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Daily Archive: May 23, 2011

Food and Beverage Innovation Provides Growth for Wyndham Hotels

Like many other hoteliers, Wyndham Resorts & Hotels was affected by the economic recession that shook the industry in 2008. Shanken News Daily recently interviewed Fernando Salazar, vice president of food & beverage for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. He reports that Wyndham has seen steady increases in food and beverage revenues in the last few years, driven by innovative beverage alcohol programs. The 94-location Wyndham chain has 67 units in the U.S. and 27 in international markets including China (6), Mexico (6), Dominican Republic (4), Bahamas (2), Panama (2), Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, London, U.S. Virgin Islands, Jamaica and Doha, (Qatar). Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 23, 2011

Accolade Wines To Offset UK Reliance With Eastern European Growth

Accolade Wines, Constellation Brands’ former Australian and European wine unit, is reportedly planning to reduce its dependence on the U.K.—where currency fluctuations and high taxes have harmed revenues lately—by expanding into Eastern Europe. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 23, 2011

News Briefs for May 23, 2011

• After nearly four decades on the wholesaler end of the wine and spirits industry, Charlie Andrews has moved to the supplier side. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 23, 2011