Thanks, Montine (Editorial)
The coming retirement of Montine McNulty, that hardworking, accessible spokeswoman for Arkansas’ lodging, travel and restaurant industries, has us a little verklempt. read more >
The coming retirement of Montine McNulty, that hardworking, accessible spokeswoman for Arkansas’ lodging, travel and restaurant industries, has us a little verklempt. read more >
She takes over for the retiring Montine McNulty, who has led the industry group for 25 years. read more >
Montine McNulty, CEO of the Arkansas Hospitality Association since 1996, will retire effective Dec. 31, she said in a statement released Monday. read more >
Montine McNulty thinks COVID-19 will leave permanent marks on the restaurant industry in Arkansas, among them: increased outdoor dining. read more >
There’s good news on the restaurant beat. It’s about time. read more >
Arkansas restaurants that suffered losses during the pandemic can now apply for a Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. read more >
U.S. Rep. French Hill says he’ll introduce a bill next week to help more businesses qualify for the second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans. read more >
The COVID-19 pandemic sent hospitality tax collections in Arkansas plummeting last year, and the blow to some tourism bureaus in the state, which rely on the taxes for revenue, was even worse than those figures show. read more >
Some in the hospitality industry question the timing of raising the federal minimum to $15, fearing added burdens could halt recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. read more >
For Arkansas’ hospitality industry, congressional approval of a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package was a long time coming and much appreciated. read more >
Arkansas Business asked industry leaders to share their expectations for 2021, both before and after the coronavirus vaccine is widely available. Here’s what they said. read more >
Arkansas’ hospitals and other industries have urgent concerns for the Legislature to address in the regular session that will commence on Jan. 11, but a key piece of the hospitality industry has needs that are more urgent. read more >
The hotel industry in Arkansas and nationwide is lobbying Congress for relief, as it reports less leisure travel and “nonexistent” business and convention travel amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. read more >
Adapting to takeout mode, quick-serve model shows resilience during pandemic. read more >
Some, like the hospitality industry, are bracing for a long, slow return to pre-COVID vitality. Others, like the energy sector, see a quicker recovery after the early swoon. Some trends seem baked into expectations, like reliance on home-based employees and the technology they use. read more >
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting most business sectors hard, but few have been hit harder than the restaurant industry. A disease best fought by isolating people is antithetical to a business model based on breaking bread together. read more >
In four days, Arkansas' tourism industry goes from business as usual to dire crisis. read more >
The state of Arkansas has joined the long-running lawsuit against online travel companies over the taxes paid on the price of a hotel room. read more >
As the minimum wage for Arkansas is raised, the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas Hospitality Association fear increasing costs. read more >
Northwest Arkansas’ population is becoming more diverse as it grows, and the area’s restaurant industry is hitching along for the ride. "That is one of the things Arkansas brings to the table: There are unique experiences in every area," said Kalene Griffith, CEO of Visit Bentonville. read more >
