy. It has become a prerequisite for credibility and responsibility. Amid growing environmental pressure, resource depletion, and rapidly evolving societal expectations, the role of the chef is no longer limited to elevating a product: it begins well before that, with the choice of ingredients, and extends far […] More