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Trends in Hotel Bars: The Future of Cocktails in 2025 🍸—> interview in hotelbusiness.be magazine. Indulging in a drink in the luxurious atmosphere of a hotel bar is more popular than ever. Hotels worldwide are recognizing the power of their bars as a magnet for both guests and external visitors. But what does the ideal cocktail bar look like in 2025? We spoke with Hannes Desmedt, a Belgian sommelier and bartender, to share insights on what makes a hotel bar successful. Concept and Design A hotel bar should be more than just a place to drink; it needs to be an experience. Hannes emphasizes the importance of a strong concept and smart design that enhances the guest experience. "Collaborate with experts to optimize the layout," he advises. An ergonomic bar makes it easier for bartenders to work, increasing service quality. The Ideal Cocktail Menu: Less is More Hannes advocates for a limited but high-quality cocktail menu. "Offer a select few classics along with a house cocktail," he says. The focus is on quality and recognizability, reducing pressure on staff and minimizing choice stress for guests. The rise of 'sour cocktails,' such as the Whisky Sour, indicates that tastes are evolving, and simplicity is often the key to success. 🌱 Rise of No-Low Cocktails With a growing interest in alcohol-free options, the no-low segment is gaining traction. Bartenders face the challenge of creating flavorful, balanced drinks without alcohol. This requires creativity and expertise, offering a chance to connect with a new audience. The Importance of Bar Staff A motivated team with a 'rock & roll' attitude can significantly enhance the atmosphere and revenue of the bar. Bartenders play a crucial role in sparking creativity and recommending signature cocktails that boost profitability. Brussels Bar Show 2025 Mark your calendars for the Brussels Bar Show on March 30 and 31, 2025! This event provides a platform for bartenders to innovate, exchange ideas, and discover new techniques. It's an opportunity to shape the future of the bartending world! The world of hotel bars is evolving rapidly. The focus is on experience, quality, and creativity. What are your expectations for cocktail culture in 2025? Share your thoughts below! 👇✨ #BrusselsBarShow #CocktailTrends Hannes Desmedt Alice Bown Alice Bown Agency #spirits #brusselsbarshow

In recent decades, the hotel landscape has undergone a true metamorphosis, far removed from the dull, functional eateries that once dominated. Today’s hotel restaurants have become a vibrant and innovative world, essential for the overall guest experience. As a hotel restaurant owner, you face a challenge: should you position yourself as a destination for an elaborate dinner, or rather as a place for a quick, yet flavorful bite? Read it in my latest column! https://lnkd.in/e22CN-jq Hospitality Management | Hét vakblad voor de hotellerie #column #hospitality #luxurylifestyle #instafood #foodie #industryinsights #hospitalitytrends #hotelrestaurant #restauranttrends

Navigating the Future: Revenue Management, AI, and Innovation at Notiz Hotel and Hotel Management School Leeuwarden In the blink of an eye, two months have passed, and autumn break is around the corner. Happy to share the highlights from the past few weeks! In the current role of Hotel Manager Notiz Hotel, I was invited for a round table session discussing the topic of the current and future role of Revenue Management in the hospitality industry. An amazing inspiring morning resulted in this article: https://lnkd.in/e_AARfse. Many thanks to Stan Josephi for being such a patient host, Robin Bruggeman being able to grasp all information shared, and Annemarie Gubanski, Karin van Rhee, and Frank Komen for sharing all insights from your end. Building and strengthening connections also happened during the Education and Research Day at Hotelschool The Hague where all Bachelor Hotel Management educations were represented. Here, we had the privilege to share an update with colleagues regarding the cool stuff we do at Hotel Management School Leeuwarden at NHL Stenden: having a serious game (Overcooked) as part of the coaching program, preparing students better for internship by using VR Bodyswaps, and plans like using Artificial Intelligence in a responsible way in assisting in assessment and Virtual Reality as training tool for Housekeeping. As part of the Research group Disruption, Innovation, and New Phenomena in Hospitality and Tourism, I had the honour to be a co-host in the webinar regarding the book ‘Future of Tourism in a Robonomic World’ where we explored the dominant forces of automation, robotics and AI, which you can find here: https://lnkd.in/ebnJiMcB Next milestones are finalizing the paper about the role of AI in sentiment analysis in Revenue Management, starting the chapter for the RevME book, joining a competition in Revenue Management in Maastricht where students from Breda University of Applied Sciences, Zuyd Hogeschool | Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, and Hotel Management School Leeuwarden at NHL Stenden are mixed in groups and strive to be the best Revenue Management team. But most importantly, guiding the students who are joining me in Notiz Hotel in their role as Rooms Division Manager, and providing year 1 and 2 students with Expertise sessions regarding Rooms Division and Revenue Management, as well as playing two cool games with them: RevenueApp and RevSim. I do think you can understand that I am fully enjoying my truly diverse job 😊 #AI #disruption #hotelmanagementschoolleeuwarden #hospitalityeducation #hospitalitymanagement #innovation #newphenomena #eagertolearn #notizhotel #research #revenuemanagement #robonomics #webinar

The Time Out Market has opened in Porto. The gastronomic and cultural market is located next to the São Bento train station. 10 years after opening in Lisbon, eight years after announcing its arrival in Porto, Time Out Market has opened its doors in the south wing of S. Bento station. There are two thousand square meters designed by architect Souto Moura dedicated to the gastronomy and culture of the city. The hard part will be choosing. There are 12 restaurants, three of them with Michelin stars. The concept is an Open Kitchen, with dishes considered iconic to satisfy all palates. In addition to the restaurants, there are two bars and a store selling Portuguese-made products. The store occupies the base of the 21-meter-high iron and glass tower. At the top is a wine-tasting room with views over Porto. The structure, inspired by the old water tanks that used to exist next to stations, was precisely what held up the construction of this Time Out Market. The reason: this area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Controversies aside, expectations are high. The new gastronomic market wants to attract locals and tourists, whether national or foreign, to what is still one of the city's darkest areas. Congratulations and be sure that The Best Portugal will be there with their clients 🍷 🍽 #timeout #visitportugal #privatetours #tours #portuguesegastronomy #gastronomy #unescoworldheritagesite #thebestportugaltours https://lnkd.in/eq5FaZW https://lnkd.in/dzEW9mU2

We are delighted to share that Watling Real Estate has been featured on BBC News, highlighting our involvement at The Cube—a landmark development that has become a true icon in the second city.   Read more about The Cube Hotel & Rooftop Restaurant and our role in bringing this iconic opportunity to market in the full article below. #birmingham | #property | #commercialproperty | #hotels | #restaurants | #hotelforsale | #restaurantforsale | Chris Davies

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I lived in Oklahoma, and while I loved Tulsa, I must admit the three casinos - RiverSpirit, Osage Casino, and HardRock didn't put the city in the best light. Living in the area provided me with a great research project for a class on Community Change through Kansas State University. I used a bit of that research knowledge to deep-dive into the negative economic impact that a casino will have in New Haven, the rest of Allen County, and even the region. Here are three reasons to encourage local and state leaders to vote "No." 1. A casino in a town raises childhood and lifelong poverty levels. Using pre-and-post Census data, (census.gov) every Hoosier town that has approved a casino in Indiana has seen its childhood poverty rate increase from a range between 135% to 900%. New Haven's current childhood poverty rate is 10%—a decade after the casino was built, it stands to be at 13.5% and 40%. An increase in childhood poverty increases the amount of taxes needed for childhood health, food insecurity, and educational support. Using PolicyMap, less than 20% of New Haven's children born into poverty can overcome their circumstances and live poverty-free as adults. 2. Casinos cannibalize nearby retail and restaurant employment (Kurtz, 2022). The result will be a 32% decline in sales tax revenue (Hicks, 2019). Unfortunately, Indiana's Tax Commission does not post sales tax collections per city/town, so I used information from Oklahoma and came up with a similar city in terms of population, income, and retail activity. NH's sales tax revenue would decrease by $2,000,000 a year. 3. Casinos don't create new jobs (Hicks, 2019). In Shelbyville, there has been a decline of 1,000 employed individuals since Horseshoe Casino opened. In Anderson, there has been a decline of 2,000 working individuals since Harrah's opened in town. In New Haven, if 1,000 individuals stop working there would be a loss of LOIT estimated at $500,000. According to the Indiana Gaming Commission, Full Sail Group's Rising Sun Casino contributes 2.4M in yearly taxes. Even if this rate of revenue triples if they moved the casino location to Allen County, the costs of child poverty, lost sales tax revenue, and job loss will outweigh the positive. My figures don't include the amount of homelessness, bankruptcy, domestic violence, suicides, lower college attendance rates, and other social issues that will cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. Furthermore, Indiana loves gaming revenue as a substitute for other forms of taxes, education funding has continued to rapidly decline. Indiana is now 35th in the nation for pre-k - college funding and has one of the lowest rates of high school graduates pursuing higher education institutions (Lowery, 2022) while ranking 17th in the number of casinos. Simply, the more in-state gambling the lower the education funding and outcomes. Indiana's decline continues. - Indiana Chamber of Commerce - NEI

Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa, a luxurious retreat surrounded by 27 acres of lush jungle, has announced the introduction of the Forest Lounge Experience. #retailnews #retailtrends #retailsector #retailindustry #retailing #retailresults #retailupdates #businessnews #retailgrowth #retailsectornews #retailindia #retailreports #retailtechcase #retailtrends #retailbusiness Anand Choubey

Pivoting your business model is crucial, even in luxury!  Reportedly, the castle in Tura, Hungary will be operated as a luxury hotel by István Tiborcz (son-in-law of Hungarian PM Viktor Orban) for only a few more weeks. Apparently, some of the employees have been fired. The castle hotel was opened in 2020, but it has never been able to close a profitable year. The hotel, opened in the former Schossberger castle in Tura was the first of the Botaniq Collection brand, which brings together Tiborcz's luxury hotels and restaurants. The brand includes, among others, the Clarisse fine dining restaurant in the Tura castle, the Andrássy Kúria és Spa, the downtown Verno House, and the associated Flava restaurant. We wish him all the best for a prosperous future ahead! #pivot #businessmodel #luxury The link to the article is in the comment section.