Society gravitates to better access of information and easier paths of payment. As demand increases, maximizing guest spend with new devices is even more crucial.More>>

Andrew Freeman & Co., a hospitality and restaurant consulting firm, is releasing its 2010 Trend Watch List, which comes from a combination of close industry observation, coast-to-coast travel, discussions with industry experts, meetings with hotel and restaurant clients, press contacts, conferences...More>>

Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts joins forces with Lufthansa to provide authentic Indian cuisine to travelers.More>>

5 online tips to target globetrotters; tips for catered meeting breaks; Video podcastMore>>

In today’s world, any purchase—a movie, a book or a refrigerator—can be made at the click of a button and without the hassle of traditional shopping. The process is streamlined. For today’s hotelier, the buying process still hits snags because of the research and negotiation involved in...More>>

Who doesn't want to spend less and eat more? Communicating green to guests; Manage water costsMore>>

Regardless of a hotel’s actual cleanliness, perception often rules a guest’s experience. And often, that perception is that most in-room items are unsanitary. Switching from a carafe and a ceramic mug, which required daily cleaning, to a recyclable paper to-go cup, puts these perceptions at...More>>

Of all operational streamlining, coffee services may not be top of mind, but the single-cup coffeemaker can improve housekeeping efficiency.More>>

Foodservice operators can offer patrons a wide variety of breakfast baked goods with the new Pillsbury Place & Bake A.M. Sweets Variety Pack from General Mills FoodserviceMore>>

Guest satisfaction is based on appearances. Use this checklist to make sure your guestrooms live up to expectations. A Sacramento GM gives some quick tips to eliminate costs; and learn how another hotelier shifted his food-and-beverage options to save money.More>>