#hospitality

#hospitality

The hospitality industry thrives on memorable moments, and few venues understand this better than Hotel Jerome in Aspen. On Saturday, December 27, 2025, the iconic property once again proved its status as a premier entertainment destination when Kate Hudson returned for her third annual holiday celebration, this time hosting an intimate after-party at Bad Harriet, the hotel's underground speakeasy. Following her performance at Wheeler Opera House, Hudson transformed Bad Harriet into a karaoke-style soirée.

At 22, deeply hungover, Lindsey Lauten lingered in her apartment in Little Rock, Arkansas, weighing a decision: whether to call in sick from her job as a server. It was a Sunday morning, and for the recent college graduate, the thought of navigating the smell of burnt coffee, the clatter of plates, and the constant demands of a packed breakfast rush felt almost unbearable. Still, she pushed herself out the door, unaware that the unremarkable act of showing up would become the starting point

New accounts show that Breanagh Catering Ltd, the company overseeing the celebrated nightclub, had revenues of €11.7m, down from €11.78m, in the 12 months to the end of January 31. New accounts for Cathal and Paula Jackson's company record nightclub and bar sales of €10.45m, which was down marginally on the €10.46m under that heading in the prior year.

For 35 years, Palio has been a fixture in San Francisco's Financial District, an Italian restaurant built on family legacy, craft, and the deep-rooted belief that dining is about far more than food. Owner Martino DiGrande, son of an immigrant Italian restaurateur, says he was raised with hospitality in his DNA. As he puts it, "when someone walks in the restaurant, I view it like they're walking into my home."

Hospitality has always relied on a diverse, global workforce,

Each year, the AD100 issue is our love letter to the extraordinary minds shaping the way we live,

A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles, as travel writer Tim Cahill said. As a Pacific Northwest writer who frequently travels to Canada, I couldn't agree more. Living barely an hour south of the Canadian border, I've had the pleasure of hopping the 49th parallel countless times. The real magic of crossing that line is not just the immediate sense of spaciousness, but the feeling of a familiar, open-hearted welcome.

The milkshake tax is another blow to businesses already drowning in complex taxes and soaring fixed costs. If this isn't balanced with meaningful business rates reform for hospitality, leisure, and retail, it's a clear net negative for growth. While the levy targets only packaged drinks, not fresh café-made shakes, it still shakes up a struggling sector, and piles on administrative burden and cost at a time when margins are already diluted and consumer demand dwindles.

"We help F&B businesses build lean, profitable, and resilient models that give owners freedom, not burnout. Our focus is on streamlining operational structure, eliminating debt, and embedding robust financial systems that boost profit and cash flow. Ultimately, our goal is to help F&B owners step back, enjoy the reward of their hard work, and build a lasting legacy through their business."

We had this really unique culture, and we had sort of lost touch with it,

"It was a kick in the teeth," says Katya Milavic-Davies, who owns four Myla and Davis hair salons, as well as the restaurant Llewelyn's and the cafe Lulus, both in Herne Hill in south London. She says she had to increase her turnover across her four salons by 500,000 to cover the costs of the National Insurance contribution (NICs) hikes, and a national minimum wage rise, adding that businesses like hers had been "punished" for having a large number of employees.

Ask any visitor to Albania and they'll tell you the same thing: It's the warmth of the people that makes this country so memorable. And some of the best hotels in Albania present a stellar example. Yes, it has crystal-clear rivers, snow-dusted peaks, a glittering Ionian shoreline, and ancient UNESCO heritage sites galore, but it's the Albanians and their innate kindness and hospitality that make a visit here truly special.

There are meals that you simply eatand then there are meals that unfold like a story you want to keep retelling. House of Domes is the latter. I slipped in for a quiet weekday lunch with a dear friend, the kind of friend you can exhale with, laugh with, speak in soft conspiratorial tones with. The city outside felt brisk and urgent, but the moment we stepped through the glass-domed terrace, the pace of everything shiftedslowedbecame silkier somehow.

Our critic enjoys the warm hospitality and some good food, but the wine list needs a revamp Dún Laoghaire is a town of two halves. The folk who flock here at weekends to walk the piers, eat from market stalls and drink coffee on the terrace of Happy Out, located in the old baths, are envious of those who live here.

As a traveler, I've been privileged. Not due to family wealth or a secret benefactor, but the fortune of falling into a travel writing career that has included 10,000 hours, and then some, at hotels and resorts around the world. These stays - sometimes comped, sometimes not; sometimes incognito, sometimes not - are turned into reviews, guides, listings, features, profiles, round-ups for print and online publications. Topics run the gamut, too, from service, amenities and facilities to design, architecture and technology.

The startup's software automates tip pooling, compliance, and payments, giving employers transparency while helping staff receive earnings faster and more fairly. The founders' inspiration came from their experience in the United States, where structured tip management proved to boost morale and retention. In the UK, they saw operators "drowning in admin" - using sprawling Excel sheets to manage tronc systems while facing rising National Insurance costs and new legal obligations.

One sip here and you might think you've stumbled into a Parisian salon from another era, not a cocktail bar tucked into the heart of Brooklyn. Bar Rêve opened earlier this month at the corner of Smith and Butler Streets in Cobble Hill, bringing a cosmopolitan flair to its craft with a curated selection of specialty cocktails. Guests receive the cocktail menu in a bound book, which can also be purchased, and is refreshed every 12 to 18 months.

The steep rise in hospitality wages to a record high will come as a big concern to the sector, particularly following a prolonged period of subdued sales. This puts more pressure on margins, with every £1 increase in wages also leading to additional employers' NIC, resulting in a double whammy on operators' costs.

"I've been camping and hiking my whole life, I moved to San Francisco and I saw the pace of life among my friends and people that I met. They said they were too stressed and I realized that they needed the nature experience that I grew up having, but they didn't know how to do it. They don't have the gear or the time and they don't know where to go...so my business partner and I realized that we should start a glamping business that made it easier for people to get outdoors, but it had to be comfortable, easy, and also fun,"

In her speech at the conference, the home secretary said that if someone wanted to stay in the UK permanently, they would have to contribute. She said: "I will be proposing a series of new tests, such as being in work, making National Insurance contributions, not taking a penny in benefits, learning English to a high standard, having no criminal record and that you have truly given back to your community, such as by volunteering your time to a local cause."