By Paul Schlienz The Hampton Inn & Suites Portland/Vancouver runs an environmentally sustainable operation. It’s a strong advocate for the hospitality industry. And it’s loved by its guests. General Manager Steve Bowers, who is also an...
By Paul Schlienz Adam Hegsted’s Eat Good Group is one of the biggest things to ever hit Spokane and Northern Idaho’s culinary scene. “We have 10 restaurants, all of them are different concepts,” Hegsted said. The restaurants include the Eat Good Cafe, in...
By Paul Schlienz You’ve never seen anything quite like McMenamins’ Elks Temple. It’s a hotel, a shopping mall, a brewery, a tasting room and bottle shop, several bars and a concert venue all in one of Tacoma’s most historic buildings, beautifully restored, renovated...
By Paul Schlienz In business since 1938, it’s hard to imagine West Seattle without the Chelan Cafe, and it’s done much to make its community a better place. Located in the shadow of the West Seattle Bridge and near the Port of Seattle’s Harbor Island facilities, the...
By Paul Schlienz People know the Resort at Port Ludlow for its amenities and beautiful setting. What they may not know is the depth of its ties to its community. Located in the northeastern part of the Olympic Peninsula, the resort is comprised of a 37-room boutique...
By Paul Schlienz The Duvall Tavern embodies resilience – both in its long history and in its people. The tavern opened for business in 1934, the year after alcohol prohibition ended, and remains thriving today. According to the Duvall Historical Society, it is the...
By Paul Schlienz Kennewick’s Clover Island Inn is both a draw for tourists and an asset for its community. “We’re totally locally owned,” said Mark Blotz, the hotel’s general manager since 2004. “We have 150 guest rooms and a...
By Paul Schlienz Located in southeastern Washington’s Walla Walla Valley, L’Ecole No. 41 is a third-generation family-owned artisan winery started in 1983. Since then, the accolades have poured in, and the winery is a national and international destination for wine...
By Lisa Leinberger and Jillian Henze, Washington Hospitality Association Whether you are a new business owner or are revamping your old business, a brand is an important tool that lets your customers know what your business is all about and sets it apart from the...
By Rick Braa, CHAE Q: The business landscape is changing rapidly and I’m struggling to keep up. I have a little time to figure out how to move forward but eventually we’ll be in jeopardy of having to make some difficult choices. A: Years pass faster than anticipated....
