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How to Build Social Proof for Your Restaurant Business

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry has generally seen an increase in online orders since the start of the pandemic. Although this is a welcome development, it also means more competition. It means more restaurant businesses now have an online presence. So, how do you attract more customers to your restaurant in the competitive market? One way to do this is by building social proof.

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10 Secret Ingredients to Growing Your Multisite Restaurant Business

Sculpture Hospitality

As the owner of a multisite restaurant business, it can be challenging to stand out in what is a highly-competitive market. Yet doing so is crucial to driving up profit margins and achieving long-term success.

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Reinventing Travel Content: Technology Will Flip Over the Industry and Redefine the Customer Journey

Hospitality Net

Platforms like Airbnb, GetYourGuide, Viator, and Tours by Locals have empowered ordinary citizens with knowledge of a city–or with a specific activity to offer within it–to become travel vendors. Through these marketplaces, anyone can sell their travel services, which has increased the already overwhelming amount of content available for travelers, and further complicates their decision-making process.

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Gong cha president reveals 4 steps to conquering US market

Fast Casual

Geoff Henry, president of Gong cha Americas, shares the brand's 4-step strategy to enter the US market.

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Hotelogix partners with KIoT to deliver IoT-based solutions to hotels

Hospitality Net

Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, has successfully integrated its Hotel PMS with KIoT, a full-stack IoT platform. This integration will enable hotels with IoT capabilities to offer keyless and contactless services to their guests, enhancing their overall experience.

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Take Control of Your Culinary Finances with Recipe Costing Software

JAMIX

Running a profitable culinary business requires meticulous management of various factors, and one crucial aspect is controlling recipe costs. Accurately calculating the cost of ingredients, managing portion sizes, and minimizing waste are vital to maximizing profitability. However, manually handling these tasks can be time-consuming and prone to errors.

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How to Create a Successful Restaurant Website: Key Elements and Strategies

The Foody Gram

As a restaurant owner, attracting customers in today's competitive market can be challenging. With an increasing number of people searching for dining options online, having a robust web presence is crucial for your restaurant's success. Now more than ever, it's essential to have not just any website, but one that includes all the key elements potential customers expect, such as a restaurant ordering system.

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Ruby Secures Second Hotel in Dublin

Hospitality Net

The Ruby Group, led by CEO and founder Michael Struck, continues to expand its presence in Ireland: after Ruby Molly, which will open in Q3 / 2024 on the Emerald Isle, Ruby has now secured its second project in Dublin. In addition to Germany, Austria, the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy and France, Ireland is the eighth brand entry in Europe, with two leases signed in Ireland within a year.

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Take Control of Your Culinary Finances with Recipe Costing Software

JAMIX

Running a profitable culinary business requires meticulous management of various factors, and one crucial aspect is controlling recipe costs. Accurately calculating the cost of ingredients, managing portion sizes, and minimizing waste are vital to maximizing profitability. However, manually handling these tasks can be time-consuming and prone to errors.

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Shiji Announces Michelle Silverman as Senior Vice President of Global Accounts, Strengthening Its Hospitality Technology Leadership

Hospitality Net

Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, has announced the promotion of Michelle Silverman to the role of Senior Vice President of Global Accounts. Silverman, a long-standing member of the Shiji team, brings extensive industry experience and a proven track record of success to her new position.

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Snack Facts: New Report Digs Into Latest Global Trends

Let's Chat Snacks

Ready to unwrap more snack sales? The Mondelēz International State of Snacking™ report is back with a fresh batch of delectable data and consumer insights to help foodservice operators optimize their snack selections.

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RateGain’s PULSE powered by Adara suggests: European Travel Market to Witness Remarkable Recovery in 2023, Projected to match the Pre-Pandemic Levels by the End of This Year

Hospitality Net

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, through Adara’s latest Pulse report , shared that the European travel market has experienced a remarkable recovery in the first quarter of 2023, showing promising signs of growth.

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The Best Catering Products for Outdoor Events

the CAMBRO blog

Outdoor events offer a unique and vibrant ambiance that can elevate any gathering. As a catering professional, it’s essential to equip yourself with the right tools and products to ensure an unforgettable dining experience for your clients and guests. Whether you’re catering a wedding reception, corporate picnic or festive celebration, we rounded up the best catering products specifically designed for outdoor events that will allow you to maximize efficiency while providing exceptional service.

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Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN) Launches the GAIN Sales 360 Professional Service Pack - A Comprehensive Sales and Business Development Growth-Focused Offering for the Travel and Hospitality Technology Industry

Hospitality Net

The next in a series of optimized professional service pack offerings developed by GAIN Advisors, the GAIN Sales 360 Professional Service Pack, is designed to empower companies within the travel and hospitality industry to optimize their sales processes, partnerships, distribution models, and sales tools to achieve unprecedented growth and success in the ever-evolving market.

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FDA Releases Outcomes of Refrigerated Dips and Spreads Sampling Program

Food Safety Tech

The FDA has released the results of a March 2021-January 2022 routine sampling program of ready-to-eat (RTE) refrigerated dips and spreads to test for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella spp. The goal of the testing program—launched as part of the FDA’s risk-based approach to food safety, as outlined in the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) —is to identify common factors or patterns related to the contamination of RTE dips and spreads.

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Shiji Announces Infrasys Cloud POS’s Fiscal Compliance Status in Latin America and Highlights Successful Expansion

Hospitality Net

Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, is proud to announce the fiscal compliance of Infrasys Cloud POS in Latin America. In the last 5 years Infrasys Cloud POS has grown exponentially in the Americas. Achieving fiscal readiness is an important step in meeting the demand for the solution.

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Designing Tomorrow’s Packaging Today: Exploring F&B Trends and Optimizing the Consumer Experience

Forward Fooding

Gone are the days when food packaging was merely a means to an end – a functional necessity with little room for creativity. Today, the realm of food and beverage packaging innovation is teeming with cutting-edge technologies, ingenious materials, and eco-conscious designs that not only meet consumer demands but also address the pressing challenges faced by our planet.

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Radisson Hotel Group opens first serviced apartments offering in Switzerland

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich, the largest hotel in the greater Zurich region with 447 rooms and serviced apartments, has opened its doors to long-stay guests and short-term visitors alike, giving guests an exciting new stay option while staying in Zurich. This exciting offering marks the debut of Radisson Hotel Group’s first serviced apartments offering in Switzerland.

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Group demand sentiment trends upward, energy/utility costs and airlift capacity remain top challenges among industry experts

Hospitality Net

In Q4 2022, STR launched the Hospitality Industry Sentiment (HIS) survey, a new quarterly study of travel industry professionals. With the second edition of this survey completed in Q1 2023, new insights and sentiment trends reveal a subtly shifting landscape in hospitality experts’ opinions and experiences.

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IRIS showcases new digital dining capabilities at HITEC to supercharge F&B revenue & save resources

Hospitality Net

IRIS, the global provider of digital F&B and guest experience platforms, will be demonstrating their newly released online ordering features during HITEC to showcase how hoteliers can boost F&B revenue by up to 40%.

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Asia and Pacific Unite in Support of The International Code for the Protection of Tourists

Hospitality Net

Cambodia, the Maldives and Indonesia have become the newest signatories to UNWTO’s International Code for the Protection of Tourists. At the same time, UNWTO’s Member States across the Asia and Pacific region have adopted the Phnom Penh Declaration on the Code, promoting its dissemination and implementation across the region as a fundamental tool to ensure clear, transparent and efficient frameworks to protect tourists as consumers to foster confidence in travel.

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Take Off! Challenge 2023: Turning to the Next Generation of Digital Wizards for AI-enhanced Travel Experiences

Hospitality Net

Accor’s 2023 edition of the TakeOff! Student Challenge asked young people to take part in the future of hospitality ౼ and the results were inspiring. Meet the next generation of leaders behind this year’s winning project and discover their unique approach to an Innovation & Digital topic.

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Marriott International Commits to Hiring More Than 3,000 Refugees Globally by 2026

Hospitality Net

Today, on World Refugee Day, Marriott International announced it has committed to hiring more than 1,500 refugees throughout its European region by 2026. This follows Marriott’s commitment to hire over 1,500 refugees by 2025 in the United States. Marriott President and CEO Anthony Capuano announced Marriott’s hiring commitment during the Tent Partnership for Refugees European Business Summit this week.

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Are concerts “running the world?”: A look at how Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour has impacted Europe hotel performance

Hospitality Net

Okay, hotels, “now let’s get in formation”, because major concert tours seem to be boosting performance all around the world. In May and June 2023, the stage was Europe for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, which featured 19 shows across 14 European cities. Let’s just say that the hotel industry is likely “crazy in love” after the impact Beyoncé had on the region.

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Maestro All-In-One PMS to Showcase Two Way Engagement Tool GuestXMS’s Newest Features at HITEC Toronto

Hospitality Net

Next week at HITEC® Toronto, Maestro PMS will showcase a NEW suite of features to its innovative mobile engagement and feedback tool, GuestXMS. The enhancements are enabling operators to gain enhanced insight into guests’ needs and expectations. Powered in collaboration with Fetch, GuestXMS gives independent hoteliers access to two-way SMS, case-management capabilities, and real-time integration to a guest’s profile providing instant access to guest feedback or insights into their travel prefere

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Hospitality trends: Unveiling the harsh reality of overtourism

Hospitality Net

In this monthly news-based digest, we delve into the hidden implications and unexpected opportunities that overtourism creates. Get ready for an enlightening journey that could challenge your choice of summer travel destinations as we explore the untold stories behind this issue.

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Minor Hotels Announces Expansion of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts Brand in Italy

Hospitality Net

Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator, and investor, currently with a portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces the debut of its Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brand in Italy, with the addition of a property in Portopiccolo, near Trieste, in northern Italy.

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Hilton Set for Ghana Entry with Upcoming Opening

Hospitality Net

Hilton Accra Cantonments expected to start welcoming guests in December 2023.

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Global Asset Solutions launches podcast

Hospitality Net

Global Asset Solutions, the specialist luxury hotel asset management company, has launched a new podcast series discussing news and issues affecting the sector.

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Marriott International Celebrates Growth Milestone With the Opening of Its 500th Hotel in Greater China

Hospitality Net

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the highly anticipated opening of its 500th hotel in Greater China – Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. The milestone marks Marriott’s long-standing commitment to strengthening its presence in the region since entering the market close to 40 years ago. The company plans to bolster its strong position in Greater China with a total of 47 hotels expected to open in the region in 2023 – adding close to 13,000 guestrooms to the portfolio.

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AHLA and SBA Secure PPP for Hotel Industry

Hospitality Net

American hotels will benefit from an important update to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Following months of collaboration with the American Hotel & Lodging Association and hotel owners across the country, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued new PPP eligibility guidelines today.

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