Christine Killion
Mainstay Amenity
For many travelers booking hotel stays, complimentary breakfast remains a mainstay offering. But without streamlined operations and strategic procurement practices, this valued amenity can put a drain on hotel profitability. LODGING Back of the...
‘The Starbucks Effect’
The idea of sitting down to a heavy breakfast early in the morning may not appeal to a certain kind of traveler with a fast-paced lifestyle. These guests often want to grab fresh and...
Tracking Snacking: Three Consumer Trends to Help Hoteliers Curate Their F&B Offerings
In recent years, hoteliers have found creative ways to streamline their operations and control costs, particularly in their food and beverage departments. A recent CBRE analysis for LODGING noted that rising wages, heightened supply...
Strategic Savings
Between tight margins and high guest expectations, hotel food and beverage is a tough department to operate. LODGING Back of the House checked in with several F&B leaders to learn about top strategies for...
Advice: Procurement Partners
A slew of factors, from inflation to supply chain disruptions, have driven food costs higher in recent years, compromising already-tight hotel food and beverage profit margins. Partnering with a group purchasing organization (GPO) may...