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California restaurants sue to recover regulatory fees, saying they saw no payback under COVID restrictions

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 27, 2020

Operators in five of the state's most populous counties say they were denied the benefits of tourism fees they paid.

States' rule changes affect restaurants, for good and for ill

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 22, 2020

COVID-19 roundup: NY extends eviction moratorium, New Mexico says train or shut down, Pennsylvania restaurants lose a bid for capacity protection and Chicago halts indoor bar service.

Marketing

Americans are more open to hotel stays, but expectations have changed

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 21, 2020

A new report from SevenRooms can guide hotel companies in meeting guests’ current hospitality demands.

Financing

Hotel CEOs make a last-ditch plea for relief in letter to Trump

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 16, 2020

Execs from hotel chains are asking for an immediate injection of cash to save the industry.

Food

One hotel chain upgrades the kids’ menu to lure vacationing parents

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 07, 2020

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts launched a new culinary concept to appeal to traveling families—once they start traveling again.

Beverage

Bottled and canned cocktails flow into Marriott’s hotel bars

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 23, 2020

The trend toward readymade drinks fits with today’s safety and labor concerns.

Operations

Washington clears the way for catering to ramp up

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 23, 2020

The state is one of several that have lifted restrictions on restaurants this week.

Financing

Hope continues to dim for the hotel industry

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 22, 2020

Without a relief package, a majority of hotels will be forced to lay off more workers and close their doors.

Workforce

Marriott International laying off 673 employees

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 09, 2020

The job losses are occurring at the hotel company’s corporate headquarters.

Operations

6 months into the pandemic, the hotel industry continues to struggle

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 01, 2020

A new report from the American Hotel & Lodging Association paints a gloomy picture.

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