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From Station Fries to €6000 Dining Experiences

Why Hospitality’s Middle Ground Is Under Pressure Across many tourism destinations, an increasingly visible contradiction is emerging within the hospitality industry. While restaurants in some locations struggle with rising costs, declining margins and inconsistent guest spending, travelers themselves are by no means spending less money overall. In fact, many destinations continue to report strong...

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Hospitality’s New Pressure Point: When Rising Costs Meet Global Instability

For years, rising energy prices in hospitality were often treated as temporary volatility. Today, that perception appears to be changing. Across large parts of the hospitality industry, energy costs are increasingly becoming a structural business risk capable of influencing pricing strategies, operating models, investment decisions and long-term asset viability. Recent warnings from industry...

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When Heat Becomes a Business Variable – How Hospitality Can Turn Rising Temperatures into Strategic Advantage

Across Europe, heatwaves are no longer exceptional events. They are becoming a structural component of the summer season, reshaping how, when and where guests engage with hospitality. For restaurants and hotels, rising temperatures are not only an operational challenge but an economic variable that directly influences demand patterns, consumption behavior and guest expectations. What is emerging is not...

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French Whisky – How France Is Redefining a Global Spirits Category

Introduction – A New Player in a Traditional Market For decades, whisky has been defined by established regions such as Scotland and the United States. However, a new category is gaining recognition within the global spirits market. France, traditionally associated with wine and Cognac, is emerging as a serious whisky-producing country with a distinct identity. For hospitality businesses, this...