Christine Killion
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...
From Drain to Gains
Food and beverage need not be a guaranteed drain on hotel profitability, according to Larry Spelts, president of Lodging & Lifestyle Adventures at Indigo Road Hospitality Group. “The biggest and most common mistake made...
Auric Road Grows Its Portfolio of Petite Properties
Paul Makarechian has visited nearly every continent over the past four decades. Wherever his travels took him, he observed a noticeable difference between resorts abroad compared to those back home in the United States....
LODGING Exclusive: My Place Hotels Strikes a Balance with New Tech Initiatives
Hoteliers are frequently looking for ways to streamline their operations, keep expenses down, and boost their bottom line—especially in today’s challenging economic climate. With this top of mind, My Place Hotels of America, a...