Lewisham finalists celebrate Auckland’s finest –

Celebrating the best and the brightest in the Auckland hospitality industry, the Lewisham Award organizers have revealed the 2023 contenders. With finalists chosen across twenty categories, the annual event promises to be a night of recognition and revelry. The Lewisham Awards, renowned for honoring exceptional talent and achievements, recognize those who have made a significant impact in areas such as cuisine, beverage service, management, and supplier relations. The awards night will take place at Shed 10, Queens Wharf, Auckland CBD on Sunday, June 4 and promises an evening of elegance, entertainment and camaraderie. The event kicks off at 5pm with…
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Win $30,000 of professional development –

Supported by Visa Wellington On a Plate, the Visa NZ Hospitality Scholarship aims to attract and retain more young people into the industry and support them to take up hospitality as a fully-fledged career. The prize package is valued at $30,000 and includes a five-day placement at a top international hospitality venue, professional development, a one-year mentorship, business training and future participation in Visa Wellington On a Plate. Applications are open to all hospitality workers – in the kitchen, on the floor, behind the bar, young professionals working their way into restaurant management, and any other facet of the hospitality…
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Jock Zonfrillo: 1976 – 2023 –

Love them or loathe them, reality television programs and their social media lives, have become part of this generation’s culinary experiences. Whether you believe they belittle or encourage the art of great cuisine, it is very hard to underestimate the impact of reality shows such as MasterChef, My Kitchen Rules and the plethora of other food related programs currently available to view. The sudden loss therefore, of brilliant Chef Jock Zonfrillo at just 46, to the world and the MasterChef Australia international community, brought a whole new meaning to the word reality. Reality means losing a talented individual whose culinary…
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10 Cheap Yet Highly Rated Vancouver Hotels To Enjoy Luxury Without Breaking The Bank

Vancouver, Canada, is the third-largest city in the country and offers travelers plenty to see, do, and eat while visiting. Located on the west coast of the country in beautiful British Columbia, Vancouver is divided into various neighborhoods that each offer their own unique experience and price range. Find out where to stay when visiting Vancouver and which hotels to book for a luxury experience in the city without breaking the bank. Our recommendations for where to stay in Vancouver in this article are based on research regarding popular travel spots and average prices in the city. All recommendations for…
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Online Event Booking Is Here

Save Time and Close More Group Business with Online Event Booking Business knocking on your door is a cause for celebration. But with the proliferation of digital means to receive requests for proposals (RFPs), do we dare say it’s too much of a good thing? The sheer volume of RFPs is making it increasingly difficult for hoteliers to spend the time and energy needed to create thoughtful proposals for every request. This leaves hoteliers with tough choices; they can either reduce the quality of proposals to get them out the door quicker or leave business on the table because they…
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The Best New Hotels in the Caribbean, Mexico, and the North Atlantic: 2023 Hot List

Nothing makes us more excited to get up and go than putting together our annual Hot List of the best new hotels, cruises, restaurants, cultural destinations, and transportation projects. Now in its 27th year, this curated collection is a labor of love for our global team, which spends the year researching, visiting, and vetting the entries to you a definitive directory of places whose style, ethos, and service set new standards for hospitality. This year’s best new hotels in the Caribbean, Mexico, and the North Atlantic have no shortage of cultural treasures and incredible cuisine. All that’s left is for…
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What It’s Like Managing a Luxury Hotel in LA

Rebecca Goldberg has been hotel manager of The Peninsula Beverly Hills for over two years. She started her career in luxury hotels in New York City, including The Ritz-Carlton and The Pierre. Goldberg told Insider what it’s like balancing celebrities, former presidents, and regular guests. loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app Rebecca Goldberg said she got into hospitality “sort of by accident” while trying to make it as a writer in her 20s in New York City. Now, Goldberg has made her…
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Intoxicated woman found in Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin’s hotel room sent to hospital, police report says

A woman was found so intoxicated in Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin’s hotel room Saturday that a team of doctors called for an ambulance to take her to a hospital, according to a Seattle Police Department report obtained Thursday by The Denver Post. Nichushkin did not play that night in Game 3 of the Avalanche’s first-round playoff series against the Kraken — and hasn’t appeared with the team since then. When contacted by The Post late Thursday afternoon, a team spokesman declined to comment on whether or not Nichuskin’s absence was connected to the incident but did confirm he is currently…
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