Delicious food and warm hospitality are their strengths in small-town Alabama

If you build it, people will come. This became a reality for Merrill Culverhouse, a local resident who envisioned a nice dining spot in OPP. Teaming up with childhood friend and chef John Gibson, they created a restaurant called Wheelhouse. Today, it’s more than just a place to eat; it serves as a job provider […]
Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff Begins Exciting New Era with Dominic Nez as General Manager, Leading a Retro-Futuristic Vision for Arizona’s Hospitality Industry

Flagstaff’s Americana Motor Hotel Embraces a New Era with Dominic Nez as General Manager A significant change is occurring in the hospitality landscape of northern Arizona. The Americana Motor Hotel, a well-known retro-futuristic roadside destination in Flagstaff, has announced the appointment of Dominic Nez as its new general manager. This announcement comes at a pivotal […]
CoralTree Hospitality to manage, rebrand Arizona resort

CoralTree Hospitality will manage the 137-room Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona, Arizona. “Sedona is a magical destination, and Poco Diablo offers an experience that enhances the beauty of the region,” Coral Tree President Tom Luersen said in a statement. “Poco Diablo has long been popular with travelers seeking relaxation, adventure, and a connection to the […]
David Rainer: R3 professionals experience Alabama’s natural resources, hospitality

Outdoor professionals from around the country gathered in Mobile and at Riverview Plaza last week to brainstorm ways to Recruit, Retain and Reinvigorate (R3) hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The 210 National R3 Symposium attendees, coming from across the U.S., New Zealand and Guam, heard reports on hunting and fishing participation numbers, youth shooting […]
Sierra Vista restaurants, hospitality businesses in need of workers

Sierra Vista, Arizona — Cochise County has over 1,200 jobs that need to be filled. Jobs in education, healthcare and information technology are the most popular, but jobs in the restaurant and hospitality industries have increased in recent months. “Restaurant is one of the hardest jobs out there. It’s about dealing with people,” said Eric […]
Hospitality operators not out of economic ‘briar patch’ | News

At a symposium held at Arizona State University late last year, members of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors responded to the premature notion that the economy’s “briar patch”, fed by inflation, would thin anytime soon. I warned you. The Briar Patch remains impregnable and Tucson’s hospitality sector continues to feel the vise of inflation […]