COVID-19 caused a massive wave of lay-offs in the hospitality industry. Although hospitality workers are some of the most passionate people about their jobs, necessity pushed many to find careers in other industries. So, once the pandemic subsided, many were hesitant to jump back into the notoriously tough hospitality industry. Hospitality companies have found they… Read more »
While nobody wants to admit it, it appears that the COVID-19 epidemic is going to continue to impact the hospitality industry well into 2021. With a second wave coming, creating, updating, and implementing thorough safety protocols for both your customers, as well as your employees, should be the main priority of your restaurant. So how… Read more »
The property management – tenant relationship hasn’t always enjoyed a great reputation. Add a pandemic to the mix, and it’s a recipe for some serious bad blood. Because of this, management will have to go the extra mile to accommodate residents’ complicated schedules, health worries, and financial insecurities. Because when it’s time to renew leases… Read more »
Ghost kitchen: It’s the buzzword on everyone’s lips in the hospitality industry lately. But what exactly is it? Basically, it’s a commercial cooking space rented by either virtual restaurants or more traditional dining venues. They exclusively focus on creating food to be delivered to customers. Unsurprisingly, interest in them has surged since the onset of… Read more »
Hospitality companies have been collecting data about their guests for years. But that data is basically useless if it’s collected haphazardly and nobody can interpret it. Most people don’t get into the hotel industry because they love data and statistics, and there aren’t enough people that can utilize this data properly. This is where a… Read more »
With record unemployment, it’s natural to assume that hiring for hospitality positions is a cakewalk right now. But COVID-19 presents so many unique challenges that make the hospitality job market tricky to navigate. There’s no precedent to guide the strategies of both job seekers and employers, leaving many to rely on broad assumptions. Here are… Read more »
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have found themselves unable to participate in some of their favorite recreational sports. But one pastime that has proven itself relatively unaffected by restrictions and social distancing measures has been golf, even seeing a 14% increase in rounds played this past summer. This renewed interest could prove a boon… Read more »
Many hotels have been open for a few months now amid the pandemic, and they have come up with a myriad of innovations to keep guests safe. Some new procedures are a bit cumbersome, like in-lobby temperature checks. But others have proven convenient, even enjoyable, for hotel guests and employees. So which changes will have… Read more »
Safely re-opening restaurants has been difficult for many owners this past summer but having the ability to seat guests outside has helped immensely. So as winter approaches and temperatures drop, many restaurant owners are dreading the loss of useable outdoor seating. But there are ways to make outdoor dining spaces comfortable, even inviting, to diners… Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/2/20 CONTACT: Scott Samuels, CEO, scott@horizonhospitality.com, (913) 333-3190 OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS Horizon Hospitality, the nationwide leader in executive search for the hospitality industry, was recently awarded the highest honor, Top Performing Office of 2019, by Sanford Rose Associates, an elite network of over 135 independently owned executive search firms. The award, initially… Read more »