Gareth Stewart to lead new InterContinental Hotel Auckland culinary journey –
InterContinental Auckland has announced internationally renowned chef, Gareth Stewart is officially on board as its partner chef. Gareth plans to elevate the culinary direction for the new luxury hotel’s signature restaurant, which is expected to launch in late 2023. His culinary influence will also extend to the hotel’s hallmark Club InterContinental lounge, and the in-room dining experience. Details of the restaurant are still under development with Gareth taking the lead on creating the restaurant concept, name, food and beverage menus, to the finer elements of tableware, crockery and glassware. He will set the tone and style for the venue and…
‘I tried to avoid extra charges on an easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 flight- here’s how’ | Travel News | Travel
Although budget flights often appear to be the cheapest choice, after extra charges are added the price can soar. Whether it’s paying for a seat, hand luggage or buying travel insurance through the airline, a cheap flight might not feel quite as much of a deal at the end of the process. As the Government announced plans to look into hidden charges on flights, hotels and car hire, I wanted to see if Britons could avoid additional pesky costs. In an exclusive experiment for Express.co.uk , I looked at flights on easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 to see how much I…
Pepsi introduces a ketchup infused with cola –
Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday filled with flags, fireworks, baseball and hot dogs. According to the US National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, Americans will consume over 150 million hot dogs on July 4 alone, enough to stretch from Washington DC to LA more than five times! (NHDSC, 2022) And with Pepsi sales heating up ahead of July 4, the brand is bringing more ‘taste’ to the party by showing the entire country that hot dogs go #BetterWithPepsi. On July 4, USA Independence Day, the global soft drink brand will unveil Pepsi Colachup, which is exactly what…
Farewell Gen Z let’s nourish Gen Alpha –
By Marisa Bidois, Chief Executive Officer of the Restaurant Association of New Zealand. Just as we are making careful considered decisions around how and where we spend our time and our money, so too are out customers. Some of the lifestyle changes triggered by the pandemic were temporary while others may have more staying power. In 2023 and beyond we find ourselves in a world where social interaction has dramatically changed and with accelerated adoption of technology. We are now also dealing with rising costs of living which is having an impact not only on discretionary spending but also on…
Sid brings fresh approach to winter fine dining –
The iconic Sid at the French Café in Symonds Street, Auckland is heading into winter with new menu offerings and options to bring more fun to fine dining. As well as launching a new winter tasting menu, the celebrated restaurant is introducing a flexible à la carte menu and snack offerings, (pictured below), giving guests more relaxed options. The restaurant is also taking walk-ins for those wanting to pop in spontaneously for an after-work cocktail or glass of wine with snacks. Guests can enjoy these impromptu treats in the heated undercover area in the Mediterranean-inspired courtyard or around a brazier…
Fine Food NZ a barometer for vital industry –
Wild weather, rampant inflation, staff shortages, cost of living crises, and all following years of COVID restrictions: there’s a lot going on in the world, much of which has a direct impact on New Zealand’s food production, food service, food retail and hospitality industries. Despite a seemingly endless series of challenges, the people who run these businesses across the country have proven more than resilient and adaptable and, in many instances, have shouldered new and unexpected burdens with an indomitable spirit – and things are starting to look up. That’s according to Deb Haimes, Sales & Event Manager for the…
When Should You Buy Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H)?
Today we’re going to take a look at the well-established Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H). The company’s stock received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the NYSE over the last few months, increasing to US$123 at one point, and dropping to the lows of US$104. Some share price movements can give investors a better opportunity to enter the stock, and potentially buy at a lower price. A question to answer is whether Hyatt Hotels’ current trading price of US$110 reflects the actual value of the large-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to…