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Hospitality

US Olympic officials rename hospitality area in Milan from ‘Ice House’ to ‘Winter House’ following protests

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Previews - Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - January 25, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings and the Paralympics Agitos logo covered in snow ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics REUTERS/Claudia Greco
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Previews - Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - January 25, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings and the Paralympics Agitos logo covered in snow ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Book Talk

JW Marriott’s GM Karl Hudson’s home library has travelled with him across eight countries

Mr Karl Hudson, general manager of JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, for the BookTalk column, on January 14, 2026.
Mr Karl Hudson, general manager of JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, for the BookTalk column, on January 14, 2026.

Singapore bets on high-end tourism as demand rises, luxury hotel supply grows

The presidential suite at The Laurus, Singapore’s first The Luxury Collection-branded resort.
The presidential suite at The Laurus, Singapore’s first The Luxury Collection-branded resort.

Restaurants go the extra mile: Pads in bathroom, bespoke scents as parting gift, seats for your bag 

From seat for your bag, to door gifts and a complimentary consomme (bottom right), many restaurants have put in extra efforts to make dining experiences memorable.
From seat for your bag, to door gifts and a complimentary consomme (bottom right), many restaurants have put in extra efforts to make dining experiences memorable.

Zus Coffee backs Malaysia employee who was verbally abused, splashed with coffee in viral video

Zus said that it does not tolerate disrespectful behaviour towards its employees or customers.
Zus said that it does not tolerate disrespectful behaviour towards its employees or customers.

Design News: Home and Living Carnival, Raffles is No 5 in World’s 50 Best Hotels list

The Gain City Megastore at Sungei Kadut adds shopping buzz to northern Singapore.
The Gain City Megastore at Sungei Kadut adds shopping buzz to northern Singapore.

Global Design

InterContinental Danang designer Bill Bensley evokes ‘poetry of place’ in work

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort - Jungle aerial villa view.
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort - Jungle aerial villa view.

Yacht parties make waves during Singapore Grand Prix season as F1 fans seek new thrills

Yacht chartering companies in Singapore have seen an increase in bookings during the F1 Singapore Grand Prix season.
Yacht chartering companies in Singapore have seen an increase in bookings during the F1 Singapore Grand Prix season.

Hotel Miramar to cease operations in end-October, 108 employees affected

The hotel said the decision was made after "careful and comprehensive evaluation of the hotel's long-term business outlook".
The hotel said the decision was made after "careful and comprehensive evaluation of the hotel's long-term business outlook".

Headstart On Record Podcast

Hospitality jobs for diverse talents: A place even for ex-kindergarten teachers, illustrators?

Can you get a job in Singapore's hospitality sector only if you're an extrovert?
Can you get a job in Singapore's hospitality sector only if you're an extrovert?

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.