Hotel construction experienced a remarkable boom in the mid-2010s, with ripple effects that are still felt to this day. As it turns out, building a new hotel is also a more time-consuming enterprise than building any other property type — at least according to the numbers. (The Real Deal)
Read MoreFoodservice industry executives met during the NRA Show, held in Chicago in May, to discuss off-premise trends at a Beverage Roundtable sponsored by Whirley DrinkWorks. The conversation focused on strategies to drive off-premise sales and covered such topics as third-party delivery partnerships, operational changes and how to protect the brand and customer experience. (Nation’s Restaurant News)
Read MoreOutback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian parent Bloomin’ Brands offers delivery from 240 locations and will expand the service to 200 more restaurants, the company said. The move is part of a push to depend more on delivery and less on discounts to drive sales growth. (Nation’s Restaurant News)
Read MoreHaving mastered the coffee-and-doughnut breakfast trade, Dunkin’ Donuts is looking to expand its appeal at other times of the day. The chain is going to offer what it calls a Dunkin’ Run menu aimed at take-out customers. (USA Today)
Read MoreA date has been set for the merger of the Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and Starwood Hotels frequent guest programs. Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest will officially become one program on August 18, according to Marriott’s website for program members. (TravelPulse)
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