by Stephen Hickmore | Feb 23, 2026 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
While it is a stereotype that chefs have bad tempers, it is not universally true. However, the nature of the culinary industry can be intense and fast-paced, leading some chefs to develop a reputation for having a fiery demeanor. There are several potential reasons...
by External Contributor | Feb 19, 2026 | Featured, Insights, News
Hotel design 2026 If the last decade of hotel design was about impressing people, 2026 is about making them feel something. Calm. Curiosity. Comfort. A sense of place. The hotels getting it right now aren’t shouting for attention — they’re quietly confident. Here’s...
by External Contributor | Feb 16, 2026 | Featured, Insights, News
Fondue feels fancy. Say the word and people picture a snowy Swiss chalet, cowbells in the distance, and someone named Hans gently stirring molten cheese while quoting tradition. But the truth? Fondue didn’t start life as a luxury dish at all. It was born out of...
by External Contributor | Feb 13, 2026 | Featured, Insights, News
Trends That Are Now Unfashionable in 2026 If you’re walking into a hotel in 2026 and spotting décor that feels like a time capsule from a decade ago — you’re probably onto something. Hotel Decor trends evolve fast, and some trends that once felt fresh now feel tired,...
by Stephen Hickmore | Feb 10, 2026 | Featured, Focus, Insights, News
The Smell of the Storeroom: Why Every Hotel Dry Goods Store Smells Exactly the Same There is a smell that lives quietly behind the swing doors of every hotel kitchen on earth. You don’t find it in the lobby. Guests never mention it on TripAdvisor. But any chef,...
