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Café Azul Expands into Europe! We’re excited to announce that Café Azul has successfully expanded operations into the European market, further solidifying our position as a global player in the food and beverage supply sector for the cruise industry. 🚢 Despite cultural challenges, we’ve adapted our strategies to meet local needs while maintaining our high standards of quality and service. With a strong focus on sustainability and social responsibility, Café Azul is committed to making a positive impact and contributing to a thriving global economy. This expansion not only increases our market share but opens up new growth opportunities as we deliver to ports in Athens, Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Corfu, Livorno, Piraeus, Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Genova. We’re proud to demonstrate our resilience and commitment to excellence as we continue to grow and lead with sustainability in mind. Here’s to new horizons! 🌱 #CaféAzul #EuropeExpansion #GlobalGrowth #SustainableBusiness #CruiseIndustry #ClimateAction #Sustainability

Hong Kong Consumers Are Changing: Can Bars Keep Up? Insights into the Evolving Beverage Market. Nimmi Malhotra, Gavin Yeung, Antonio Lai, Laura Prabowo,Ezra Star,Charlene Dawes,Lorenzo Antinori #HongKongBars #ConsumerTrends #BeverageMarket #BarIndustry #MarketEvolution #CustomerInsights #DrinkTrends #HospitalityIndustry #BusinessStrategy #IndustryNews

Did you know Asian American consumers' buying power reached $1.3+ trillion? While celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, let’s delve into this insightful blog tailored for hoteliers seeking to meet the diverse wants and needs of Asian American guests, fostering both revenue growth and enhanced customer satisfaction. https://lnkd.in/gX_ehaTM

Halal Japanese Beef Experience in Osaka!! Halal beef is very popular, even during this Ramadan period, the restaurant was super busy. It's also gaining attention as a highlight of inbound tourist tours, and it seems to be recommended by nearby hotels. I heard from the manager that once Ramadan is over coming next week, the restaurant will be fully booked with even more Muslim and International tourists. It was an eye-opening opportunity to get to know the high demand for halal beef in Japan and tourists want to bring it back to their home country. I'll bring this story back to Malaysia. (restaurant info is in a comment) #Halalbeef #Malaysia #Malaysiabusiness

International Gastronomy Forum Macao Representatives from the Creative Cities of Gastronomy worldwide, food and beverage professionals, representatives of member cities of the network in other areas in Mainland China, and members of integrated resorts all gather at the forum for in-depth discussion on the collaborative development in the field of #gastronomy across different sectors. It serves as a platform for interaction between the cities of Gastronomy and the food and beverage industry. Panel Discussion 2: Holistic Gastronomy as a Catalyst: A Resilient Future for Businesses and Tourism This panel explores the #transformative potential of #holistic #gastronomy within the business sector and its role in advancing immersive #tourism. By integrating #health, #culture, and #environmentalstewardship into #culinary practices, holistic gastronomy presents a #resilient avenue for the future. This discussion will focus on how adopting these principles can bolster the resilience of local #economies, enhance destination branding, and contribute to more #sustainable business practices. 環節2：“美食推動商業與旅遊業的韌性發展”的主旨演講嘉賓，以機構領軍人物的角度分享精辟見解。 Date: 17th of June 2024 Time：10:00–13:00 Venue: Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre https://lnkd.in/g6P8fDnM Agenda: https://lnkd.in/gjnGDCtM 中文版： https://lnkd.in/gqX-Aewi

Recap from Hotelex Shanghai 2024 | Swipe and Read! Hotelex Shanghai is one of the biggest #coffee events in #China. At the show, specifically, we hosted many cuppings with our partners — seasoned and new — and welcomed many visitors to our booth, where we presented them with 23 differently brewed coffees from #Yemen and #Colombia. Their honesty and exuberance helped us identify the coffees that’ll do well in this market; and has left us determined to advise our partners better to meet these growing, ever-changing, consumer needs. Present at the event were Sky Xu, Head of Operations - China, and Jun Pyo Lee, Business Development Manager - Asia. Their reflections below 👇🏻 “China has an innovative playing field in the coffee market, but the economic downturns in the preceding year saw a mild dip in consumption. Yet this market has pivoted and persisted. Many partners have diversified their offerings, sales mechanisms and activations, and new cafe expansions are happening with the help of externally raised capital. We have also been witnessing an influx of younger workforce that focuses on the specifics of coffee, one that participates in competitions leveraging the power of social media to retain attention. A large part of this response can be attributed to the sheer passion that China feels towards coffee.” At Qima, we have always seen tremendous potential in China’s coffee market. And the curve of the joyride (and lessons!) will only go up from here.

Experts in the Industry are Sharing their Perspectives on the Future of Whiskey Within the Indian Market on World Whiskey Day i.e : 18 May 2024 an article by HospiBuz.com Hospitality Lexis Magazine #whisky #indianmarket #hospitalitylexis #hotelmanagement #whiskyday

Tokyo Restaurant Creates Stir with Tourist Pricing A new seafood buffet restaurant in Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district is raising eyebrows for its discriminatory pricing policy. Tamatebako, located near the popular Shibuya scramble crossing, reportedly charges foreign tourists more than Japanese locals for their all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet. This practice is uncommon in Japan, where businesses typically offer the same prices to all customers. Tamatebako’s goal according to reports, is to balance capitalising on the tourist boom with keeping prices accessible for local residents.However, the method has sparked criticism, with some calling it unfair and tarnishing Japan’s reputation for hospitality. Read More Here : https://lnkd.in/g6Q4W53X #cijtoday #connectindiajapan #tokyorestaurant #shibuyacrossing #japan #tamatebakos #indojapannews #indojapanrelations

Hong Kong is making an effort to tap into the Muslim market, a move to diversify its stagnant economy, but for Muslims, Halal options are limited in this so-called food paradise in Asia. Most of those that are certified, offer Indian or Middle Eastern cuisine, only a handful serve Cantonese dishes. The story idea first sparked during a chat with my Singaporean colleague last year. When asked why he wouldn't want to visit Hong Kong, his immediate response was simply "food". Then I came to realise less than 1 percent of the 18,000 dining spots in the city are halal certified today, despite the fact that Hong Kong is home to 300,000 Muslims, accounting for 4 percent of its population.   However, building a Muslim-friendly destination goes beyond food, the city must factor in infrastructure. I also spoke with Ann Foo from Grand Hyatt Hong Kong on how the hotel operators can come together to further welcome this potential niche market. https://lnkd.in/gitYNsrV

Interesting read. I see more Hunan restaurants in Singapore as well though they seem to cater to mainland Chinese living here rather than locals #hunanfood #hunancuisine #changingtastes #luxury #chinaluxury