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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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MinJiang | 10 Hands Culinary Showcase of Cantonese Classics

July 12, 2023

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MinJiang | 10 Hands Culinary Showcase of Cantonese Classics

MinJiang | 10 Hands Culinary Showcase of Cantonese Classics Following last year’s success of the “8 Hands Culinary Showcase”, Min Jiang @ Goodwood Park Hotel is bringing together 5 culinary maestros (Chefs Chan Kwok, Yim Yiu Wing, Cheng Hon Chau, Chan Hwan Kee and Ho Chee Hee) and Gourmet Moses Ambassador Lim for a crafted repertoire to showcase traditional Cantonese dishes. The 6-course or 8-course set menu will be available from 13 July to 20 July only. We tried a few dishes from their set menu and highlighted some of our favourites. We started the meal with…
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Ottawa spends 0,000 per person on Calgary quarantine hotels in 2022

June 15, 2023

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Ottawa spends $450,000 per person on Calgary quarantine hotels in 2022

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics Canada The Westin Calgary Airport Hotel received $6.8 million from the federal quarantine hotel program in 2022, despite hosting only 15 travelers Published January 31, 2023 • Last updated Feb 01, 2023 • 3 minute read The Westin Calgary Airport on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Photo by Jim Wells/Postmedia Article content EDMONTON — As the pandemic sputtered out in 2022, the federal government spent $6.8 million to quarantine 15 travelers at a Calgary hotel — or approximately $450,000 per person. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below.…
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The Five Trends That Will Drive Hotel Tech in 2023

May 22, 2023

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The Five Trends That Will Drive Hotel Tech in 2023

Industry experts say two technological improvements that have been talked about for years are poised to become a reality for hotels. Hoteliers have been touting the potential benefits of greater automation and the addition of robotics to streamline operations and improve efficiency for a long time. Michael Blake, chief technology officer for the American Hotel & Lodging Association, said both are going to have a very real impact on hotel operations this year. “There are a couple of things that are happening, which makes it a little more real this year. … Staffing shortages are real, and we continually see…
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News Articles | World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)

May 10, 2023

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News Articles | World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)

Global tourism body announces verification scheme for Basics Thousands of hotels, destinations and OTAs support Hotel Sustainability Basics Inaugural partners include destinations, major international hotel groups and tourist resorts Research shows almost all hotels are aware of their responsibility to the planet Berlin, Germany: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today launched the Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) verification scheme. Announced at ITB Berlin, Basics will enable tourist accommodation providers from around the world, regardless of their size, to begin their sustainability journey. Basics, an industry-wide supported initiative, is a globally recognized and coordinated set of…
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MPs criticize Hereford hotel asylum seeker plans

April 7, 2023

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MPs criticize Hereford hotel asylum seeker plans

Many councils across England have criticized the lack of consultation over how hotels are identified. Sir Bill Wiggin, Tory MP for North Herefordshire, said he was angry at how migrants and people in the county were being treated. He also called for asylum applications to be speeded up. Jane Straker, from the Herefordshire City of Sanctuary group, said giving migrants a refuge in the city was the right thing to do, despite the demand on services. Last week the Bishop of Hereford criticized some of the language he had seen online surrounding the hotel plan. The government has a statutory…
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