#hospitality-industry

#hospitality-industry

Texas Cocktail Week, scheduled for September 14th-21st, 2025, represents a pivotal moment for Houston, marking its first-ever cocktail week as the fastest-growing hospitality market in the U.S.

Chipotle's use of AI for smarter scheduling has led to labor costs dropping significantly, adapting staff schedules to meet real demand and improving operational efficiency.

Chipotle's food safety crisis in 2015 demonstrated that the commitment to quality can create vulnerabilities in maintaining high-integrity supply chains at scale.

Hotel rewards programs allow members to earn points or credits during eligible stays and while spending at participating hotels. These points can typically be redeemed for free nights, room upgrades, dining, and experiences, or transferred to airline miles.

Developers building near music venues will be required to soundproof their buildings under planned changes to licensing rules, aimed at reducing noise complaints.

James Taylor, chief executive of BrewDog, announced the closure of 10 bars, including the flagship location in Aberdeen, due to viability issues related to size and location.

According to the ADP Research Institute, job turnover during the summer months from June to September increases compared to the non-summer months, with rates 0.42 percentage points higher overall in the US.

Chick 'n' Sours' co-founder, David Wolanksi, expressed the struggle of independent operators, stating, 'It feels like the whole system is stacked against independent operators as we are being squeezed from every angle - food inflation, rising wages, relentless rent increases, service charges, and soaring utilities without the deep pockets to ride it out. It's an exhausting, never-ending battle to keep the lights on.'

President Trump acknowledged last Thursday that his immigration policies were 'taking very good, longtime workers away' from farms, hotels and other leisure businesses.

In a statement posted to Instagram, the pub expressed sadness over the closure, noting, "We are disappointed that after 25 wonderful years, we are sadly saying goodbye to The Shaston Arms in Carnaby."

There aren't many women with a Caribbean background thriving in hotel hospitality, so every breakthrough - a magazine mention, an influencer visit - we cherish.

Bulba is seeking a senior full stack developer to lead the technical direction of its influencer collaboration platform, emphasizing ownership of the web app.

If it passes, which most expect it will, and Mayor Karen Bass signs it, distressed hotel sales and skittish investors and developers could follow.

Sigal expressed, "Forget all the statistics and everything else. People are out to have fun and loosen up because it was a stressful year last year, and this year is stressful."

Carenin Rosa De Oliveira, an ex-employee of Karen's Diner, won a WRC ruling for unpaid tips, marking the third claim against the restaurant chain.

MGM Resorts confirmed the end of the concierge desk at several of its hotels, citing 'evolving' guest needs as the reason for the layoffs.

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge’s first hotel in Italy, stands out in Florence with its serene settings, stunning design, and offerings not commonly found in city hotels.

"Delivering exceptional hospitality requires ongoing innovation, and we are excited to unveil these revitalized spaces at Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta," said Fernando Mulet, executive vice president and chief investment officer of Playa Hotels & Resorts.

One Reddit user expressed frustration, questioning why they should tip hotel employees when they were already paying high rates for their stay, highlighting a common concern about tipping culture.