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Break the chain with these 8 oddball American restaurants

Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

With the explosion of corporate chain restaurants modeled after similar concepts, dining out in America is becoming a somewhat humdrum routine. Food alone doesn't necessarily make a meal — and thankfully there are a few eateries around the country employing offbeat and, in some cases, downright bizarre approaches guaranteed to add some fun and excitement to your dining experience.

Airbnb, Uber causing a seismic shift in business travel

Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

From paper maps to electronic GPS, from phone reservations to mobile apps, travel has evolved in more ways than one. The biggest change in recent years has been the rapid rise of the sharing economy and how it is changing the way we travel for business.

Travel industry to carry global economy for the next 10 years

Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

The last few months have shown some healthy numbers for the U.S. travel industry, leading to renewed hope for jobs and better economic growth. Now, it seems this trend will be seen across the world. According to a recent report published by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), not only is this sector growing quickly, but it will also outpace the global economy this year. This robust growth is expected to generate more jobs and drive more businesses into the black.

Trying times for hospitality industry and foreign workers

Lisa McReynolds Smith Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Spring has officially arrived in the United States, though many in the Northeast may disagree. After a winter of record-breaking snowfall (108.6 inches), Boston is still trying to thaw out in temperatures just above freezing. Snow or no snow, the spring season brings signs of nature's renewal. Birds chirp loudly, flowers begin to bloom, trees bud, and some of us even catch a little hay fever (Gesundheit!). Spring is also a sign for the hospitality industry to shake off the icicles and extend a warm and inviting hand to the millions of travelers seeking to get away.

Wichita’s first new terminal in 61 years is almost ready

Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & Automotive

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (formerly Mid-Continent) National Airport is gearing up to open its first new terminal in 61 years, with a series of special events to introduce the new structure to the public and special guests before the first plane pulls up next month.

Learning from Japan to attract more Chinese tourists

Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

When President Barack Obama announced the new visa agreement between China and the United States in November 2014, I made a few recommendations to help the government, convention and visitors bureaus, and local businesses make better preparations to welcome Chinese tourists.

What makes Sedona such a popular tourist attraction?

Judy Connors Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Recently voted as one of the "10 most sacred spots on Earth," and dubbed by Good Morning America as "the most beautiful place in America," Sedona, Arizona, attracts more than 4.5 million visitors per year. To longtime inhabitants who know well the history of Native American tribes who journeyed to Sedona for spiritual healing and to host sacred ceremonies, neither of these accolades come as a surprise.

Booming economy leads to wage growth in hospitality industry

Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

It's a good time to be working in the hospitality industry, especially restaurants and bars. Business is booming and so is the job market in this sector. The hospitality industry is also looking at a healthy wage growth curve that promises to boost the economy even further.

Score a first-class airline seat for less

Judy Connors Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

On a recent flight from Phoenix to Denver, I was surprised when the US Airways desk announced that upgrades to a first-class seat were available for only $200 on my flight. Were I going a longer distance, you can bet I would have jumped over the counter to get one of those premium seats.

You’re not perfect, and neither am I

Pat B. Josten Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Have you ever thought about the number of arrangements you, as a highly respected travel consultant, must manage to weave together seamlessly in order to create the perfect trip experience? I have, and I am thoroughly impressed. In the midst of booking a private air charter for four, or a three-month world cruise for two, or a month-long river cruise/private tour combo for a family of 20, or a 10-day private hot air ballooning over castles in France for 12, or a two-week exotic deep sea dive on Lizard Island for eight, you will find the travel consultant.

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