Hotel food and beverage is entering a period of change that has not been experienced in living memory, firstly by necessity and lastly via the need for creativity and a drive to change the vision, guest experience and service elevation in ways that have not been achieved previously. Whether ready or not hotel operators are responding to a very different guest desire, in ways that were not imagined, which means all traditional strategies will change. READ MORE

Food service operators have always been resilient, and hotel food and beverage service is no exception. The COVID-19 pandemic was one of the greatest challenges for food service operations in living memory for hotel and food service operators, adapted their practices accordingly. As the recovery is underway, which pandemic food and beverage service practices should remain, and which should be discontinued? READ MORE

With sustainability as a popular topic in the food and beverage industry, seed-to-table dining initiatives are on the rise. Seed-to-table dining means a food and beverage program utilizes an on-site or nearby garden to source their ingredients. Led by Executive Chef Adam Haverland, the JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort's food and beverage program utilizes their onsite garden for ingredients in their F&B program. READ MORE

Hospitality has taken a severe beating over the past couple of years. Now, as we get deeper into the post-pandemic era, travel and tourism facilities are discovering new ways to implement the learnings from COVID-19. Outsourcing and the adoption of new technology in food and beverage (F&B) operations are two methods by which hotels and restaurants can overcome some of the challenges facing them, while also achieving significant savings and profitability. READ MORE

Hotel food and beverage (F&B), like all of lodging, adjusted to the changes in operations over the last several years. Hotel F&B outlets have closed, or modified their menus and operating hours, adjusted their staffing and or dealt with labor shortages and increasing prices for F&B supplies. F&B outlets have adopted take out and sometimes participated in delivery options. The emphasis across the board also appears to be focused on casual settings and much fewer fine dining options. This article will discuss adaptations and changes in hotel food and beverage and new options and innovations in food service. READ MORE