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The UK-India Trade Agreement: What It Changes for Hospitality and Food
The India-UK trade agreement has been in force since July 2026. Here is what it changes for drinks, ingredients, chefs and staff on assignment.
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9 guides from The Paxika Blog.
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The Origins of Iconic Dishes: What the Record Actually Shows
Pizza Margherita, the croissant, Caesar salad, tiramisu, butter chicken and chicken tikka masala: what is claimed about each, what the evidence shows, and what it teaches restaurants.
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The Philosophy of Hosting: What Ancient Practices Teach Modern Hospitality
Xenia, atithi devo bhava, the Rule of Saint Benedict and omotenashi each answer the same question: what do we owe a stranger at the door? Their answers still work.
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Strategic Patience: Why Long-Term Thinking Wins in Hospitality
Restaurants and hotels need time for regulars, teams and reputations to compound. Strategic patience is the plan that lets them survive long enough to get there.
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Top 10 Cities for Hospitality Entrepreneurs in 2026
Ten cities from five regions, judged on demand, ease of setup, cost of space and labour, food culture and the professionals you can hire. An editorial ranking, with a caveat for each.
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Omotenashi: What the World Can Learn from Japanese Hospitality
Omotenashi is often described as a mood. The research suggests it is closer to a system: training, shared feedback, and respect for the guest's choice. Here is what travels.
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Nordic Hospitality: Lessons in Simplicity from Copenhagen to Reykjavik
Nordic hospitality is usually sold as minimalism and candles. The more useful lesson is quieter: simplicity works when a shared set of rules and a lot of trust sit underneath it.
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Top 10 Food Cities Every Chef Should Work In at Least Once
Ten cities worth a season or a year in the kitchen, ranked on stated criteria with counts from Michelin and the 2025 World's 50 Best, and one thing each teaches.
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The Future of Hospitality: 10 Predictions for the Next Decade
Ten informed views on where hospitality is heading over the next decade, each with a stated confidence, the evidence behind it, and what would change our mind.