Choice Hotels names Dominic Dragisich president and CEO

Dragisich served as the company’s interim CEO for the last three months after former CEO Patrick Pacious exited.

The Most Popular Cocktails of August

Here are the drinks that you couldn’t get enough of this month.

Bacardi is expanding its partnership with ecoSPIRITS. The returnable packaging scheme is moving from cruise ships to the wider hospitality sector

Bacardi is expanding its partnership with ecoSPIRITS, a company developing a system for reusable packaging and the distribution of spirits. The new global licensing agreement follows a pilot project in 2023, when Baca…

The Bar Education Symposium brought the global bar scene to the Czech Republic. The programme linked Karlovy Vary with Prague

The second annual Bar Education Symposium took place in Karlovy Vary and Prague, bringing leading figures from the international bar and gastronomy scene to the Czech Republic. The three-day programme combined special…

Oreo is trialling three quirky flavours. Customers will decide which one makes a comeback

Oreo is launching three limited-edition flavours in the US and, for the first time, is letting customers decide which one will return to shelves in 2027. The new Banana Pudding, Deep Fried and Chicken & Waffles flavou…

Hotel Tech-in: The AI-powered system optimizing Resorts World’s central utility plant

Johnson Controls claims its Metasys and OpenBlue technology has saved the Las Vegas resort $110,000 in annual energy costs.

Inside Chandon’s New Spritz Collection

Chandon combines sparkling wine with botanical macerates to create three new ready-to-serve spritz cocktails

Lodging Lowdown: Hyatt House DFW Airport hotel tops out, Sheraton Tribeca completes multimillion-dollar renovation

Plus, IHG’s InterContinental has extended its partnership with jet lag mitigation app Timeshifter to help guests adjust to different time zones.

Fred Dixon returns as NYC Tourism CEO to drive visitation, economic growth

The Brand USA leader will leave his post to again head New York City Tourism + Conventions, with the goal of bolstering the city’s embattled tourism industry.

Colombia’s Refajo Is Simplicity at Its Finest

The easy-to-make shandy is a staple at backyard barbecues and award-winning bars alike.