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🍴 Bret Thorn, a dedicated food & beverage journalist, has been shaping industry trends since 1999 with Nation’s Restaurant News. He furthered his expertise, joining Restaurant Hospitality in 2016. Thorn's insights won the Jesse H. Neal Award in 2006 and led to his presidency of IFEC in 2005. His academic pursuits include a magna cum laude history degree from Tufts University, a Cordon Bleu culinary certificate, and studies at Peking and Nanjing Universities. Thorn, a native of Denver, now resides in Brooklyn, NY.

📌 Candice D'Cruz, Vice President of Luxury Brands at Hilton, was interviewed on the Hospitality Daily Podcast. The interview was published on Feb. 15, 2025, discussing career moves within the hospitality industry.

📖 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor, has been with Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999 and Restaurant Hospitality since 2016. Hosts "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn" podcast. Wrote for The New York Sun (2005-2008), Manager magazine, and Asia Times in Thailand (1992-1997). Magna cum laude from Tufts University (1990), studied French cooking at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, and Chinese language/history at Nanjing and Beijing Universities (1988-1989). Won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award, inducted into Disciples d’Escoffier (2014). Lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.

🍕 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor, has been with Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999 and joined Restaurant Hospitality in 2016. He wrote for The New York Sun from 2005 to 2008, and was in Thailand as a journalist from around 1994 to 1997. Thorn's podcast "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn" features notable foodservice industry interviews. His education includes a history BA from Tufts University (1990), studying Chinese at Peking University (Spring 1989) and Nanjing University (Fall 1988), as well as French cooking at Le Cordon Bleu (1986). He reported for ABC News during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. Thorn received the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Business Journalism Award and was president of the International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC) in 2005. Inducted into the Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014, Thorn resides in Brooklyn, NY. Contact him at [email protected] and follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

🍴 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor for Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality since 1999, is renowned for identifying F&B trends. He hosted "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn" podcast and wrote "Kitchen Dish" for The New York Sun from 2005-2008. Thorn reported on business and F&B in Thailand between 1992-1997, including for Manager magazine and Asia Times. He earned a BA in History from Tufts University in 1990, studied French cooking at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, and was in China during the 1989 Tiananmen Square events. Thorn won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and was inducted into the Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014.

🏥 Adam Seskis appointed as CEO of RMS, a hospitality property management platform, bringing over 25 years of SaaS and technology experience from roles at Epiq and Wolters Kluwer, along with private equity advisory. RMS, founded in Melbourne, serves 7,000 properties in 70 countries and aims to expand its global markets, enhance products, and improve customer experience utilizing 40 years of guest data. Recently backed by Advent Partners, RMS is set to further develop its integrated hospitality technology ecosystem. Seskis holds a law degree and has 15 years of global leadership experience.

London 6 February 2025 – Leading hospitality property management platform RMS, has announced the appointment of Adam Seskis as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as the company looks ahead to its next chapter of global…

Proven leader and seasoned entrepreneur set to drive strategic growth and innovation at LodgIQ Sunnyvale, CA, February 4th, 2025 LodgIQ, a leading provider of easy-to-use AI-enabled revenue management solutions for the…

🏌️ Barry McCauley of Lough Erne Resort won 'Ulster Golf Manager of the Year' at the Golfers Guide to Ireland Awards. He was recently promoted to Director of Golf after a decade of service in various roles. The resort features the Faldo Course, ranked in Golf World's Top 100 Parkland courses in GB and Ireland, and the Castle Hume Course. Lough Erne Resort, under Barry's leadership, has seen growth and increased industry recognition. TRU Hotels and Resorts LLC's Jeff Mahan and Mark Ward praised Barry's impact on the resort's success.