Hospitality

Growing a Business

This Chef Went From Dreaming of Michelin Stars to Building an Audience as a YouTube Star

Chef Sohla El-Waylly never set out to be a food content creator, but a series of events led her to her current career.

Growth Strategies

From Spaces to Destinations: Lessons in Hospitality

Having spent decades in the hospitality industry, I've seen firsthand what it takes to transform a venue into a sought-after destination.

Science & Technology

After Co-Founding a Successful Restaurant Group, He Turned to Tech to Simplify the Checkout Experience

Victor Lugger's Big Mamma restaurant group took off – and now he's working on a new project.

Entrepreneurs

What Does It Take to Build a Hospitality Empire?

Mario Gizzi, Co-founder of DRG, reveals how family values, adaptability, and a long-term vision turned a single restaurant into one of Scotland's most successful dining groups.

News and Trends

Razorpay Launches Venture Investment Programme to Support Early-Stage B2B Startups

Razorpay has launched the Razorpay Venture Investment Programme in partnership with Peak XV Partners and Lightspeed, investing up to USD 1 million per startup to support 10-15 early-stage startups annually.

Growing a Business

This Food Network Mainstay Feeds His Passion for Fast-Paced Restaurant Life in Just 3 Days a Month

Celebrity chef Marc Murphy discusses being on the Food Network, operating a pop-up restaurant and the gratification of being a business owner.

Starting a Business

These Husband-and-Wife Co-Founders Started a Food Brand to Share Chinese Culture — Then a Smart Rebrand Took Their Company to the Next Level

Jennifer Liao of MìLà on starting a food business, amplifying modern Chinese food and using storytelling to grow a brand.

Growth Strategies

PIF and Central Group Join Forces to Elevate Selfridges Group

A smart alliance to elevate luxury retail and drive innovation

Growing a Business

How This CEO Breathed Life Into a 75-Year-Old California Ice Cream Brand Without Losing Its Nostalgic Identity

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams CEO Michael Palmer talks about revitalizing the brand for a new era and rethinking social media strategies.

News and Trends

CEO's Unique Take on Luxury Hospitality is Changing the Industry

More recently, Milad Mahmoodi, operating from Dubai, expanded Ventura Stays into Bali, establishing a new standard in luxury hospitality with properties that offer meticulously curated experiences tailored to the discerning tastes of elite travelers

Growing a Business

Shaquille O'Neal Used an Unconventional Strategy to Start His Chicken Restaurant — Here's Why It Worked

The NBA Hall of Famer leveraged his 35 million Instagram followers to build buzz around Big Chicken before it even launched.

Growing a Business

This Chicago Native Wants to Build the In-N-Out of Tacos

Taylor Mason, owner of Taylor's Tacos, talks about how a big break on national television helped take her brand to the next level.

Growing a Business

The 'Billionaire Chef' Wants To Bring West African Cuisine to the World — Here's How

For chef Tolu Erogbogbo, being a billionaire is about mindset — not just money.

Growth Strategies

Keys To Navigating Rapid Growth In The Hospitality Industry

Navigating exponential progress in the hospitality industry requires a strategic approach to staffing, maintaining high standards, effective leadership, training, innovation, and careful planning for the future.

Growth Strategies

"We Got Funded!" KSA-Based Yalla Plus Raises US$2.7 Million In Seed Funding As It Aims To Reach 100,000 Hospitality Entrepreneurs

Over the next five years, the startup aims to establish its presence across 50 countries, including those in the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia.