Emirates embarks on a new voyage in ultra-lux cruising, Marriott anticipates surpassing 500 hotels in Greater China in 2023 and more...

Emirates embarks on a new voyage in ultra-lux cruising
Wednesday, 5th April 2023

Emirates will now be sailing across the seven seas with its newly-launched maritime arm, Emirates Sealine.

Emirates Sealine is promising cruisers top-tier and never-before-imagined experiences as they voyage to rarely-before-seen ports of call. It placed a titanic, multi-billion-dollar order for an initial 10 cruise ships which are currently being fitted with the latest and the best >>

Marriott plan to surpass 500 hotels in Greater China in 2023
5 Apr 2023 : The planned expansion enhances the strategic development of the brand’s luxury, premium and select service portfolio across key and emerging destinations including Xi’an, Macau, and Jiuzhaigou >>

Hotel Indigo Vancouver Dwtn - Portland Area opens
4 Apr 2023 : Hotel Indigo has expanded its offering in the northwestern United States with the opening of Hotel Indigo Vancouver Dtwn - Portland Area in Washington’s Vancouver Waterfront Park >>

Women take 'centre stage' in tourism development
3 Apr 2023 : Tourism must continue to deliver on its potential as a driver of women’s empowerment and opportunity >>

Tivoli debuts in the Netherlands
31 Mar 2023 : Tivoli Hotels & Resorts has just launched its first property in the Netherlands and the Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel is a XVI century property in the classicist style overlooking the Amstel Canal and is considered to be the oldest hotel in the Dutch capital >>

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Falling into the Michelin Trap...
Wednesday, 5th April 2023

Apicius, the ancient Roman chef and author of the earliest surviving cookbook in Western civilization, serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of excess and obsession in the culinary industry.

His extravagant lifestyle and passion for fine dining ultimately led to his downfall, as he spent his entire fortune on exotic ingredients to impress his patrons. When he ran out of money, he reportedly poisoned himself rather than face a life without luxury and fine dining.

Sadly, Apicius' story is not unique. Many modern chefs, such as Bernard Loiseau, Benoît Violier, and Homaro Cantu, have fallen victim to the relentless pursuit of Michelin stars and the pressure to maintain the highest standards >>

Hotel 'Broker' versus Trusted Advisor
When I first started out in hotel brokerage back in the late 1980s, the market was unsophisticated and had not adopted the fiduciary focus that was required to establish trust >>

Steps to Help Make Your Hotel Recession-Proof in 2023
The storm clouds of a global recession are still looming large on the horizon and headlines about the impending downturn bring back memories of 2008 >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of March 29, 2023
Marriott celebrates 1,000 hotels in Asia Pacific, Michelin should focus on selling tires instead of publishing a Restaurant Guide! and more >>