Episode 25: What News is Trending Across the Hospitality Industry Right Now?

Episode 25: What News is Trending Across the Hospitality Industry Right Now?

Author: Tripleseat October 16, 2020 Duration: 38:19

On this episode, Kate and Rachel take a step back from the COVID-19 specific discussions, and dive into other current hospitality industry trends and noteworthy news bits that you will definitely find interesting. A few topics of discussion include an airline turning its planes into a pop up restaurant, a new egg replacement product that has hit the US market, and how a hotel revamped to create a female empowerment theme. We have saved you the time it takes to read through the popular hospitality blogs, and have brought the stories to you in this episode!

Let us know what you think about these trends and stories via email: 2chicks3seats@tripleseat.com

Singapore Airlines article : https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-12/singapore-air-s-a380-restaurant-tickets-sell-out-in-30-minutes

Fast Casual article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-07/lenders-get-stuck-with-busted-eateries-after-bidders-get-scarce?sref=SvwPxqpB

Chicago + Third-Party Food Delivery Fees article: https://chicago.eater.com/2020/10/9/21509275/chicago-delivery-fees-third-party-condering-ordinance

Zero Egg debuts in US market article: https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/17010-zero-egg-debuts-in-us-market

Female empowerment Hotel Zena article: https://dc.eater.com/2020/10/8/21507791/hotel-zena-female-empowerment-theme-male-chef-thomas-circle-d-c

Ocean Spray + TikTok article: https://www.eater.com/2020/10/8/21507511/ocean-spray-gives-new-truck-to-skateboard-fleetwood-mac-tiktok-star-nathan-apodaca

NYC Wine & Food Festival goes virtual article: https://www.bizbash.com/production-strategy/virtual-events/media-gallery/21197487/the-2020-new-york-city-wine-food-festival-transformed-into-a-virtual-cooking-school

Why Thanksgiving turkeys will be smaller this year article: https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/07/business/thanksgiving-turkey-grocery/index.html








Ever feel like the world of events and hospitality moves a little too fast to keep up? That’s exactly where Two Chicks, Three Seats: The Event Manager's Guide to Industry Trends comes in. Hosted by Kate Kennedy and Rachel Calkins from Tripleseat, this conversation feels like grabbing a coffee with two colleagues who are deeply embedded in the field. They cut through the noise, offering a grounded look at what’s actually happening. You’ll hear them unpack the latest news, debate emerging food and beverage trends, and share practical marketing insights that go beyond theory. The discussions often feature conversations with event guests and professionals, bringing a variety of real-world perspectives to the table. It’s designed for anyone who plans, markets, or manages events, providing relatable commentary on the shifts that affect your work daily. This podcast serves as a reliable resource, turning industry chatter into actionable knowledge. By focusing on the tangible and the topical, Kate and Rachel create a space that’s both informative and genuinely engaging, making it easier to stay connected to the pulse of the hospitality community.
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