If we reflect on the defining moments of this past year, many of them are intrinsically tied to major sporting events. From global spectacles such as the Paris Olympics and UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany to iconic annual events like the Tour de France, FIFA World Cup, and the nearly weekly Formula 1 and MotoGP […] More
Euro 2024, as with all UEFA European Championships, are complex events. It brings a collision of operational, legal, HR and commercial. With an estimated 2.5 million tickets available before and over 400,000 additional international visitors expected by the end of the tournament, the logistical and hosting demands are immense. The month-long event is set to […] More
What are the top trends in hospitality right now? What is the business outlook for the hotel industry, and are we looking at a bright future? In no particular order, here are five trends that hoteliers tend to mention when I talk to them. 1. The experience is becoming everything In luxury especially, the consumer […] More
If you’re looking to enhance your trade and boost footfall this spring/summer, big and beautiful hanging baskets will help to draw customers in and increase spend. And now is the time to start thinking about them, according to phs Greenleaf, which has been providing interior and exterior plants and landscaping services to the hospitality industry […] More
Global tourism has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, breaking demand records worldwide. International tourism arrivals are expected to exceed 1.5 billion by the end of the year, driven by a strong recovery across all regions. Global tourism revenues are anticipated to surpass $2 trillion, reflecting the sector’s robust performance, according to projections based on […] More
École Ducasse, in collaboration with Reliance Egypt, has announced a strategic partnership to bring the prestigious institution to Cairo. An international network of schools founded by the world’s most Michelin-starred Chef, Alain Ducasse, École Ducasse is dedicated to training future generations of chefs in culinary and pastry arts. It runs three schools in France – […] More
Sommet Education, the world’s leader in hospitality education, has announced a long-term strategic collaboration with Mandarin Oriental, the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. This alliance is aimed at enhancing the hospitality industry’s talent pool through targeted educational and training initiatives as well as diversity-focused programmes. […] More