Two Chicks, Three Seats: The Event Manager's Guide to Industry Trends

In this episode, Kate and Rachel discuss the importance of using technology in the event industry. They specifically discuss a few different tools and ideas that they have researched and could be used by restaurants and event venues for various pursposes. From survey tools to ice breakers to Tripleseat integrations, this episode covers the event technology bases. Tripleseat marketplace: https://tr...

To kick off this first episode of 2022, Rachel and Kate dive right into the next major holiday of the year: Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is a money-making holiday for the hospitality industry and it's only 3 weeks away. If you’re a restaurant or event venue, you should have your Valentine’s Day promotions up and running just about now. Valentine’s Day is the second most popular day to dine out...

In this episode, Rachel and Kate discuss New Year's Eve promotions that restaurants, bars, and clubs are offering for celebrating the coming of 2022. While many of these venues have been promoting their NYE parties and offerings for a little while now, there are still two weeks until the big day and many people are without final plans. The ladies anticipate plans being made up until the day of NYE...

In this episode, Kate and Rachel continue to feel the holiday season spirit by talking about holiday season trends relevant to the hospitality industry. They discuss cocktail recipes you could try at your restaurant and/or personal holiday festivities; winter holiday pop-ups that restaurants create; and hospitality industry gifting ideas for anyone important in your life. Let us know if you t...

On today's episode, Kate and Rachel welcome in the month of December and dive right into what is pressing on event professionals' minds right now: holiday season events. How can I fill the rest of my event calendar? What strategy can I try to reach new clients? What can I change in my efforts? While yes, the holiday events season is underway and many restaurants, event spaces, and unique venues' c...

In today's episode, Kate and Rachel talk about a variety of interesting topics that are trending in the hospitality and events industry right now. These topics include restauranteur Danny Meyer joining the board of Panera Brands with his "enlightened hospitality" influence, restaurant operators making changes to restaurant technology and architecture to improve working conditions, tips for managin...

In today's episode, Kate and Rachel sit down with Randi Bushell, Founder and CEO of Merri, to discuss one of Tripleseat's newest integration partners. Merri is a 3D design and planning platform for the hospitality industry that helps clients visualize their event space during their planning process, from selecting furniture, table settings, decor, and more. Merri integrates with Tripleseat, so cus...

In this episode, Rachel and interim co-host Azure, are joined by Ashly Whalen, Founder and Owner of Menta Graze. Menta Graze is a luxury experiences business, based out of Mass., offering grazing boards, pop-up picnics, glamping experiences, and much more. Whalen discusses the incredible Menta Graze offerings, tips for creating the perfect event experience (and how restaurants, venues, or hotels c...

On this episode, Kate and Rachel sit down with marketing professionals Jessika Phillips, Founder of NOW Marketing Group and Christine Gritmon, Founder of Christine Gritmon Inc. to discuss marketing in the hospitality industry. Throughout the conversation, Phillips and Gritmon give insight into the importance of direct connection and communication with restaurant customers, advice for different soc...

On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel discuss an assortment of relevant hospitality and event industry topics - like trending food recipes for the fall, upholding vaccine mandates at events, how the New Orleans hospitality community has been giving back amid Hurricane Ida damage, and tips for getting comfortable returning to dining once again. Take a listen to hear what is happening right now. D...

We understand that the headlines coming out of the hospitality and events industry outlets are not all sunshine and rainbows right now. There are challenges; different challenges than the industry faced at the start of the pandemic. In this episode, Kate and Rachel will discuss how those in the hospitality and events industry can work to overcome these challenges and continue in the upward directi...

In this episode, Rachel and Kate chat about a few hospitality industry stories that have been trending lately. These stories include the challenges restaurants have been facing since reopening their doors, like dealing with rude customers and food shortages. The ladies also discuss an interesting story about how a lot of new restaurants have, in fact, started to open in the past few months in New...

On this episode, Kate and Rachel are discussing all things July trends in the hospitality industry. Who doesn't love summer trends?! We discuss delicious summer cocktail recipes, food recipes to cook at home or offer at your restaurant, outdoor dining trends to look out for, major marketing tips, and event trends. If you want to be in the loop, take a listen for yourself!

In this episode, Kate and Rachel are joined by Ike Singh Kehal, CEO at Social27. Social27 is a virtual event platform for conferences and beyond, that provides various unique features to take the mission of an event to the next level. During the episode, Kehal discusses the importance of personalizing the event attendee experience, how sales teams can capitalize on patterns shown by an attendee's...

For episode 50, Kate and Rachel are joined by Jonathan Morse, Tripleseat's Founder & CEO, to discuss exciting Tripleseat product announcements. Tripleseat recently announced the launching of TripleseatDirect, an omnichannel direct booking CRM platform that offers various tools and services restaurants, hotels, unique venues, and caterers need to start, run and grow their on- and off-premise bu...

In today's episode, Kate and Rachel discuss some methods that restaurants can use in order to attract Generation Z customers to their establishments. According to an article published by The Digital Restaurant, Gen Z is expected to make up about 40% of consumers within the next decade, making Gen Zers an important group for any business to target. From using certain social media platforms for mark...

In today's episode, Kate and Rachel discuss a variety of trending topics from the past week. This includes the ongoing discussion about requiring a proof of vaccination to attend events, some tips for getting back into the groove of hosting events after the past year, and some new catering trends. Take a listen and let us know what you think on these topics by sending us an email at 2chicks3seats@...

In this episode, Kate and Rachel discuss Generation Z in the hospitality industry, specifically from the perspective of hiring Gen Z as employees. As a younger generation, Gen Zers (also known as Zoomers) are an asset to bring within your restaurant for their bright, fresh, and trendy energy and perspectives. And with the current climate of the hospitality industry in a bit of a rehiring labor str...

In this episode, Kate and Rachel chat about this week's latest hospitality industry news and trends. Take a listen to hear the latest noteworthy stories, like Eleven Madison Park announcing a 100% vegan menu coming June 10, 2021 and how Washington D.C-based restaurant Oyster Oyster makes its takeout supplies as sustainable as possible. What news stories have you heard this week in the industry? Le...

In this episode, Kate and Rachel talk about the latest hospitality and event industry news that is relevant to those who work and socialize within the industry. As many restaurants, hotels, and event venues have been ramping back up to prepare for new initiatives, this episode will keep you up to date on any noteworthy stories you may have missed during this time. Hint: the episode includes talks...

In this episode, Rachel and Kate recap a virtual panel that Tripleseat hosted called "What Event Planners Want From Your Venue." The panelists included three event planners: Nashville-based Kristi Allen, VP/Senior Manager of Events at AllianceBernstein, Boston-based Mai Miller, Co-Founder and VP of Client Services at The New Normal, and Washington D.C-based Natalie Thomas, Co-Founder of MTG Hospit...

On today's episode, Kate and Rachel talk about four Tripleseat features that can help Tripleseat customers generate event leads to their restaurants, hotels, unique venues, and catering services. We are seeing event leads coming in right now at pre-pandemic levels, and that is an exciting fact for the event industry! If you are a Tripleseat customer, be sure you are making the most of your Triples...

In today's episode, Kate and Rachel discuss all things food, beverage, event, and marketing trends across the hospitality industry for the spring. With COVID vaccines quickly rolling out, we feel optimistic that this spring and summer will be much better than last and these trends will help that happen in some ways. Take a listen and let us know what other spring trends you have seen or how your v...

In this week's episode, Kate and Rachel break down the various parts of the Restaurant Relief Fund. If you listened last week to Episode 40, you heard our awesome conversation with Andrew Rigie of the New York City Hospitality Alliance where we discussed the Restaurant Relief Fund, but now we are breaking it down even more. This fund is part of the 1.9 trillion dollar American Rescue Plan that inc...

In this episode, Kate and Rachel are joined by Andrew Rigie, Executive Director at the New York City Hospitality Alliance. Rigie comes from years of experience in the hospitality industry and launched the NYC Hospitality Alliance in 2012 to deliver education, services, and representation to the NYC restaurant and nightlife scene in government and media. Throughout the pandemic, Rigie has been a ma...