On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel discuss the latest hotel trends they have been learning about that relate to COVID-19. Whether you work at a hotel, have stayed in a hotel during COVID-19, or are simply interested in the hospitality industry, these are topics that you are sure to enjoy hearing. 

If you have seen these or other hotel trends throughout COVID-19, please reach out to share your insight at [email protected].

The past six months have been nothing short of a whirlwind for the hospitality and events industry. While both corporate and social gatherings had to be put on hold due to COVID-19  restrictions, event planners at restaurants, hotels, and other unique venues have turned to virtual events. On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel are joined by Tripleseat's Corporate Event Manager, Rachel Mazzola, who has years of corporate event planning experience, but has also been learning a ton about the current shifts in the events industry and how they have even applied to Tripleseat's event calendar. Tune in to hear everything you need to know about virtual events!

Do you have something else to contribute to the virtual events conversation? Reach out to us via email at [email protected]

If you are a restaurant sales manager, then chances are you are feeling exactly how Holly Carpenter of A Marshall Hospitality and Whitney Eccher of 4 Top Hospitality have been feeling for the past six months with COVID-19 impacting the hospitality industry. Join hosts Kate and Rachel on this week’s episode as they chat with Holly and Whitney about takeout initiatives, the reopening process, booking and conducting COVID-19 events, lessons learned, and anticipating what’s to come for their restaurants in the greater Nashville area. 

To find future Social Hours to connect with other event professionals, check out https://www.tripleseat.com/events/

On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel chat with Katie Perkins, owner of Kaper Design, about adjusting restaurant spaces during COVID-19 times. Kaper Design helps restaurants create functional, unique and curated restaurant and cafe spaces, so Katie has been busy helping clients adjust their spaces throughout the pandemic. Katie shares the design process she goes through when working with clients, easy tips to consider when adjusting a restaurant, and insight on other ways restaurants can bring the hospitality experience to the current environment.

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On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel explain how your restaurant can adjust the physical set-up of the space to efficiently host in-house dining while always keeping social distancing front of mind. Listen up to learn tips for rearranging your physical space and changing staff processes within the space, all while maintaining and prioritizing the guest experience. Many states have had very little government direction in this department, therefore the task to operate safely is in the hands of the restaurant itself. There are many ways to successfully navigate the new way of operating all while using the resources you already have (and not breaking the bank). 

As always, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] to give feedback and to let us know any topics you want to learn more about!

On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel discuss the specific features of both Instagram and Facebook, and share tips for how event professionals can use them to market their restaurants or venues efficiently. Social media is a powerful, but often overwhelming tool, so listen to the episode and learn new tips about how your restaurant can better connect to your audience on social media!

As mentioned in the episode, we would love to hear listener feedback! Reach out to us via email at [email protected].

On this week's episode, Rachel interviews Kate about her 20 + years working in the hospitality industry. From career path advice, to industry tips, event fail and event win stories, and most important lessons learned, Kate's experiences are insightful for industry newbies or experts. If anything, you may be able to see a little bit of yourself in Kate's journey throughout the hospitality industry!

As restaurants continue to open their doors for outdoor and in-house dining, we can't forget about the importance of private events to these restaurants' bottom lines. Private events can and will continue to bring in much needed revenue for restaurant during and post COVID-19. On this episode, Kate and Rachel will dive into tips for generating more events business and also some tips on how our Tripleseat customers can use Tripleseat features to help bring in more event leads. 

As restaurants continue to reopen for indoor and outdoor dining, customers are experiencing what its like to dine-out again in a "new normal." On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel discuss what they have noticed, both good and bad, during their experiences as customers dining out so far. If you are an event professional interested in hearing customer feedback, or a fellow restaurant customer curious about dining out right now, listen to this episode to hear their dining experiences in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

As warm weather and sunny days are telling signs that summer is near, everyone is wondering what exactly summer will look like with the COVID-19 norms. On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel predict and discuss what will be trending this summer in the events world. Tune in to learn how you can host or participate in these event trends, while staying safe and abiding by COVID-19 protocols. 

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