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Horizon Hospitality’s blog regularly delivers timely news, industry insights, and proven best practices for both hospitality employers and professionals. Our articles cover leadership trends, hiring strategies, compensation benchmarks, and career guidance.
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How Restaurants Can Capitalize on the Rising Brunch Trend
Restaurant dayparts have shifted noticeably through the entire week, and Saturday brunch is no exception. In fact, Saturday brunch has surpassed Friday lunch as the busiest restaurant hours. If your
New FLSA Exempt Salary Proposal: How it Could Impact Hospitality Companies
Recently, the Department of Labor proposed updated rules for salary overtime exemptions, potentially making 3.6 million more workers eligible for overtime. While there will undoubtedly be pushback and negotiations regarding
How to Use Education to Enhance Wellness in Senior Living Communities
Studies have shown that lifelong learning is crucial to wellness during the golden years. While there is a growing niche industry of senior living communities connected to college campuses, residents
The Five Signs of an Emotionally Intelligent Hospitality Manager
Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, has become a buzzword among hiring authorities, especially in high-stress service industries like hospitality. Yet when it comes time to hire management talent, many hiring authorities
Four Ways Technology is Supercharging Hotel Staff Efficiency
The hotel industry is not known as an “early adopter” of cutting-edge technology. However, hospitality technology has been gaining speed lately, resulting in some futuristic hotel experiences. The latest surge
How California’s New “FAST Act” Could Change the Future of Restaurants
After California’s aggressive Fast-Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Act) passed in 2022, then repealed days later, the restaurant industry has been watching the state nervously. In the wake
Podcasts
Episode 106:
Science Behind Great Bar Programs
Guest: Ben Potts
Partner – Unfiltered Hospitality
Episode 105:
Marketing for a New Age of Hospitality
Guest: Annette Marquez
CMO – Hello AM Marketing
Episode 104:
Hiring For Hospitality
Guest: Alissa Thomas
VP of Recruiting – Horizon Hospitality
Episode 103:
Redefining Luxury Hospitality
Guest: Bernardo Neto
General Manager – The Ben Hotel
Episode 102:
Restaurant Entrepreneurship Journey
Guest: Kevin Timmons
Owner – Nick & Jakes Restaurants
Episode 101:
The Heart of Hospitality
Guest: Dave Adams
Director of Hospitality – Belmont Park
In The News
Articles from leading hospitality publications where Horizon Hospitality is quoted as a trusted industry expert. These pieces showcase our perspectives on executive hiring trends, leadership strategy, compensation insights, and the evolving hospitality talent landscape.
Top hotel trends: Industry experts predict what’s ahead
Oct 22, 2025 (last updated)
Technology and data are a big focus for hospitality right now. It touches almost every aspect of the business.
2025 Most Affordable Online Master’s Degrees in Hospitality Management
May 15, 2025 (updated)
(press release)
Horizon Hospitality Named Top Office in Sanford Rose Associates Network
Oct 2, 2020
Hotel Industry to Younger Workers: We Feel Your Pain
Mar 17, 2020
Hotel Employee Job Satisfaction: 3 Steps to Make Hotel Staff Happy
Feb 6, 2020 (last updated)
Sales Training, Tech Top Indie Hotel Spending Plans
Dec 19, 2019
Expedia Group Signs Industry-First Agreement to Become Optimized Distributor of Marriott
Sep 17, 2019
11 Most Common Lies People Put on Their Resume
Jun 5, 2019
Independent Hotels Free to Forge Own Standards
Feb 21, 2019
How to Fill Positions with Gen Z Workers
2019
How to Know When You’re on Thin Ice at Work
Nov 28, 2018
Punch Bowl Social Is the Next Big Eatertainment Chain
Oct 2018
5 Restaurant staffing best practices
Dec 17, 2017
7 clues you’re about to be fired (and what you can do)
Oct 5, 2017
Hospitality Execs Explain How to Network the Right Way
Nov 28, 2016