Articles tagged “food and drink”

These advances are merely a collection of the latest hyped products, some of which can benefit the diner (wine lists on iPads) and some of which are just stupid in every context (QR codes).

The value in a star review by Yelp for restaurants or TripAdvisor for hotels is a make-or-break proposition for businesses. Isn't it time for someone to come up with a system that can't be gamed so easily?

Many cruise ships offer so many similar features that companies are competing to find a way to distinguish themselves by offering high-end cuisine in a setting more spectacular than the average dining room.

Tourism Australia is fretting over not having enough wait staff to handle the influx of Chinese travelers predicted to visit Australia, but it seems like a premature worry for a sector with gradual growth.

Trendy hotels set themselves apart by adjoining to a hip hotel with a well-known chef in a marriage that makes hotel guests happy and provides a steady stream of customers looking for a bite to eat.

Ryanair demonstrates better than any other airline how the most important ingredient to short-term success is a very cheap entrance fee. Charge just a few pounds at the door and stick them with optional fees to get to the profits.

All major cruise lines have put new emphasis on gym classes and healthier cuisine, but theme cruises based on diets or health goals provide a more intense experience for cruisers looking for like-minded table mates.

The package combines reservations of three on-board restaurants for a $3 saving, but the cruise line should focus more on new menu items like local or organic meals to really get passengers talking, or caring.

It's a rare win for a small-time local operator to get a global cruise company to buy locally, but both Somers and Celebrity deserve a pat on the back for realizing there's no downside to serving cruisers incredibly fresh Maine lobster in the summer.

The pilot program's popularity may be tempered by the fact that all cabin mates must purchase the package. This may be good for Carnival's sales, but it's not necessarily great for cabin mates with divergent budgets or drinking habits.