Building a Business
How To Become an Overnight Success — in 10 Years
Interview with 'Ten Year Plan' author David Dressler about scaling Tender Greens, thoughtful approaches to operating a business, and building heart-centered brands.
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Online Presence
It Takes a Village to Keep a Restaurant Open
Interview with Leticia "Skai" Young (LoLo's Seafood Shack) about creating a community with her restaurant and using social media.
Marketing
Delivering Hospitality to Online Audiences
Interview with Garry Kanfer (Kissaki Sushi) about digital marketing and delivering the restaurant experience to customers at home.
Business News
3 Trends That are Shaping the Hospitality Industry
After a difficult few years, things are beginning to look up for the hospitality industry.
Business News
West Hollywood City Council Votes to Hike Minimum Wage to $17.64 an Hour Starting Next Year
The rate will first take effect Jan. 1 for hospitality workers and will "create a phased approach for minimum wage increases for large businesses and small businesses with adjustments every six months to create consistency in the minimum wage citywide by July 1, 2023," the city council said in a statement.
Building a Business
How to Impress Guests in a Changing Hospitality Industry
Leaders in this field must read the room, while inviting feedback to deliver the best customer experience.
By Sumit Aneja
Thought Leaders
City Winery Founder and CEO Michael Dorf Doesn’t ‘Pivot’; He Avoids ‘Fatal Crashes’
In a recent conversation with 'Entrepreneur', the hospitality innovator lays out five ways business owners can weather recessions, pandemics and the perils of being broke.
By Kenny Herzog
Marketing
4 Ways the Freight Transport and Hospitality Industries Are Evolving
Learn the factors affecting the freight transport and hospitality industries and how they're adapting.
Business News
Atari Wants to Build Video Game-Themed Hotels
The first hotel will break ground later this year in Phoenix, Arizona. Another is being planned for Las Vegas. They promise to offer Atari-themed lodging, along with lots of video gaming experiences.
By Michael Kan
Entrepreneurs
From Dishwasher to Hosting Events Featuring Nelly and Avicii: Why Italian Immigrant Lanfranco Pescante Believes the American Dream Is Still Alive
'Always believe in your dreams; they do come true if you want them badly enough.'
Business Plan
Here’s How Ace Hotels Pioneered the ‘Boutique Hotel’ Category
The non-traditional hotel industry has exploded since the first Ace Hotel opened 20 years ago.
Building a Business
Designed, Built and Financed by Women, This 100-Year-Old Hotel Stays Relevant by Leaning Into Its Past
In a city known for chasing trends, Los Angeles' Hotel Figueroa thrives by embracing its long history.
Building a Business
6 Tips for Starting a Business That’s an Instant Hit With Locals
Looking to start a business that resonates with locals? Take a cue from Proper Hospitality co-founder Brian De Lowe, who makes sure each of his new hotels authentically reflects its community.
Business News
Unique Plating and Serving to be the Top Trend in 2019
In an interaction with Restaurant India, Sachin Awasthee, Executive Director, Ideal Hospitality Private Limited talks about getting Aromas Café to India.
Building a Business
Don’t Try to Copy Someone Else’s Success — Carve Your Own Path
The CEO and co-founder of the J. Fall Group talks about dealing with the perceptions of others and what he's learned from his experiences in the restaurant and hospitality business.
Business News
Opportunity of Hostel in India Soon to Reach its Impending Doom?
Hostels Over Luxurious Hotels
Building a Business
How This Husband-and-Wife Team Grew a B&B Empire
Once a dilapidated Brooklyn residence, Akwaaba grew to become a thriving business.
By Gary Bredow
Entrepreneurs
How This 200-Year-Old Company Overcame a Lack of Name Recognition When Entering a New Market
International brand Swire was unknown in the U.S. when it opened its hotel in Miami.
By C-Suite TV
Thought Leaders
How This Entrepreneur, at Age 32, Has Already Built a Thriving Restaurant and Entertainment Company
Chicago's Carmen Rossi believes in "moving past the fear" and getting actively involved in government instead of just complaining about it.
Business News
Driven By Duty: wasl Asset Management Group CEO H.E. Hesham Al Qassim
The CEO of wasl Asset Management Group on how his company is helping make Dubai the "best city to visit, work and live in."
Human Resources
How This Founder Sticks to Her Principles and Stays Open Minded at the Same Time
Ilaina Edison recognized that if she wanted to incorporate hospitality into her medical practice, flexibility and patience would be key.
Thought Leaders
Lyft Co-Founder John Zimmer: ‘You Should Never Veer Off the Path of Your Own Values’
For Zimmer and his team, genuine and positive interactions between employees and customers is the biggest goal.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
5 Marketing Tactics You Can Borrow From Popular Hotels
'Hospitality' has myriad possible interpretations. Hotel industry leaders are using a slew of them to create good feeling about their brands.
Business News
A Man Was Awarded $115,000 After a Random Facebook Post Destroyed His Life and Business
One day, out of the blue, Kenneth Rothe's hotels were accused of being a haven to pedophiles, a claim that the judge would later determine was baseless.
Business News
Follow The Leader: Puneet Chhatwal, CEO, Steigenberger Hotel Group
The Germanic brand has been making inroads into markets all around the world, and Chhatwal definitely seems to be the right person to help Steigenberger realize its global goals.
Entrepreneurs
From Tourist to Mogul: How 3 Americans Found Business Success Abroad
Traveling can spark unexpected businesses -- and David Harmatz started his with a distant Panamanian shack.
Thought Leaders
The Surprising Places These Boutique Hoteliers Found Opportunity
Boutique hoteliers check into America's smaller cities.
By Jason Daley