Lodging_Tyson

John Wise joins Marcus Hotels as F&B chief

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 18, 2023

The alumnus of Lettuce Entertain You and Bartolotta Restaurants has been given the mission of upgrading the lodging operator's foodservice operations.

Workforce

Hotels face their own crippling shortage of workers

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 03, 2022

About 91% of the properties in the U.S. said they couldn't fill vacant jobs last month, according to the AH&LA. A typical hotel was short more than 10 people.

Food

5 food and drink trends taking up permanent residence in hotels

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 27, 2022

As hotel restaurants and bars bounce back from the pandemic, F&B teams are changing the guest experience in step with changing expectations.

Financing

As room sales rebound, hotel acquisitions soar, a new study finds

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2022

Occupancy rates are nearly back to 2019 levels, according to the report, but job and hiring levels still have room to go.

Operations

Hey, McDonald's, your approach has been tried before

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 05, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: McDonald's get-tough policy on veteran franchisees has an historical precedent. And it didn't yield a kumbaya outcome.

Leadership

Pennsylvania restaurant group names Joe Massaro CEO

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 28, 2022

He'll take over responsibility for the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association on July 25 to succeed John Longstreet, who retires at the end of the month.

Financing