Industry

Restaurant operations are nearly unrecognizable from decades past. For many, notebooks, paper calendars and endless file folders have been swapped for emails, software platforms, and digital processes. Restaurant technology continues more…

This week, find out how José Andrés stepped in to help furloughed government employees, learn how restaurants are handling the rising minimum wage, see who made the list of top more…

Most of us have heard some version of the quote, “a classic never goes out of style.” And while that may ring true in many industries, the restaurant business isn’t more…

The concept of private dining is not exactly new. Groups of people have gathered together to connect over a good meal for hundreds of years. This long history means it’s more…

Did you know that 73% of millennials would prefer to buy from a sustainable brand? At Gather, we make it a priority to give back. From our volunteer days to composting more…

You may think of Instagram as the app you find yourself (and, likely, your staff) scrolling multiple times a day during breaks. But are you leveraging this app for marketing more…

Everywhere from restaurants and bars to coffee shops, customers see tipping as par for the course. But more and more, businesses are beginning to push back on this concept. There’s more…

When it comes to event venues, the options are plentiful. You can go the traditional, seasoned route, mix it up with a semi-private restaurant space, or opt for a nontraditional more…

What’s old is new again — from vinyl records to drive-in theatres, sometimes it’s just fun to go retro. The same goes for event planning. While there are certainly benefits to having an event in an oft-used venue, mixing up the location to somewhere a little more unexpected and fun can drive interest, attendees and buzz. Case in point: boutique bowling alleys, which are on the rise and continue to crop up in cities across the country.

Given the trend-driven nature of restaurants, the ability to anticipate industry trends and make them your own creates a profound advantage for restaurants. This year, there are five key trends more…

Demand for unique experiences is higher than ever, especially when it comes to event spaces. Increasingly, clients are interested in customization and an experience that feels personalized.

According to The Knot, 48% percent of brides say that having a reception venue with a scenic backdrop or locale is a top priority.

At Gather, we pride ourselves on being a leading resource when it comes to the private events industry.

Planning an event is one thing — getting guests to show up is quite another. Two big ways to entice attendees to show up for a get-together are good food and more…

From go-kart tracks to bowling alleys and modern video-game emporiums, it’s clear that arcades and game spots are on the rise when it comes to events. With the built-in fun more…

As much as we love a good ballroom or airwalled breakout meeting space, there’s something about nontraditional venues that can make an event unforgettable. It’s been proven that aesthetics and more…

Rustic-chic farm venues are rapidly growing in popularity when it comes to event destinations. Here, we get the 411 from three Gather client farm venues on what makes their spots more…

It’s no secret that technology has been huge for the advancement and growth of the private events industry. The digitizing of event planning alone has completely transformed the process, saving more…

Nashville, Tennessee is known for good music, good food and a good time, whether you’re rooted there or just passing through. From the lively downtown nightlife scene to the wealth more…

Just when you thought the food scene in Austin, Texas couldn’t get any better, a new menu or eatery comes along that blows that preconceived notion out of the water. more…

We could go on and on about what Atlanta’s restaurants have to offer — from the myriad options of every type of cuisine imaginable tucked inside each neighborhood to how they’re more…

It’s no surprise that hybrid restaurant-theatre venues are on the rise — particularly when it comes to hosting events. As we’ve mentioned before, movie theatres have the benefit of large, more…

Every few months we like to check in with an overall outlook for Group Events Spend. Recently, it’s been nothing but good news! Here’s the latest.