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 Los Angeles takes the Olympic baton, prepares for 2028

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass accepted the Olympic flag with assists from Tom Cruise and gymnast Simone Biles at the end of the Paris Olympics as Los Angeles prepares to host the games in 2028, planning to take advantage of its beaches and existing sports facilities while adding a train line. "As we've seen here in Paris, the Olympics are an opportunity to make transformative change," Bass said.

 Full Story: Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model) (8/11),  The Associated Press (8/12) 

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Eric Ripert on the evolution of Le Bernardin

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Le Bernardin in New York City has kept its three-star Michelin rating for 17 years under chef Eric Ripert, who has worked to maintain a consistently high quality while constantly evolving. Ripert reflects on how the culture of the kitchen has changed since he started at the restaurant as chef de cuisine when he was 26 years old and how he brought global influences to the menu after taking over as executive chef.

 Full Story: Financial Times (subscription required)s investing in exclusivity with members-only clubs

Hotels are finding ways to attract guests who enjoy exclusivity with members-only clubs, which are different from those in past years because their membership is diverse. Many adhere to food and beverage themes, while others offer luxury fitness space and special suites.

 Full Story: The Zoe Report (11/8)

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NCLH narrows Q3 loss as EBITDA turns positive, outlook strong Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' third quarter loss was lower than expected on strong pricing and onboard spending as EBITDA turned positive and revenues were higher than forecast. Full article

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Inflation weighs on bookings as Americans count pennies

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Rising prices are the biggest drag on bookings right now as the holiday season approaches, with nearly eight in 10 Americans saying inflation has made them rethink their holiday plans. But savvy shoppers who are flexible can still find an affordable deal by booking outside the main Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday slots, taking a shorter break, or even considering a trip to a cheaper foreign destination.

 Full Story: TravelPulse (10/18),  The New York Times (10/17) 

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New L.A. hotel opens in 100-year-old bank building

The Hotel Per La opened last week in downtown Los Angeles in the former Bank of Italy. The hotel is 12 stories and includes more than 4,000 pieces of art in both guestrooms and common spaces.

 Full Story: SFGate (San Francisco) (9/23

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JFK Airport offers reservation times for security screening

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New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport has become the seventh airport to implement Clear Secure's virtual queue program allowing passengers to reserve time slots for security screening at Terminal 4. JFK T4 Reserve powered by Clear will need to be made at least 72 hours before departure.

 Full Story: Passenger Terminal Today (5/30

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Health, sustainability flavor 2022's food trends

Demographic and cultural shifts are fueling the rise of food and beverage trends centered on health, wellness and sustainability issues, The Hartman Group's Laurie Demeritt writes. The group's Ideas in Food 2022 report identifies six of those trends, including a greater interest in regenerative agriculture in food production, digestive wellness and new efforts to reduce the use of plastic.

 Full Story: SmartBrief/Food 

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What do travelers want in luxury travel?

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Travel has changed in recent years, but when it comes to luxury travel, people are looking for ways to get better sleep on vacation, cross items off their bucket lists, focus on their health and well-being and be sustainable. Hotels have been making changes to suit the needs of their guests.

 Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (3/29)  

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Canada rescue plan targets hospitality, dining, travel

The Canadian government will provide wage and rent subsidies of up to 75% to hotels, travel agencies, tour operators and restaurants under a pandemic recovery program announced last week. Eligibility requires monthly revenue losses of 40% over 12 months of the pandemic as well as the current month.

 Full Story: CBC News (Canada) (10/23

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Short domestic flights could be banned in France

France is an on the verge of banning some short domestic flights that can be taken by train in less than two-and-a-half hours. The measure, which must be approved by the Senate, is an effort to reduce airline emissions.

 Full Story: TravelPulse 

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 Chefs tap into culinary possibilities of fried chicken

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About 45% of US restaurants have fried chicken on the menu, according to Datassential, which predicts that figure will increase by 7% by 2024. The high demand for crispy chicken is inspiring chefs to play with formats that incorporate unique flavors though brines, breading and sauces -- as well as dishes made from crunchy chicken skin.

 Full Story: Flavor & The Menu 

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Dominique Ansel to debut online ordering for Cronuts

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Dominique Ansel Bakery recently launched online ordering, and the New York City pastry shop will start offering nationwide shipping in December for its Christmas Morning Cereal and popular Cronut pastries. "When Covid hit, I felt that the stigma on getting food shipped was erased and people were much more open to it, as well as more understanding of the higher costs that come with overnight shipping," Ansel said.

 Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription 

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