Tag: hospitality

How McDonald’s is serving up culture as part of its new strategic plan

Lina Irawan

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. McDonald’s on Monday laid out a new strategic plan, called McDonald’s > NEXT, that looks to boost growth and productivity at the fast-food giant. While McDonald’s has seen four straight quarters of same-store sales growth, the chain is contending with increased competition and persistent economic pressures. Along with innovating its menu, reimagining restaurants and redefining hospitality, the chain is working to connect with consumers by evolving its marketing to prioritize the type of efforts that have stoked sales.…

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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cape Cod Hyannis Completes Renovation

Nana Wu

Photo Credit: Fairfield Inn & Suites Cape Cod Hyannis HYANNIS, Massachusetts—The Fairfield Inn & Suites Cape Cod Hyannis announced the completion of a comprehensive renovation designed to elevate the guest experience with refreshed accommodations, modernized public spaces, and upgraded amenities throughout the property. The extensive renovation included a transformation of all guestrooms and suites, with updated furnishings, finishes, and décor that deliver a coastal-inspired aesthetic while enhancing comfort and functionality. The lobby and public spaces were thoughtfully redesigned, and additional enhancements include a refreshed indoor heated pool area, an upgraded…

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Mixing It Up

Suro Senen

Chris Tucker owns Betta With Butta in Los Angeles. By Sara Perez Webber Chris Tucker worked as a hair stylist for nearly a decade before pivoting to a baking career, drawing on a love instilled in him as a child by his Southern grandmother. A turn as a contestant on ABC’s “The Great American Baking Show†led him to opening Betta With Butta, a Los Angeles-based bakery. Like many others in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tucker has pivoted again—this time shifting his business to remote-friendly offerings by adding…

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Josh Rossmeisl on Engineering Escapism and Immersive, High-Touch Hospitality

Ali Ikhwan

Josh Rossmeisl is preparing to bring his most ambitious concept yet to downtown Atlanta. The founder and chief vision officer of AMP Up1 Hospitality—the force behind award-winning social destination Your 3rd Spot—has dubbed the new concept The Looking Glass, an immersive social playground designed to accommodate more than 1,000 guests and evoke a sense of wonder and discovery. Guests will use a signature “Curiosity Card†to unlock experiences throughout the venue, from elevated games and immersive art installations to hidden surprises and a venue-wide scavenger hunt called “The Curiosity Quest. 

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