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Royal Caribbean Approaches $6 Billion Deal for Majority Stake in Sandals Resorts
business21 days ago

Royal Caribbean Approaches $6 Billion Deal for Majority Stake in Sandals Resorts

Royal Caribbean Group is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Sandals Resorts International, valuing the all-inclusive Caribbean operator at over $6 billion. The transaction, which would be the largest in Royal Caribbean's history, aims to integrate land-based vacations with its cruise operations. While the deal could allow cross-selling between the two brands, it faces market skepticism regarding capital allocation and execution risks, leading to a significant drop in Royal Caribbean's stock price.

via CNBC|
#business#corporate-strategy#cruise-industry
Table dynamics: why the women at your table can boost your tip
lifestyle1 month ago

Table dynamics: why the women at your table can boost your tip

A former waitress recalls Mel Robbins’ tip-secrets: pay attention to the women at the table, not just the person paying, as they often influence gratuities. Robbins’ mentor at a Michigan tavern taught her to focus on the women, a strategy echoed by hospitality experts who caution against ignoring others at the table. Studies cited suggest small interactions, like complimenting diners, can raise tips, and skilled servers read the entire table’s dynamics to maximize gratuities, though etiquette still holds that the tip is ultimately determined by the person paying.,

via New York Post|
#dining-etiquette#hospitality#lifestyle
Tip Dynamics: Mel Robbins on Who Really Influences the Table's Tip
lifestyle1 month ago

Tip Dynamics: Mel Robbins on Who Really Influences the Table's Tip

Mel Robbins recalls a waitress mentor who taught that the people who influence a tip are often the women at the table, so she focused on superb service for them—though experts caution that ignoring any diner is bad hospitality. Reading the entire table and engaging everyone is key, while research suggests small compliments can boost tips, yet tipping remains optional and depends on the overall dining experience.

via Fox News|
#etiquette#hospitality#lifestyle
Europe's Eclipse Triggers Sharp Jump in Hotel Prices
travel2 months ago

Europe's Eclipse Triggers Sharp Jump in Hotel Prices

A rare total solar eclipse visible across parts of Europe spurred a concentrated spike in travel demand, with Reykjavik hotels around $1,012 a night and short-term rentals about $1,172 during the eclipse week; Spain’s A Coruña and Bilbao also posted higher rates. As the date neared, many prices were discounted, illustrating a temporary surge rather than a lasting shift in tourism patterns.

via CNBC|
#europe#hospitality#pricing
Nolan Recasts Olympus as a Moral Authority in The Odyssey
movies2 months ago

Nolan Recasts Olympus as a Moral Authority in The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey trims Homer’s pantheon, replacing the gods with a distant, morally singular force and making Odysseus a skeptic who must surrender control to the unknown. The piece argues this shift reframes divine justice into a modern ethic centered on hospitality, avoidance of war, and treating others as you’d like to be treated, linking the film to Nolan’s Oppenheimer and presenting the epic as a hopeful, if idealized, vision of how the world could be guided by mercy and responsibility.

via The Ringer|
#christopher-nolan#gods#homer
North America's World Cup Party Redefined How the World Sees America
world2 months ago

North America's World Cup Party Redefined How the World Sees America

The 2026 World Cup in North America defied fears of political backlash, funding woes, and visa snags to become a 39-day festival of football that showcased American hospitality and global camaraderie. While politics and costs lingered in the background—including Iran’s treatment, visa issues, and Balogun-related controversy—the on-field drama and festive fan culture united visitors and locals, offering a reminder that the U.S. can host a world-class event and reshape international perception, even as Spain claimed the title with Rodri lifting the trophy.

via CNN|
#america#hospitality#politics
World Cup watch parties lift hospitality in some cities even as economy softens
business2 months ago

World Cup watch parties lift hospitality in some cities even as economy softens

The Fed’s Beige Book finds the World Cup boosted tourism and hospitality activity in Cup-hosting cities (e.g., higher hotel occupancy and strong watch-party sales in places like Boston and NYC), but the broader economy remained weak: other markets saw reduced discretionary spending on dining, hotels, and entertainment, and overall consumer demand slowed as oil prices rose.

via CNBC|
#beige-book#business#consumer-spending
Ask This, Not That: Get the Best Menu Picks Through Conversation
lifestyle3 months ago

Ask This, Not That: Get the Best Menu Picks Through Conversation

Experts say diners should start a two-way chat with their server to tailor recommendations, focusing on what the restaurant is known for or what they’d order that night to catch what's freshest, rather than simply asking for a personal favorite. By discussing mood, dietary needs, and preferences, guests help servers guide them to dishes that fit their desires, making the experience about quality and fit rather than pushing the priciest item. The piece emphasizes mutual dialogue where the server learns what the guest wants and the guest learns about the menu, with a brief nod to tipping discussions and the need for automatic gratuity disclosures before ordering.

via Fox News|
#customer-experience#dining#food-and-drink
Seattle's World Cup Buzz Yields Mixed Local Business Results
business3 months ago

Seattle's World Cup Buzz Yields Mixed Local Business Results

Seattle’s World Cup hosting drew crowds that energized bars and waterfront venues on match days and boosted hotel revenue, but many local businesses report mixed results overall. Tourism has tilted toward domestic visitors while international travel remains down due to higher costs and geopolitical tensions, leaving some shops with flat or declining sales. City officials hope the event demonstrates Seattle’s capacity to host big events and spur future investment, even as a final tourism tally remains unsettled.

via The Guardian|
#business#hospitality#localbusiness
World Cup Could Lift June Jobs Data by About 40,000, Goldman Says
business3 months ago

World Cup Could Lift June Jobs Data by About 40,000, Goldman Says

Goldman Sachs estimates World Cup-related activity could add about 40,000 jobs to June’s payrolls, nudging total nonfarm payroll growth to roughly 140,000 and above the 115,000 consensus, with the boost concentrated in leisure/hospitality, professional services, and trade/transport; Homebase data also show hospitality hiring rising while World Cup hosting cities lag year over year.

via CNBC|
#business#goldman-sachs#hospitality