Accor announces Orient Express Silenseas luxury adventure to its portfolio –
One hundred and forty years after the launch of its first luxury trains, the Orient Express legend continues with the unveiling of plans for the world’s largest sailing ship, Orient Express Silenseas. This revolution in maritime history is an ambitious undertaking that pushes the limits of what is possible. The result of a unique French partnership between world leader in hospitality Accor, and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, a leading shipbuilding company, this extraordinary sailing yacht of the future with spectacular interiors will set sail in 2026. “With Orient Express Silenseas, we are beginning a new chapter in our history, taking the…
Season’s Greetings!
Merry Christmas to all our readers, the busy festive season is here and great hospitality is the dish of the day. Here’s to a profitable, satisfying and delightful summer that also yields great joy. Share some fun – why not name your ‘Top 10 Best and Worst’ Lists for the year – ‘Ten life & death excuses why customers were late for a booking’; ‘Ten Best Selling Entres’, or ‘Most Popular Specials and Cocktails’ etc – keep it light and fun. And don’t forget the blooper list – the disasters your team is prepared to admit! Hospitality Business would like…
Keen hospitality experts wanted –
The future of the New Zealand hospitality & tourism sector requires your knowledge NOW! The New Zealand Culinary Arts Development Trust is seeking keen hospitality experts to show leadership and direction for upcoming students across all aspects of the industry, to join the 2023 team. Position/Role: Competition Committee Member.Term: 1 year (annually, option to reapply each year).Positions Available: 5 – 6 Committee Members Nationwide (no set location).Salary: ‘Voluntary’ (with perks, good vibes and warm fluffes for helping the next generation of culinary professionals). The ‘Culinary Arts Development Trust’ (CADTrust) is an independent, charitable trust responsible for providing support and resources…
Demand is high – No supply –
Opportunity in the outer suburbs By Gerrick Numan The inner suburbs, the ‘cool’ areas, have a lot of restaurants, cafes and bars. The demand is high but so is supply. That doesn’t mean another one won’t work, it just means there are opportunities elsewhere. In some under-serviced outer suburbs, the demand is high and there’s no supply. People are there, with money, looking to eat out but they have nowhere to go. If your concept is right, your chances of success are higher in the outer suburbs. Just look at Peach’s Hot Chicken. We designed a venue for them in…
Carnival Wants to end Cheap Cruises (Royal Caribbean Agrees)
A hotel room that sells for $100 a night comes with a place to sleep, maybe a pool, and if you’re really lucky, a free, very mediocre breakfast. Buy a cruise cabin for $100 a night — something that’s easy to do right now — and you get your cabin, multiple pools, hot tubs, shows, live music, and as much food as you can eat from multiple venues. That’s a great deal when cruise prices are relatively in line with land-based vacation prices. While they’re depressed, which they have generally been since the cruise industry returned from its covid-related shutdown…