By Anthony AntonI love hospitality. We are welcoming and solution-oriented, constantly finding ways to improve the experience we deliver to guests.The team here at the Washington Hospitality Association is working on solutions to policy issues that fit the needs of our industry and work for Washingtonians. Anthony AntonDuring the past...
By Marilou SheaHospitality is a vast industry comprised of a lot of different things — food and beverage, lodging, conventions, travel, attractions and leisure. The industry is typically divided into two measureable sectors: arts, entertainment and recreation; and accommodations and food services. I’m going to focus on the latter because...
A new extended-stay hotel is going up near Kohl’s, Mor Furniture and the Holiday Inn Express on Tapteal Drive in Richland.The $6.7 million project has a targeted opening of late 2018. The four-story WoodSpring Suites will feature 122 rooms and a fitness center.Construction financing is still being finalized and a...
By David ForsythOK, so here’s the challenge. I’ve got company visiting from out-of-town, California wine country to be exact, folks who know and are active in the wine industry. Which Washington wine should be served to showcase the true essence of Washington wine? David ForsythDo I distill the choice down...
By Robert J. HarringtonHospitality and tourism make up one of the largest industries in the United States. At the same time, the market is saturated with competition, and consumer expectations are evolving. Robert HarringtonIn changing times, how can hospitality businesses change to meet the needs of their customers and still...
With vacation rentals opening their doors throughout the Mid-Columbia and Uber now available across the Tri-Cities, it’s becoming easier than ever for visitors to connect with locals and seek out a unique, personalized travel experience.Nearly 150 vacation rental properties are available in and around the Tri-Cities.Tri-City tourism is big business,...
Trucks & Auto Auctions, a Musser Bros. affiliate, plans 8,000-square-foot facilityTri-City car and truck buyers can kick back in theater-style seats to bid on vehicles at a new Pasco auction business this fall.Trucks & Auto Auctions, a Musser Bros. Inc. affiliate, is building a new 8,000-square-foot facility just off Argent...
Remodeling to begin in September, with Legacy High’s new building opening in 2019Kennewick’s alternative high school is getting a new home as the school district makes way for a new Kennewick High School about three years from now.Legacy High currently sits next to the Kennewick High School Annex on South...
The Tri-Cities Airport expects to see several million dollars in new hangar construction this year in Pasco.Airport Director Buck Taft said three new planned hangars will help to create a good mix of general and commercial aviation offerings at the airport.The airport is home to more than 120 fixed-wing aircraft,...
RE/MAX at 8200 W. Grandridge Blvd. in Kennewick soon will be welcoming new neighbors.Prime Development Group, based out of Tumwater, Washington, is seeking tenants for a 10,000-square-foot professional building. Construction is expected to begin this spring.“It’s a little more modern than the existing (Re/Max) building. It’s going to look pretty...
