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7 ways to attract more tourists & business travelers to your restaurant

Clover - Restaurants

Business travelers? They’ll fill bar seats that other customers may find less desirable, quietly relax or have a friendly chat with the bartender, and happily consent to upsells, as they’re often paying with a company per diem. They’re the dreamiest. Don’t pay too much attention to any particular review, whether good or bad.

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Four Questions to Consider Before Opening an Outdoor Seating Space

Modern Restaurant Management

Whether a restaurant, bar, food market, or similar establishment, creating outdoor seating has allowed many businesses to remain afloat throughout COVID and will be crucial for the coming months. Whether temporary or permanent, outdoor seating spaces will continue to play a large role for businesses economically.

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Level Up Your Bar Entertainment (7 Trending Event Ideas)

Buzztime Business

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to entertainment and events at your bar? Many bar owners get so caught up in day-to-day operations, events become an afterthought. That’s why we put together these 7 next-level bar entertainment ideas. Your bar has it…so does every other bar in town.

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The (Near) Future of Hotel Travel Is here

EATER

As safety measures like masks and distancing threaten to carry on for another year, hotels amp up the perks, packages, and amenities to court travelers The new Hotel June, located in the beachside Playa Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, was set to open last spring. The rate was too good to pass up, he says, but the experience was great, too.

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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

7 Shifts

Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Adjust floor plans to fit local seating capacity and social distancing regulations Demarcate floor with markers for any areas where a line up may occur (restrooms, pick up areas, etc.)

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When Did Nashville Become a Bar Theme?

EATER

This could be any honky-tonk in Nashville , but the Jimmy Fallon look-alike in the Red Sox hoodie gives it away: Nash Bar, a Nashville-themed bar, is actually in Boston. Nash Bar isn’t the only place “bringin’ a little bit of NashVegas to Boston,” as the Instagram bio puts it. Daniel Maurer Line dancing night at Nash Bar.

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Our Favorite Spots to Eat in Bar Harbor

Restaurant Clicks

On a small island in New England, you’ll find Bar Harbor, Maine. Bar Harbor is a quaint town on Mount Desert Island, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and Acadia National Park. Due to being a coastal town, it’s no surprise that Bar Harbor is known for freshly caught seafood. . Best Restaurants in Bar Harbor.

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