Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2023

Promotions and loyalty programs are necessary to convince Americans to dine out more frequently, according to new research from Provoke Insights and Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “As budgets are tightening, restaurants must acknowledge that eating out is becoming a luxury,” Provoke Insights President Carly Fink told MRM. “Establishments should ensure that the experience is worthwhile to the customer with high customer service and great food.

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Food + Tech Connect

MAY 22, 2023

Image Credit: Restaurant Business News Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. In the quest for efficiency and healthier food options, Sweetgreen has turned to robots to operate its salad line. Bloomberg reports that the company’s “Infinite Kitchen” is pushing the boundaries of food service automation, although human assistance is

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Nobu Hospitality, the fastest growing luxury lifestyle brand founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, is pleased to announce its expansion into Portugal marking another significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy.

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Chef Ann Foundation

MAY 22, 2023

Meet our new Senior California School Food Operations Specialists: Dustin Walker and Stephanie Lip!

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today plans for the 168-room Thompson Palm Springs, which will join the award-winning luxury lifestyle Thompson Hotels portfolio and mark the second Thompson Hotels property in California. Thompson Palm Springs is expected to open in late 2023 and will offer panoramic views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the city of Palm Springs.

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Chef Ann Foundation

MAY 22, 2023

Meet our new Senior California School Food Operations Specialists: Dustin Walker and Stephanie Lip!

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Food Safety Guru

MAY 22, 2023

Tip of the Week Allergens present in cooking oil need to be declared for all foods cooked in the oil – Peanut, Sesame, Soya , etc. Also , if the oil contains any GM (Genetically modified) ingredients such as G M soya , this must be declared The recent supply issues with cooking oil have meant you may be supplied with a different brand of oil if your normal oil is not available.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

The dreaded credit card reconciliation need not be such a big deal if we bite-size it. That is what this piece is all about: How and why you should balance your hotel credit cards daily. That is right – every day – and I mean you need to know the cards are balanced to three separate and connected points.

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Fast Casual

MAY 22, 2023

2023 is the year of the chicken chain.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce two champions of hospitality technology, Sherry Marek and Mark Heymann as the 2023 HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame inductees, both recognized for innovating a pioneering technology solution specific to hospitality. Marek is co-founder of Datavision Technologies, retired and continues to share her experience as owner of Aiken Street Consulting and a mentor for women in the technology professio

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Fast Casual

MAY 22, 2023

Protect your guests and reputation with our proven portfolio of surface and hand wipes. Sani Professional® products are faster, easier, and more efficient so you and your staff can confidently serve up food-safe restaurant experiences – at the table, behind the counter, and on the go. Discover which products best fit your restaurant needs.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its luxury brand in the UK with the addition of a fifth Fairmont property, in partnership with Dubai-based real estate development and investment company Select Group.

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Riddhi Display

MAY 22, 2023

When it comes to setting up a bakery or food service establishment, selecting the right type of bakery display counter is of utmost importance. It is because a bakery display counter helps in drawing the attention of the customers to the delicious baked goods served at a bakery. Thanks to the right display counter, one can enhance the look and functionality of a bakery.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Graduate Hotels®, a collection of hand-crafted hotels located in dynamic university-anchored towns, has selected Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) for its property management system (PMS) and will fully standardize on the Infor cloud-based platform. Graduate Hotels has been marking successful go-lives with Infor’s software at 31 properties since June 2022, with the most recent at its Eugene, Oregon, location.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

MAY 22, 2023

Starting a restaurant is an exciting venture, but it can also be intimidating. Whether you’re opening a small café or an upscale dining establishment, there are lots of decisions to make and things to consider. From selecting the right space to setting up your kitchen equipment and ordering supplies, getting everything in place for your grand opening can seem overwhelming.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Less than 19 months after opening Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Disney will close the hotel’s doors. Star Wars fans who are willing to splurge now have until the end of September to try the two-night experience.

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Fast Casual

MAY 22, 2023

Preventing the transfer of allergens from one surface to another is vital to protecting food-allergic consumers. Download this infographic for more information on how pre-moistened, disposable wipes can help prevent allergen transfer during surface cleaning.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Over the past decade, the GCC region has transformed from a business destination to an experiential one, evidenced by an increase in international arrivals, private investments and government visions, initiatives and developments. Hala Matar Choufany, president for HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, and managing partner of HVS Dubai, outlines the market developments and what’s on the horizon.

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MAY 22, 2023

BWHSM Hotels today announced the opening of its newest Aiden hotel in Reno, Nevada offering guests a chic, boutique experience in the hottest growing and hippest ’Mid-Town’ area of South Reno. Capturing the charisma of the destination with its laidback and contemporary yet refined style, Aiden by Best Western @ South Reno was designed with the trendy traveler in mind, offering a modern flair.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Frenchman’s Reef announces the opening of Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection, inviting travelers to enjoy a refreshing state of tropical chill. Part of an extensive $425 million rebuild project at Frenchman’s Reef, the intimate resort offers a pure island escape and open-air paradise a stone’s throw away from the sand and turquoise waters of St.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Bar Orian Architects in collaboration with Lambs & Lions Studio today officially announces a new luxury resort planned for Israel’s Judean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea, scheduled to open in 2025. The 109 room-and-suite property will be built on a plot of land with an area of about 20 dunams (nearly five acres) in the Judean Desert overlooking the serene landscape of the Dead Sea.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) recently outlined its strategies to help premium portfolio owners drive hotel performance and revenue and elevate the guest experience during its first IHG Americas Premium Investors & Leadership Conference. Held May 8-10 at the voco Chicago Downtown hotel, the Conference brought together more than 500 owners, general managers, sponsors and corporate colleagues for three energizing days of networking, presentations and discussions on super-charging brand delivery and p

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MAY 22, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts collaborated with the 76th Cannes Film Festival to celebrate the return of the world-renowned Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel - part of IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio. Over the last few days, Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel hosted multiple events to celebrate the hotel’s return in grand style, after being closed for two years for extensive refurbishment.

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MAY 22, 2023

Despite worries of recession, bank failures, and a liquidity crisis affecting the macroeconomy, US hotels continue to outperform expectations. In Q1 2023, US hotels exceeded Q1 2019 (pre pandemic) RevPAR levels by 13.0 percent, based on data from STR. Room rates continue to be the primary driver in this performance recovery. While occupancy in Q1 2023 was still down 2.1 points from the same period in 2019, ADR increased 17.0 percent.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) this week hosted its Hotels on the Hill fly-in on Capitol Hill. More than 200 hoteliers representing 30-plus states met with members of Congress to share how labor shortages are impacting hotels and lobby for policies to help grow the hotel workforce.

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MAY 22, 2023

For the fourth consecutive year, the consulting firm Sergestur(Servicios de Gestión Turística) has published its list of Spain’s 150 most influential professionals in the tourism sector.

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MAY 22, 2023

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will develop a new resort within the Journey Through Time (JTT) masterplan, designed in harmony with the natural environment and aligned with the Sustainability Charter for AlUla, Saudi Green Initiative, and Vision 2030.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, is pleased to announce the opening of its latest franchised property in Hinton, Alberta. Coast Hinton Hotel officially opened its doors to guests on May 03rd and is offering a comfortable and convenient stay for travelers visiting the scenic Rocky Mountain foothills.

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MAY 22, 2023

Under the transformational light of a new moon, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) unveiled its latest resort, the all-new 260-room Sandals Dunn’s River, with a celebration befitting its legendary lore in Jamaica’s tourism history. The night brought together leaders in the Caribbean, valued members of the Sandals Resorts family, and Jamaica’s most quintessential performers - including GRAMMY-Award winning artist Shaggy and The Voice winner Tessanne Chin - to commemorate the next chapter in the

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Today, Lark Hotels announces the opening of Bluebird Cady Hill Lodge coming this June. As the latest addition to the growing portfolio of Bluebird by Lark properties, the 70s-inspired cozy and rustic lodge serves as a basecamp for travelers looking to explore the celebrated mountain biking and outdoor adventures of Vermont’s Green Mountains. With many room types as well as creative gathering spaces, Bluebird Cady Hill Lodge will offer travelers the best of Stowe, Vermont in all four seasons, com

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Stockholm – May 22, 2023 – ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions today announced it has been selected as “Overall TravelTech Company of the Year” in the inaugural TravelTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by TravelTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout travel technology companies, products and services around the globe.

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