Taste of the Caribbean is back this November in Barbados
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is pleased to announce the return of the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) and Taste of the Caribbean, set to take place November 16–18, 2025, at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle Resort. As cornerstones of CHTA’s professional development and industry engagement platform—created by and for the Caribbean hospitality community—CHIEF and Taste of
Suite treats: the best hotel bakeries and cafés
In the golden age of “bakery tourism,” travellers are crossing continents in search of the perfect pastry. Whether it’s a mango pudding masterpiece in Tokyo or a just-right pain au chocolat in Paris, these hotel patisseries aren’t just dessert stops – they’re cultural experiences worth planning a trip around. Café Sacher at Hotel Sacher Vienna, Austria Café Sacher is the
Atlantis Paradise Island shares new restaurants, pop-ups and dining experiences
Vibrant new restaurants, exclusive pop-ups, and elevated culinary offerings will launch this spring at Atlantis Paradise Island, featuring the debut of two highly anticipated restaurants, a limited-time summer pop-up with an internationally recognized chef, and several enhanced beachside services. This exciting new lineup complements Atlantis Paradise Island’s extensive collection of restaurants and diverse dining experiences. With more Michelin-starred and James
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa introduces new vegan & vegetarian dining experience
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa in Saint Lucia has opened Seasons Veggie Bistro, an all-new vegetarian and vegan à la carte restaurant. While the resort has long offered plant-based menu items, Seasons Veggie Bistro is its first restaurant created exclusively for this in-demand cuisine, offering an elevated farm-to-table experience with bold flavours, wholesome non-processed ingredients, and a commitment to
Indigenous Costa Rican flavours on full display at Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Nestled within one of the world’s most biodiverse destinations, Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has officially opened its doors, offering discerning travellers a secluded, ultra-luxury retreat amidst the unspoiled natural beauty of Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo. Named after the Chorotega word for “lush garden,” Nekajui (NEK-ah-wee) marks a monumental milestone as the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Central and South America and the eighth addition to
Three Michelin-Starred Chef Nacho Manzano to run Porto Gaia Hotel’s culinary program
Tivoli Hotels & Resort’s Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel has announced an exclusive partnership with three-Michelin-starred Spanish chef, Nacho Manzano, who will oversee the luxury hotel’s dining establishments—1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar and Boa Vista Terrace. Chef Manzano brings his tried-and-true family traditions, revered legacy and rich culinary heritage of Northern Spain’s Asturias region to the hotel, which is scheduled to open next month in Portugal’s Douro Valley