Beyond the Pipeline: Why "Skin in the Game" Defines the New Era of Hotel Development

This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. In the high-stakes world of global hospitality, hotel growth has long been measured by a standard, predictable yardstick: the…

Alaska Airlines Strategizes for Future Growth Amid Capacity Constraints at Sea-Tac

As the aviation industry navigates a post-pandemic landscape defined by volatile fuel prices and infrastructure bottlenecks, Alaska Airlines is proactively reshaping its network strategy. Faced with the impending saturation of…

The New Culinary Frontier: Why Independent Restaurants are Embracing the "Creator Economy" to Survive and Thrive

The landscape of the hospitality industry is undergoing a seismic shift. For independent restaurant owners, the narrative has long been about the quality of the plate—the flavor profiles, the sourcing…

The Digital Dilemma: Why Restaurant AI is Struggling to Win Over Customers and Staff

The promise of artificial intelligence in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry was simple: faster service, perfectly accurate orders, and streamlined operations. Yet, as the technology rolls out from the boardroom…

The Freak Arrives: Prince St. Pizza and Chèvre Miami Team Up for a Slam Dunk Collaboration

MIAMI, FL – As the electric energy of the impending basketball season builds across South Florida, two culinary titans are teaming up to celebrate the sport’s most iconic nickname with…

The Pricing Paradox: How Disney is Balancing Accessibility and Exclusivity in the Modern Era

For decades, a trip to Disneyland has been regarded as a quintessential American rite of passage. However, as the cost of a "magical" vacation continues to climb, the Walt Disney…

Restaurant Sector Defies Economic Headwinds as Consumers Pivot Away from Grocery Spending

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne Published August 28, 2026 The restaurant industry is demonstrating a surprising resilience that defies the typical expectations of a high-inflation, high-uncertainty economic environment. According to the latest…

The Era of the Platform: Why Restaurant Portfolios are Replacing Single-Brand Strategies

The landscape of the American restaurant industry is undergoing a structural metamorphosis. For decades, the path to success was singular and linear: develop a compelling culinary concept, refine the operations,…

The "Augtober" Effect: Navigating the High-Stakes World of Seasonal Marketing

The calendar has officially shifted, but for the retail and hospitality sectors, the seasons are no longer dictated by the equinox. We have entered the era of “Augtober,” a period…

Seven Decades of the Slice: Sbarro Marks 70 Years of Global Pizza Dominance

For seventy years, the name "Sbarro" has been synonymous with a specific, quintessential American experience: the XL New York-style pizza slice. From its humble origins as a neighborhood salumeria in…