Chef Cristian Rebolledo of The Harbor Club has worked alongside some of the world's most renowned chefs and at leading luxury properties in many destinations. With his thumb on the pulse of the hotel food & beverage industry, Chef Rebolledo shares an overview of some trends to watch for as the industry continues to play a leading role in the culinary world. From cross cultural fusions to purpose driven dining, he provides insights on how the hospitality industry continues to evolve its culinary offerings to attract visitors by catering to their lifestyles. READ MORE

Guestroom unavailability is the dirge of owner/operators during hotel renovation. How quickly can rooms be put back online is the defining issue of renovation success. As the industry becomes more complex it is imperative, to ensure such success, that all project stakeholders (Client, Designer, Architect and the GC) take an active role in design. Design Assist framed within the world of Virtual Construction as opposed to competitive "Hard Bid" pricing allows for better teamwork, and opportunities for enhanced project management. In this article we explore how Design Assist works as an effective solution for all involved. READ MORE

Thinking about the direct link between travel and environmental awareness can sometimes be a complex issue, given that there is little understanding of the impact of travel and the opportunities for tourists to leave a positive impact on destinations, although these opportunities are on the rise, they are minimal. This article explains a concrete and applicable example from the perspective of hospitality and how to travel sustainably, while generating environmental and social benefits. READ MORE

When I began this article on climate change resiliency practices it was not with the expectation of finishing it under a "stay in place" order with hotels and restaurants closed, parks and beaches cordoned off and overnight curfews. Today as I look out over a view of Miami Beach, all hotels are closed. In the downtown and airport areas of Miami some hotels are open, classed as essential. Tourism attractions are closed and six very large cruise ships are tied up to the docks in the Port of Miami. Whether land bound or floating, Miami's hotel and cruise industry has come to a halt with a huge question mark about when they may again open their doors and set sail. READ MORE

We all know and feel deep down that living in harmony with nature is a better option than today's linear way of take – make – dispose in combination with our over consumption of yesterday's energy. Let's face it, the main barriers stopping us from going 100% sustainable are in our minds rather than in society as such. Steve Howard, former chief sustainability officer at IKEA said once that "100 percent sustainable is an easier goal than 80 percent or 50 percent, because once you set your mind to an ambitious goal, everyone gets on board and does what needs to be done." READ MORE