Hospitality Industry News Monitoring

Co-op Live's Guy Dunstan talks boosting British talent, arena exclusives and 'world-class' artists

Guy Dunstan, SVP & GM, Co-op Live, has spoken to Music Week about the success of the Manchester venue following its first anniversary. Co-op Live is a joint-venture between Oak View Group, which is also the venue operator, and City Football Group. With …

Regulators Flag “Monumental Day” for Social Cannabis Use

JULY 30, 2025…..Cannabis regulators are hoping to hear from “as many people as possible” now that they have approved draft regulations that open the door to legal marijuana use at events and in social settings across the state. The Cannabis Control …

Beloved Killucan restaurant Nanny Quinn’s to close after 13 years amid hospitality industry pressures

European hotels sue Booking.com for best price clause

More than 10,000 European hotels are suing Booking.com, claiming the site owes compensation for “inflated costs” over 20 years. Hotels in the Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes in Europe (Hotrec) claimed that the booking sites parity clause …

No Need to Travel Far — This Kentucky Destination Feels Just Like France

I think it’s safe to say that France is a destination on almost everyone’s bucket list. The Eiffel Tower, the lush countryside, the French Riviera, fresh bread and pastries…there’s so much to see and experience. But an overseas trip isn’t always feasible, …

Sonrava Health Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Sonrava Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Judd Tirnauer as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective August 11, 2025. Judd Tirnauer is a strategic and collaborative finance executive with extensive leadership experience …

How hospitality curriculum should be reshaped to include practical insights

Hotel isolated on city street vector illustration, flat cartoon modern skyscraper hotel building near road | Photo Credit: vladwel Post-COVID 19, the hospitality industry has faced significant setbacks, leading to a critical talent shortage and low …

Monday Menu: Late Summer Edition

As I sometimes joke, “Dates on the calendar are closer than they appear.” But it’s true that the end of summer is hurtling toward us like a boring machine racing a deadline. I have faith that you all can cram all these fun culinary events into your …

NCVC Names Leaders Of Board Of Directors

The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp has announced the leaders of its Board of Directors. For the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the Board will be led by Marcus Whitney, Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors (JHI). The Executive Committee of the …

Devon seaside town battling to save its fishing industry - the biggest problem isn't the EU

In a charming seaside town in Devon, the renowned fishing industry is being pushed to its limits not only by post-Brexit agreements but also by domestic rules and regulations that are making survival increasingly difficult for businesses. The high cost of …

$143,000 donated to culinary, agricultural and community organizations from 2024 Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival proceeds

(Courtesy: Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival) The Hawai‘i Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011, has announced it awarded $143,805 in proceeds from its signature program, the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival®( …

Why Live Availability is Your Key to More Venue Bookings

For event planners, speed and convenience is everything. When they’re considering venue space, they need immediate answers and a smooth, hassle-free experience. Venues that can provide this quickly often find themselves with a significant competitive edge. …

Your local pub is at risk of closure thanks to the SNP pocketing funding from the UK Government to help boozers

Your local boozer is under threat thanks to the SNP refusing to pass on money from the UK Government which could help save them. About 2,500 pubs and hospitality businesses north of the border pay higher business rates than their English counterparts, …

Woodland Resort Celebrates Grand Opening of Shores Venue Event Center

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Woodland Resort, a family-owned destination on the shores of Devils Lake, hosted a grand opening celebration for its new Shores Venue event center on Monday, August 11. Overlooking scenic Creel Bay, the newly constructed 13,000-square- …

Valencia College partners with Walt Disney World to train future Disney chefs

ORLANDO, Fla. — Valencia College’s School of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts, shared with UCF, features the Walt Disney World® Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality, which provides students with hands-on experience with top chefs and advanced …

Spain raises a glass to non-alcoholic beer as it tops Europe in sales and production

Date Published: 11/08/2025   Industry figures show that sales of non-alcoholic beer grew by 4% in 2024, even as the overall beer market slowed slightly. Today, it accounts for 14% of all beer sold in the country and 16% of beer drunk at home. What …

TRYBE partners with Sense of Self as operational software partner

Sense Of Self, a Victorian spa bathhouse located on the border of Collingwood and Fitzroy, has selected TRYBE as their operational software of choice with TRYBE being one of fastest-growing operational software providers in the spa, fitness, and …

Snacktown's seafood scene: where to get your seafood fix 

Prior to 1963, finding seafood in the Hanover area was no small feat. This lack of seafood options drew the attention of Ted Smith, the late founder of Hanover's Bay City Restaurant, who had driven through the area on business trips from Maryland. …

What Happened to Florida’s Oranges? A Deep Dive Into the Devastation of Citrus Greening

Citrus greening has had a devastating impact on Florida's orange industry, reducing orange production by 92.5% over the past two decades. This bacterial disease is caused by a microbe that spreads between trees via a small insect called a psyllid. …

Jeff Kagan is honored to help companies increase marketplace visibility

Helping client companies generate national exposure for brand, products and services ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renowned Industry Analyst, Columnist and Tech Influencer Jeff Kagan would like to thank the …

New U.S. Politics Today Op-ed Says VOA Editorials Now Back Trump’s Political Agenda

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For several decades, Voice of America has been a staple international multimedia broadcaster, known for promoting freedom and democracy in its reporting of news worldwide. …

Gonzalo Araújo C lleva la visión de SLM y Criptolat al Fintech Summit Americas 2025

El CEO de SLM y fundador de Criptolat participará en el Fintech Summit Americas 2025 para impulsar la integración de cripto y banca. CIUDAD DE MéXICO, MéXICO, MEXICO, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El empresario y tecnólogo Gonzalo Manuel …

Bold Sports seeks strategic partners for on-ground coverage of major global sporting events

LAGOS, NIGERIA, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following its widely acclaimed digital coverage of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, Nigeria’s fast-rising sports media platform Bold Sports …

TrellisWare® TW Shadow™ 750 Radio Begins Global Deployment

New handheld solution from TrellisWare delivers unmatched communications flexibility and operational resilience in a compact form factor SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. has …

Serafim Announces Gamescom 2025 Appearance Featuring S3 Cloud Gaming Controller

Serafim invites creators and journalists to Gamescom 2025 for exclusive interviews and first-look access to the S3 Cloud Gaming Controller. COLOGNE, GERMANY, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Serafim, an innovative leader in gaming hardware, …

Overlooking Total Cost of IoT Ownership Risks Millions in Hidden Costs, Eseye Report Warns

Eseye identifies five critical steps to calculating the true cost of IoT and ensuring long-term profitability GUILDFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A narrow focus on cheap connectivity is undermining the business case for many …

ExeQuantum and Notable Frontier Partner to Advance Post-Quantum Cryptography in Southeast Asia

ExeQuantum and Notable Frontier forge a strategic partnership to secure Southeast Asia’s digital future by accelerating the transition to quantum-safe systems. MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ExeQuantum, a …

Tokyo-based Precious Metal Plating Experts MITSUYA launches US Market Expansion

Now Offering Precision Plating Services for US-based Semiconductor, Medical Device and Aerospace Manufacturers LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Simulcasting today from the Company HQ in Tokyo and US Agency …

Chatter Social Launches V2, integrates with Bluesky to Redefine the Future of Group-Centric social media

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chatter Social, the interactive social platform where creators lead and communities thrive, recently announced the public beta launch of its Version 2 platform following a year …

Free Space Optic Communication Market: Projected to Reach $4.8 Billion by 2031 with a 31.3% CAGR

Free space optic communication market was valued at $347.5 Mn in 2021, is projected to reach $4.8 Bn by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 31.3% from 2022 to 2031. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According …

Blockboard Proves CTV Works as Performance Channel

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blockboard, the programmatic advertising platform redefining trust and transparency in digital advertising, is successfully showing the power of programmatic CTV campaigns in …

Vodafone Fiji Relaunches Pacific Island TopUp in Partnership with Elemt Technologies

CHESTERBROOK, PA, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vodafone Fiji has officially relaunched its Pacific Island TopUp (PITU) platform, through a strategic partnership with Elemt Technologies, marking a major step forward in …

New Report Challenges National Excavation Readiness Narrative

Aii and Virginia 811 release data-driven white paper urging transparency, nuance, and reform in damage prevention metrics and messaging. ROANOKE, VA, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark first-time collaboration …

Karen Cortell Reisman, Speak For Yourself CEO, Hits Global Gurus 2025 List of Top 30 Communication Programs Worldwide

Karen Cortell Reisman works with leaders & organizations that want to get heard above the noise DALLAS, TEXAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karen Cortell Reisman’s Company, Speak For Yourself®, has achieved a …

Tom Sawyer Software Announces Explorations 1.3

Provides added flexibility in data exploration with rich annotations and styling, and new Kuzu database support BERKELEY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tom Sawyer Software, the leader in graph and data visualization …

Transforming Development: Ninjatech AI’s VM-Powered SuperNinja Autonomously Executes Complete Coding Workflows

LOS ALTOS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NinjaTech AI, a Silicon Valley-based agentic AI company, today announced breakthrough productivity features for developers, enabling them to dramatically accelerate and automate …

Xtel Is a Winner in CRN’s 2025 Tech Innovators Awards

Flexpoint recognized for enabling secure, scalable voice integration within Microsoft Teams for the public sector and mid-market enterprises MOUNT LAUREL, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xtel, a trusted provider of next- …

Bilingual Marketing Strategy Helps Western Brands Resonate in the Middle East

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As more Western brands expand into Middle Eastern markets, many still rely on word-for-word translation and recycled global assets. A more culturally fluent approach is gaining traction. …

Blue Marble Geographics Dives into Bathymetry with Global Mapper’s Expert-Led Webinar

Learn how GIS professionals use Global Mapper to visualize, analyze, and manage complex bathymetric data in real-world workflows. HALLOWELL, ME, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join Blue Marble Geographics® on Thursday, August 21, at …