by External Contributor | Mar 2, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
By Trevor Boyd, Operations General Manager: Food & Beverage, City Lodge Hotels and Hostex ambassador When people think about chefs, the picture is often incomplete. There’s the white jacket, the apron, the intensity, and sometimes the ego. What’s far less visible...
by External Contributor | Feb 19, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
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, News, Podcasts
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, News, Podcasts
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 External Contributor | Feb 3, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Understanding Gen Z Through The Anxious Generation An empathetic look at what’s coming — and what the hospitality industry can learn. This article explores challenges facing The Anxious Generation and how these issues may affect hospitality. If you’ve watched the rise...
