AI is reshaping how customers discover and decide where to dine, so restaurateurs can no longer avoid its significant impact on customer attraction. With 60 percent of consumers utilizing platforms like...
McDonald's Snack Wraps have outsold the company's projections. | Photo courtesy of McDonald's.McDonald’s knew its Snack Wrap would be popular. It just didn’t realize exactly how much.The company underestimated early...
London - The FERGUS Group, a Mallorca-based company specializing in the repositioning and management of holiday hotels, is continuing its rapid growth trajectory: With seven new openings in 2025– including...
Every hospitality professional knows that the quality of your team directly impacts your bottom line. Yet hiring in hospitality remains one of the biggest ongoing challenges, whether you’re running a...
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through July 19. U.S. Hotel PerformanceJuly 13-July 19, 2025Percentage change from comparable week in 2024Occupancy: 71.6...
The stakes for restaurant cleanliness have fundamentally changed. While health inspections remain important, they represent only the minimum threshold of acceptability. Today's consumers make split-second judgments about your brand based...
Starbird has 18 units open and more than 30 franchised locations in development.| Photo courtesy of Starbird.Starbird has a new CEO with plans to double both company and franchise growth.Maria...
While midsummer still warms the air, GCSTIMES knows that luxury hotels and resorts are already weaving the magic of Christmas into every detail. You’ve crafted exquisite menus, scheduled enchanting events,...
Photo Credit: Belden House & Mews Opened in April, Belden House & Mews is a full-service hotel in the heart of Litchfield, Connecticut, a town listed on the National Register...
“As the restaurant industry appears to increasingly embraces AI, the journey to full-scale transformation is still a work in progress," said Evert Gruyaert, restaurants and food service industry leader, Deloitte....
