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Revolutionizing Dining: The Future of AI in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

When people think of the way AI is currently used in quick service restaurants – such as fast-food chains – they might think of AI-powered voice bots utilized at drive-thrus or AI tools to forecast inventory needs based on demand. AI-based technology can be an incredibly valuable resource for the restaurant industry when utilized properly.

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Voice AI delivers more efficient, scalable restaurant operations

Fast Casual

As restaurants struggle with labor gaps and operational hurdles created by a shortened staff with increased responsibilities, voice AI solutions can help address this issue

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Is Your Hotel Leveraging Technology to Do More with Less?

Hospitality Net

Hotels rely on technology to provide the best guest experience and address new challenges big and small, but responsibly leveraging their investment in technology requires a concerted effort. A large part of realizing the benefits of the tech stack is ensuring that stakeholders and users are engaged in doing the work to achieve the desired benefits.

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LTI Achieves WOSB and WBE Certification through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

LTI, Inc.

LTI has received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC certification is the gold standard for women-owned business certification in the United States. The WBE and WOSB standard of certification is a meticulous process, including an in-depth review of the business and a site inspection.

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Accor’s branded residence portfolio set to triple over the next five years

Hospitality Net

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and the second largest developer and operator of branded residences globally, today provided an update on the progress of its fast-growing, branded residences business line. Currently, Accor is welcoming residents home at some 40 branded residence communities around the world, with another 100+ projects under development, across 20 distinct brand collections.

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Are Food Recalls on the Rise? How to Avoid the Most Common Recalls

FoodLogiQ

Protecting the health and well-being of consumers is always a top priority in the food industry. And while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to implement regulations to prioritize the safety of U.S. consumers, some food companies are finding it challenging to keep up with changing regulations.

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Are Food Recalls on the Rise? How to Avoid the Most Common Recalls

FoodLogiQ

Protecting the health and well-being of consumers is always a top priority in the food industry. And while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to implement regulations to prioritize the safety of U.S. consumers, some food companies are finding it challenging to keep up with changing regulations.

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Airbnb Hosts share their vision for future EU STR rules

Hospitality Net

Short-term rental Hosts — who host on a range of channels, including Airbnb — make up nearly one-quarter of all EU tourist accommodation supply. Hosting is an integral part of the EU’s tourism offer and is an economic lifeline for everyday Europeans across the bloc – helping Hosts afford rising living costs, and guests access affordable travel options across the EU.

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How to safely provide gluten free food

Food Safety Guru

Tip of the Week What is Coeliac Disease? Are you fully aware of this disease and how to avoid cross contamination of gluten in your kitchen? Coeliac Disease Coeliac disease is not a food allergy or an intolerance, but an autoimmune disease caused by a reaction to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in grains, wheat, rye and barley. Some people with coeliac disease are also sensitive to oats.

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UNWTO Commission for Europe Meets

Hospitality Net

European tourism leaders have met to advance shared plans for the sector’s future. The 68th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Europe (31 May – 2 June, Sofia, Bulgaria), assessed the current state of tourism in the region while also recognizing the vital importance of education, jobs and investments for a more inclusive and sustainable future.

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Uncovering the Science Behind Hygiena’s BAX System SalQuant – Poultry Salmonella Management Tool

Hygiena

A new publication has just appeared in Foods 2023 about the development of BAX® System SalQuant® of poultry matrices – flock to final product – compared to MPNs. Congratulations to all the authors including: Savannah F. Applegate, April K. Englishbey, Tyler P. Stephens and Marcos X. Sanchez-Plata for producing such great work. The post Uncovering the Science Behind Hygiena’s BAX System SalQuant – Poultry Salmonella Management Tool appeared first on Hygiena.

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InterContinental Bangkok reopens: The re-emergence of a grand hotel

Hospitality Net

The city’s most symbolic five-star luxury hotel returns as the centrepiece of Thailand’s hospitality and reopens its doors to provide guests with unparalleled luxury experiences and elegant designs inspired by Thailand’s rich culture.

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Waikiki Malia Selects Stayntouch PMS to Empower Staff and Deliver an Unforgettable Guest Experience

Hospitality Net

Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, today announced a partnership with Waikiki Malia, a popular hotel offering a contemporary retreat in the heart of Waikiki, Hawaii. Waikiki Malia chose Stayntouch to deliver its intuitive cloud PMS to empower staff, streamline operations, and elevate service.

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ADËLON Capital and Twenty8 Group Set to Open Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport

Hospitality Net

ADËLON Capital and Twenty8 Group are proud to announce the grand opening of the Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport hotel on June 7.

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STR Weekly Insights: 21-27 May 2023

Hospitality Net

Weekly U.S. hotel occupancy (66.8%) exceeded the matched week last year by a slim margin of 0.4 percentage points (ppts) with an expected dip week over week (-0.7ppts) ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. While generally unchanged for the week, there were changes by day of week pointing to stronger mid-week occupancy and softer weekend occupancy compared to last year.

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Hilton Brings Back Exclusive Pop?Up Hotel Experience ‘Hilton on the Green’

Hospitality Net

Hilton is proud to announce the return of their highly successful ‘Hilton on the Green’ experience to the RBC Canadian Open, June 6-11 at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario.

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Women in Hospitality Technology Celebrated at HITEC 2023; with Sponsorship Support from Corporate Spending Innovations

Hospitality Net

Beyond the dual core components of exhibits and education at the 2023 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), attendees will have multiple opportunities for networking when they are in Toronto on June 26–29. A highlight is the newly-added HFTP Women in Hospitality Technology Reception on Wednesday, June 28. The elegant affair is designed to bring together women from across the industry leading the way in technology and innovation.

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Isn’t It Time We Were More Direct?!

Hospitality Net

Are you struggling to win the direct booking “war”? Wondering if it’s even possible for non-branded properties without massive marketing budgets to beat the OTAs at their own game, and drive more bookings to their website?

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Marriott International Announces Plans to Expand in Affordable Midscale Segment with New Extended Stay Lodging Brand

Hospitality Net

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq:MAR) announced today, in connection with the 2023 NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, its plans to further expand in the affordable midscale lodging segment, following its recent entry into the segment with City Express by Marriott in Latin America.

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Six Senses Amaala is Set to Launch in Saudi Arabia

Hospitality Net

A landmark shift towards welcoming international visitors means Saudi Arabia is the fastest-growing tourism destination in the G20, thanks to its mix of history, heritage, culture, coral-fringed beaches, and sunshine.Deriving from the Arabic word for hope and the Sanskrit word for purity, Amaala embodies this transformation as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 program to build a vibrant society, thriving economy, and ambitious nation.

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Relay Robotics Introduces Relay2, The New High-Capacity Hotel Delivery Robot

Hospitality Net

Relay Robotics, Inc., a leading manufacturer of autonomous service robots to the hospitality industry, introduced its newest hotel robot, Relay2, today at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. Relay2 delivers twice the capacity (10 gallons, 41 liters) of earlier models while maintaining Relay’s sleek design which promotes guest engagement and satisfaction.

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IHCL Expands Its Presence in Uttarakhand, Signs a SeleQtions Hotel in Naukuchiatal

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a resort in Naukuchiatal, Uttarakhand. This is a conversion and will be rebranded an IHCL – SeleQtions hotel after extensive renovations and expansion.

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Wyndham Debuts Namesake Brand in Singapore with Peninsula Excelsior Singapore, a Wyndham Hotel

Hospitality Net

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels spanning more than 95 countries, has announced the signing of its flagship Wyndham brand in Singapore with the 591-key Peninsula Excelsior Singapore, a Wyndham Hotel. The hotel is slated to celebrate its soft opening in July 2023, and marks Wyndham’s commitment to continued growth in the country.

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Accor and Mardi Holding set to launch Novotel Living Batumi, Georgia.

Hospitality Net

Accor, a world leading hospitality group, announces the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Georgian development company Mardi Holding to open the first hotel under the Novotel Living brand on the Black Sea coast in Batumi, Georgia. Novotel Living Batumi will offer apartment owners additional benefits thanks to the "strata title" concept, while guests will have an opportunity to become a member of the ALL - Accor Live Limitless global loyalty program.

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Expedia poised to take flight with generative AI

Hospitality Net

Artificial intelligence is poised to disrupt the travel industry, and Expedia CTO Rathi Murthy, who oversees a massive online travel network with 168 million loyalty members and more than 50,000 business partners, believes her company is well positioned to capitalize.

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Going Long for Hotel Longevity Part XI: An Example to Get You Started

Hospitality Net

Look at any global statistic and you’ll see that wellness for hotels is becoming popular as well as profitable ($4.9 trillion in 2019 according to the Global Wellness Institute). Our mission with this series is help hotel companies existing within any category or segment realize the best path forward for capitalizing on this booming trend.

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What Hotel General Managers can learn from Marriott International

Hospitality Net

Last month, in the setting of the stunning St.Regis Saadiyat Island Resort (Abu Dhabi), Marriott International held the first Hotel General Managers’ Conference since the Covid-19 outbreak. More than 600 attendees including Anthony Capuano, President and CEO of the multi-billion dollar company, and David S. Marriott, Chairman of the Board of Directors, gathered at the conference, which was also the company’s very first event to group GMs of the entire EMEA region.

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Seneca Resorts & Casinos Selects ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions to Enhance Property Safety and Boost Guest Check-in Convenience

Hospitality Net

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has been credited with increasing both guest safety and convenience with the implementation of several of its advanced technologies at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino and Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Now equipped with VingCard door locks enabled with Mobile Access and supported by the latest in online-based access management, the two resort and casino locations are able to achieve the

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Hyatt Announces Plans for First Caption by Hyatt Hotel in Australia

Hospitality Net

Caption by Hyatt Sydney will introduce the select-service lifestyle-forward hotel brand to the country, and will provide a dynamic hospitality experience with an unmistakable neighborhood feel.

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STR, TE lift U.S. ADR and RevPAR forecast; profit growth to be limited

Hospitality Net

STR and Tourism Economics upgraded the 2023 U.S. hotel forecast just presented at the 45th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. While top-line performance advances, growing operating expenses are projected to limit profit growth over the remainder of the year.

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Congressional Letters Highlight Pitfalls of Overtime Rule Changes

Hospitality Net

In a pair of letters to the Department of Labor, U.S. senators and representatives are cautioning against raising the salary exemption threshold for executive, administrative, and professional employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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