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Eye on Hospitality: GDPR – What It is and How It Affects Hospitality

May 31, 2018 | Archive

By Paul Schlienz Washington hospitality businesses that serve European customers need to...

Hotel CEO Views on Homesharing and 7 Other Hospitality Trends This Week

May 31, 2018 | Archive

This week in hospitality, the industry approaches a moment of truth: How can hotels hate and also participate in short-term rentals? Another long-term challenge: mastering sustainable practices. (Skift)

How sustainability trends are changing the way restaurants do business

May 31, 2018 | Archive

While some might consider it a passing trend, sustainability is quickly becoming an integral part of today’s restaurant business. From nixing styrofoam cups and plastic straws to buying ingredients from sustainable sources and reducing waste, restaurants have been busy finding ways to keep the environment at the forefront of operations. (SmartBrief)

The pros and cons of tableside service

May 31, 2018 | Archive

It’s hard to walk through a fine restaurant these days without jumping out of the way of a rolling cart. Dining rooms across the country have taken to presenting food to guests as if servers had magnets attached to their jackets pulling them to tables. (Bloomberg)

McDonald’s tests breakfast catering

May 31, 2018 | Archive

Two months after Dunkin’ Donuts launched a catering test in four states, McDonald’s is following suit with a similar program in Central Florida. But, don’t expect bundled Big Macs at the office. (Nation’s Restaurant News)