Events

🌿 From July 8 to 13, 2025, Portman Square Garden in London hosts the 11th annual "Summer in the Square" festival. This free event features Wimbledon screenings, diverse street food, wellness sessions, and creative workshops. Highlights include Grayson Perry-themed art, family activities by Marylebone Theatre, and a performance by the Central London Samaritans Choir. The event promotes community and sustainability, organized by the Baker Street Quarter Partnership, and supported by local partners and sponsors.

📅 On September 11, at Jet2holidays' Holiday House offices in Leeds, nearly 200 delegates are set to attend the inaugural Jet2holidays summit for top-performing homeworkers and non-retail agents. Senior management, including Alan Cross and Lloyd Cross, will speak. The event will feature supplier showcases and panel sessions on topics like booking trends and social media usage. An awards evening and dinner will be held at The Queens Hotel as part of the event.

🍽 Restaurant executives are registering for MURTEC Executive Summit 2025, focusing on strategy and insights for future leadership. Use code COMP25 for free registration ($495 value). Open to qualified restaurant and hospitality operators, including QSRs, management companies, casinos, and more. Vendors can attend via sponsorship. Registrations are reviewed and approved. Secure your spot to join this invite-only event designed to address real challenges with impactful insights.

🌊 Patina Maldives and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives host the inaugural Fari Islands Festival from September 19-22, 2025, in the Fari Islands, Maldives. The event features Canadian poet Rupi Kaur, DJ Kim Turnbull, and Wagyumafia. Activities include creative workshops, wellness rituals, marine explorations with Gibbs Kuguru, and curated dinners. This cultural celebration fosters creativity, sustainability, and community, uniting guests at Fari Marina Village, where transformative luxury meets heritage.

🌎 Ten years after the Paris Climate Agreement at COP21, global leaders reunited at Paris City Hall. They aim to transition climate talks from negotiation to delivery, preceding COP30 in Belém, Brazil. By 2050, 70% of the world's population will live in cities, producing over 80% of emissions. C40 Cities, including 100 global cities, are outpacing national governments in emission reductions. The upcoming COP30 is seen as crucial for reaching 2030 climate goals on energy, equity, and resilience.

🍽 On August 2, 2025, Yotam Ottolenghi returns to Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel in Ibiza for an exclusive dining event. Set in a three-hectare organic garden, guests will enjoy a five-course dinner for €245, featuring organic produce, live music, and a signed cookbook. This one-night-only event celebrates Ottolenghi's Mediterranean cuisine and connection with nature, amidst Ibiza's luxurious rural retreat, marking it a highlight on the island’s calendar.

🍽 On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Le Cordon Bleu London hosts "A Bite of Shanghai" at CORD on Fleet Street, celebrating Shanghai’s culinary heritage. Chef Ren Defeng, a Shanghai-style chef, collaborates with Le Cordon Bleu's chef team. Tickets cost £110, with a wine pairing at £55. Le Cordon Bleu, celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2025, operates 35 institutes in over 20 countries, training over 20,000 students annually. The event is part of the “Chinese Cuisine World Expression” series.

🍴 27 May 2025, Kuala Lumpur: FutureFWD by Informa Markets, hosted by Saladplate.com, will occur on 25 September 2025 at EQ Kuala Lumpur. This event addresses the transformative trends in Asia's food, beverage, and hospitality sectors. FutureFWD will feature keynotes, panels, and networking with over 200 industry leaders, focusing on trends, technology, and transformation. Notable speakers include Sameer Seth, Stefanie Wijono, and Paul Gabie, offering insights on sustainability, innovation, and marketing across generations. Visit www.saladplate.com/FutureFWD for more details.

📈 Nearly 1,000 hospitality professionals gathered in Atlanta for the AHLA Foundation's ForWard Conference in May 2025. This sixth annual event, previously held in Chicago, emphasized the power of diverse leadership and women's roles in hospitality. Notable speakers included Jennifer Hyman and Nicole Lynn. The conference featured networking and mentorship opportunities, with 92% of attendees rating it as excellent or very good. The AHLA Foundation aims to foster workforce development and advocacy.

🏨 Bashar Wali, a hospitality industry leader with a six-figure LinkedIn following, is the Founder and CEO of Practice Hospitality and lifestyle brand Another, based in Portland, USA. He discusses creating "cult" followings for brands, emphasizing belonging, safety, and human connection as keys to success. Wali argues that successful brands, like Apple, resonate with people on a deeper level, forming tribes without a checklist. Listen to his insights in the upcoming Insider Podcast episode!