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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Restaurants Can Benefit by Embracing Automation

Modern Restaurant Management

For the longest time, there has been an idea that automation would take away jobs. It has been thought that, eventually, machines would be able to do jobs better than humans. However, when it comes to restaurant work, it is difficult to envision that as a possibility. There is a craft to great food that a robot cannot replace. Nevertheless, automation can help restaurants and restaurant staff perform their job more easily and efficiently.

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Stavros and Andreas Andreadis to be presented IHIF Lifetime Achievement Award

Hospitality Net

The International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) will present the 24th Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Stavros Andreadis and Dr. Andreas Andreadis, who have worked tirelessly to expand and develop their Sani & Ikos resorts in Greece and across the Mediterranean.

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LTI Welcomes Johnnie Merchant as Regional Sales Manager

LTI, Inc.

LTI is pleased to announce the recent hire of Johnnie Merchant to serve as regional sales manager for the organization. Merchant will oversee sales growth and increase awareness for LTI’s product line in territories west of the Mississippi. With over thirty years of experience in the foodservice industry, Merchant brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role.

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Travel Trends and Supply Changes for the Hawaii Lodging Market

Hospitality Net

Hawaii enacted some of the strictest travel measures in the United States in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A mandatory two-week quarantine was enforced in March 2020 for all travelers arriving to the Hawaiian Islands; this quarantine applied not only to out-of-state visitors, but also to local interisland travel. As a result, a majority of hotels and resorts suspended operations.

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Reforming Food Practices in State Correctional Institutions – One Facility at a Time

Culinary Digital

Modern technology has transformed food systems for improved nutrition and healthy, wholesome, affordable, and sustainable diets. It has helped automate food handling processes like procurement, management, and consumption activities to curb costs and to address a host of other legacy challenges. State correctional institutions are responsible for providing millions of inmates with daily meals.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Reopens with New, Elevated Accommodations and Expanded Culinary Experiences

Hospitality Net

The Vanderbilt Tower, a new Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, and resort-wide upgrades usher in a new era of luxury and comfort to the iconic Florida resort.

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How to Break the Rules and Delight Customers

Hospitality Net

There is a massive benefit to empowering employees to “break the rules” for their customers. And what I mean by “breaking the rules” is to consider what you can do for a customer outside of the norm that doesn’t cost the company money, isn’t illegal or immoral, and won’t hurt “business as usual.” In reality, employees aren’t breaking any rules. They are finding ways to take care of the customer while not breaking the “rules” mentioned above.

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Can you eat green beans raw? | Full guide on the safety of legumes

FoodDocs

Raw green beans are a great source of nutrients and can be a healthy addition to your diet, but it's important to understand the potential risks involved and how to minimize them. Green beans and other legumes are considered high-risk foods , especially when served raw. Several food safety concerns surround the products, which require close monitoring by food handlers.

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

Hospitality Net

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), has announced the seven exceptional startups participating in Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Toronto held on June 28, 2023 at HITEC Toronto.

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Discovering the Link Between Gut Health and Mental Well-Being

Culinary Services Group

Have you ever felt stressed, anxious, or had changes in your mood? Chances are, you have. Everyone deals with changes in their mental health at some point. Current statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration show that 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness, with 1 in 20 people experiencing a serious mental illness.

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All eyes on Italy as IHG Hotels & Resorts hails six new luxury and lifestyle hotels

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, more than doubles its luxury and lifestyle presence in Italy, cementing its presence in this key growth market.

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Smart POS: The Future of Point-of-Sale Systems

Lithos POS

To meet your business operations you need to invest in the right smart POS system. Rather than investing your time and human efforts to mannually manage your business, you can use modern technologies. Technology is getting more advanced day by day. 85% of small businesses are investing in technologies to get success in their business. Now you have technologies that can reduce and simplify various business operations.

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Radisson Hotel Group strengthens its presence in Turkey with the opening of its second Radisson Individuals hotel in Eski?ehir

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of its second hotel and second Radisson Individuals property in Eskişehir, Nova Vista Eskisehir Centrum Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals. Last year, the Group opened its first Radisson Individuals property, Nova Vista Deluxe & Suites Eskişehir, a member of Radisson Individuals, and is continuing its steady growth in Turkey.

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Will Hoteliers be Eager to Adopt PXMS?

Hospitality Net

Six month ago, operators of hotels, resorts and casinos were introduced to the hospitality industry’s first official Property Experience Management System (PXMS) — a full-stack technology platform that provides the ability to sell, yield, and operate on-property experiences. Because managing each experience on a different, siloed system is a real pain point for operations and their customers, the PXMS was created to manage them all in one place, making it an integral part of resort operations, j

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2023 AHLA ForWard Conference: Better Than Ever

Hospitality Net

The 2023 AHLA ForWard Conference in Chicago brought together over 600 women in the hospitality industry who were excited to learn from, encourage, and support each other. The conference’s mood was incredibly upbeat, with participants buoyed by the sense of community and shared experiences. Here’s a brief summary of some of the most inspiring moments of the conference from hertelier correspondents Lan Elliott of DEI Advisors and Gloria Kennett of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.

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The Golden Rule: Bringing Communities Together Through Social Sustainability

Hospitality Net

It’s no secret that sustainability has been an ongoing conversation in the hospitality industry for decades. With more and more hoteliers adopting eco-friendly practices into their properties, green hotels have become the standard, not the anomaly – and travelers have quickly caught on to the trend.

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New members join the Governing Board of Glion Institute of Higher Education.

Hospitality Net

The Governing Board of Glion Institute of Higher Education presides over the institution’s strategy and its ongoing commitment towards excellence. Its objectives include ensuring the institution’s integrity and caliber of the curriculum it offers, reviewing major changes in the curriculum, endorsing strategic planning, and analyzing financial data and performance.

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: General Manager Ben Ly Shares the Secrets of His 20?Year Hilton Career

Hospitality Net

Ben Ly started his Hilton career welcoming guests as a part-time front desk agent at Fess Parker’s DoubleTree (later renamed the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort) in September 2003. As Ly readies to mark his 20th year with Hilton this year—now as general manager of Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton—he’s sharing the keys to his career journey, from how helping others achieve their professional goals is a reward for everyone, to how his Chinese and Cambodian heritag

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Mama Shelter to Open in Dijon, Burgundy, France

Hospitality Net

In July 2023, Mama Shelter will be launching their latest hotel in Dijon, the capital city of the historical Burgundy region in eastern France.

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7 Surprising Trends That Will Change The Way Hotels Handle Groups and Events Business

Hospitality Net

Within the hospitality world, a new phenomenon is circulating – “revenge travel.” The concept is simple, albeit impactful for the industry; after 2+ years of pandemic-related restrictions, travelers are eager to make up for lost time and canceled trips. Basically, revenge travel is the global phenomenon of people booking big trips to ‘take revenge’ against the pandemic.

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Q2 Traveler Insights: Traveler confidence is growing

Hospitality Net

Each quarter, we analyze and share insights from our first-party data to show how traveler search and booking behavior is evolving, giving partners insight to inform their strategy. Our Q4 2022 data showed promising signals pointing to increased traveler optimism and resilience. As we look at data from the first quarter of this year we see that traveler enthusiasm is growing, a positive start for travel in 2023.

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The Backend of the Latin America Hotel Construction Pipeline Grows and Renovations & Brand Conversions Tick Upward

Hospitality Net

According to Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Q1 2023, the hotel construction pipeline in Latin America, quarter-over-quarter, has increased 2% by projects and 3% by rooms. The Latin America hotel construction pipeline, at the close of Q1 2023, stands at 546 projects/90,139 rooms, however, down slightly 3% by projects and 2% by rooms year-over-year (YOY).

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Train Your Hospitality Staff To Elicit Kama Muta (Commonly Called That “Warm, Fuzzy” Feeling)

Hospitality Net

It’s something that virtually all humans have experienced in our lives, especially those who work in guest-facing jobs in the hospitality industry when we make an authentic, personalized, and heartfelt connection with another human. For me, it seems to happen more often with strangers, rather than with loved ones we routinely see.

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Tourists willing to pay a premium for Blue Flag destinations

Hospitality Net

Tourists are willing to pay a price premium for a sustainable coastal destination with Blue Flag status, a new study from the University of Portsmouth has found.

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Airbnb Q1 2023 financial results

Hospitality Net

Yesterday we issued our first quarter 2023 financial results. You can read the details here.

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Radisson Hotel Group Management Change

Hospitality Net

Effective today, the Board of Directors of Louvre Hotel Group has appointed Federico J. González as Group CEO. From this new position, Federico will lead Louvre Hotel Group’s strategy and business. Louvre Hotel Group’s Executive team will report directly to Federico.

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Expedia Group Shows B2B Growth: Announces new Partnerships and Tech Features

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Following a strong quarter for Expedia Group’s B2B segment where it delivered 55% in revenue growth compared to 2022, the Company announced new partnerships and tech features aimed at expanding its already vast partner network. Expedia Group’s White Label Template and API solutions power travel for more than 400 million loyalty members of some of the biggest financial services companies, airlines and hoteliers worldwide.

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Tripadvisor Releases Seasonal Travel Index Results (June - August 2023), Outlining Traveler Sentiment and Insights for Australia, Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom and United States

Hospitality Net

Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, releases its latest Seasonal Travel Index, providing an outlook for global travel patterns and demand over the next three months. The Index includes top takeaways for the upcoming season, along with country-specific Tripadvisor demand data and insights from its latest traveler sentiment survey.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts opens new Hotel Indigo in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis

Hospitality Net

Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown draws on its rich and diverse history to create an authentic neighborhood stay experience for guests.

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Amadeus Partners with Canary Technologies to Make Strategic Expansion in the Hospitality Sector

Hospitality Net

Travel technology leader Amadeus has partnered with Canary Technologies to help hospitality customers improve e-signature and payment processes. Hoteliers are now able to benefit from expanded electronic signature and payment offerings integrated to their sales and catering solutions.

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UNWTO’s New Assessment of Pandemic-Related Travel Restrictions

Hospitality Net

The decision by the World Health Organization (WHO) to determine that COVID-19 is now an established and ongoing health issue which no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern represents a major milestone in the global effort to combat the virus. In this context, UNWTO has released its analysis of both the introduction and lifting of travel restrictions during all stages of the pandemic´s emergency phase.

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