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The “Fearless Gin Sour” with Valley of Mother of God gin is the creation of Massimo Zitti, owner of Mother Cocktail Bar, and is a tribute to the global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift. Her six sold-out Eras Tour concerts in Toronto have significantly boosted the city’s economy. Destination Toronto estimated an economic impact exceeding $282 million, with over $152 million in direct spending. This financial surge is attributed to several factors: • Tourism and Hospitality: The concerts attracted approximately 240,000 attendees, many from outside Toronto. Hotel bookings for the concert dates were nearly 83% higher in downtown Toronto compared to the same period last year, with citywide demand up by 36%. • Local Businesses: Restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment venues experienced increased patronage. Moneris, a Canadian payment services provider, reported a 57% week-over-week increase in spending across all categories during the first three days of the Toronto leg of the tour. • Tax Revenue: The concerts generated nearly $40 million in tax revenue across all levels of government, benefiting public services and infrastructure. (Source: Chat GPT) Check out the Fearless Gin Sour video on Instagram for this delicious recipe.

Let's be frank for a minute... the ACL food lineup is equally as important as the artist lineup. In between the sets, are you choosing Veracruz All Natural, East Side King, Tiny Pies, or one of the 50 other incredible options? With a lineup this good, we're struggling to see how anyone only chooses just a few. 🥧🌮🍴 #austincitylimits #aclmusicfestival #acl2024 #austinrealestate #austinlocal #findyourden #austinfoodie #atxeats #austinfood #austinrestaurants

We live in a world in which everything from music concerts to restaurants are over-produced. We just came back from Las Vegas seeing Adele. The show begins with a back-up piano growing to a back-up group growing to a back-up mini-orchestra. Lights, fancy staging, a sound system with much too much bass, stuff (including small hearts) falling from the ceiling, etc. In this restaurant review, the reviewer asks the question of whether these places--that are on the World's 50 best list--serve food that people would actually want to eat. Sometimes, in food, music, movies, etc., less is more. Japanese culture recognizes this in many ways. Meanwhile, the trip to Vegas brought back memories of seeing Chuck Berry and Little Richard in venues where you could see and hear them and not be distracted with sound and light shows and stuff falling from the ceiling. #Adele #concerts #LasVegas #music #restaurants #bestlists #Japan

I don’t usually share much about my personal life on LinkedIn, but today I wanted to break the mould. For those who know me, music is a huge part of who I am, and recently, I had a jam with my best mate over a few glasses of wine. It got me thinking about how much music has in common with what we do in the hospitality industry. For starters, music and food bring people together to have a great time - the essence of hospitality! In music, it’s all about people, passion, talent, and teamwork coming together to create something that feels special. That’s exactly what we aim to do in restaurants. Every day is about hitting the right notes together—crafting exceptional guest experiences that leave a positive difference in peoples lives, much like the perfect song played in sync with a great band. Everyone has their part to play, and when it all comes together, the magic happens. I hit a few wrong notes now and then (who doesn’t?), but at the end of the day, it’s about loving what you do and working with people who inspire you to create something people can enjoy. Whether it’s on stage, in the kitchen, or out on the restaurant floor, it’s that shared passion and playing well together that make all the difference. Here’s to finding your rhythm and loving what you do—whether that’s in a band, in the kitchen or running a great business. So here it is, the 4-minute jam! 🎸🎙 #Passion #Teamwork #Yumpingo #MakingADifference #Music #Hospitality #Restaurants #GuestExperience

Part Restaurant / Part Nightclub – does it work? Across our venues, we are constantly raising the bar of what it means to be entertained and how to merge the elements of a restaurant and nightlife. When it’s done well, your guests will experience: - Incredible dinner and drinks under one roof - Music that lifts and dips in line with the space - A more social, vibrant experience For example, at GAIA, we programme our music to build throughout the evening, encouraging diners to step through a hidden door and extend their evening at NYX rather than taxi-hop across the city to a second destination for drinks. Building this dual experience allows our guests to make the most of our incredible venues and challenges our team’s creativity. When navigating a hybrid model: - We consider the elements of the evening a little more - We innovate through music and lighting - And we continue to raise the bar. It is a delicate balance when it comes to getting it right and making sure we don’t risk undoing all the good by adding too much to the mix. Have you visited any venues that have nailed the restaurant/nightclub hybrid?

Can you guess the one important detail that many restaurateurs overlook? If you guessed music, you're right. Investing in quality restaurant sound systems can change the game, and not all speakers and amplifiers are created equal. Learn more about what to look for here: https://lnkd.in/geRkDs_r

It seems like overnight, QR codes have popped up everywhere, from the cozy corner cafes to the towering billboards downtown, becoming the silent language of our digital age. As consumer behaviors evolve, so do restaurants’ strategies to meet these changing demands. One such innovative solution that has seen a surge in popularity is using QR codes for menus, facilitated by platforms like T.LY URL Shortener. This digital transformation not only streamlines operations but significantly enhances the dining experience for customers. Let’s dive into how restaurants can leverage T.LY QR codes to modernize their service and appeal to the tech-savvy diner. https://lnkd.in/ea2BJDCs

As we approach the final Bank Holiday of the summer for 2024, it’ll be interesting to see how bars, restaurants and pubs trade. The majority I've spoken to will be hosting live music for at least part of the extended weekend. According to new research released this week by CGA, pubs saw an uptick in trade during July, driven by the Euros. While this is a positive, it also impacted other areas of the industry. In the below MCA Insight article, Karl Chessell highlights that growth should hopefully be seen across all segments over the coming Bank Holiday. I agree with this sentiment while recognising that bars, pubs and restaurants have it in their power to attract customers with great experiences - and music is often top of the list. 🎶 We worked with the team over at CGA by NIQ to uncover the real impact that live music has on the hospitality industry, revealing that £2.4bn in annual revenue is available to the hospitality sector if all licensed venues offered music. So, to all venue operators, I hope you have a tremendous Bank Holiday trade this weekend. GigPig works with thousands of venues nationwide and we’ll be hosting a vast amount of live music in what we expect to be one of the busiest weekends of the summer for gigs. https://lnkd.in/eER3D_NA  

Did you know? The selection of music for each restaurant is a meticulous process that combines artistic sensibility with a deep understanding of the place and its audience.

Start with good lighting and music 🎶. Add comfy seating and friendly staff to make customers feel at home. Small touches like fresh flowers 🌸 and local art can make a big difference. Share your tips below! Download our restaurant marketing guide plus video tutorial for more insights. #CustomerExperience #RestaurantMarketing #HospitalityTips #restaurantmarketing #restaurantmarketingtips #restaurantmarketingsuccess #restaurantmarketingagency #restaurantmarketingstrategies #restaurantmarketingadvice #restaurantmarketingcompany #restaurantmarketingexpert #restaurantmarketingguide #restaurantmarketinghelp #restaurantmarketinghacks #restaurantmarketingideas #restaurantmarketingstrategy #restaurantmarketingtip #restaurantadvertising