September 4, 2024

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Wagatomo | Festive Omakase Menu – Wagyu-centric dishes

Wagatomo | Festive Omakase Menu – Wagyu-centric dishes We made a second visit to Wagatomo in less than 2 months to try its Wagyu-centric festive omakase menu, where Chef Tomoyuki Kiga – the brain and chef behind Wagatomo – curates a tasting menu featuring some of the best dishes of Wagatomo. Available only from 1 – 31 December, this nine-course menu is value-for-money and showcases the prized Wagyu cuts in various ways. Begin with the A5 Wagyu Pizza, a signature at Wagatomo. We tried this before during our previous visit so when we saw it on the… Read More
The Lag in Food and Beverage Recovery

September 3, 2024

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The Lag in Food and Beverage Recovery

Written by: Robert Mandelbaum and Andrew Hartley According to CBRE’s September 2022 Hotel Horizons® forecast for the overall US lodging industry, rooms revenue per-available-room (RevPAR) will exceed 2019 annual levels in 2022. This is driven by the accelerated recovery of average daily rate (ADR) which first occurred during the third quarter of 2021. For owners and operators of full-service, convention, and resort hotels, unfortunately, food and beverage (F&B) revenue is lagging in recovery and yet to return to pre-COVID levels. This can be attributed to a combination of the following factors: Health regulations The lag in group demands recovery Staffing…
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Why should you invest in a cloud kitchen?

September 2, 2024

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Why should you invest in a cloud kitchen?

The concept of cloud kitchens has gained immense popularity in recent times. As per the projections by Redseer Consulting, the number of cloud kitchens in India is forecasted to grow at a rate of 50-60%. When it comes to gross merchandise value (GMV), the cloud kitchen industry is projected to become a USD 3 billion industry by 2024, up from about USD 400 million in 2019. As a restaurateur, it’s high time for you to explore the potential of cloud kitchen business. How does the premise of cloud kitchens work? A cloud kitchen is a delivery-only restaurant where there…
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Christmas Comes Early at Mari Charity Event

September 1, 2024

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Christmas Comes Early at Mari Charity Event

Right Reasons Funding are holding an Early Holiday Celebration for Charity on December 16th that’s going to be amazing! This is the event to allow them to continue their mission in supporting the seven foundations they have committed to help in 2023…. “Christmas Comes Early” will be held at Mari Beach Club on December 16th and it can use all the support possible from the community, local baths and visiting tourists. First the event features a day market including live DJ sounds from DJ Flex and Dj Dodger. The Day Pass is only IDR 150,000 and includes a welcome drink…
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Cafe Natsu | Western Brunch with Japanese Flair

August 31, 2024

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Cafe Natsu | Western Brunch with Japanese Flair

Cafe Natsu is known for serving western brunch with a Japanese flair. The brainchild of Chef Lewis Barker, Cafe Natsu opens its second outlet at Clemenceau Citadines Connect Hotel, just six months after its debut at Joo Chiat. We visited the Joo Chiat outlet on a rainy afternoon and it was bustling. We were told that there is a refreshed menu that was recently launched to exude a stronger Japanese influence. For starters, we had the Ebi Croquette ($12++). Ebi prawns that are soft and creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Kewpie mayo is then drizzled and…
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HFTP Presents: 2022 Year in Review

August 30, 2024

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HFTP Presents: 2022 Year in Review

For HFTP, the year 2022 saw the return of some of its most popular initiatives and the launch of a successful new program. It marked the bittersweet departure of some beloved HFTP leaders, and the arrival of enthusiastic individuals ready to take up their mantles. Ready for a rundown of the most noteworthy highlights of the year? Keep reading. The Return of the Biennial Compensation and Benefits Report: Hospitality professionals regularly reach out to HFTP seeking the latest version of this long-standing research report. Over its 30-year history, this report has helped countless professionals gauge the latest industry trends to…
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The Year Ahead in Hospitality: Five Key Trends

August 29, 2024

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The Year Ahead in Hospitality: Five Key Trends

Originally published to Hospitality Net By Paul Barron, EVP Marketing, Partnerships & Commercial Operations, Hospitality, Amadeus 2022 is quickly drawing to a close – a year of evolution within the hospitality industry as restrictions have lifted and travel worldwide has surged back after more than two years of uncertainty. As demand for travel continues on a positive trajectory, travelers have high expectations for their long-awaited trips and expect hotels to provide smoother, cleaner, and more meaningful stays. What will global travel look like in 2023, and how will our industry further evolve to meet these changing expectations? In a world…
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Here Is Why ESG Holds Significance in Asset Management

August 28, 2024

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Here Is Why ESG Holds Significance in Asset Management

Written by Shivam Sharma As an institutional investor, consider your investments — a hotel, club, restaurant, anything. Being an investor requires knowing how to allocate the appropriate funds to the right assets at the right time. But what if you have someone who can intricately manage that for you? This is where an asset manager would step in and decide what exactly investors should expect in returns from their assets. They define the metrics and targets to be achieved so that the entire asset is optimized to its maximum potential. Then, there is ESG: environmental, social and governance. Environment: issues…
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