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
Last June, Philippe Vignon took up his role as Managing Director of Glion Institute of Higher Education, bringing with him more than 30 years of international experience at the helm of major organisations across the tourism, aviation, media and education sectors. His career highlights include key leadership roles such as General Manager Commercial at easyJet, CEO at Geneva […] More
With fresh budgets in play, plans made and targets set, the start of a new year is always the ideal time for organisations in the hospitality sector to take stock and review their preferred supplier list to make sure they’re ready for the challenges ahead. And whether it’s pricing, equipment performance or taking advantage of […] More
France took second place in The World Artisan Gelato Championship 2026, held from 16 to 20 January in Rimini, Italy, as part of SIGEP WORLD, the leading international event dedicated to excellence in the foodservice industry. This world-class achievement further highlights France’s expertise in artisanal gelato and pastry, as well as the contribution of Allan […] More
By Mikèle Landry, Head of Luxury Brand Strategy specialisation at Glion Institute of Higher Education. There is no business quite like the business of luxury. It is not just the glamour, or the rarified service levels, it is also the unique psychology of the customer-brand relationship and the influence this has on brand strategy. I […] More
Sommet Education, the world-leading network of hospitality management and culinary arts institutions including Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches, École Ducasse, Indian School of Hospitality and Invictus Education, is pleased to announce the appointment of Spencer Coles as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Coles, who officially takes up his role on 16th […] More
What is the fastest adopted technology in history? WhatsApp maybe? Well, it used to be, but that honour now belongs to ChatGPT. Maybe this will not be such a surprise if you follow the news media, which is totally obsessed by the technology. Wherever you look, AI is going to save the world or destroy […] More
There are important new rules for electrical installations coming into place next year, designed to improve safety, energy efficiency and the future readiness of the UK’s electrical systems. For businesses, this means any future electrical work—such as installing energy storage, upgrading IT systems or improving building efficiency—will need to meet these new safety and performance […] More