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Diners Have Negative Reaction to Surge and Dynamic Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

Eighty-one percent of diners said they would either stop going to a restaurant altogether or alter their dining hours to avoid prices surging during peak hours and 64 percent said they have a negative reaction to restaurants using surge and dynamic pricing, according to a HungerRush’s National Restaurant Price Surging Survey. “This is an alarming statistic for restaurant owners and operators, potentially leading to an increase in lost revenue or creating new peak hours,” Bill M

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Grapevine-Colleyville ISD: Where cafeteria and classroom come together

FoodService Director

The foodservice team makes nutrition an integral part of students' school day through themed literary lunches, math problems on cookie packaging and more.

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The value of loyalty programs for grocery stores

Fast Casual

A loyalty program has a positive impact by increasing customer frequency, improving customer retention, growing the average basket, and ensuring profitability. That profitability is possible because you are using data generated from the program to reward profitable behavior, anticipate customer needs, and increase efficient buying practices.

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Go behind the scenes at the MSU Meat Lab

FoodService Director

Michigan State University’s on-campus meat processing facility makes local meat within reach for dining halls, athletic events, catering and collaborations.

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HFTP Announces Participating Startups for Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) at HITEC 2024

Hospitality Net

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), has announced the eight outstanding startups participating in Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Charlotte held on June 26, 2024 at HITEC Charlotte. Technologies being showcased in the HITEC 2024 cohort run the gamut of streamlining both back- and front-of-house operations, building guest profiles for enhanced stay experiences and strengthening property-vendor relatio

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Fast, furious Miami flavors rev up for Grand Prix

FoodService Director

Sodexo Live! puts the pedal to the medal with new menu items and concepts calibrated just for racing fans as the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix roars into the Miami International Autodrome in May.

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Eating school meals associated with better diet quality among students

FoodService Director

A study looked at the dietary intake of 13,041 students before and after the implementation of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kid’s Act.

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Elevating the Ordinary: How Pride Transforms Your Work

Hospitality Net

I love seeing amazement in action. I was at the airport last week with a friend who accidentally spilled his soda. Within moments, an airport employee came over with a bucket and mop to clean up the spill. My friend apologized for making a mess, and the woman’s response surprised both of us. She said, My name is Laura, and it is my pleasure to clean up your spill.

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Support Health Worker Well-Being With Time-Saving Food Lockers

FoodService Director

A growing number of healthcare systems are adding thoughtful amenities to support the health and well-being of their physicians, nurses, technicians and other staff. A recent study found that regular rest breaks, with enough time to enjoy a meal, may be an effective strategy for lowering staff fatigue. The challenge comes with providing enough time to enjoy those meal breaks.

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Palladium Hotel Group Arrives in the Middle East with Ushuaïa Unexpected Hotels & Residences

Hospitality Net

Palladium Hotel Group is strengthening its international presence with its arrival in the Middle East. The project announced will be carried out in conjunction with Al Marjan and Almal Real Estate Development, an award-winning ultra-luxury developer based in the region.

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FDA Offering Two SAVA Workshops at Industry Events in Summer 2024

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is partnering with the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) to present upcoming Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards Self-Assessment and Verification Audit (SAVA) Workshops at industry events taking place during summer 2024.

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Travel + Leisure Announces the 2024 It List of Best New Hotels

Hospitality Net

Today, Travel + Leisure announces the 19th annual It List, a meticulously curated list of the best new and renovated hotels across the globe, which for the first time includes newly launched luxury cruise ships. In-depth coverage of this year’s It List is now available online, and in the May 2024 issue of Travel + Leisure, which hits newsstands April 19.

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IFT Bringing Back Updated Version of its Popular AI Virtual Workshop for Food Industry

Food Safety Magazine

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is rolling out an updated version of its popular, four-session virtual workshop on the food industry applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), beginning on April 23, 2024.

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Accor continues to lead with an unprecedented portfolio of brands in 2024

Hospitality Net

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, continues to evolve and strengthen its outstanding portfolio of brands in 2024, achieving key milestones while continuing to pioneer new and exciting experiences throughout its network. Over the course of its 57-year history, Accor has progressively shaped an industry-leading portfolio of 45+ hospitality brands, meeting the diverse needs and expectations of guests all around the world.

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Al via la quarta edizione di EWA 

Future Food Institute

Empowering Women in Agrifood EIT Food supporta e premia le imprenditrici nel campo nell’agrifood in Italia EWA – Empowering Women in Agrifood – il programma di imprenditoria femminile promosso da EIT Food, Istituto Europeo di Innovazione e Tecnologia nonché organo dell’Unione Europea, torna in Italia per supportare idee e startup early stage.

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Hotelogix and HostBooks to join forces to help hotels with streamlined accounting process

Hospitality Net

Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, announced the completion of a direct interface between its Hotel PMS and HostBooks’ enterprise accounting software. The integration aims to empower hotels with an automated process of collating invoice data to streamline the accounting process, save time, and improve efficiencies.

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FoodChain ID Launches Sustainable Packaging Services for Food Industry

Food Safety Magazine

Food Safety Magazine is the leading content provider of science-based solutions for food safety and quality assurance professionals worldwide.

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Cambria Nashville Midtown Hotel Unveils Grand Opening

Hospitality Net

The Cambria Nashville Midtown Hotel proudly announces its official opening alongside its exquisite rooftop eatery, The Rux. These two locally owned establishments offer an unparalleled experience, blending luxury, warmth, and familial heritage for both travelers and locals in Nashville’s vibrant market.

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Two Inventive Solutions Chefs can Only Get from Cambro

the CAMBRO blog

An immense amount of research is conducted when Cambro designs a new product. We look at the challenges chefs have and the solutions that are available to them. When we see a frequently occurring problem with no current solution, we know we have an opportunity to make an impact on the foodservice industry. Recently, we created two new products that are unlike anything else available.

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HVS Las Vegas Casino and Hotel Market Outlook 2024

Hospitality Net

Las Vegas continues to evolve, with billions of dollars being spent on the development of new world-class venues in recent years. In 2023, occupied room nights, as well as total occupancy (83.5%), continued to lag 2019 performance; however, like gaming revenue, the market’s ADR ($191.29) and RevPAR ($159.73) for 2023 reached record levels for the second year in a row.

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NORD at the IFAT 2024: Drive technology for wastewater handling

FMT Magazine

Distributing drinking water, conveying wastewater, circulating activated sludge: Pumps, mixing and agitating systems complete important tasks in environmental technology. They have to meet high demands: High performance, robustness, availability, reliability, longevity and also energy efficiency are required. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS drive solutions meet these requirements.

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Jackson-Shaw and Holualoa Companies to Develop 274-Key Dual-Branded Marriott and Westin Hotel in North Phoenix

Hospitality Net

AC Hotel by Marriott North Phoenix at Norterra and Element by Westin North Phoenix at Norterra expected to break ground in May 2024 and open late 2025.

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A Fireside Chat on Empowering Eaters: With CEO Fedele Bauccio and Food Tank

Bon Appetit Management Company

“I was the lone ranger out there,” said Bon Appétit Founder and CEO Fedele Bauccio, speaking to how the national dialogue around food system issues has developed in the 37 years since he started the company. Fedele was on the lineup at a daylong summit in support of the Biden-Harris Administration National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health hosted by Emory University and Spelman College, in collaboration with Food Tank, the nonprofit food think tank dedicated to food system re

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Navigating challenges of AI and maximizing value in the service sector

Hospitality Net

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing not only traditional sectors but also reshaping the very essence of hospitality and service industries. The potential for transformation is vast, yet it’s imperative to advance cautiously, striking a delicate balance between technological advancement and preserving the human touch, which remains the cornerstone of the service sector.

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Ellen Kensington, London’s Newest Luxury Boutique Hotel to Open Early Summer 2024

Hospitality Net

KOP PROPERTIES (UK) Breathes Light and Life into a Fully Refurbished and Refreshed Historic Period Property in Kensington, London.

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Gale Miami Hotel and Residences Chooses Stayntouch to Power 688-Room Luxury Hybrid Aparthotel

Hospitality Net

Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, announced a new partnership with Gale Miami Hotel and Residences, a unique 51-story, 688-room luxury hybrid aparthotel in the heart of downtown Miami, set to open its doors on May 1, 2024.

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La Dolce Vita Orient Express Stops at Vinitaly with Its Dedicated ‘Vinitaly Lounge’

Hospitality Net

La Dolce Vita Orient Express, the first Italian venture in luxury rail hospitality, makes a stop in Verona with its curated ‘Vinitaly Lounge’ at Vinitaly, an international wine and spirits exposition in Northeast Italy. The mockup of the train will be present during the event in outdoor area Hall 9-11, marking the first public presentation of the new partnership with the prestigious oenological Salon.

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Rotana partners with Chef’s Eye to reduce food waste

Hospitality Net

Rotana has entered into a partnership with Chef’s Eye, an intuitive food-waste measurement technology, to help reduce its carbon footprint.

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Hilton Accelerates Resort Growth Across Europe

Hospitality Net

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) will rapidly expand its resort portfolio in Europe, with 10 hotels, totalling more than 1,500 guest rooms, opening in time for summer across its Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton brands. Ahead of this year’s International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), taking place in Berlin next week, Hilton has today announced franchise agreements for four hotels: Hilton Alvor, opening in 2026, and Cala San Miguel Hotel Ibiza, Curio Coll

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Re-thinking Technology Investment in the Evolving World of Hospitality

Hospitality Net

Whether we look back 15 years, five years, or even just five months, it’s clear – our world and our industry are not what they were. Adapting to this new reality requires us to look forward rather than back, replace old habits with fresh ones, and be willing to learn new processes to make smarter decisions for the future.

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U.S. hotel construction activity rose in March, first increase in nine months

Hospitality Net

The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction grew year over year for the first time since June 2023, according to CoStar’s March 2024 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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