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St. Louis leads top 25 markets in December meetings growth

Hotel Business

Louis, MO/IL ranked first in the top 25 markets with year-over-year (YOY) meeting and events growth at 125.8%, according to December monthly data findings released by Knowland by Cendyn. However, the bigger story is Louisville, KY, which led in secondary markets with 135.6% Nashville came in second with growth at 28%. The total sq.

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How Food & Beverage Can Elevate The Overall Resort Experience

Hospitality Net

Today, hotels operate full-scale culinary experiences ranging from grab-and-go markets to five-star dining, and even immersive events that truly put them on the map as a destination for epicureans. Over are the days of hotel restaurants existing as a last-minute option for travelers.

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Asia’s F&B Landscape: Key Markets to Watch

Hospitality Net

As 2024 progresses, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector in Asia shows signs of steady recovery, offering a glimpse of strategic opportunities for investors and hotel operators. A detailed comparison of profit margins from 2019, 2023, and 2024 year-to-date (YTD) reveals critical trends in key markets across the region.

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Upscale Food & Beverage in Your Hotel’s Self-Serve & Vending Revenue Centers

Hospitality Net

The reasons for this are many, including: the aftermath of the Great Resignation and the Great Reshuffle; less budget available to increase wages and benefits to new labor market levels; high levels of burnout after the pandemic; and retirement of staff who opted to leave the industry earlier than planned due to the economic downturn.

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Food Hall Brand Finding Community in Emerging Markets

Modern Restaurant Management

The team at Hospitality HQ, lead by Chef Akhtar Nawab has been switching up the food hall model by launching projects designed to emphacize culinary exploration and community connection in markets including Silver Spring, Maryland, Charlotte, North Carolina and Orlando. What are some food hall trends you are seeing?

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RBH: A push into the luxury market

Hotel Owner

The London market has come back more strongly than anyone anticipated, while some hotels in the more staycation-driven regions have struggled to get back to the unique levels achieved last year during the summer – but even then, they have still done well. which are all experiencing material growth.

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The Rise of Global Fusion on QSR Menus

Modern Restaurant Management

Eighty three percent of Gen Z is excited for new food and beverage trends with 25 percent expecting to dine out more this year, according to a recent Datassential report. This is coupled with the global ethnic food market projected to grow by approximately eight percent from 2023 to 2023.

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