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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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Hospitality Gig Workers are Back. Here’s How Country Clubs Can Benefit
While the mass exodus of full-time employees from food and beverage has dominated the news, there has been a quiet return of people looking for a flexible and fun way
Horizon Hospitality Named a 2023 Forbes Top Professional Recruiting Firm.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Scott Samuels, CEO Tel: (913) 333-3190 Email: scott@horizonhospitality.com Web: horizonhospitality.hmgwebsites.com/ Horizon Hospitality Named a 2023 Forbes Top Professional Recruiting Firm. [Overland Park, KS – May
Five Recruiting Tactics to Reboot Your Hotel’s Diversity Initiatives
The number of companies with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives skyrocketed in the last three years. However, these initiatives showed mixed results. Employees have noticed, and about one-third would
The Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring a Chef
Let’s face it: Executive Chefs are like rock stars in the restaurant industry. They can gain bigger-than-life reputations, drawing patrons solely based on their persona. However, their daily performance is
Simple Ideas for Independent Hotels to Boost Their Digital Marketing
When travelers think of independent hotels, they imagine quaint B&Bs, historical community gems, and charming settings. For the growing number of travelers seeking a unique experience, this is perfect. Amid
5 Essential Leadership Traits to Uncover during the Interview Process
One of the most frequently requested candidate qualifications that hospitality companies ask for is a seemingly simple one: good leadership skills. But what, exactly, that means, is not so simple.
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