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PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 09/18/2026 Episode
Summer 2026 just closed out as one of the strongest lodging seasons on record—driven by global draws like FIFA World Cup prep and a historic $4B+ Labor Day week. But as Q4 approaches, hospitality operators face a dramatic split: high-end luxury surges while economy tiers tighten up.
In this episode, we break down:
• The 2026 Culinary Synthesis: Navigating the shift toward high-protein functional menus, GLP-1 dietary impacts, bold Asian/Thai flavor profiles, and savory matcha.
• Tech & Operations: Back-of-house AI hits 98% adoption, yet 59% of top operators maintain a strictly human front…
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