At just 23, Goa-born bartender Macleigh Rey Fernandes has already made his mark on India’s evolving bar scene. Leading the award-winning team at Broilermaker in Goa—recently crowned Best Bar Team of India 2025—Fernandes embodies a new generation of bartenders redefining the craft with creativity, curiosity, and a touch of homegrown spirit.At just 23, Goa-born bartender Macleigh Rey Fernandes has already made his mark on India’s evolving bar scene. Leading the award-winning team at Broilermaker in Goa—recently crowned Best Bar Team of India 2025—Fernandes embodies a new generation of bartenders redefining the craft with creativity, curiosity, and a touch of homegrown...
The Lakeland Planning and Design Review Commission approved a site plan for a four-story, 121 guestroom Hilton LivSmart hotel on.35 acres at the northwest corner of The Lake District in Lakeland, Tennessee. The LivSmart extended stay brand, features studio-style suites equipped with full kitchens and on-site fitness and laundry amenities. Trilogy Investment Co is proposing the project. No construction timeline has been announced at this time.
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This shift reflects a broader transition beyond immediate crisis response, where disruptions often accelerate long-term changes in behaviour and infrastructure. A similar inflection point is emerging now, much like demonetisation drove digital adoption in payments, pushing institutional kitchens to move beyond LPG dependence toward more reliable and self-sustained energy models. Electricity, supported by advancements in commercial-grade appliances, is emerging as a viable foundation for high-volume operations, with future integration of renewable sources such as solar further strengthening resilience and reducing exposure to supply volatility. HungerBox’s approach combines financial enablement with infrastructure readiness, allowing partners to adapt at scale without operational...
UrVenue will demo its unified platform for managing resort amenities at the April gaming convention, previewing new features like 3D seat maps and multi-day bookings.UrVenue will demo its unified platform for managing resort amenities at the April gaming convention, previewing new features like 3D seat maps and multi-day bookings.
Wednesday revealed F&B emerging as hotels’ primary differentiator and distribution challenges intensifying for independents. Analysis shows hotels with culturally relevant dining see 18.6% RevPAR growth as restaurants transform from cost centers to the anchor driving bookings. Meanwhile, Cloudbed…Wednesday revealed F&B emerging as hotels’ primary differentiator and distribution challenges intensifying for independents. Analysis shows hotels with culturally relevant dining see 18.6% RevPAR growth as restaurants transform from cost centers to the anchor driving bookings. Meanwhile, Cloudbed…
The Passport Hotel, a 27-key boutique property founded by hospitality entrepreneur Ashesh L. Sajnani, brings a fresh perspective to hospitality in North Goa. Positioned as India’s first cocktail-forward traveller’s hotel, the property places drinks, conversation and discovery at the centre of the guest experience.The Passport Hotel, a 27-key boutique property founded by hospitality entrepreneur Ashesh L. Sajnani, brings a fresh perspective to hospitality in North Goa. Positioned as India’s first cocktail-forward traveller’s hotel, the property places drinks, conversation and discovery at the centre of the guest experience.
Tambourine’s Nevis rebrand drove mobile engagement up 84%, hotel leads up 75%, and restaurant leads up 2,281%.Tambourine’s Nevis rebrand drove mobile engagement up 84%, hotel leads up 75%, and restaurant leads up 2,281%.
Canary won the 2026 HotelTechAward based on verified hotelier reviews, with its platform allowing mobile tipping without app downloads.Canary won the 2026 HotelTechAward based on verified hotelier reviews, with its platform allowing mobile tipping without app downloads.
Hotels are redesigning common spaces and programming to facilitate connections among solo travelers seeking social experiences, not just solitude.Hotels are redesigning common spaces and programming to facilitate connections among solo travelers seeking social experiences, not just solitude.
Fliggy’s AI bookings surged 800% during Spring Festival, with attraction tickets up 24-fold as consumers shift from AI search to task execution.Fliggy’s AI bookings surged 800% during Spring Festival, with attraction tickets up 24-fold as consumers shift from AI search to task execution.