As we start the new year, Avendra is forecasting continued inflationary pressures on key areas within the hospitality industry. While pressures have eased a bit and are slightly below... read more →
The excitement of the upcoming holiday season and the anticipation of an exciting new year have gotten us thinking about delighting guests with beverages that spotlight their soon-to-be-favorite trends.... read more →
Published November 17, 2023 in STAY Magazine. Avendra is one of North America’s leading hospitality procurement services providers, offering supply chain management solutions, consultation out of years of hospitality... read more →
Are you making the most of your lobby traffic? What about the foot traffic from local residents who pass by your property on a regular basis? Hotel gift shops... read more →
October 5, 2023, Rockville, MD – Avendra, the leading hospitality procurement services provider in North America, announced today it has joined with other industry leaders as a founding member of... read more →
As part of Avendra’s recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, 2023, and its theme of Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America, we are pleased to highlight the Latino Hotel... read more →
Avendra recently published our 2024 Cost Outlook – a guide produced annually to assist our clients with budgeting for the remainder of 2023 and into early next year. It... read more →
Economic uncertainties in the supply chain will continue to follow the hospitality industry into 2024. The group purchasing power Avendra provides our clients minimizes the impacts of a strong... read more →
By Rhonda Drury, Senior Director, Procurement Consultant. Published in Today's Hotelier July 2023 issue. Many independent hotels have discovered the freedom a group purchasing organization (GPO) offers and have... read more →
Published May 8, 2023 in Luxury Hoteliers Magazine. You know that attention to every detail is the rule, not the exception, in the luxury hotel business. From the perfectly... read more →
Published June 2, 2023 in HOTELS Magazine. A lot of work goes into running a successful hotel. To offer great, comfortable rooms and delicious food and beverage, hotels must... read more →
How important is nutrition in your dessert menu? Not nearly as important as having a signature dessert and excellent flavor. Datassential recently released a keynote report on the state... read more →
Who doesn’t love a good french fry? Hot and crispy from the fryer with just the right amount of salt. Mmmm… The simplicity of the humble french fry is... read more →
You’ve been thoughtful and purposeful in ensuring an inclusive environment for your employees and guests. Avendra makes it easy for you to continue that commitment throughout your property through... read more →
By Annie Davidson, Director of Luxury Accounts. Published 1st Quarter 2023 in Luxury Hoteliers Magazine. Nearly 10 percent of the $4.4 trillion wellness economy is derived from the wellness... read more →
ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has announced that Walt Sheffler, SVP Avendra Hospitality and Europe, Avendra, has joined the AHLA Board... read more →
By Annie Davidson, Director of Luxury Accounts. Published 4th Quarter 2022 in Luxury Hoteliers Magazine. As the WFH trend has evolved from strictly working at home to include “working... read more →
Consumers are back at restaurants. The forecast for consumer spending at restaurants is expected to be 108% of 2019 numbers, according to Marie Molde of Datassential. But what about... read more →
More businesses and industries are stepping up their efforts on sustainability for a variety of reasons, and the hospitality industry has made great strides on the operations side. However,... read more →
There’s no denying the chill in the air. As your guests wander in for a seasonal celebration or a quiet night out, warm their palate with bold spices... read more →
Published November 9, 2022 in Hotelier Magazine. TORONTO — It’s been a tough few years for the hotel supply chain as COVID-19 has created myriad logistical challenges, huge supply... read more →
By Annie Davidson, Director of Luxury Accounts. Published 3rd Quarter 2022 in Luxury Hoteliers Magazine. Guests have largely regained the confidence to travel, driving demand for luxury hotel stays.... read more →
Published July 26, 2022 in Hotel Business. Today’s supply chain is still highly disrupted, leaving you with a myriad of sourcing challenges. You are torn between brand standard compliance,... read more →
Published July 19, 2022 in Hotel Business. Soaring inflation, regulation, geopolitical upheaval and challenging weather conditions are combining to affect the food and beverage sector in unprecedented ways. Certain... read more →
Published July 12, 2022 in Hotel Business. The summer travel season is well underway, with stronger demand than previously predicted. Recent data from a CBRE report shows, “…RevPAR to... read more →
Published July 5, 2022 in Hotel Business. People’s habits have changed dramatically in the last two years. Outside influences are causing changes to what we eat, how we view... read more →
By Annie Davidson, Director of Luxury Accounts. Published 1st Quarter 2022 in Luxury Hoteliers Magazine. New Year. Same Headlines. While the COVID pandemic continues to affect global economies amid... read more →
What do shipping containers and patio heaters have in common? Hotels and other hospitality businesses rely on both of them and they are in short supply. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment... read more →
Avendra recently released its 2022 Q1 Commodity Report with expectations for the hospitality industry. The key findings fall generally in two broad areas: inflation and supply chain challenges. Our... read more →
We know many operators may be experiencing delivery issues with Master Food Distributors (MFDs) due to continued labor shortages, now exacerbated by the COVID-19 Delta variant. There is little... read more →
With vaccine distribution on the rise and business and personal travel growing, signs of U.S. economic recovery are starting to pick up. While increasing economic activity is great news,... read more →