Category: Hospitality Industry Insights
Can Your Hotel Become the “Place to Be” in the Local Community?
Your property can be so much more than just a place for travelers to stop for the night while traveling on business or vacation. Guest rooms are only a part of your hotel. Why not take advantage of the entirety of your space? There is no better way to expand your revenue sources beyond just… Read more »
How Can You Take Farm-to-Table to the Next Level?
Restaurants have been shown excellent results when they implement farm-to-table dining. Food is fresher, costs can be lower, and it attracts a loyal clientele committed to sustainable food chain practices. What better way to take advantage of this movement and further drive down costs than owning your own farm? How are successful restaurants leveraging this… Read more »
How To Become A Successful Event Manager
Being an event manager in the hospitality industry requires the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate a variety of events. Corporate meetings, weddings, fundraisers, and celebratory dinners are just a few of the events you will see in the industry. Each of these has its own clientele with different expectations. As an event manager, it’s… Read more »
Will Blockchain Shake Up the Hotel Industry and Provide Better Service to Your Guests?
Chances are, when you hear blockchain, the first thing that comes to mind is bitcoin. But where blockchain applies to the hotel industry, it’s less about cryptocurrency than it is about the technology behind it – the ability to decentralize data storage. What Is Blockchain Technology? Blockchain is secure and decentralized data repository that permanently… Read more »
Transformative Travel – How Can Your Business Make a Life-Lasting Impact
It probably seems that returning from a vacation refreshed and relaxed should be enough, but today’s travelers expect more. They want a truly transformative experience. What is that, and how can your business make the most of this opportunity? Let’s explore these thoughts. What is transformative travel? Transformative travel means more than laying on the… Read more »
Horizon’s Newsletter (Jul/Aug 2018)
Food Trends to Jump on Right Now
As they say on Project Runway, “One minute you’re in, the next minute you’re out.” That’s just as true for restaurants as it is for design. But when it seems like new food trends are rolling out daily, how can you decide which ones to jump on and which to skip? It’s important to hang… Read more »
Horizon’s Newsletter (May/Jun 2018)
What Is the Ideal Table Turnover Time to Increase Total Revenue and Tips? How Can You Achieve It?
You want diners to relax and enjoy their experience in your restaurant. If they feel at home, they are more likely to become repeat customers. The longer they linger, the more likely they will order dessert, more drinks, or coffee, all of which are high-margin items. Increasing check totals can boost revenue and tip amounts,… Read more »