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01/03/2020

It will take a while before an effective Coronavirus vaccine becomes widely available, but considerable steps have now been taken. During the coming months, however, we will have to hold on to what we’ve got. For businesses and educational institutions that means, using the best possible preventive measures, crisis planning, and exchanging best practices.
The first concern for the hospitality industry is to keep its guests and staff safe, as it is the priority for hospitality schools to protect their students and staff. But this crisis is also an occasion to learn and innovate. How does your company or school fight the virus?

Let's start with the Nepalese virus-proof greeting, namasté

27/11/2019

On occasion of the start of the 58th EUHOFA Congress in Kathmandu, we would like to inform all friends of EUHOFA International on the introduction of the new EUHOFA International page: facebook.com/euhofa
Through this page news on EUHOFA International, and the activities of its members will be shared with the broader community of relations. During the congress, the organising committee of the 58th Congress will also share congress news on a daily basis.

This page is approved by Euhofa International.
EUHOFA International is the International Association of Hotel, Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Tourism Schools since 1955

28/05/2019

Standard or personal; what are your favourite catchphrases in hospitality?

“One thing I find puzzling is that hotel staff have been trained to say " How has you day been so far ?" Even maids who otherwise speak no known language, have mastered this catchphrase I long to ask them why they bother to add "...so far", but it would take days...”

25/04/2019

For your inspiration: the world’s best (female) chef Daniela Soto-Innes

Meet elit™ Vodka World’s Best Female Chef 2019: Daniela Soto-Innes! Chef-partner at modern Mexican restaurant Cosme in Manhattan, Daniela inspires with her c...

21/04/2019

Wow, this is an amazing trend.

In the Kenyan capital, Mexican culture is everywhere, from television to music to restaurants. A primer on the latest global mash-up.

20/04/2019

In an era where Artificial Intelligence is supposed to replace humans even in hospitality positions, the special services of the English butler are still required, at least in some special places.

The Foreign Office has advertised for two butlers responsible for delivering “V.I.P. hospitality” and managing a wine cellar. Maximum annual salary: £30,000.

06/02/2019

The traditional handmade Mexican tortilla is in crisis. Consumption has dropped nearly 45 percent in the last 35 years. According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, this is related to the rising rate of obesity in Mexico which is amongst the highest in the world.

In Mexico, this staple — made with heirloom corn — is under pressure from mass production and modernity, but small producers are pushing back.

06/02/2019

A Dutch court ruled against some teff-related patents registered by a company. Teff, however, is not only considered a superfood but also the indispensable ingredient of Ethiopia's national food, injera.

Controversial patent for Ethiopia’s staple food has been overturned

22/12/2018

Here they are, the world's 25 favourite restaurants according to the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards.

TripAdvisor - Travelers' Choice Awards. Find out what the best restaurants in the World are as awarded by millions of real travelers.

25/10/2018

Cultural differences can be a source of wonder as the story of the transformation of the KitKat candy bar in Japan learns us once more.

The story of how Kit Kats, once a British chocolate export, became a booming business from Hokkaido to Tokyo — and changed expectations about what a candy bar could be.

11/07/2018

Brilliant. France is banning supermarkets from throwing out unsold food. Edible food has to be donated to charity.

“Edible food has to be donated to charity. Learn more: https://t.co/CMzRlTROO4 https://t.co/RJlXWIEezB”