#Trending - A KFC Popup In London, Pandemic Lessons For F&B, Eco-Conscious Trends For Business Travelers, And It's All About The Butter

Who doesn't love butter? Well now chefs are trying to make it even better. There's a KFC Hotel Pop-Up in, of all places, London! Corporations are rethinking business travel policies to make them more sustainable, and lessons learned from the pandemic for restaurants and hotels. Check it all out in a three-minute read below.

A KFC Hotel Popup In London

First we had the Taco Bell Hotel in Palm Springs, CA and now there's a House of Harland KFC-themed hotel in, of all places, LONDON! As with the Taco Bell Hotel, it's clearly a PR stunt to get buzz, but in this case to also raise some quick cash for charity. Our only question is why London? Maybe we'll read about the Burger King Palace In Abu Dhabi next? Read more in Time Out here.

Pandemic Lessons For Food & Beverage

Looking back on lessons learned from the pandemic, food and beverage directors probably realized a lot. Supply chain issues were most notably one of the biggest issues — beyond labor which many F&B outlets are still dealing with. But one takeaway for restaurants and hotels from the pandemic is a smart and sustainable choice: BUY LOCAL. Read more in Hotel Executive here.

Trends Important To Eco-Conscious Business Travelers

While business travel is being reassessed by companies large and small, there are some sustainable trends being identified. First off, organizations are keen to use this period of low volume in business travel to make their travel programs more eco-friendly. A new focus is being placed on what is referred to as "Final Mile," which refers to how they’re travelling the distance from the airport terminal or train station to a meeting location. And, finally, there's a new push with sustainable aviation fuel to achieve the economies of scale necessary for iit to become commonly viable. Read more in Hospitality Net here.

It's All About The Butter

Butter is back and better than ever, thanks to chefs who are adding bone marrow, chocolate, and churning their own to make them more artisanal. There are even restaurants serving “flights” of handmade butters flavored with spices or herbs. Read more in The Guardian here.

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