COLUMBUS, OHIO – In a strategic move designed to fortify the talent pipeline for one of the state’s most critical economic engines, the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance (ORHA) has officially announced a significant restructuring of its workforce development leadership. The organization has appointed Jenn Bushby as the new Director of the Hospitality Institute of […]

By [Your Name/News Desk] In the burgeoning era of remote work, the traditional concept of a "safety net" remains tethered to the soil of nation-states. For the estimated 35 million digital nomads worldwide, this geographic dependency creates a precarious paradox: while they possess the freedom to work from a beach in Bali or a café […]

The American restaurant industry, a perennial bellwether for the broader service economy, is approaching a critical juncture. As the sector looks toward 2026, new data and projections from the National Restaurant Association (NRA) suggest a complex landscape defined by localized hiring booms, persistent labor shortages, and a high-stakes political battle over immigration and wage structures. […]

In the high-stakes, fast-paced world of American hospitality, the line between service and survival is often thinner than a cocktail garnish. For Tiffany Hernandez, a Denver-based bartender, educator, and a recognized "Person to Watch" in the 2026 Imbibe 75, the craft of the cocktail is inseparable from the people who produce it—many of whom live […]