The revered Michelin Guide awards its stars

For people who want to know about the (alleged) best restaurants and hotels in various countries, the Michelin Guide is more than likely their culinary and hotel bible. Or one of them. People who happened to be passing Paris’s Musée d’Orsay yesterday might have...

What are senior executives doing to save on travel expenses?

With the economy at an all time low since the depression, what are corporate executives doing to cut costs and still generate business? If they’re going to ask staff members to hold back, many believe they should set an example. Many executives have adopted the mantra...

At business lunch, who picks up the tab these days?

The International Herald Tribune ran an article this past weekend about a new dance that’s taking place. At the power lunch, the check is kryptonite. Clearly not everyone is frequenting the Beverly Hill Hotel. But entertaining budgets have come under scrutiny during...

A Valentine’s Day full of love without the expense

Some couples traditionally take off for the weekend or go on a mini-vacation to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They may just go to a local inn but it’s become a part of the dating/mating tradition. Or they might eat at a favorite restaurant to toast their love. This...