NEW ORLEANS, LA (March 12, 2025) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation and Flor de Caña Rum are proud to announce Jezraim “Jez” Carreon as the global winner of the Sustainable Cocktail Challenge. Representing the renowned bar “Employees Only” in Singapore, Jez Carreon stood out among a global pool of talented bartenders for his unwavering Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation and Flor de Caña Rum Announce Jezraim Carreon as the World’s Sustainable Cocktail Champion appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation ..read more

How Can The Hospitality Industry Evolve Long Long-Term Success While Fostering Innovation, Inclusivity, and Resilience By Lynn M. House I entered this industry forty years ago out of necessity.   In order to pay my way through college, I took a job as a hostess at a trendy hotspot called Attractions. When I turned 19, Read more... The post Celebrating Women’s History Month with Lynn House appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation ..read more

Four members of the Foundation’s Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) have been awarded scholarships for BAR 5-Day Spirits & Mixology Certification Program. NEW ORLEANS, LA — Each year, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) offers members of its Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) exclusive opportunities, such as applying for a scholarship to participate in the Beverage Alcohol Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program® BAR 5-Day Program® Scholarship Recipients appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation ..read more

The Owners Sleep Blissfully: A Vision for Black Agents of Hospitality to Claim Hospitality Empowerment By Andre Sykes I’ve often raged about the complexities of finding joy in an unfulfilling society. I get it, it’s easier to blur the lines of reality in the middle of service and continue to ignore them than to step Read more... The post Celebrating Black History Month with Andre Sykes appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation ..read more

Being named the U.S. Tales of the Cocktail Catalyst Award Honoree is a moment I will treasure forever. It’s more than an accolade—it’s an acknowledgment of my journey, my work, and my voice in an industry I hold dear. Reflecting on this, I feel deeply humbled, grateful, and overjoyed. This award reminds me of the Read more... The post Reflections from 2024 Tales Catalyst Keyatta Mincey-Parker appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation ..read more

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is excited to announce the opening of the nomination period for the 2025 Tales Catalyst Honorees. The nomination period kicks off today, January 27th and will conclude on February 7th, 2025, with the honorees to be announced on April 23rd, 2025. Created to celebrate women and non-binary individuals who Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Open Call for Nominations for 2025 Tales Catalyst Honorees appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation ..read more

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is excited to announce the opening of nominations for the 19th Annual Spirited Awards®, now open through February 13, 2025. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards have become one of the most prestigious honors in the global cocktail community, recognizing the exceptional work of individuals, products, establishments, Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Opens Nominations for the 2025 Spirited Awards® appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation ..read more

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce Charlotte Voisey as its new Executive Director. A respected and established leader in the global spirits and hospitality industry, Voisey brings nearly two decades of experience, award-winning achievements, and a deep passion for spirits and education to her new role. Reporting to Eileen Wayner, CEO, Read more... The post Charlotte Voisey Named Executive Director of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation ..read more

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation invites the New Orleans spirits industry to Halfway to Tales on January 27, 2025, for a day of inspiration, education, and networking. Hosted in partnership with Moët Hennessy USA at Latrobe’s on Royal, the event celebrates the drinks community and the halfway point to Tales of the Cocktail with free Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2025 Halfway to Tales Day of Education appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation ..read more

By: Matt Molino Socially prescribed.  We need great hospitality more than ever. Within American society it’s well-documented that our collective Loneliness has reached record levels.  Confirmed by the U.S. Surgeon General, the American Association of Psychiatry, and leading thinkers and institutions across the country.  These levels reflect a continuation and growing of trends linked to Read more... The post Futures Editorial: A Social Prescription – Leaning On Our Leaders appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation ..read more