On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel discuss reopening in the restaurant industry with special guest and hospitality professional, Nikki Perry. Nikki, currently on the Tripleseat product team, works at a restaurant in Massachusetts and provides great insight on how her restaurant, Dillon's Local, is handling COVID-19. Tune in to hear about Nikki's career path in hospitality, what we know for reopening for both MA and NH, and other tips for event professionals. 

On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel discuss the most recent updates on Coronavirus in the restaurant industry. Specifically, what restaurant employers and employees should be aware of before returning to work when it comes to the Paycheck Protection Program and the in-depth safety protocol guidelines presented by the James Beard Foundation. Catch some other interesting and uplifting industry stories from the week as well!

Links from the episode:

"Safety First" guidelines https://assets.aspeninstitute.org/content/uploads/2020/05/Safety-First-Serving-Food-and-Protecting-People-During-Covid-19.pdf?_ga=2.130213704.694963881.1589202258-28538854.1586193305

Bel Aire Diner creates drive-in movie theater https://www.belairediner.nyc/

On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel discuss a few noteworthy stories that will bring some positivity and happiness to those who hear them. During these challenging times, it is important to find the light where we can. They also will discuss restaurant reopening updates in general and specifics from two Tripleseat customers. 

Links from the episode: 

Wythe Hotel inquiry: [email protected]

James Beard Foundation: https://www.jamesbeard.org/

Open Table restaurant reopening guide: https://blog.opentable.com/2020/states-provinces-restaurants-reopen-guide-coronavirus/?utm_content=128610272&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-62704476323&fbclid=IwAR0EZtmjG_-i9zLMwaPu1uOQRaYRDzV3ZHHejJ4Em3iP5mtamjJ4rKt4E5A

On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel discuss the specific details and protocols that event professionals need to consider when preparing to open venues again for events in a post-pandemic world. As the "Opening Up America Again" guidelines were recently released and some states are in the process of reopening, everyone is thinking about the steps venues will need to take in order to keep both employees and guests safe.

Links from the episode:

ATL Family Meal initiative: https://www.atlfamilymeal.org/partners

Other Half Brewing's "All Together Beer" initiative: https://alltogether.beer/

On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel will discuss the trends and norms that may change in the events industry post-coronavirus. As time passes we will continue to learn more information, but the conversations being had right now by event professionals make some predictions as to how the industry will bounce back and what things may become most important as "new norms" emerge.

Links from the episode:

Musang Seattle Venmo donations: @melmir  https://www.instagram.com/musangseattle/?hl=en 

"New Research Hints at a New Normal for The Event Industry" article https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/coronavirus-new-normal

Hook Hall Helps Initiative https://www.hookhall.com/helps

On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel will discuss what event professionals can do right now to better themselves and their venues during the downtime caused by COVID-19. They will provide various educational resource recommendations from books to podcasts, webinars, Facebook Groups, websites and more, along with other tips and ideas for social media. Take advantage of the extra time you may have now by using these resources to better yourself for the future.

Links mentioned in this episode:

- Adapting Your Business to Change with Tripleseat webinar Wednesdays at 1:00 pm EST: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/4401640120617917709

- Webinar by eHotelier recording of Bringing Order to Chaos. How to Work Smarter, regain control and maintain revenue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6qqfhXIlRc&feature=youtu.be

- Social Hour by Tripleseat, Thursdays at 3:30 pm EST: https://www.tripleseat.com/events/

- Facebook Event Manager Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/269938954025951

- Coronavirus in the Food and Beverage Industry Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/winsight.health/?fref=nf

- Hospitality Relief Dashboard (updated daily) https://www.barmagic.com/relief

- VENUES by Tripleseat https://venues.tripleseat.com/venues

On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel discuss the challenging impact the coronavirus continues to have on the hospitality industry. They will highlight actions restaurants are taking to adapt to the changing safety restrictions, share Tripleseat features that will help with takeout/delivery services, and provide other resources for event planners.

On this episode, Kate and Rachel will discuss Yelp publicly shaming a burger chain for buying fake reviews, why solo diners matter to restaurants, and if 2020 the year of the mocktail.

On this episode, Kate and Rachel will discuss how the Coronavirus is affecting the events industry at this point in time, ideas for attracting a younger generation of event planners to your hotel, and the liability of including cannabis at events.

On the first episode, Kate and Rachel will discuss how to create the perfect Valentine's Day event at your venue, Rent the Runway teaming up with W Hotel, and the wedding trends event planners wish would disappear.