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Win: New Flyer Available About Service Animals

Sep 27, 2018 | Archive

Last session, Washington Hospitality worked with stakeholders and legislators to update the...

Theme Restaurants: Making the leap from fad to fixture

Sep 21, 2018 | Archive

Restaurants filled with pop-culture memorabilia, kitschy menus and gift shops were a driving force of dining trends in the 1980s and early 1990s. Part tourist attraction and part dining establishment, it seemed theme restaurants were everywhere. (Nation’s Restaurant News)

Report: US travel market remains strong

Sep 21, 2018 | Archive

Marcus & Millichap reported a positive outlook for U.S. hotels as confidence remains high among both consumers and business owners. Marcus & Millichap this week released its Q3 2018 National Hospitality Report. According to the report, summer travel is expected to exceed last year’s numbers by 6 percent, which is expected to, in turn, continue boosting already high occupancies. (Lodging)

Chipotle taps Zenput to ensure food safety standards

Sep 21, 2018 | Archive

Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to improve restaurant operations, including following its food safety protocols, through the deployment of Zenput. The San Francisco-based company’s software is primarily used by brands such as Domino’s Pizza, KFC, and 7-Eleven to audit restaurant operations remotely. (Nation’s Restaurant News)

How Hotels Need to Balance the Amenities We Want Versus Those We Actually Use

Sep 21, 2018 | Archive

Our anticipated use of certain hotel amenities is often greater than our actual use, according to the findings of a new study from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration’s Center for Hospitality Research. More often than not, researchers found, guests expect to use certain amenities such as an alarm clock, spa, and in-room dining than they actually do use them. (Skift)