by Dave Turner | May 31, 2012 | Journal
Higher occupancy and room rates, combined with minimal increase in expenses, made April a record month for hotels in Dubai. Dubai hotels hit a three year-high in April, according to the latest figures released by TRI Hospitality Consulting in and article just...
by Dave Turner | May 31, 2012 | Journal
TabletopJournal says again that the foodservice industry – especially the chefs and tabletop suppliers – continues to have some of the most giving and benevolent individuals and companies to those who might be somehow less fortunate....
by Dave Turner | May 29, 2012 | Journal
Another good dose of “not always common” sense from Seth Godin: A hierarchy of business to business needsIf you’re selling a product (hmmm…..like, tabletop, for instance) or service to a business–to a non-owner–consider this...
by Dave Turner | May 29, 2012 | Journal
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had declined slightly in April, fell further in May. The Index now stands at 64.9 (1985=100), down from 68.7 in April. The Expectations Index declined to 77.6 from 80.4, while the Present Situation Index...
by Dave Turner | May 28, 2012 | Journal
Coming on June 3rd, for the 10th year, Aucklands outstanding hospitality staff will be officially recognized by their peers – at the 2012 Lewisham Foundation Awards. The Awards are named in honour of colourful hospitality entrepreneur Richard Lewisham who helped...