“Comfort Is the New Luxury”: Marriott Forecasts Asia-Pacific’s Next Food Trends
Forget white tablecloths — Asia-Pacific’s hotel kitchens are trading formality for feel-good flavours. Marriott International has just released its Future of Food 2026 report for the Asia-Pacific region, and the takeaway is clear: travellers want dining that feels good as much as it tastes good. Drawing insights from chefs, mixologists, and food-and-beverage directors across more than 270 hotels in 20
MICHELIN Unveils Its Key Standard for Hospitality
The latest distinction celebrates hotels that pair culinary soul with inspired design and sense of place. For over a century, the MICHELIN Guide has defined the pinnacle of dining — those coveted stars signalling where to find the most extraordinary meals on earth. Now, the brand synonymous with culinary excellence is turning its discerning eye toward hospitality with the introduction
Appellation Healdsburg: A New Kind of Wine Country Stay
In Sonoma’s newest stay, the tasting menu never ends — from house-milled pasta at Folia to honey cocktails under the stars. If you’ve been considering a fall visit to Sonoma, here’s your sign to book your flight. Appellation Healdsburg, the newly-opened hotel from chef Charlie Palmer and hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger, has officially opened its doors, inviting guests to experience
Pack Your Appetite: Taste of Shangri-La is Back
From Paris to Phuket, the luxury hotel group’s annual Taste of Shangri-La celebration returns this October with more than 100 hotels showcasing exclusive dishes, signature menus and immersive dining events. Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts is inviting travellers to savour the flavours of the world with its much-anticipated Taste of Shangri-La culinary festival, running throughout October 2025. The month-long event spans
Grand Hyatt is Unveiling Bold New Culinary Experiences Across Asia Pacific
When people think of hotel dining, they often picture breakfast buffets or copy-paste menus. Grand Hyatt wants to change that. Across Asia Pacific, the brand has rolled out a series of initiatives that put food — innovative, sustainable, conversation-starting food — at the centre of the guest experience. At the Grand Hyatt Singapore, the kitchen is leading the charge with
The Breakwater Inn Reopens with Maine’s Ultimate Foodie Escape
Fresh off a top-to-bottom renovation, The Breakwater Inn in Kennebunkport is welcoming guests back with a splash — and a feast. One of Maine’s oldest inns, originally a boarding house for sailors, the storied 35-room property has been reimagined by Maine-based First Serve Hospitality. The result: a seamless blend of preserved historic architecture and contemporary coastal sophistication. Perched on the