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In recent years, a new trend has emerged in the hospitality industry that goes beyond the traditional dining experience: eatertainment. These innovative venues combine the pleasure of great food with the excitement of entertainment, creating spaces where people can eat, play, and socialize all in one place. As consumers increasingly seek out experiences that blend social interaction with culinary delights, eatertainment venues are revolutionizing the way we dine. By offering more than just a meal, they create memorable experiences that cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences. With their unique ability to engage customers on multiple levels, eatertainment venues are poised to dominate the future of social dining, redefining how we connect over food, drinks, and fun. From bowling alleys with gourmet kitchens to social clubs featuring arcade games and self-pour tap walls, read how eatertainment venues are rapidly gaining popularity across the globe. https://hubs.li/Q02LXBV10

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🌟 Exciting News from the Hospitality Sector: Introducing Wolfy's Bar! 🌟 In the heart of South-East London, Wolfy's Bar emerges as a beacon of innovation and community within the hospitality industry. A cozy bar located in Casa del Quays, Wolfy's is not just a place to enjoy a drink; it's a hub for community engagement, digital collectibles, and groundbreaking NFT utilities. 🍹 What is Wolfy's Bar? Wolfy's Bar is more than your typical watering hole. It stands as a dynamic space designed to foster human connection, belonging, and a shared sense of community. Founded by the visionary duo Marike and Wolf Dette, along with their dedicated team, Wolfy's Bar has quickly become a favorite local spot for many. 🖼️ Digital Innovation Meets Traditional Hospitality Taking a bold step into the future, Wolfy's Bar has launched "The Wolfpack" - a collection of 10,000 hand-illustrated NFTs living on the Solana blockchain. These "Little Wolfy's" NFTs offer holders an array of exclusive benefits, including access to private events, lifetime discounts, and even the chance to have a coffee or beer line launched in their name. 🚀 Why Wolfy's Bar is a Game-Changer Wolfy's Bar stands out by integrating NFT technology to enhance customer experience and engagement. Through their innovative approach, they are setting a new standard for how businesses in the hospitality sector can create value and build community. The Wolfpack NFT project not only offers unique collectibles but also invites members to participate in the growth and direction of Wolfy's brand, especially with the exciting plan to open a second location in London Bridge in 2024. 👥 Meet the Team Behind the Magic The heart and soul of Wolfy's Bar are its founders and team, including Marike Dette (the visionary), Wolf Dette (the financial guru), and a passionate crew focused on community building, customer service, and curating an unforgettable experience for every guest. 💡 Final Thoughts Wolfy's Bar is redefining the hospitality experience by merging the physical with the digital, creating a space where every visit is memorable, and every NFT holds the promise of more than just digital ownership—it's a key to a vibrant, engaging community. Whether you're in it for the exclusive parties, the potential for rare finds among the NFTs, or simply to enjoy a cozy atmosphere with friends, Wolfy's Bar invites you: "You can always sit with us." #WolfysBar #NFT #HospitalityInnovation #CommunityBuilding #DigitalCollectibles #LondonBars #TheWolfpack

Roseville sports and entertainment complex breaks ground near Galleria The project, Roseville Junction, is an entertainment destination that will include hotels, restaurants, pickleball courts, a beer garden and more. The new sports and entertainment complex in Roseville broke ground Thursday near the Westfield Galleria. The project, Roseville Junction, will include hotels, restaurants, pickleball courts, a beer garden and more, according to project developer LRE & Companies. “I’m thrilled that we can start 2024 with a green light to move forward, signaling to the community that this will be the future home of something amazing,” said Akki Patel, CEO of LRE & Companies, in a press release. “The city of Roseville has been an amazing partner throughout the process, and we are grateful to be part of this growing community.” Roseville Junction is located at 290 Conference Center Drive next to Highway 65 and near a popular shopping destination. “It’s great to see the progress we’re making,” said Victor Chiang, VP of development at LRE & Companies, in a statement. “When we first assessed the site, the first thing we noticed was its outstanding location. It’s centrally situated amongst so much amazing retail, including Westfield Galleria, The Fountains and Creekside Town Center. With so much retail surrounding us, there’s plenty of opportunity to attract shoppers from all over. Roseville Junction is the perfect place for them to connect and gather, enjoy the California sunshine, grab a bite to eat and raise a glass.” LRE & Companies previously told ABC10 that Electric Pickle and Social Connection will be the first two projects to be built. Electric Pickle is an entertainment complex with 10 pickleball courts, a bocce ball court and dining venues. Electric Pickle an entertainment complex with pickleball courts along with a two-story restaurant and bar will include an approximately 8,000-square-foot venue that is set to have 10 pickleball courts, a bocce ball court and dining venues. Caption by Hyatt Roseville and Hyatt House Roseville are the planned hotels with about 250 total rooms. Caption by Hyatt Roseville will have 122 rooms and suites, a fitness center, meeting facilities and more. There will also be a food and beverage service, an all-day café, a market and a bar. Hyatt House Roseville will have 126 rooms meant for short and long-term stays and includes workout spaces and a rooftop bar. Caption by Hyatt Roseville and Hyatt House Roseville is targeted for late 2025 or early 2026. The three restaurants in Roseville Junction are under negotiation, according to LRE & Companies. There will also be an outdoor gathering space. Social Connection is a beer garden anchored by Fieldwork Brewing Company. According to LRE & Companies, the beer garden will feature a variety of food and beverage venues. https://lnkd.in/gYxyPTni

Phillip was in the media again on Saturday, as featured in the Courier Mail’s article 'New Venue Openings - Foodie Chiefs Sound Alarm Over Tsunami of New Brisbane Venues'. He highlights the challenges facing Brisbane's hospitality industry. With 124 new cafe and restaurant licenses approved in just three months, Brisbane’s food scene is expanding rapidly—but is this level of growth sustainable? Phillip is calling for smarter regulation and support, advocating for small businesses to ensure that every venue has a chance to thrive, not just survive. He questions whether the city’s population can support this level of growth: "Do we need 100 new venues with the population we have? No. Can we sustain 100 new venues? No. The data tells us." At The Coffee Commune, we’re committed to being a voice for small businesses. We provide essential resources and data to help operators navigate a competitive market and make informed decisions. By persistently advocating for what small businesses need, we aim to make a positive impact on Brisbane’s hospitality landscape and support our community in growing sustainably. Click here for the full article: https://loom.ly/eAQ9qP8

Participants at the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo will have the opportunity to discover how to generate additional revenue using UrVenue’s premier venue management system. This comprehensive hospitality technology platform is specifically designed for various lifestyle venues such as bars, lounges, nightclubs, dayclubs, and mixed-use, entertainment-focused venues offering diverse experiences. It empowers venue operators to enhance commercial activity, optimize operations, and improve customer service. The expo is scheduled for March 19th and 20th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visitors to UrVenue Booth #1514 will have the chance to engage with leading experts in the field, discussing the advantages of utilizing UrVenue’s technology for upgrading guest experiences and operational efficiency in hospitality and multipurpose venues. For media inquiries, please contact:BARBARA WORCESTER, PRPRO Event Schedule for Tuesday, March 19th: 2PM: Appearances by Bryan Bass, Chief Marketing Officer at Evening Entertainment Group, Emily Curtin, Chief Business Architect at UrVenue, and Scott Hudson, Head of Global Enterprise at OpenTable. “UrVenue has been the leading lifestyle technology solution since we were founded in 2011. At the2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo, we will connect with new bar, restaurant, and nightlife operators andcommunicate the successes we have had with our current clients and partners, such as OpenTableand Evening Entertainment Group,” said Emily Curtin, Chief Business Architect. “Attendees willhave the opportunity to hear from these clients and partners and learn their best practices.” Participants will have the opportunity to engage in product demonstrations and gain insights into: Booking Engine: Exploring how venues can utilize the most comprehensive and innovative booking engine available for nightlife and lifestyle experiences. Unified Booking through UrVenue and OpenTable’s Global Preferred Partnership: Discovering how mixed-use lifestyle venues can provide guests with a seamless booking experience that encompasses both dining and entertainment reservations. VIP Table Management: Understanding the methods operators use to manage their premium offerings and apply strategies to maximize revenue, such as implementing food & beverage minimums or offering bespoke packages. Ticketing and Guest Lists: Learning the processes for selling general admission tickets at nightclubs, managing guest lists, and incorporating promoter-specific regulations. Interactive 3D Booking & Seating Maps: Seeing how venues enable guests to select their VIP table locations and how staff can use these maps to efficiently seat guests upon their arrival. Revenue Management: Strategies for adjusting prices based on fluctuations in demand or inventory availability during days with multiple events. Comprehensive Payment Methods: Tailoring payment solutions for each experience, ranging from simple reservations to secured bookings, deposits, full

This is our local in London. It’s a wonderful pub on the river between Tower Bridge and Greenwich. But unfortunately I don’t get to the Ship as often as I’d like. Everyone has a relationship with a pub but it’s changing. COVID-19 and the cost of living crisis, means that a trip to the pub is more likely to be planned than spontaneous. The pub and hospitality sector itself faces rising supply, labour, energy and other costs. Brew asked us to investigate our relationship with the pub and explore the growing role of digital. It’s a Birmingham based agency that works in the pub and hospitality sector. We thought hard about the methodology. Everyone has a point of view about a trip to the pub and often it’s influenced by a good lunch or night out! We built a databank based on interviews with the pub and hospitality trade, a survey of 1,000 pub goers, and more than a million digital datapoints from 750 venues. The result is a report called Pints and Profits that explores our changing relationship and the role of digital. The good news for the pub and hospitality trade is that while we go to the pub less, we spend more when we do. The report is packed with insight. 🍺 The booking page is the most important part of a website and needs to be frictionless 🍺 Pub goers are increasingly likely to check a website menu and know what they want to order long before they arrive at the bar 🍺 Social media and influencers drive footfall, especially on TikTok - venues are designing food, drinks and decor for the mobile screen Thanks to Matthew Bowell and Adam Cox at Brew for commissioning the project. Its been a wonderful project. I owe you both a pint.

In today's fast-paced world, the traditional dining experience is undergoing a significant transformation, giving rise to a new breed of entertainment-driven venues known as "eatertainment" spaces. These innovative destinations blend dining with interactive activities, offering guests a dynamic and memorable outing that goes beyond just food and drinks. Whether it's the thrill of axe throwing, the act of polishing up one’s golf game with indoor simulators, or the fun of arcade games, eatertainment venues are redefining what it means to dine out. In our latest article for The Daily Pour, we profile a few of the top eatertainment venues leading the way in redefining the dining landscape. These venues are not only leveraging self-pour technology from PourMyBeer to enrich their guest experience but are also reaping the rewards of increased efficiency and profitability. Read it here: https://hubs.li/Q02N98k50 #self-pour #innovativetech #food&beverage #hospitalityindustry #pourmybeer #eatertainment

1. Next Gen Personalised Offers “following the boom of order-to-table tech we’ve been able to capture data about who our customers are and what interests them most”… …“our sights are set to combine this data with geofencing to directly send targeted and tailored offers to our customers” 2. Affordable ticketed events “when people are paying a lot of money for a ticket to go to something, they do tend to drink less, they have less money to spend over the bar. But when the price of entry is low, the bar sales are often higher” 3. Brand collaborations “collaborations with exceptional brands and other venues to achieve traction and purpose” “Pubs that are multi-faceted in what they offer should be striving to reach new heights, flavour is king and pubs need to start bending to the will of ‘fresh is best’ on all levels.” 4. Work & Play - “expanding beyond that of a social meeting place” “…but becoming places that customers also want to do business from”

Insight: The Golden Vines Wine Experience at SoFi Stadium offered a unique luxury dining event in an unexpected setting. Insights: - Partnership between Robb Report and the Los Angeles Chargers - Exclusive event for suite owners and RR1 members - Tour of SoFi Stadium, including the football field - Former player Marcellus Wiley and his wife in attendance - Presentations on wine pairings for each course - Robb Report hosts 30 exclusive experiences annually - Planning for the event took nearly six weeks Thoughts: The convergence of luxury, sports, and fine dining creates a unique experience for attendees, showcasing the growing trend of exclusive events in unexpected locations. The attention to detail in replicating a game-day atmosphere in the locker room adds a touch of authenticity to the event, appealing to discerning wine lovers and football enthusiasts alike. Engaging Question: What other innovative collaborations between luxury brands and sports teams have caught your attention recently? #LuxuryEvents #ExclusiveExperiences #FineDining https://lnkd.in/eW2CUsQe