Dear Readers,
As we move toward a brand new year in hospitality, trust that we will continue to provide you with uplifting stories from industry movers, educational content, travel tales and tips, relevant news as well as fresh insights from the wide world of hospitality.
As always, we aim to inspire, inform and elevate the conversation around hospitality in all its forms through impactful interviews, with the likes of Mr. Dietmar Platz, the General Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Palawan, and Miss Myla Cacares, an expat hotelier who has been featured by Hospitality Superstars author and prominent hospitality consultant, Vic Alcuaz.
Our featured stories, written by our prolific contributors, likewise continue to incite interest and critical thinking towards the various technological developments within the industry today,. You may find these in our recently published articles, such as: Why Hiring in Hospitality Must Remain Human by contributor, Tricia Jones; Street Food: Culture or Health Risk? by Henrylito D. Tacio; and The Art of Welcome by Liam Fraser.
And with enticing articles about wine drinking and the new technology surrounding it, i.e. Why Blind Tasting is Overrated and How Canned Wine became the Chicest Sip of 2025, wine connoisseurs would certainly want to read them.
This year, we will be witnessing travelers and industry professionals redefine hospitality with. personalization, authenticity, sustainability, and human-centered service, all catered toward providing meaningful, sustainable and valuable experiences for their guests.
So, whether you’re building your own journey in the field or simply passionate about great experiences, there’s something here for you.
As the industry continues to evolve — through innovation, resilience, and creativity — we are grateful to explore it with you, one story at a time.
Warmest regards,
Henry Thomas
Editor-in-Chief
Discovering Hospitality
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