hospitality

This bar inside Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas strip has two robots that serve customers drinks. The Tipsy Robot opened a second location on the strip this year.

Economy

Robots are pouring drinks in Vegas. As AI grows, the city's workers brace for change

5:00am September 04, 2023

by Deepa Shivaram

Workers in Las Vegas have been watching automation and technology inch into their workplace. Now with AI, the city is preparing to adapt its service-heavy tourism economy.

Striking hotel workers rally outside the InterContinental Hotel after walking off their job early Sunday, July 2, 2023, in downtown Los Angeles.

Hotel workers' strike disrupts July 4th holiday in Southern California

7:19pm July 03, 2023

by Andrea Hsu

Hotel workers in Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Orange County are striking for better wages and working conditions, affecting scores of hotels over the July 4th holiday.

Queue Listen Now

Cinnamon and cardamon bun served in a Swedish cafe, often eaten at fika – a Swedish word that's often translated as "coffee and cake break."

#SwedenGate sparks food fight: Why some countries share meals more than others

4:04pm June 07, 2022

A Reddit user claimed that while visiting a friend's house in Sweden, he had to sit in another room while the family ate dinner. The story ignited a conversation about how the rest of the world eats.

Queue Listen Now

The landlord of the centuries-old Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub, pictured last July, said last week that it would close, though there is hope it will reopen under new management.

World News

A pub that claims to be England's oldest could close its doors because of COVID

1:10pm February 08, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St. Albans dates back to the 8th century, with a storied past featuring medieval pigeons, Oliver Cromwell and tunnels once traversed by monks. Now its future is uncertain.

Politics & Government

Lawmakers Consider Additional Loan Relief For Restaurants, Hotels

9:45am May 28, 2020

by Neal Charnoff

The North Carolina hospitality industry may be getting more financial help from the state.

Greensboro Aquatic Center To Host 5 National Swimming Championships

2:28pm January 03, 2020

by Eddie Garcia

Greensboro will host a handful of national youth swimming championships over the next few years, and they're expected to have a significant economic impact on the city.

A Southwest plane taxis at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle.

National

Southwest Airlines Says It Will Stop Serving Peanuts

4:57pm July 10, 2018

by Shannon Van Sant

Peanuts have long been a part of Southwest's marketing campaigns. The carrier says it is ditching the snack to protect passengers with peanut allergies.

Russian girls stand next to photos of Russia's President Vladimir Putin during the opening of the Sports House, set up to support the Russian delegation of the 2018 Winter Olympics, in Gangneung on Feb. 9.

What It's Like to Visit Russia's 'Sports House' At The Pyeongchang Olympics

7:08am February 23, 2018

by Bill Chappell

In the shadow of a doping scandal, Russian athletes, friends and fans are gathering at a hospitality venue during the Winter Games. "No alcohol," a man at the door warns visitors.