Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

The restaurant industry has changed significantly in recent years, not least due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Globally, restaurants saw a notable shift in customer expectations and behavior during this time. For lengthy periods over the course of two years, businesses were forced to operate solely on a take-out and delivery basis, and it soon became evident that everybody would need to up their game.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MAY 23, 2023

Here at Sculpture Hospitality we have a range of franchise opportunities for people who love the hospitality industry but want to regain control of their lives and improve their work-life balance.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 23, 2023

AI involves machines replicating cognitive functions once considered unique to humans, animals, and even plants. While the debate about whether machines can truly think continues, rapid advancements have been made. AI’s cultural origins can be traced back to logical operations inspired by Aristotelian syllogism. Significant milestones, such as IBM’s Deep(er) Blue defeating chess champion Garry Kasparov and Google’s AI triumph in the game of GO, have marked AI’s progress.

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Fast Casual

MAY 23, 2023

Mod Pizza and Five Guys took home honorable mention for their food safety efforts.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 23, 2023

Cambria Hotels, part of the Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) family of brands, continues its expansion in top markets with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd. The new hotel joins the nearby Cambria Hotel Orlando Airport to further the brand’s quest to bring modern accommodations to travelers’ favorite urban destinations.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

MAY 23, 2023

Don't let this opportunity slip away! Get your cooking supplies now! For any restaurateur, capital budgeting lease to own restaurant equipment is something they should be aware of. Undertaking this task can be daunting, but I can attest to its effectiveness. The process demands the attention of a decision-maker who has enough time set aside from managing the restaurant to not miss any prospects.

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FoodInsight

MAY 23, 2023

The 2023 Food and Health Survey marks the 18th time the International Food Information Council (IFIC) has surveyed Americans to understand their perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding food and food-purchasing decisions. This year’s survey continues an examination of issues related to personal health, nutrition, eating patterns, food production, and food safety.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 23, 2023

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s branded collection of the world’s finest vacation homes, chalets and mansions, has seen exceptional growth since its launch in Spring 2022. Operated in collaboration with luxury home rental platform StayOne, each Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Home is hand-picked for its outstanding quality and soughtafter location, while also providing personalised service and experiences in keeping with the legendary hospitality of the award-winning brand.

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Fast Casual

MAY 23, 2023

Many QSRs and retailers require over $1M to open a new location. On top of that, success is still not always guaranteed. With so much on the line, site selection is a critical decision. Today, top restaurants and retailers are trusting consumer behavior data with location intelligence. Learn more in this eBook.

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MAY 23, 2023

​​Nomadix® Inc​., bringing connected experiences to life, today announced the launch of Trusted WiFi, an off-the-shelf visitor Wi-Fi onboarding and management service, available as a module on its suite of internet gateways. The solution enables systems integrators and service providers to meet the growing demand for public Wi-Fi, while delivering quality and secure end-to-end wireless internet connectivity.

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Fast Casual

MAY 23, 2023

Discover the future of restaurant dining including who today’s diners are, where they eat, how often, and how far they’re willing to travel to eat.

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MAY 23, 2023

In July of 2022, Safe Harbor Marinas acquired Gurney’s Star Island Resort & Marina in Montauk, NY. After nine months of investment and preparation, the company announces the official return of the storied Montauk Yacht Club.

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MAY 23, 2023

The Hoxton has officially opened its doors in Belgium, signaling a determined entry into the country’s hospitality sector. Taking up residence in Victoria Tower, adjacent to the Botanical Gardens, The Hoxton, Brussels, brings an innovative and fresh perspective to the capital’s hotel landscape. The hotel offers a distinctive mix of inviting, open-door hospitality, novel dining experiences, and an arresting aesthetic that blends 1970s brutalism with a botanical theme.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 23, 2023

BWHSM Hotels today announced the opening of its newest Aiden hotel in San Antonio, Texas, where guests will enjoy a casual boutique-style experience with modern and upscale designs that evoke an authentic modern feel. The historic charm exuded by Aiden by Best Western @ San Antonio Riverwalk is steeped in Southwestern style and accentuated by well-designed comforts that are sure to draw in guests and locals alike.

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MAY 23, 2023

We were delighted to connect with the investment and hotel-owning community during the International Hospitality Investment Conference (IHIF) last week and take this opportunity to share our main findings from the conference with you below.

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MAY 23, 2023

U.S. hotel industry occupancy plateaued at 65.1%, basically matching the level achieved the week prior (65.2%). While average occupancy did not change, day-of-week dynamics tell a tale of two opposite forces. Travelers opted to stay home for Mother’s Day, putting a damper on weekend occupancy, which was down 4.7 percentage points (ppts) week over week (WoW).

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MAY 23, 2023

Ocean House Scheveningen officially opens its doors this spring after a successful soft opening. The spacious and fully equipped apartments, studios, and superior suite are warm and bright, making them the perfect base for a (long) weekend in Scheveningen. Yes, even in autumn and winter!

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MAY 23, 2023

Today, Tripadvisor® announced the winners of its 2023 Travelers’ Choice® Best of the Best Hotel Awards. In its 21st edition, the awards align with the kickoff of the summer travel season, providing inspiration by revealing the best places to stay in the U.S. and around the world. Tripadvisor analyzed 12 months of review data (January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022) from real travelers covering more than 1.5 million hotels, to determine travelers’ highest-rated accommodations of the year.

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MAY 23, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals China’s Travel & Tourism sector’s GDP contribution is forecast to grow more than 150% this year.

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MAY 23, 2023

The Iconic Lodge Will Welcome Visitors and Locals to Revitalized Accommodations Designed by Award-Winning Collective NICOLEHOLLIS.

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MAY 23, 2023

Louvre Hotels Group has announced it now has its portfolio of owned and leased hotels and resorts running on Duetto.

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MAY 23, 2023

Beautiful whitewashed houses adorning green hills overlooking the shimmering Mediterranean Sea, crystal-clear waters, golden shores, bougainvillaea-filled alleys, cobbled pedestrian streets, a vibrant nightlife, and exquisite accommodation are just a few components of a Paros vacation that will capture your heart for eternity. Whether you are after utmost pampering and VIP experiences or more authentic and relaxed ventures, the Cyclades island is a dream destination, indeed.

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MAY 23, 2023

Real estate deal activity in Japan has been among the strongest in the world this year, buoyed by its interest rate policy that has been widely credited for keeping its real estate resilient.

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MAY 23, 2023

Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach, Oregon, has built its long-held reputation as a leading vacation spot in part based on its enviable location overlooking the iconic 235-foot-high Haystack Rock just off the Northwest Pacific Coast. In 2022 the resort further elevated its stature by updating all the property’s systems prior to a property-wide renovation and expansion starting in November 2023.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 23, 2023

Women overcome many challenges in the hospitality industry on the journey to success. Join us as we have a chat with Laura Lee Blake, President at AAHOA, and Casi Johnson, Chief Operations Officer at M3, to discuss HER Ownership by AAHOA and insights on how to advance women in the industry.

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MAY 23, 2023

Traveler expectations have changed over the past four years – the hospitality industry of 2023 is not that of 2019. These expectations are catalysts for change as today, personalization tops the agenda, with consumers seeking customizable offers when it comes to booking travel. Flexible and sustainable journeys and the support of modern digital tools to remove the friction from travel are also high on the traveler wish list.

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MAY 23, 2023

With 126 hotels opening this year in Asia Pacific, you could say Hilton is growing at its fastest in the region, although Ben George, APAC SVP & commercial director, concedes, not as fast as generative AI is developing.

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MAY 23, 2023

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), a leading provider of global Business Process Management (BPM) services, has extended its strategic relationship with leading TravelTech company Hotelbeds. WNS will continue to provide a comprehensive range of services across finance and accounting (F&A) operations, which continue to evolve in this fast-paced environment, while working closely with Hotelbeds to deliver improved stakeholder experience through digital transformation initiatives.

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MAY 23, 2023

Back in the autumn of 2022, Expedia reported that searches for the upcoming winter season in the Caribbean jumped by 15% compared to same quarter 2021 (which itself was a strong quarter). The hotspots of interest were Ocho Rios (Jamaica) and St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands). In March 2023, Caribbean Journal reported that such autumnal interest had translated into strong actual performances across the region.

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MAY 23, 2023

Antigua’s Premier Luxury Destination to Unveil Spectacular New Enhancements this Autumn.

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MAY 23, 2023

Lillian Smith has spent about eight of the last 12 months traveling around the world, hitting France, Morocco, Japan and South Korea. Her cost for lodgings in that time? About one night in a hotel, along with the time she spent walking dogs, watering plants and changing litter boxes.

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