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The Luxury Group by Marriott International today released its new comprehensive report, The Future of Food 2025, which highlights the transformative power of the Asia Pacific region in shaping global culinary and dining trends. With insights from more than 30 top chefs, mixologists, and industry insiders from the region, the report identifies 10 macro trends influencing the food and dining industry and the region’s impact on global gastronomy.

World Spa Awards – the global initiative to celebrate and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has revealed the coveted winners of its landmark 10th annual programme.

A Pictorial Update on Our Latest Thoughts and the Facts and Figures Influencing Our Industry.

This marks the first time the Forum will be held in the Middle East. Bringing together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and renowned chefs, the event will emphasize the transformative power of gastronomy tourism in advancing economic resilience, inclusivity, sustainability, and building a strong image for destinations.

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 24th Global Summit in Perth (Boorloo), Western Australia, kicked off today with an update to its ground-breaking environmental footprint data.

The value of driving direct bookings is obvious. It means more revenue, less commission paid to online travel agencies (OTAs), better access to guest data and – all going well – longer lasting relationships with guests.

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today a donation of $25,000 to the American Red Cross in support of the relief efforts for communities affected by Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. This contribution is made through HFTP’s philanthropic initiative, HFTP Helps, which aims to assist those in need.

There’s a common misconception that the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) are interchangeable or always need to be discussed together. While both regulations aim to enhance transparency and sustainability in business practices, they serve distinct purposes and target different audiences. The CSRD focuses on corporate sustainability reporting, applying to a broad range of companies across sectors. On the other hand, the SFDR is specific to financial market participants and advisers (Figure 1), ensuring transparency in how sustainability risks are considered in financial products. Although they complement each other in the EU’s broader sustainability agenda, their scopes and requirements do not inherently overlap, and one does not automatically necessitate mention of the other. There is never enough myth-busting. Therefore, in this article, I will explain what you need to know about the Sustainable Finance Disclo…

Six Senses has been on a journey to eliminate plastic from its properties ever since the brand was founded in the mid-1990s. By the time plastic had become a dirty word in 2016, single use bottles, straws and disposable packaging were long gone, and Six Senses was already taking pioneering steps towards eliminating more complex and challenging plastic items.

In the realm of cocktails and drinks, there exists a fine line between the roles of a mixologist and a bartender. While the two are often used interchangeably, they are actually very different. They require two distinct sets of skills and have different responsibilities. Let’s delve deeper into the world of mixology and bartending to understand the nuances that differentiate these professions.