Disneyland tips: Top hotels within walking distance of Disneyland

One of the challenges of booking a Disneyland vacation is figuring out where to stay. There are many hotel options both near the theme parks, as well as within a short drive — it’s all about how accessible you want Disneyland to be during your trip. This article is intended to help those who wish to be as close to the theme park as possible and prioritize staying within walking distance. Why are these hotels being recommended? I’m drawing on my own personal experiences for this list. I have stayed at a number of hotels and resorts close to Disneyland…
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How to bring down your restaurant costs

Even though the novel Coronavirus has changed the restaurant industry’s landscape, there are some things within the business that remain constant. Every novice and experienced restaurant knows that launching a restaurant business requires deep and wide pockets. However, the industry giant has the deserved title because they also know where to keep their costs low and capitalize on better ROI opportunities. Investing in a restaurant management system is one such opportunity that enables restaurants, with businesses of different sizes, to shut money drains and hence, claim better profits. In this article, let’s see what a big difference a restaurant…
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Congratulations on winning the inresto Superstar, Jan 2022

We are back again with another round of inresto Superstar where we present to you restaurants like yours, which stood out this month. Your undying spirit and diner first approach is commendable. We think of you every time we think of top dining services across India. As your long-standing restaurant technology partner, we are here again with the inresto Superstar initiative to acknowledge the efforts & outstanding services you deliver to your beloved diners. What is ‘Inresto Superstar’? A monthly initiative to identify and recognize the phenomenal dining experience provided by our partner restaurants using inresto’s product suite. It…
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How to run a pop-up restaurant

Pop-up restaurants have become a popular way for chefs and food-service establishments to attract attention and build brand awareness. These temporary restaurants aren’t limited by traditional locations and menus — they provide an exciting opportunity to serve delicious food to customers, all without the high cost and long-term commitment of a permanent establishment. For customers, the fun is in the impermanence; they never know when a pop-up will appear and disappear, so it’s the perfect way to create a buzz. In fact, more than 70% of adults say they’d be likely to notice and patronize pop-ups in their area. When…
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Four new California hotels to book now

Receive free Travel updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Travel news every morning. Stay in SoCal’s “other” wine country The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern in the Santa Ynez Valley © The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection The Santa Ynez Valley is still, despite a star turn many years ago in the Alexander Payne-directed film Sideways, a relatively off-the-radar destination for most people beyond the Golden State’s borders. It shouldn’t be: it’s charming, far less subscribed than Napa or Sonoma, and the landscapes are proto-California – rolling yellow hills quilted with patches…
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Hotel REIT Says It Will ‘Likely’ Return 19 Properties to Lenders

(Bloomberg) — Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. expects to return 19 hotels to lenders in cities including Las Vegas and Atlanta, declining to pour more cash into the properties, which are part of a $982 million mortgage pool that missed a repayment deadline in June. Most Read from Bloomberg Keeping the hotels would have required a paydown of about $255 million to extend the financing and $80 million in capital expenditures through 2025, the Dallas-based Ashford Trust said in a statement Friday. The equity in the properties is already negative, based on comparable sales and brokers opinion of value, according to…
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How to sell on Grubhub

Technology is no longer optional for food-service businesses — it’s an industry standard. Diners expect their favorite restaurants to offer convenient tech solutions, such as mobile ordering, contactless payments and QR-code menus. If you’re planning to sell on Grubhub to meet these demands, you’re not alone. Restaurants often partner with food delivery apps to streamline the technology integration process. With Grubhub’s industry-leading platform, it’s easy to add mobile ordering, reach new customers, increase revenue, create loyalty programs, and market your business. The importance of delivery Food delivery is an essential part of your restaurant’s operations, especially post-pandemic. The delivery market…
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Preparing Restaurant Delivery for the Summer Months

Rain or shine, humidity or snow, food delivery is a year-round business. But for restaurants that offer delivery, the same rules that apply to winter meal transportation don’t always hold during the summer. That’s why it’s important to make sure you’re prepared for summer restaurant deliveries. Food delivery in the warmer months presents new opportunities and challenges. Here are a few ways to capitalize on the sunshine and keep your delivery cool during the summer rush: Create a summer delivery menu The warmer months bring new seasonal ingredients, making it a great time to update your menu. Investigate what local…
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