Perhaps your parents kept a bowlful of matchbooks printed with the names of their favorite restaurants as mementos from special occasions or souvenirs from their favorite vacation destinations. They probably quit smoking ages ago, but they kept those matchbooks! There are many reasons restaurants, bars, hotels, and other businesses that thrive on live, personal contact […]
The hospitality industry revolves around one thing: guest satisfaction. Keeping guests happy and comfortable is a clear sign your business will profit. While basic improvements will increase guest happiness, there are new amenities hotels can implement to maintain their reputability. Knowing these simple ways hotels can improve their guests’ experiences will improve any customer-related issues. For the […]
Wine-making is a historic industry. This rich process involves grape cultivation, pressing, fermentation, filtration, aging, and bottling. All these steps go into producing the sweet beverage. Many different factors go into each wine you taste. Winemakers must know the grape variety, growing location, and soil type all to make the perfect product. In today’s bustling […]
If you’re looking for a hobby outside of the more common pastimes, cigar collecting might be for you. Even if you’re not keen on smoking cigars, you can still collect them and appreciate the art that goes into their creation. Here is a guide on how to start a cigar collection. Research, research, research Before […]
Marketing is the driving force behind any company’s success. Today, this occurs mainly online or through software developments, but business owners can build their customer bases through an old-school practice: trade shows. Face-to-face interaction, checking out potential business partners and competition, and increased sales and brand expansion are just some of the reasons why trade shows […]
Cigar smoking is more than just smoking—it’s an art form. Serious cigar collectors and appreciators know that the lighting of a cigar is just one step in a complex guide of cigar smoking rituals. Choose a cigar The first step in lighting a cigar is choosing the right one. Choose your preference—just make sure the […]
Adding or replacing a fireplace in your restaurant or bar provides a sense of formality, hominess, and invitation. Whether you’re trying to bring new business in or keep regulars happily returning and raving about your place, a fireplace is a surefire way to do either. So, which fireplace type is right for your business? This […]
There are two main types of matches used today: safety matches and strike-anywhere matches. While to most people a match is just a match, there are key differences between them. Businesses and hobbyists alike need to know the differences between these different types of matches. Safety Matches Safety matches are the most common type of match […]
The hospitality industry is centered on customer satisfaction. Their whole philosophy is establishing a clear connection between guest and host. This is found through lodging, food, gaming, theme parks, transportation, and tourism. If you work in this field, you already understand customers are your main priority. That’s why the saying goes: the customer is always […]
Matches sometimes get a bad rep for being outdated—but there are many unusual uses for matches. Matches are still popular forms of fire-starting and have more applications than you may think. Check out some of the most unusual ways to use matches. Lantern lighting Matches are very commonly used to light candles, but have you […]