Hospitality

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A busy, upscale bar scene with bartenders serving pre-mixed cocktails to happy customers, illustrating the surge in ready-to-drink beverage sales and their impact on the on-premise market.
Drinks

Pre-Mixed Cocktail Sales Surge, Reshaping On-Premise Market

Alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage sales have grown by over a third in two years, signaling a major shift in the on-premise market and consumer drinking habits worldwide.

Daniel Moretti·April 9, 2026
A sophisticated, dimly lit upscale cocktail lounge with a beautifully presented craft cocktail on a polished bar, reflecting the new trend in city nightlife.
Drinks

New Upscale Cocktail Lounges Shake Up City Nightlife Nationwide

New upscale cocktail lounges are shaking up city nightlife across the nation, with openings in Chicago and Columbus and existing bars gaining international acclaim. This trend signals a shift towards more intimate, conversation-focused experiences emphasizing craft cocktails and refined atmospheres.

Daniel Moretti·April 3, 2026
A bartender in a stylish, dimly lit bar meticulously prepares an elaborate cocktail with smoke and unique garnishes, surrounded by engaged patrons enjoying immersive, theatrical drink experiences.
Drinks

Experiential Drinking Revival Sparks Global Cocktail Menu Innovations

A global cocktail trend is emerging as bars revive creative, maximalist experiences. New menus and immersive events are emphasizing unique flavors and theatrical presentation.

Daniel Moretti·April 2, 2026
A person meditating in a peaceful, sunlit wellness retreat, embodying the lasting benefits of stress reduction and well-being found in the Miraval Humin study.
Wellness

Miraval Humin Study Reveals Lasting Wellness Benefits from Retreats

A new study by Miraval Resorts & Spas and Humin reveals that immersive wellness retreats offer lasting benefits, including significant reductions in perceived stress. This research provides quantitative data, setting a new standard for measuring the impact of wellness programs.

Chloe Bennett·April 1, 2026
A poignant image of The Mitchell cocktail bar in downtown Dallas, featuring a 'Closed' sign on its elegant wooden door, reflecting the end of an era for the beloved establishment.
Drinks

Dallas Cocktail Bar The Mitchell Closes Amid Real Estate Sale

Downtown Dallas cocktail bar The Mitchell and its sibling establishment, Ye Olde Scarlet Pumpernickel Tavern, are set to close in April 2026. The closures are a direct result of the buildings housing both venues being sold.

Daniel Moretti·March 31, 2026
An empty, elegant cocktail bar interior with a 'Closed' sign, dimly lit, symbolizing the closure of The Mitchell in Dallas due to real estate pressures.
Drinks

Dallas Cocktail Bar The Mitchell Closes Amid Real Estate Sale

After more than a decade of service, downtown Dallas cocktail bar The Mitchell is closing its doors. The move highlights growing real estate pressures impacting established venues.

Daniel Moretti·March 31, 2026
A dynamic image contrasting an opulent, maximalist cocktail overflowing with garnishes and a refined, minimalist zero-proof drink, reflecting modern bar scene trends.
Drinks

Cocktail Maximalism and Zero-Proof Drinks Shape Modern Bar Scene

The modern bar scene is being shaped by two powerful, opposing forces: the over-the-top indulgence of cocktail maximalism and the mindful sophistication of zero-proof beverages.

Daniel Moretti·March 31, 2026