Hospitality has taken a severe beating over the past couple of years. Now, as we get deeper into the post-pandemic era, travel and tourism facilities are discovering new ways to implement the learnings from COVID-19. Outsourcing and the adoption of new technology in food and beverage (F&B) operations are two methods by which hotels and restaurants can overcome some of the challenges facing them, while also achieving significant savings and profitability. READ MORE

Hotel food and beverage (F&B), like all of lodging, adjusted to the changes in operations over the last several years. Hotel F&B outlets have closed, or modified their menus and operating hours, adjusted their staffing and or dealt with labor shortages and increasing prices for F&B supplies. F&B outlets have adopted take out and sometimes participated in delivery options. The emphasis across the board also appears to be focused on casual settings and much fewer fine dining options. This article will discuss adaptations and changes in hotel food and beverage and new options and innovations in food service. READ MORE

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has stayed true to their strong wellness positioning launching two new global wellness initiatives since the beginning of the pandemic. Both of these initiatives, Inner Strength – Outer Strength and Intelligent Movement find wellness at the intersection of mind and body. READ MORE

Situated in a place of unparalleled natural beauty on northern Florida's Atlantic coast, Gary Virden, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Spa Director and his team have been pioneering the holistic approach to wellness with unique treatments and therapies shown to improve health, quality of life, fitness, appearance and most importantly, the bottom line. READ MORE

Is this it for hotel spas? Can they really serve the growing demand for treatments and services that belong more to healthcare? Not independently from the pandemic the demand for what hotel spas may offer is changing. Is there a realistic blend between healthcare and wellness in a hotel spa setting? What are the different directions urban and resort hotel spas can follow? READ MORE