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Major city hikes hotel tax to nearly 20% as tourism bosses eye major events
Chicago has raised the tourist tax on downtown hotels to 19% to boost tourism marketing efforts. A new district will fund Choose Chicago campaigns and events.
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Richmond Food News: March 19-25
A sober speakeasy, a dishwashing dynamo and more
Markets
Darden Restaurants' sales continue to grow
LongHorn Steakhouse was the top performer, but all categories saw increases in comps
Growth
Charlie Palmer opens Cattlemen’s Bar in Paso Robles, Calif.
It’s the first of three Palmer concepts to open at the historic Paso Robles Inn
Operations
Dallas restaurant The Charles debuts a new design and updated menu
The Duro Hospitality founders gave their first concept a refresh before it ever felt stale
People
He tells it like it is!
During a meeting with the prime minster of Japan: When asked by a reporter about why the U.S. didn’t share their Iran war plans with Japan, President Donald Trump said it was necessary for the element of surprise. The president followed this with a joke, sayi…
People
José Andrés Flips His D.C. Bazaar Into a Mecca for Meats
The newest Bazaar Meat by José Andrés opens today, Thursday, March 19, inside the tony Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, replacing the celebrity chef and global humanitarian’s Spanish-Japanese restaurant Bazaar (which opened in 2023) with this new fire-fed offsh…
People
Whew Lawd! The Hottest Thirst Traps Of The Week, Vol. 136
You know what it is! Back at it again with this week’s hottest thirst traps that dropped during an eventful week dominated by Michael B. Jordan winning Best Actor at the Oscars, ‘Blacker’ Jack Harlow’s new Ritz&B album in the key of gluten-free, Tina Knowles’…
Growth
Raising Cane’s ready to open its 1,000th location
The milestone restaurant will be located on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles
Markets
MCL Restaurants & Bakery closing several locations
The 76-year-old chain said sales were not where they need to be to cover operating costs
Markets
Chicago becomes the latest city to vote to bring back the tip credit
Chicago’s City Council voted to permanently halt the 2028 phase-out of a lower minimum wage for tipped workers
Markets
Tax refunds can’t outpace gas prices, dampening optimism for restaurant operators
Consumer sentiment has been significantly impacted by quickly rising fuel costs
Technology
Chipotle, Peloton founders aim to disrupt sandwich category at Counter Service
CEO Tom Cortese shares how proprietary technology could help the New York-based concept scale quickly
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170 Attend Hospitality Industry Careers Fair
The Ministry of Economy and Labour highlighted the success of the recent Hospitality Industry Careers Fair, held at the Princess Room at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A Government spokesperson said, “The event brought together job seekers and hospitalit…
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Questex Recognized for High-Impact Content, Delivers Year-Round Insights to Communities
Shortlisted for 11 Jesse H. Neal Awards and 7 ASBPE Northeast Regional Awards Shortlisted for 11 Jesse H. Neal Awards and 7 ASBPE Northeast Regional Awards
Operations
8 years on, food regulator still just consulting on front of pack labelling
India News: Almost eight years after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) put out the first draft regulation related to front of pack labellin.
Technology
Shenzhen Express
In Shenzhen, the successes and failures of China’s remarkable new economy are on full display.
Markets
Airport Dining Trends: What Hungry Travelers Want to Eat
Operating more than 700 stores, restaurants and bars in more than 90 airports across North America, Paradies Lagardère closely tracks traveler needs and preferences and evolving culinary trends to shape its airport dining options. The company recently received top honors at the 2026 Airport Experience® News Airport Experience Awards, earning…
People
The Most Exciting D.C. Restaurant Openings to Look Forward to This Spring
Just as the temperatures finally start to rise, many notable dining destinations will start to bloom across town over the next few months. Exciting D.C.-area arrivals to look forward to include: Ox and Olive, a steakhouse and martini bar for Georgetown; Rye B…
People
5 Hours With Dylan Efron In Grand Cayman Talking 'Traitors' & Eating
A writer recaps a trip to Grand Cayman with Dylan Efron and Marriott Bonvoy that includes snorkeling with stingrays, eating, and chatting about 'The Traitors.'
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