Articles tagged “food and beverage”

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IDEAS: Emirates Expands Vegan Catering Options on Flights

Emirates is set to introduce a selection of new vegan dishes onboard its aircraft and at lounges later this year, due to a 40% increase in customer demand for plant-based meals.  Credit: Emirates The carrier saw over 450,000 plant-based meals served onboard in 2023 - an increase from 280,000 in 2022 - with the biggest…

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IDEAS: Qatar Airways Goes Organic with New Onboard Menu

Qatar Airways is introducing a range of new onboard menu items that have been sourced from organic farms in Qatar, in celebration of EXPO 2023 taking place in Doha. Expo 2023 Doha, which is running through March 2024, celebrates the theme of 'Green Desert, Better Environment,' and aims to promote sustainable innovations. Credit: Qatar Airways…

Online Travel

What Indian Travelers Are Looking For Now: India Report

Indian travelers are price sensitive, but don't make the mistake of thinking they are not big spenders. They're all about getting bang for their buck.

What Indian Travelers Are Looking For Now: India Report

Hotels

Lebua Hotels’ Deepak Ohri Shares Details on His New Hospitality Venture

The next time someone asks you a positive aspect of the surge in average room rates, one of them could be Deepak Ohri’s entrepreneurial journey.

Lebua Hotels’ Deepak Ohri Shares Details on His New Hospitality Venture

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IDEAS: Immersive Hospitality Concept, Level 8, Debuts at Moxy & AC Hotel Downtown LA

Conceived by Mark and Jonnie Houston, in collaboration with Mitchell Hochberg of Lightstone, Level 8 is a multi-layered hospitality concept spread across 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space at the Moxy & AC Hotel Downtown LA. The new concept encompasses eight distinct maze-like destinations that offer a range of dining, drinking and entertainment…

Hotels

Inside Marriott’s India Strategy: From Moxy Debut to Embracing Smaller Cities

Marriott wants in on the India story as it positions itself for growth and relevance in the country's hospitality market. The hotel company now seeks to tap into the burgeoning demand stemming from smaller cities — a strategic step that could define its path in this dynamic market.

Inside Marriott’s India Strategy: From Moxy Debut to Embracing Smaller Cities

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IDEAS: JetBlue to Offer Non-Alcoholic Beer on Flights, a U.S. First

JetBlue is set to become the first major U.S. airline to sell non-alcoholic beer during domestic flights thanks to a new partnership with Athletic Brewing Company.  From May 2023, JetBlue flyers will be able to purchase Athletic Brewing's non-alcoholic offering ‘Upside Dawn’ at 35,000 feet, aligning with JetBlue’s continued commitment to provide customers with ‘high-quality,…

Hotels

Indian Hotels Company’s Asset-Light Strategy Leads to Highest-Ever Annual Profit

A peek into the financial records of India's hotel companies would provide valuable insight into the country's flourishing tourism industry.

Indian Hotels Company’s Asset-Light Strategy Leads to Highest-Ever Annual Profit

Hotels

Ace Hotel Chain Acquired for $85 Million by Hospitality Firm Sortis: Analysis

Ace only has about a dozen properties, but it has punched above its weight in brand impact. Here's our analysis of whether Sortis is a good home and if $85 million is a good price.

Ace Hotel Chain Acquired for $85 Million by Hospitality Firm Sortis: Analysis

Hotels

Hotels Raise the Bar on Mocktails With Eye on Health-Conscious Travelers

Hotel brands increasingly showcasing non-alcoholic drinks is a major shift considering hotels have long viewed alcohol as a significant revenue producer. But the growing emphasis on healthier travel has steered them toward a major opportunity to increase profits.

Hotels Raise the Bar on Mocktails With Eye on Health-Conscious Travelers