Sustainability is becoming increasingly integrated into all aspects of hotel operations, and kitchens are no exception. For many hoteliers, reducing food waste and other eco-conscious measures are part and parcel of their kitchen procedures as well as restaurant service and F&B procurement. The above-property F&B team at Remington Hospitality is a case in point, placing

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the closing of the sale of the real estate portfolio previously acquired from Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. to Tortuga Resorts for approximately $2 billion. Hyatt can achieve up to an additional $143 million earnout if certain operating thresholds are met, and the company has retained $200 million of preferred

Photo Credit: Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport South SAINT ROSE, Louisiana—Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of the Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport South, a 68-room hotel in Saint Rose, Louisiana. “The marketing process generated strong interest, resulting in six competitive offers,” said David Altman, managing director, Investments. “While several local buyers pursued the opportunity

Home Fossil Energy Global energy transition drags its feet as oil & gas reign over energy mix January 2, 2026, by Melisa Cavcic Against the backdrop of rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy security and financial prudence are running the investment policy show, putting the transition to low-carbon and green sources of supply on the

Active Citizens, Asia-Pacific, Civil Society, Crime & Justice, Europe, Featured, Headlines, Human Rights, LGBTQ Jan 2 2026 (IPS) -   CIVICUS discusses Kazakhstan’s anti-LGBTQI+ bill with Temirlan Baimash, activist and co-founder of QUEER KZ youth initiative, a Kazakhstani LGBTQI+ organisation. Temirlan Baimash On 12 November, Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament unanimously passed a bill banning

With market volatility, geopolitics, and policy repercussions expected to be among the key drivers affecting the global energy landscape, Rystad Energy, an energy market intelligence group, has outlined 12 predictions for the year ahead, noting opportunities and challenges that will unfold alongside increasing complexity, including the role of fossil fuels and new energies in meeting

Chandler, AZ  (RestaurantNews.com)   The Taco Spot is proud to begin the New Year with major recognition, having been named Best Taco Restaurant in Chandler and Best Taco Restaurant in Phoenix for 2025 by BusinessRate, a respected organization that identifies top-performing local businesses based on verified customer feedback. Unlike traditional awards that rely on applications

It’s no secret that Bon Appétit editors cook a lot for work. So it should come as no surprise that we cook a lot during our off hours too. Here are the recipes we’re whipping up this month to get dinner on the table, entertain our friends, satisfy a sweet tooth, use up leftovers, and

Despite a 2019 mandate to switch to concrete blocks and other alternatives by June 2025, most government projects continued using clay-fired bricks, with only the Ministry of Housing and Public Works fully complying. About 7,000 brickfields strip an estimated 9.5 million cubic meters (3.35 billion cubic feet) of topsoil each year, rendering farmland uncultivable for

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran’s ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic’s rural provinces, with at least seven people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said. The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran’s theocracy over the

Amy Sedaris Tough Crowd! Trans Joke Prompts Mixed Reactions Published January 1, 2026 9:23 AM PST CNN Amy Sedaris raised some eyebrows on CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast ... cracking a tongue in cheek transgender joke live on air that left Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper speechless. The comedian appeared as one of the show's

Brooklyn Beckham What Family Fued?!? .... Rings in NYE At Club w/ Nicola Published January 1, 2026 7:24 AM PST Brooklyn Beckham didn't let the Beckham family feud put a damper on his New Year's Eve ... instead, he rang in 2026 front and center at a South Florida ultra club with wife Nicola Peltz