4 Ways to Attract (and Help) the Solo Traveler to Your Hotel

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Increasingly, travelers are not waiting for a willing companion to hit the road. They are packing their bags and going solo. This is a travel sector you can’t afford to ignore. How can you make your hotel a go-to destination for those traveling alone? Consider varying needs All solo travelers are not alike.  According to… Read more »

New Trends to Bring to Your Restaurant Before 2020

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The year 2020 is coming up fast – will your restaurant be ready? It can be if you get ahead of the curve now on some popular and growing menu trends to keep diners engaged, intrigued and coming back. Here are some ideas you can incorporate today. Mediterranean influence You don’t have to scrap your… Read more »

Horizon Hospitality Launches Interim & Seasonal Staffing Services

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Scott Samuels, CEO Tel: (913) 333-3190 Email: scott@horizonhospitality.com Web: www.horizonhospitality.com Horizon Hospitality Addresses Client Demand for Immediate and Interim Hospitality Leadership OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS – August 29, 2019 Horizon Hospitality, the nationwide leader in executive search for the hospitality industry, is providing an ideal solution to hospitality companies seeking… Read more »

The Evolving Country Club – What Menu Items Are Members Seeking?

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If you want to retain and grow country club memberships, you need to adapt your offerings to the tastes of younger people while keeping older current members happy. Many of today’s diners are foodies and have developed sophisticated palates. They may have been raised watching The Food Network and Top Chef, and become familiar with cuisines and techniques foreign to many older diners.… Read more »

How to Encourage Hotel Guests to Share Photos on Instagram

Instagram can be an amazing resource for your hotel – promoting your brand and making your hotel a go-to destination. Of course, establishing an Instagram marketing strategy of your own is essential. For example, sharing and encouraging your employees to share photos from behind the scenes can be fun and engaging. But happy guests can be your best advertisers.  Here’s how you… Read more »

Seniors Want More Leisure Activities in Their Communities

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Where once people went straight from their homes into a retirement home, the transition is now longer and more complex. Younger seniors who are eager to ditch the obligation of keeping up a home and yard may still be healthy and active and looking for ways to keep busy and fulfilled.   As boomers begin to reach retirement… Read more »

How Much Revenue Is an Online Review Worth?

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The value of online reviews is clear. Research indicates that as many as 97% of consumers consult online reviews before making a purchasing decision. That seems like a very high number for something you have no control over. Is there a way to determine how much each review is worth to your business? How much each bad one… Read more »

Meatless Burgers: How This Summer Past Time Is Quickly Changing

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As a restaurant manager, you’re well aware that diners are increasingly demanding vegan and vegetarian options, both at home and when dining out. Quality and taste can vary from one burger option to another. Choices run from burgers that are clearly vegetable or bean-based and those that are meat imitations. Don’t overthink it. You don’t… Read more »

Secrets of Staffing Success

Have you ever wondered what makes a successful recruiting firm in the Hospitality Industry? Scott Samuels, CEO of Horizon Hospitality, was recently featured in an episode of Secrets of Staffing Success hosted by Todd Lewandowski. Listen in as they discuss the ins and outs of being a niche recruiter for the Hospitality Industry, what the… Read more »

Is Your Company Paying Competitively For Top-Tier Talent?

2019 Compensation and Benefits Guide – Your Essential Tool in Becoming a Destination Employer Do you know what the average salary is for the management position you are trying to fill? How can you ensure that you are offering competitive benefits to attract the best candidates? The most recent document put out by Horizon Hospitality,… Read more »