October 27 is National American Beer Day, an occasion to celebrate American brewing and the hospitality that surrounds a well-poured beer. For Forbes Industries, it is also a fitting moment to spotlight a recent purchase by United Airlines. The airline selected a Forbes Industries mobile back bar equipped with kegerators and taps. With its white
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When I’m choosing an action station, I’m thinking about two moments: the first plate served and the last piece of equipment put away. Between those moments, the station needs to support the menu, give the team a practical workspace, and look right in front of guests. Afterward, it needs to fit somewhere behind the scenes.
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A great meal deserves a memorable finale. Picture a cart arriving beside the table, a chef preparing Cherries Jubilee, and the glow of a flambé drawing guests into the moment. Dessert becomes more than the final course. It becomes part of the evening’s entertainment. National Dessert Day, October 14, is an opportunity to celebrate that
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A keynote speaker, a restaurant host, and a valet attendant each need a well-designed place to work. What they need from that space, however, is different. Choosing between a podium, a host station, and a valet station starts with understanding the job behind it. Appearance matters—but the right work surface, storage, and organization matter just
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How a shared vision for tableside hospitality became purpose-built cocktail carts Some of the most memorable hospitality experiences happen when the experience comes directly to the guest. That philosophy is at the heart of the beverage program at Carversteak, where tableside cocktail service turns the preparation of a drink into part of the evening itself.
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How the BirdsNest® Nestable Luggage Cart Gives Bell Teams More Room to Work Behind every smooth arrival is a bell team that knows how to keep people, luggage, and equipment moving. During peak check-in periods, conferences, group arrivals, and sold-out weekends, luggage carts can quickly become some of the hardest-working equipment in the hotel. The
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Celebrating International Housekeepers Week, September 13–19 Every spotless guest room, polished lobby and perfectly prepared hotel suite reflects the work of a housekeeping team that pays attention to hundreds of details most guests will never see. During International Housekeeping Week, we celebrate the people behind those details—the housekeepers whose dedication, professionalism and pride help shape
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September is National Food Safety Education Month, a timely reminder that food safety extends well beyond the commercial kitchen. Anywhere food, beverages, ice, garnishes, glassware and service tools are handled—including a mobile bar—sanitary equipment design plays an important role in protecting guests and helping hospitality teams maintain a clean, professional operation. That is why most
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A Bellman’s Perspective As a bellman, a luggage cart is more than a piece of hotel equipment. It’s one of the tools I rely on throughout my entire shift. From the first guest arriving in the morning to the last family checking in at night, that cart is right there with me. When you use
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A Whiskey Sour is a classic for a reason. Whiskey, citrus and sweetness come together in a drink guests already know. But for National Whiskey Sour Day on August 25, there is another ingredient worth considering: where the cocktail is made. Move the preparation from behind the bar to the guest’s table, and a familiar
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