Hospitality

News and Trends

Razorpay Launches Venture Investment Programme to Support Early-Stage B2B Startups

Razorpay has launched the Razorpay Venture Investment Programme in partnership with Peak XV Partners and Lightspeed, investing up to USD 1 million per startup to support 10-15 early-stage startups annually.

Growing a Business

This Food Network Mainstay Feeds His Passion for Fast-Paced Restaurant Life in Just 3 Days a Month

Celebrity chef Marc Murphy discusses being on the Food Network, operating a pop-up restaurant and the gratification of being a business owner.

Starting a Business

These Husband-and-Wife Co-Founders Started a Food Brand to Share Chinese Culture — Then a Smart Rebrand Took Their Company to the Next Level

Jennifer Liao of MìLà on starting a food business, amplifying modern Chinese food and using storytelling to grow a brand.

Growth Strategies

PIF and Central Group Join Forces to Elevate Selfridges Group

A smart alliance to elevate luxury retail and drive innovation

Growing a Business

How This CEO Breathed Life Into a 75-Year-Old California Ice Cream Brand Without Losing Its Nostalgic Identity

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams CEO Michael Palmer talks about revitalizing the brand for a new era and rethinking social media strategies.

News and Trends

CEO's Unique Take on Luxury Hospitality is Changing the Industry

More recently, Milad Mahmoodi, operating from Dubai, expanded Ventura Stays into Bali, establishing a new standard in luxury hospitality with properties that offer meticulously curated experiences tailored to the discerning tastes of elite travelers

Growing a Business

Shaquille O'Neal Used an Unconventional Strategy to Start His Chicken Restaurant — Here's Why It Worked

The NBA Hall of Famer leveraged his 35 million Instagram followers to build buzz around Big Chicken before it even launched.

Growing a Business

This Chicago Native Wants to Build the In-N-Out of Tacos

Taylor Mason, owner of Taylor's Tacos, talks about how a big break on national television helped take her brand to the next level.

Growing a Business

The 'Billionaire Chef' Wants To Bring West African Cuisine to the World — Here's How

For chef Tolu Erogbogbo, being a billionaire is about mindset — not just money.

Growth Strategies

Keys To Navigating Rapid Growth In The Hospitality Industry

Navigating exponential progress in the hospitality industry requires a strategic approach to staffing, maintaining high standards, effective leadership, training, innovation, and careful planning for the future.

Growth Strategies

"We Got Funded!" KSA-Based Yalla Plus Raises US$2.7 Million In Seed Funding As It Aims To Reach 100,000 Hospitality Entrepreneurs

Over the next five years, the startup aims to establish its presence across 50 countries, including those in the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

Lifestyle

Hoteliers Hacking the Long Weekends

The extended weekend, which begins on Thursday, August 15, and continues through Rakshabandhan on Monday, August 19, spans five days — providing an ideal window for a long getaway.

Growing a Business

This Fine-Dining Titan Understands the Power of Hands-On Experience and Diversification

The Dinex Group CEO Sebastien Silvestri talks about the restaurant industry, diversification and true hospitality.

Growing a Business

She Started Sharing Her Kids' Lunches on TikTok in 2020 — And Now Has 5.6 Million Followers. Here's the 'Aha Moment' That Convinced Her to Start.

Social media sensation Sulhee Jessica Woo talks about creating content with her children, using TikTok and building a community in the creator economy.

Growing a Business

He Founded a Groundbreaking Employee Management Tool in the Back of a Sandwich Shop. A Decade Later, His Company Has 1 Million Users.

7shifts CEO Jordan Boesch shares how the tool came to be — and why now is the best time to be a restaurant operator.