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Ritz-Carlton sommelier spotlights local Calif. wines While working at a wine bar as a student with plans to become a registered dietitian, Marcus Sloseck became fascinated with wine and reconsidered his career path, which led him to his current position as lead sommelier at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, Calif. Sloseck includes bottles from the nearby Santa Cruz Mountains on the hotel's wine list to showcase "not only the superior uniqueness or prime quality, but how they come together and have a perfect reason to have a place at the table," he said.  Full Story: San Jose Mercury News (Calif.) (tiered subscription model) (11/6   Hydroponic gardens coming to Marriott's Element (Pixabay) Hydroponic gardens will provide guests at Marriott International's Element Hotels a source of fresh produce they can prepare in their rooms using recipes developed by Michelin award-winning chef Sammy Monsour. The long-term-occupancy properties don't have restaurants but hope the gardens will help guests maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Full Story: Restaurant Business (11/7)  Tackle B2B Change With A Mindset For Success As B2B marketing changes, so should the thinking of B2B marketing leaders. Read our e-book on how to shift your mindset toward marketing transformation success. Download now.

Staffing shortage still plagues guest satisfaction At a recent conference, hoteliers expressed frustration at the decline in guest services that has occurred primarily because of staffing issues. But they see an upswing in leisure travel, especially in the domestic market, as a positive sign.  Full Story: Hotel Interactive (11/4)

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