In 2011 Burger & Lobster took the UK by storm. Now, its creators are rolling out the same affordable luxury in the form of Rex & Mariano, a fish restaurant that cuts out the middle man. Aiming to serve quality plates at palatable prices it replaces waiters with iPads. Will it be as successful?

Have stags really grown up? Why is having a hot dog at the game no longer cutting the mustard? How are sports venues plugging in, and why do hotels need to lay on more than just silver service?

Stuck in a Paris patisserie, desperate to figure out how to ask for those canelés you’ve been eyeing up? With Google’s new futuristic translation services, you’ll be able to say what you want into your phone – or use your camera to translate the menu.

With Far-Eastern tourists becoming more extravagant, and Western visitors searching for authenticity, luxury hospitality is undergoing a difficult transformation. The solution, for the Waldorf Astoria Group, is to offer a new gastronomic experience that celebrates the brand’s heritage yet offers a series of new iconic dishes to attract fine-dining travellers.