The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the food and beverage industry significantly, no more so than in hotels. As hotel occupancies grow and food and beverage operations ramp up, an opportunity presents itself to make the Food and Beverage Department more of a profit centre than ever before. We will examine how hoteliers can use the lessons from the pandemic to re-image their Food and Beverage Departments. READ MORE

For many hotels, the pandemic led to the sterilization of the hospitality experience. With hotels serving as an escape from reality, did these changes burst the bubble that travel creates, hurting recovery in the long run? Sergio Maclean of Mac&Lo Hospitality explores how optimizing guest experience does not have to mean compromising safety, and will ultimately help set the tone for building back to business as usual. READ MORE

Hospitality has only begun to scratch the surface of reducing food waste, but there are steps that can be taken now that will provide a backbone for the industry. The Rubens at the Palace hotel in London has implemented new strategies with The Red Carnation Hotel Collection to act on this issue, by installing AI technology in their kitchens and offering a new collection of sustainable food experiences for guests. READ MORE

Having a solid foundation in place helped Avani, a Minor Hotel Group brand, to quickly roll out a range of enhanced safety and hygiene measures when the pandemic hit. Many months on, it has launched a number of new initiatives, while many of its hotels are re-imaging traditional hotel experiences altogether. READ MORE

The pandemic has forced changes in many areas of our lives, including how we experience travel and hospitality. Hoteliers and other hospitality providers have had to pivot and innovate, just to be able to survive. While introduced during adverse circumstances, these changes that include greater use of technology and a more concerted effort to focus on the well-being of the human workforce, are actually contributing to the betterment of our industry. READ MORE