As leaders in the food and beverage industry, we at Samson Hospitality are always on the lookout for emerging food trends that will shape the culinary landscape. The world of food is dynamic, with consumer preferences constantly evolving and new innovations transforming the way we eat and drink. We believe that staying ahead of these trends is crucial not only for meeting the demands of our customers but also for driving the industry forward. Here are the top 15 food trends we predict will define 2025, backed by hard data and real-world insights. Ethnic Fusion Global flavors continue to influence menus,...

After nearly a century and a half of creating memorable stays in Rome, Bettoja Hotels is participating in a new initiative to help restore and display hidden pieces of Italy’s cultural heritage. Bettoja Hotels is part of “Art Out of the Museum” (“Arte Fuori del Museo”), a program developed to bring unseen artwork into the public eye. On October 15, 2024, Bettoja Hotels’ flagship property Hotel Mediterraneo unveiled the first restored work in its lobby to launch this exciting new collaboration. While travel has rebounded post-pandemic, museum budgets worldwide continue to lack the funding needed to operate, let alone restore work....

The golden age of wellness tourism has arrived, and FINN Partners is assessing the gleam on the epoch with The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025, a new report compiled by the agency’s Global Travel Practice that was released at the Global Wellness Summit in St. Andrews, Scotland. Available for download on FINN Partners’ global website, The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025 provides a deep dive into trends that will define wellness tourism around the world in the years ahead. The 42-page report is loaded with data, expert insights, and on-the-ground examples of innovations conceived to satisfy the growing desire of travelers to experience wellness. Those...

For the first time in history, the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) will focus on the tourism sector’s role in global climate action. The event, scheduled for November 20 in Baku, Azerbaijan, will see Tourism Ministers join the dialogue, highlighting the sector’s significance in climate action. This opportunity was facilitated by the combined efforts of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). It also reflects the shift towards a science-based approach in guiding the tourism sector on climate action, building on the Glasgow Declaration Initiative and the One Planet Sustainable Tourism...

In case you missed it, Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT), an independent organization composed of experts with over 125 years of combined experience at the intersection of hospitality, wellness, and travel, recently announced the launch of the industry’s first wellness certification for hotels and resorts. This groundbreaking initiative aims to transform the hospitality sector by providing prestigious certification criteria that sets properties apart in a competitive market, enabling them to enhance their wellness offerings and attract travelers. “The WITT Certified seal provides hotels and resorts with a significant advantage in attracting travelers by offering objective and rigorous audits of their wellness amenities and services,” said Robin Ruiz, WITT’s CEO and Founder....

The following is a guest blog entry from Gaby Aziz, co-founder of Heart Core Hotels. As the co-founder of Heart Core Hotels, a pioneering fully vegan luxury boutique hotel brand committed to sustainability, my journey has been a blend of innovation, learning on the go, and impactful daily choices. I was also a hands-on manager at our two locations—Hawaii and Southern California—which has given me a unique insight into the hotel industry, the sustainability realm and the vegan community at large. Here is what I learned:  We get the math wrong. Well-wishing friends and family had advised us against starting a...

According to a report by Borja Suarez and Graham Keeley, thousands of people protested in holiday resorts in Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday against overtourism which they say prices local people out of the housing market. Under the slogan Canary Islands has a limit, residents demonstrated simultaneously in Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and El Hierro and called for a change in the tourism model for the islands. In the Playa de las Americas in Tenerife, protesters appeared on the beach while tourists were sunbathing and chanted “This beach is ours.” Activists claimed the arrival of millions of visitors every...

For many, checking into a hotel can mean the beginning of an exciting adventure, a relaxing getaway or important moments in life. For guests who are blind or have low vision, exploring the unfamiliar surroundings of a hotel could pose unique and specific challenges that have the potential to impact their stay. Hilton, a global leader in hospitality, announced an industry-first, exclusive partnership with Be My Eyes to ensure guests who are blind or have low vision can experience a more accessible, seamless and welcoming stay. Together with Be My Eyes, Hilton is making available AI-powered assistance and dedicated Hilton Reservations and...

The Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Dr. Whitney Roban, Ph.D., a leading sleep expert, to launch a new sleep enhancing program designed to support the wellness routines of its guests, specifically those who experience “First Night Effect.” According to Dr. Roban, research has shown that when individuals travel to unfamiliar environments, such as hotel rooms, one half of the brain enters into a hyper vigilant state. This increased alertness disrupts the natural sleep cycle, particularly impacting the crucial slow wave deep sleep stage. This phenomenon is known as the “First Night Effect.” Dr. Roban has identified...

1 Hotels & Treehouse Hotels 2025 openings were announced. 1 Hotel Melbourne is opening in March 2025. Situated on the Yarra River, 1 Hotels & Homes Melbourne, the brand’s first location in Australia, will feature 277 guestrooms and 114 hotel-branded residences. The luxury property will also feature several dining options and a stunning lobby bar with breathtaking waterfront views. Other amenities include Bamford Wellness Spa, an indoor pool, a large function center and access to a 3,500-square-meter public park. The property’s biophilic design, which will include recycled and reclaimed timber from the site’s heritage wharf & shed as well as other...