There’s more than one way to grow your restaurant business. The method you choose depends on the resources available to you. The primary sources of growth most restaurant owners rely on are increasing the number of customers who dine in their establishment or boosting the dollars spent by each diner. Here are some proven growth… Read more »
Category: Hospitality Industry Insights
STUDY: Hotel Guest Satisfaction Increases When Using Your App
As a hospitality professional, travel may seem simple to you. For vacationers who may only travel once or twice a year or business people juggling a lot of demands, managing all the details involved in leaving town can be frustrating and confusing. Make the process just a little simpler, and guests will reward you with… Read more »
Is a Locker for Wine or Liquor a Feature Your Favorite Customers Would Appreciate?
What is your restaurant clientele like? Do they enjoy the finer things? Are they willing to pay a premium for them? A private onsite locker for wine and liquor may be just the perk they need to continue coming back to your establishment. After all, what would make them feel more welcome than providing a… Read more »
What Makes Customers NOT Return?
Every smart hospitality professional knows that repeat customers are the best customers. Do you feel like the return rate at your restaurant or hotel is below average among your competitors? It’s critical that you examine the customer experience to ensure you are treating customers the way you would wish to be treated to keep them… Read more »
Horizon’s Newsletter (Jul/Aug 2017)
What Amenities Make a Vacation Rental Attractive to Travelers?
Want repeat guests and great reviews for your vacation rental? Make each guest feel at home with a few welcoming touches. This allows them to get right into relaxation mode and into the spirit of their vacation. What do vacationers love to see waiting for them when they arrive at their rental? Groceries. Keep a… Read more »
Thinking About More Restaurant Technology? Don’t Forget ROI?
There is virtually no limit to the technology available to today’s restaurants. But how do you know which ones to adopt and which ones to skip? Consider technologies that improve diner experience, allow you to keep up with the latest trends and prove profitability. Here are a few restaurant technologies you may want to adopt.… Read more »
The 2 for $20 Offer Erodes the Long-Term Value of a Full-Service Restaurant
You may not know it yet, but your restaurant is in trouble. The reason? Millennials. Why? Because they are holding restaurants to a higher standard. Recent reports have revealed that fast food and fast casual restaurants are struggling for business because younger diners just don’t go to them. Cheaper Isn’t Always Better In recent years,… Read more »
Overcome Communication Challenges in Vacation Rentals
Vacation rentals can be sensitive. Vacationers have unrealistic expectations that every aspect of their stays will be idyllic and perfect. Individuals who are perfectly rational in every other aspect of their lives suddenly behave like they are the princess and the pea. The smallest inconvenience can completely ruin their vacation. Unhappy Vacationers are the Last… Read more »







