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2 stories · First covered Feb 27, 2026 · Latest Jul 14
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Four Seasons Beijing Is Selling Gelato for $4 a Scoop. That's Not F&B Strategy. That's a Lifeline.

Four Seasons Beijing Is Selling Gelato for $4 a Scoop. That's Not F&B Strategy. That's a Lifeline.

When a luxury hotel known for Michelin-starred Cantonese cuisine starts pushing poke bowls and artisanal gelato at $4, it's not a summer menu refresh. It's a window into how the entire luxury F&B model in China is being rebuilt from the plate up.

Marriott's Ritz-Carlton Bet in Hyderabad Is a $107M Signal You Should Be Reading

Marriott's Ritz-Carlton Bet in Hyderabad Is a $107M Signal You Should Be Reading

Chalet Hotels just committed roughly $107 million to build a 330-key Ritz-Carlton in one of India's hottest markets. The per-key math, the deal structure, and what it tells you about where luxury development money is actually flowing right now... that's the story worth unpacking.