For the full article click here: ShoppingWChef_2012 This article is featured in the current (Winter 2012) issue of Loews Hotel magazine. The piece focuses on shopping at Phildelphia’s Reading Terminal market with Executive Chef Tom Kriebel.
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For the full article click here: ShoppingWChef_2012 This article is featured in the current (Winter 2012) issue of Loews Hotel magazine. The piece focuses on shopping at Phildelphia’s Reading Terminal market with Executive Chef Tom Kriebel.
Originally published as a feature story in Lodging Magazine on November 15, 2011 There is a particular art to finding your own balance and rhythm in the hotel business, and for many women who are helping to shape the industry, it can be a complex, intriguing career path offering countless choices, alluring opportunities, and...
Originally published as a feature story in Lodging Magazine on October 03, 2011 What do the automotive, furniture, and footwear industries have in common with hotels and hospitality? Hotel design teams may very well know the answer to that question. As dissimilar as those sectors may seem, hotels have joined companies like Aston Martin,...
Originally published as a feature story in Lodging Magazine on September 03, 2011 Resorts all over the world are carefully designed and constructed to impress and delight guests from the moment they step into the lobby. Restaurants and bars are no exception, as resorts are dramatically changing and upgrading the interiors and exteriors of...
On a recent visit to San Juan, Argentina’s second-biggest wine region, I came ready to taste. But before diving into the local Malbec and other varietals, I also knew some education was in order. I headed to the Santiago Graffigna wine museum, which is adjacent to the city’s oldest and largest winery dating to...
Originally Posted on USA Today Website May 2011 ~ Visiting Italy is always a thrill, no matter how many times you’ve strolled across the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, devoured a gelato in Sorrento, or tossed a coin into the magical Trevi fountain in Rome. But some of my recent trips have been even more memorable by...
In a sea of Facebook status updates, endless tweets, and widespread online customer reviews, every marketing department in the hospitality industry has experienced the impact of technology on their creative advertising strategies. With the digital market changing rapidly, hotels are becoming flexible, smart, and more tech-savvy than ever—all while simultaneously evaluating...
Similar to studying fine wine, the world of coffee is a blend of art and science. From bean (or rather, seed) selection to roasting, grinding, and brewing, coffee experts often spend yearsabsorbing the entire process, each developing complex philosophies and theories about how to procure, store, and serve this beloved brew. Travelers, too, apparently...
The art of lighting today combines cutting-edge technology with sophisticated design, allowing for unlimited possibilities that can achieve just about any desired ambiance within a hotel. With the recent advent of the mixed-use lobby, along with enhanced guestroom configuration, cosmic-inspired meeting spaces, and state-of-the-art entertainment facilities, lighting has become a vital, yet complex, component...
Hotel spas today are providing a big dose of creativity along with their traditional services. In the current economic downturn, spas are implementing fresh concepts to attract new clients and retain existing customers. While introducing innovative treatments and specials, spas are simultaneously promoting trends such as socializing and wellness, along with personalized service and...