Appellation hotels are launching a series of culinary-first fine dining hotels. Understanding that when people travel they want more than a place to stay, and recognizing the role that food plays in experiential discovery, Appellation's approach taps traveling foodies in the luxury space.

Americans are dining out in greater numbers, despite persistent worries over rising inflation. As concerns about money clash with the desire for revenge spending, people aren’t looking for value on the bottom line of a check, but in the experience of going out for a meal.

From opting against three square meals to getting more creative in the kitchen, daily food and drink routines have been shaken up as many people have embraced hybrid working. How might these changes create new opportunities for brands around snacking, meal preparation, and forging healthy habits?

The British high street is ailing, but people are still looking for enjoyable in-store experiences. Johnnie Walker’s flagship in Edinburgh seeks to generate memories and connections with the entire spectrum of whisky fans, setting a benchmark for what physical retail can bring to the table.