......（节选） 往年这个时候，她总会抢着帮奶奶择菜、包饺子，一边干活一边讲学校里的趣事，笑声不断。她最爱吃 奶奶做的八宝果饭，每年都要吃上两碗。如今，那口锅依旧冒着热气，可灶台边却空落落的。年夜饭的 菜单我已经拟好了，还是那些老味道：红烧狮子头、清蒸鲈鱼、腊味合蒸、八宝果饭……每一道菜都藏 着家人对她的思念。 即便如此，我依然坚持按照老规矩操办年节。年味，是一种仪式感，更是一种精神的延续。我深知，外 孙女虽身在异乡，但她心中一定也惦记着家乡的年味。到那时，我会特意录一段视频，拍下家里欢乐画 面的样子，拍下家人包饺子的过程，还拍下了那碗热腾腾的八宝果饭。再把视频发给她，并附上一句 话："其实，年不在地理坐标，而在心之所向，家不在万里之遥，而在血脉深处。心归处，即故乡；心 安时，便是年。" 年味不仅仅是物质的享受，它是家人之间的关爱和陪伴，是母亲精心准备的年夜饭，是父亲温暖的怀 抱，是家人围坐在一起的欢声笑语。它不因时代的变迁而消逝，也不会因为环境的改变而褪色。只要我 们心中有爱，对生活的拥抱，即便亲人暂时无法团聚，只要心在一起，年就未曾走远。 依我看来，春节的意义，从来不只是庆祝，更是回归。回归亲情，回归 ...

（来源：嘉兴日报） 转自：嘉兴日报 ■记者 潘晓琴 很快，烧烤店里坐得满满当当，骑手们边吃边聊，欢声笑语几乎要掀翻屋顶。 通讯员 陆 圆 张旦丹 昨天下午2时许，嘉善县惠民街道优家村的"眼镜烧烤"店内，炭火正旺，烤串滋滋作响，金黄酥脆的炸 春卷在油锅里翻滚，整个店铺弥漫着诱人的香气与浓浓的年味。 "来喽！刚出锅的狮子头，小心烫！"优家村党总支书记、村委会主任戚剑琼端着热气腾腾的大碗，穿梭 在坐满骑手小哥的桌子间。这位平日里处理村务的"当家人"，此刻化身最称职的"服务员"，额头沁着细 汗，脸上却堆满了笑容。 店老板董琛和妻子在烤架与灶台间忙个不停。这位来自甘肃、在嘉善扎根20年的汉子，原本已经关了店 门，准备带着老婆孩子回老家过年。一周前，听说村里想为留守过年的外卖骑手、快递小哥办顿特别的 年夜饭，他二话不说推迟了回家的行程。 "村里要请这些辛苦了一年的孩子吃饭，这是大好事，我们得把这事办漂亮！"董琛用带着西北口音的普 通话说。当天一大早，夫妻俩带着放寒假的儿子、女儿来到店里开始准备：腌制鸡翅、串制红肠、拌肉 馅、包春卷…… 正当董琛一家在后厨忙碌时，村里零食店的老板孙朋飞送来了两大袋奶茶。"听说村里给骑手们办 ...

Core Viewpoint - The hotel industry is facing intense competition and is at a critical juncture where transformation is necessary for survival, leading to the emergence of street food stalls by luxury hotels as a new revenue stream [4][5][8]. Group 1: Industry Challenges - The hotel industry is experiencing oversupply, with major hotel groups rapidly expanding their presence, leading to a situation where more hotels are competing for fewer customers [5][8]. - Key performance indicators for major hotel chains have declined, with Jinjiang Hotels reporting a 5.78% drop in RevPAR and a 11.19 yuan decrease in ADR [5][7]. - The high-end hotel sector has seen a significant reduction in revenue from dining services, which were previously a major income source, as traditional banquet bookings have decreased [6][8]. Group 2: Transformation Strategies - Hotels are increasingly adopting street food stalls as a strategy to diversify income and attract customers, leveraging their brand reputation and supply chain advantages [9][12]. - The average daily revenue from these street food operations ranges from 10,000 to 60,000 yuan, indicating a potential but limited revenue source compared to traditional banquet services [11]. - The shift towards street food is seen as a temporary measure to generate additional revenue while hotels continue to focus on their core business of meetings and banquets [12][13]. Group 3: Consumer Perception and Market Response - Consumers appreciate the hygiene and quality associated with food from luxury hotels, which is a significant advantage over traditional street vendors [9][11]. - There are concerns regarding food safety and the sustainability of outdoor food stalls, prompting hotels to consider indoor setups and delivery options to enhance customer experience [11][12]. - Regulatory support is emerging to facilitate outdoor operations, indicating a potential for the "outdoor economy" to become a more structured part of the hotel industry [12][13].

Core Insights - The hotel industry is facing intense competition and many traditional five-star hotels are at a critical juncture where transformation is necessary to avoid closure [1][6] - The rapid expansion of large hotel groups has led to an oversupply in the market, particularly in first and second-tier cities, resulting in declining key performance indicators for established hotels [2][6] - High-end hotels have seen a significant reduction in revenue from dining services, which were previously a major income source, further exacerbating financial challenges [3][4] Industry Trends - The number of five-star hotels in China has decreased from 850 in 2020 to 736 by the third quarter of 2024, indicating a contraction in the market [6] - Average room prices for five-star hotels have dropped to 599.72 yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.78%, with an average occupancy rate of only 60.73% [6] - Hotels are increasingly diversifying their services, with a focus on life services such as laundry and catering, as part of their transformation strategy [6] Revenue Insights - For Huatian Hotel, dining revenue fell by 19.72%, which was a larger decline than the 18.43% drop in room revenue, highlighting the struggles in both segments [4] - Daily revenue from hotel street stalls ranges from 10,000 to 60,000 yuan, but this is seen as insufficient compared to lost business from traditional banquet services [8] - The overall revenue for Huatian Hotel in 2024 was 603.90 million yuan, a decrease of 12.17% from 2023 [5] Consumer Perception - Consumers appreciate the hygiene and quality of food offered by five-star hotels compared to street vendors, which has contributed to the popularity of hotel street stalls [7] - However, concerns about food safety due to outdoor conditions have been raised, indicating a need for hotels to address these issues [8] Future Outlook - Hotels are exploring ways to sustain their street stall operations, including potential indoor setups and delivery services, while recognizing that these initiatives are supplementary to their core business [9] - The concept of "street economy" is expected to become more prevalent in the hotel industry, with regulatory support from local governments to facilitate this trend [9][10]