Fri.Jun 02, 2023

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How to Beat Inflation in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Owners of eating and drinking places have been compelled to increase menu prices as a survival strategy. Full-service menu prices jumped 8.8 percent and limited-service menu prices rose 7.1 percent in September year-over-year. However, continuing to raise prices to try to beat inflation could sound the death knell for restaurants at a time when they should be reveling in tune with the Christmas bells.

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Closing the Deal with Gen Zs

Hospitality Net

Although they would like to deny it, Gen Zs and Millennials do have one very important thing (for you!) in common: just like the Millennials before them, Gen Zs are highly motivated by travel and will spend as much of their disposable income on it as possible.

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A Nice Way to Fire a Customer

Modern Restaurant Management

In her " Making Dough Show ," owner-operator Hengam Stanfield offers advice on dealling with restaurant management challenges. In this episode, Stanfield discusses a recent experience where she had to part ways with a customer offering practical tips for managing delicate situations. Stanfield also has a variety of free resources including a marketing guide, an opening calculator and a business plan template available on her site.

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U.S. Hotel Owners Eyeing Interest Coverage

Hospitality Net

According to CBRE’s February 2023 Investment Performance forecast, total revenues for the average U.S. hotel returned to 2019 levels in 2022, but the recovery of hotel profits will be delayed until later this year. Hotel franchise and management companies have benefited the most from the ongoing revenue recovery because the fees they receive are frequently earned as a percent of revenue.

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How Bb.q Chicken maintains consistency amid rapid expansion

Fast Casual

Joseph Kim, U.S. CEO of Bb.q Chicken, reveals how he's growing the 2,000-unit South Korean chain in America.

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Procaccianti Companies Expands Upscale Boutique Hotel Collection

Hospitality Net

Procaccianti Companies, one of the nation’s premier real estate investment and services firms, today announced the acquisition of the Presidents’ Quarters and development of the Sabal House Savannah. The project is a joint venture with Kim King Associates and Ross Hotel Partners.

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Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC)’s 2Q-2023 Hotel Industry Outlook and Market Intelligence Reports

Hospitality Net

Notwithstanding continued economic uncertainty, Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC) remains encouraged by the U.S. lodging industry’s recent performance and our outlook for 2023 and beyond which is only modestly altered.

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How a McDonald’s Franchisee Reduced Employee Turnover and Doubled the Size of Their Staff

Fast Casual

You can either blame the economy and hope the situation gets better or overcome your challenges by making a simple change to your hiring process. Join us as we discuss how a 3-location McDonald’s franchisee took control of turnover and achieved some big results with just a few small tweaks!

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Debuts Its voco Brand in Japan With the Opening of voco Osaka Central

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts - one of the world’s leading hotel companies with over 6,000 hotels across 18 distinct brands - has debuted its premium voco hotels brand in Japan with the opening of voco Osaka Central. Opened in partnership with UD Hospitality Management, voco Osaka Central offers a refreshingly different accommodation experience in Japan, bringing to life the brand’s charming personality, warm hosted service, bright yellow accents, and step-by-step approach to sustainability.

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Safe Distance for Food Storage: Why Food Should be Stored at Least 6 Inches from the Floor?

FoodDocs

The importance of proper storage practices cannot be underestimated in the food industry. This aspect of food safety can help protect customers from foodborne illnesses caused by contamination. An essential practice under food storage is maintaining an appropriate distance between the stored food and the floor. When storing products, it is important to make sure they are located inches from the floor.

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The impact of legacy systems in travel: what tech companies must understand

Hospitality Net

Although digital transformation and Cloud technology is gaining traction in the industry, moving away from legacy systems isn’t necessarily straightforward. Here are some of the complexities tech companies must navigate when selling into travel and hospitality businesses using legacy systems.

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Find Trustwell at GS1 Connect: Booth #21 and More!

FoodLogiQ

Denver and the beautiful Rocky Mountains are calling, and our team at Trustwell is answering the call at GS1 Connect 2023 in Denver, CO, June 5 – 7, 2023.

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4SUITES Announces Google Wallet Integration

Hospitality Net

4SUITES is offering its smart IoT hotel keys available in Google Wallet. This integration allows guests using Android devices to gain secure access to their room in seconds by simply tapping their device to the lock.

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Find Trustwell at GS1 Connect: Booth #21 and More!

FoodLogiQ

Denver and the beautiful Rocky Mountains are calling, and our team at Trustwell is answering the call at GS1 Connect 2023 in Denver, CO, June 5 – 7, 2023.

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Rotana’s upcoming opening in Georgia

Hospitality Net

Rotana announced today the agreement signing for Pontus Rotana Resort & Spa Gonio, with one of the largest developers in Georgia, Pontus Capital. The luxury property located in the beach suburb of famous Batumi, is expected to open in 2026, catering to both business and leisure travellers.

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Why Voice AI Is On The Menu For Restaurants

Fast Casual

The labor shortage that began with the COVID-19 pandemic and accelerated during the Great Resignation continues to pose major challenges for many quick-service restaurants (QSRs). But while staffing is short, consumer demand has continued unabated—it’s just shifted to new channels. Delivery, drive-thru, and takeout remain highly popular.

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How to level up your hotel website design

Hospitality Net

Built specifically for the hospitality industry, Cendyn’s award-winning CMS and website design services give hotels the advantage they need to create vibrant and engaging websites that drive conversions and increase revenue, while providing the robust personalization that modern travelers are looking for.

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Vacuum Sealing Without a Variance

Chef's Connection

6/2/23 Many food service facilities still have and use vacuum packers for cooking, marinating, and preserving freshness. Some vacuum sealing such as sous vide, can be done in the facility with proper documentation and a 48 hour time limit on the bag being sealed. If you only leave the food (except fish) in the sealed bag for less than 48 hours, it is technically not considered reduced oxygen packaging (ROP.

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Mandarin Oriental, Geneva Unveils New Meeting Facilities and New Rooms and Suites With Rhône River Views

Hospitality Net

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva unveils the new design of its meeting rooms to offer visitors a unique experience. With breathtaking views of the Rhône river and a décor inspired by nature, mountains and water, these redesigned meeting rooms are an inspiring space to work. By also redesigning its rooms and suites with river views, Mandarin Oriental, Geneva continues its transformation into an ever more modern and eco-responsible hotel, just a stone’s throw from the Old Town.

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Food recalls this week

Food Safety Chat

FSA Grape Tree recalls Grape Tree Toffee Popcorn because of undeclared milk CFIA G Fuel brand Energy Drinks recalled due to high levels of caffeine Kootenay Meadows brand Nostrala Firm Surface-Ripened Organic Cheese recalled due to S taphylococcus aureus and generic E. coli FSIS/FDA E.N.A. Meat Packing Inc. Recalls Frozen, Raw Lamb Products Imported from Chile Without Benefit of Import Reinspection Cricket Creek Farm Recalls Sophelise and Tobasi Cheeses Because of Potential Listeria Monocytogene

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Tivoli Hotels & Resorts opens its first all-inclusive property – Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort in Portugal

Hospitality Net

In the year of its 90th anniversary, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts opens its fifth resort in the Algarve and the first all-inclusive, taking its elegance and experience to a new destination in the Algarve in the south of Portugal.

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6 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Drive-Thru Voice Automation Vendor

Fast Casual

Over the last few years, dine-in closures forced customers to switch to takeout, delivery, and drive-thru ordering. Despite widespread reopening, this trend is expected to continue, and drive-thrus remain the most popular option.

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Wyndham Launches Registry Collection in Europe with Opening of Ajul Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort

Hospitality Net

Luxury resort on Greece’s dazzling Halkidiki peninsula marks latest addition to Wyndham’s prestigious portfolio in Europe.

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It’s a Plant-Based Party! Fellows Bring Vegetable Inspiration to College Residence Hall Kitchens

Bon Appetit Management Company

Members of Environmental Carls Organized (ECO) pose during their plant-based cooking demonstration, led by Fellow Elise Kulers Across the country, Bon Appétit teams have been hard at work paving the way for a plant-forward revolution. The Bon Appétit Fellows have embarked on a similar mission to spread inspiration and knowledge about how to cook with vegetables through a series of plant-based cooking demonstrations for college students.

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Crestline to Manage Two Iconic Hotels: The Delphi in Downtown Los Angeles and Waldorf Towers in South Beach, Miami

Hospitality Net

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) expands its management portfolio of luxury boutique hotels with the addition of The Delphi in downtown Los Angeles, California (formerly The Standard Hotel) and the Waldorf Towers in Miami Beach, Florida. Both hotels have been completely reimagined to respect their history and glamor while creating contemporary, stylish, eclectic, and innovative ways to welcome guests.

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Sonesta Opens Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach

Hospitality Net

Sonesta announced today the grand opening of the Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach in Miami, FL, a 250-key upscale hotel located on Collins Avenue. The Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach has beachfront access and is in close proximity to South Beach’s most popular attractions including Lincoln Road Mall, the Miami Beach Convention Center, art deco Ocean Drive and The Bass contemporary art museum.

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a&o Florence: Berlin-based hostel chain to open 40th property in Spring 2024

Hospitality Net

Centrally located at the Campo di Marte train station, the future a&o Florence is just a half-hour walk from the Piazza del Duomo in the historic city center. In the spring of 2024, house No. 40 of the Berlin based hostel group will open here in the heart of Tuscany with 121 rooms. The conversion work on the former administrative building at Via Mannelli 119 is currently in full swing.

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The end of ‘revenge travel’ has arrived for hotels

Hospitality Net

The U.S. hotel sector has been on a roller-coaster ride for the past three years. After fears of Armageddon became paramount for much of 2020, COVID-19 vaccines and pent-up demand quickly brought the phrase “revenge travel” into our lexicon as people sought experiences they missed during the early stages of the pandemic.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts brings lifestyle brand Hotel Indigo to the Galapagos Islands

Hospitality Net

Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, hits a triple milestone with the opening of Hotel Indigo Galapagos on the island of San Cristobal. Located in the heart of the "Enchanted Islands," home to unique endemic flora and fauna as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hotel marks the first IHG property in this volcanic archipelago and the brand’s debut in South America.

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The Pensacola Beach Resort Officially Opens On The Florida Panhandle

Hospitality Net

Corsair Hospitality Group announces the opening of The Pensacola Beach Resort, an independently branded, premium hotel on Florida’s Emerald Coast. The transformation ushers in a new era of hospitality with 161 waterfront guest rooms including 24 Executive King rooms with wrap-around balconies, coastal-inspired public spaces, an elevated pool deck, new restaurant concept, retail offerings, a beach bar, and a curated art collection featuring impressionist maritime images and a nod to the U.S.

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3 Ways to Cultivate Psychological Ownership in Your Guests

Hospitality Net

Is there a place or resort you love and that feels like it’s “yours,” where you feel you belong and is your “happy place”?

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