The effect of the pandemic that kept people indoors and out of restaurants had an impact that was significant for those in hospitality. Yet with all the hardship came an opportunity for new ventures, creative risks, and increased efficiencies to match the changing regulations. As we head into a new "normal," it is time to look at what changes during COVID-19 will shape how we operate in the future. READ MORE

The pandemic impacted many aspects of the hotel industry and the food and beverage sector was not immune. As hotels re-open and look forward to the future, new trends have emerged surrounding health and wellness, supporting local businesses and communities and utilizing new technologies for both customer-facing and back-of-house solutions that will be game changers for the hotel industry as a whole. READ MORE

As the industry moves toward recovery, food & beverage programs at hotels have the opportunity to lean in to innovation, reinvention and shifting consumer behaviors to creatively capture increasing demand. Here, Marriott identifies new opportunities to ensure dining and drink remains at the heart of travel and the hotel experience for years to come. READ MORE

How can the hotel industry respond to guests' patterns of desired change to make lodging less daunting for travelers? Chef Greg Vassos sheds light on the future of the F&B industry and how hotel owners and operators can respond to new health and safety standards while still providing guests with the most enjoyable experience possible. READ MORE

Gut Instinct!! Are hotels' immune systems at work? Talk about gut instinct – perhaps its more than we think. Should hotel owners, managers, and staff care? Peer reviewed science journals connect gut-brain immunity. Your hotel is a safe haven. A bit edgy? How to build immunity? Serve tasty healthful meals. Make exercise fun and readily available to all, staff included. Encourage everyone to practice yoga, sleep well and meditate. READ MORE