Fri.May 12, 2023

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Building a Neighborhood Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

Maintaining a community focus was important to Grégoire Jacquet when he founded Grégoire more than 20 years ago. He made sure to recognize customers and address them by name and remember their orders. This attention to detail has been rewarded with a 75-percent customer return rate at the fine fast-casual brand. Jacquet now want his franchisees to learn from his example and keep conne[link] to their customers and community.

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Q: What are the main types of beer?

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While craft brewing, home brewing and beer tasting have exploded in popularity in recent years, beer ultimately consists of a few basic styles. In this complete guide on the main types of beer, you’ll brush up your knowledge about common and popular styles of beer to increase your familiarity with one of the world’s oldest drinks.

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Cinnaholic on a roll to bring joy of signature sweets to the world

Fast Casual

Cinnaholic has more than 87 units. The signature roll brand is far from the typical sweet snack.

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Book Publishing Announcement - The Prosperous Hotelier

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The Prosperous Hotelier shows you not just how to get comfortable with the numbers, but how to dance with them. Inspirational, educational, and chock full of tips and tricks to familiarize yourself with the inner workings of the hospitality industry—including links to online videos to supplement your learning—this book puts financial literacy at your fingertips.

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Top FDA Food Safety Compliance Concerns for Restaurants and Technology to Help

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Food safety is a critical aspect of running any restaurant. Compliance with regulatory guidelines related to food safety and quality is essential to ensure customer safety and prevent potential legal issues. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for enforcing food safety regulations.

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How HyperCommerce will Transform Hotels in 2030 and Beyond

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As technology continues to evolve, and direct bookings continue to grow exponentially since 2020, it’s safe to say that the playing field has been levelled for hotels to compete and get more direct bookings. But, as the world of travel continues to change at a rapid pace, the big question is, what is next for independent hotels in the future?

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Hyatt Investor Day to Highlight Asset-Light Transformation and Expectations for Significant Expansion in Free Cash Flow

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At its Investor Day today, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) intends to highlight the strategic actions the Company has taken to position it to become the preferred hospitality brand for high-end travelers in each segment that it serves, and the Company’s plans to build on its strong momentum to drive further growth and shareholder value.

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Food safety recalls

Food Safety Chat

FSAI Recall of batch of Wrights of Howth Smoked Salmon due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes Recall of a batch of Full Moon Frozen Shrimp due to the presence of Vibrio Recall of specific batches of Tesco Southern Fried Chicken Goujons due to the possible presence of Salmonella Possible presence of gluten in certain batches of Gosh Foods and The Deli Gluten-Free Products Undeclared gluten in specific batches of To Ol Snublejuice Gluten-Free Session India Pale Ale FSA itsu (grocery) recall

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Rotana partners with Memar Development & Investment

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Rotana announced its ambitious pipeline across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) 2023, signing four “Edge by Rotana” and one “Rayhaan by Rotana” property in partnership with Memar Development & Investment, a leading real estate development company specialized in the hospitality development guided by the motto “Developing to enhance life”.

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Matt Welle named Leading Entrepreneur in Tech for 2023

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[AMSTERDAM– 12 th of May] Mews, the innovative hospitality cloud, is delighted to announce that its CEO, Matt Welle, has won the prestigious Leading Entrepreneur in Tech Award 2023, by Techleap.nl.

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The Diverse Factors Driving the Austin Lodging Market

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Austin has enjoyed a strong and resilient lodging market since the Great Recession. But why? This article explores the lodging demand drivers that make Austin one of the most attractive hotel markets in the U.S.

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Introducing Eight New Members of Design Hotels

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From historically renovated structures dating back to the 12th, 18th, and 19th centuries in Italy, Spain, and Montenegro to modern architectural masterpieces in Greece and Indonesia, the newest members of Design Hotels share a common goal: to honor and preserve their surrounding landscapes and cultures. Each of the following eight properties reflect this ethos through distinctly contemporary lenses, creating unique destinations that foster individual experiences as well as intimate feelings of c

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Beyond the hype: The rise of conversational AI in hospitality

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The seemingly sudden impact of ChatGPT took many by surprise. But it was many years in the making, and a direct result of the failures of voice search and chatbots that ushered in this next era of conversational AI.

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SALT of Palmar Brings a New Destination to Design Hotels

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Following SALT of Palmar’s successful launch in 2018, Design Hotels is excited to welcome the property to its portfolio as a new Member Hotel and as the brand’s first destination in Mauritius. Having made waves in the local hospitality scene with its bold design by Camille Walala, contemporary dining concept, and commitment to giving back to its community, the adults-only boutique hotel encapsulates Design Hotels’ core values, which are rooted in purpose, connectedness, and curiosity.

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Dusit International officially opens Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi

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Ideal for short or long stays, the new property comprises a mix of one-bedroom apartments, studio apartments, and deluxe hotel rooms, plus a wide range of facilities for business and leisure.

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First Quarter Results 2023 - Meliá Hotels International

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The first quarter of the year confirms a recovery of tourism worldwide, not only in the resort and urban leisure segments, but also in groups and business (MICE segment). The behaviour of demand still shows the "revenge" or "champagne bottle" effect that was triggered by the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions, while a more structured demand behaviour seems to be consolidating, reflecting the growing priority assigned to travelling in the life and consumption habits of the main markets, eve

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IHCL Expands its Presence in the NCR

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Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Vivanta branded hotel in New Gurugram, Haryana. The Brownfield project will be a part of a mixed-use development.

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Industry experts look ahead to IHIF 2023

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With less than a week to go until the annual International Hospitality Investment Forum, experts from across the hospitality industry have given their thoughts on the key topics, which are to be discussed at this year’s conference.

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‘Travel Works for America’ National Advocacy Tour Launches with First Stop on Capitol Hill

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Travel Works for America—a national advocacy tour designed to highlight the $2.6 trillion economic impact and far-reaching contributions created by travel—relaunched this week in the Washington, DC, region.

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IHG continues to lead booming business travel market in greater china with diversified investment initiatives

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With the continuous recovery of domestic tourism in China, the demand for business and MICE travel has surged. Responding to this market growth, IHG Hotels & Resorts launched its 2023 IHG Greater China Expo & Owner Roadshow with the theme of "Go Beyond", hosting events in Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Beijing to showcase the company’s robust development in the business travel market.

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The Meliá Collection Brings Its Vision of Luxury to China

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Meliá Hotels International today announced the addition of its eleventh hotel in China, and the first in Asia for its exclusive luxury brand The Meliá Collection. The hotel will be located in the region of Arxan, often referred to as the “Chinese Alps", in the northeast of Inner Mongolia. The destination has the largest area of forest per person in the entire country and one of the most unspoilt and diverse natural environments, full of dense forests, springs, volcanic landscapes, lakes and glac

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Road to Robust Travel Recovery: APAC Hotel Occupancy Rose Above Pre-Pandemic Levels in Q1 2023

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Travel across the Asia Pacific region (APAC) is well on its way to recovery, with growing travel demand across all markets as the industry approaches the second half of the year. Data from Amadeus’ Demand360® shows that in the first quarter of 2023 (January-March), the region saw a hotel of 61.7%, surpassing 2019 levels by 3%, thanks to the recent reopening of Greater China’s border.

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Swiss-Belhotel International’s ambitious expansion plans in APAC

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The hospitality sector seems to have recovered from the pandemic as occupancy picks up and hotel companies are building new properties. Swiss-Belhotel International aims to double its portfolio with major developments across Asia Pacific fuelling its goal to become the go-to partner for hotel owners.

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Why do we all need a work wife? The not-so-new workplace relationship

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Our drive to build and maintain interpersonal relationships is a major factor in human social behavior. It therefore comes at no surprise that this motivation also translates in the workplace, where employees form various bonds to satisfy their need for belonging. As the nature of the modern work environment often overlaps with our personal lives, this makes it hard to distinguish between work life and private life.

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Grata’s Reputation Platform Enrolls Additional High Profile Service Brands

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Grata is the first-of-its-kind reputation platform dedicated to capturing and showcasing the value frontline service workers provide to customers and brands. Following a successful round of seed funding in December 2022, Grata announces their innovational reputation platform is now available in five different brands and eleven restaurant locations in Dallas and Miami.

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Clique Hotels & Resorts chooses Revinate to power guest communication and drive revenue

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Clique Hotels & Resorts is a collection of luxury properties in Alberta,Canada and British Columbia, Canada. In addition to its beautiful properties and warm staff, the brand is set apart by its leaders. Each leader is a true hotelier with hands-on experience and a passion for service excellence. The result is a team that’s passionate about growing its people and creating the best possible experiences for guests.

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An Emerging Amenity for Hotels: Bikes and E-Bikes

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The unexpected announcement by President Biden to ban surprise fees for airline and hotel services during the 2023 State of the Union address has shed light on the lack of transparency surrounding fees that have frustrated many hotel guests.

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