Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious. As one of the largest generations of consumers, they continually influence the ways restaurants innovate, and there are identifiable characteristics that differentiate Gen Z consumers from their older counterparts. Here are the biggest takeaways for how restaurants can engage with Gen Z in ways that create a competitive advantage.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

This month’s digest focuses on different groups of travelers in the hospitality and tourism industry. We’ll take a deep dive into different trends based on generational differences and their interests. Join us in understanding how these cohorts influence the way we travel and what this means for the future of the hospitality industry.

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Fast Casual

MAY 17, 2023

With so much on the line, site selection is a critical decision – one that can’t be left to guesswork or outdated rules. Today, more and more restaurants are trusting powerful consumer behavior data to get them the results and the growth they’re seeking. And it’s paying off.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

The hotel will be both companies’ first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel. Aligned with the UK Green Building Council’s framework definition of net zero carbon buildings, it is set to open next year.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

MAY 17, 2023

Your glass door merchandiser may just be the most effective salesperson and marketer for grab-and-go beverages. Believe it or not, it holds the power to sway customers' spontaneous purchase decisions more than any human being. Have you ever been to a convenience store for gas but ended up buying a bottle of water or soda pop you had no intention of buying?

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

Eco-friendly and sustainability are similar terms but defined with differences. Sustainability as a topic is often related to the environment but is so much more. The choices businesses make multiply their environmental impact a thousand-fold as sustainable travel became a powerful trend in the hospitality market.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, across 18 distinct brands, has signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Tashyid for Hotel Operations, which will see the development of 12 hotels and 2,500 keys under the Holiday Inn Express brand across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With Ministry of Tourism encouraging such investments in the Kingdom, the signing took place in the presence Mr.

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Bon Appetit Management Company

MAY 17, 2023

From left, Professor Emeritus and Shell-fisherman Dale Leavitt, and Director of Culinary Operations Jonathan Cambra work the raw bar as Resident District Manager James Gubata looks on. Photo Credit: Stacey Pacheo/Roger Williams University In late April, food system professionals gathered virtually and in person for the annual Northeast Farm to Institution Summit, with Bon Appétiters leading multiple events.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

LyvInn, a new European hotel brand, has inaugurated its first property in Frankfurt, the prominent commercial hub of Germany. Founded by Navneet Bali, former CEO and chairman of Meininger Hotels, LyvInn Hotels presents a distinctive "hybrid" concept that combines flexible accommodations, co-working spaces, and social areas to cater to both short and extended stays.

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Fast Casual

MAY 17, 2023

Contaminated small wares (including utensils and equipment) are the third most common cause of foodborne illness. Sani Professional® No-Rinse Sanitizing Multi-Surface Wipes are the fast, easy, and effective way to sanitize hard, non-porous food contact surfaces.

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MAY 17, 2023

Hotels with wellness offerings had strong TRevPAR growth in 2022 as markets benefited from a recovery in demand, hospitality advisor RLA Global said in its Wellness Real Estate Report 2023, released during this year’s International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has just announced that exhibit space for the 2023 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is sold out, and a waiting list for interested companies has been started. The status is a signifier of the continued interest in the 50+ year annual event, selling out even with a 5 percent booth space expansion from the successful HITEC 2022 in Orlando.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

The ZEL Mallorca hotel is counting the days until it opens its doors this summer to present an inspirational experience that pays tribute to the unmistakeable lifestyle of a Mediterranean home.

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MAY 17, 2023

Glion Institute of Higher Education has unveiled a new initiative which will give 2023-24 students on its flagship graduate degree program, the Master’s in International Hospitality Business, an opening for high-flying careers with three of the world’s most prestigious brands.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

Remember the days of NCR cash registers and metal keys with slots behind the desk? It still brings a smile to my face, just like an old episode of Gunsmoke. It was a time when communication with guests was face to face. Like many of my industry colleagues, it was the personal interactions with people while working at the front desk that got me hooked on the hotel business.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

April 2023 - iVvy, the leading cloud-based venue management software, has announced a new integration partnership with RMS, the trusted property management solution for hospitality businesses. This partnership provides hoteliers and restaurateurs with a powerful all-in-one platform that streamlines operations and improves guest experiences.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) announces the arrival of a new member, Rove Hotels, one of the Middle East’s fastest growing lifestyle hospitality brands.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

"Tourism and Rural Development: A Policy Perspective - Results of the UNWTO Survey on Tourism for Rural Development to Member States" represents the first baseline document of UNWTO on tourism and rural development with the participation of Member States worldwide.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, has announced the signing of Novotel Melbourne Box Hill, a new-build hotel set to open in January 2025.

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MAY 17, 2023

DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm will be the fourth DoubleTree by Hilton conversion in Germany and Austria in just two years.

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MAY 17, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group is expanding its portfolio at Munich Airport with the opening of Flightgate Munich Airport Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals. Located in Hallbergmoos, just outside the Bavarian capital and 10 minutes from the airport, this new property combines high-quality lifestyle design and an ideal location for business trips, leisure holidays, as well as weekend city breaks.

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MAY 17, 2023

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, is pleased to provide an update on its ambitious expansion plans throughout Saudi Arabia, in keeping with the company’s commitment to support Saudi Arabia Vision 2030. Pivotal to these plans, are three recently announced signings with key strategic owning partners for exciting new hospitality projects: The Rua Al Madinah project, in Madinah; a master-planned development project in Riyadh; and, a multi-city, master development agreement with Amsa Hospital

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

Renaissance Hotels offers travelers a gateway to discover Porto like a local from the picturesque Lapa neighborhood.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

In this episode we speak with Tammy Pahel, Chief Wellness Officer at Alchemy Resorts about the growing impact of wellness on travel, how to use wellness to personalize experiences in the ways travelers want, and how leaders can use wellness strategies to improve the staff experience.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

Alright Amsterdam, it’s time to head East. This August will see The Hoxton open its second hotel in the Dutch capital slap bang in the heart of the Eastern Docklands, home to a laid-back, locally-rooted community drawn to the swathes of serene greenery, waterside views and thriving indy scene. Taking up residence in a landmark that was originally built by the Royal Dutch Lloyd Shipping Company in 1921, the 136-room hotel will honour the building’s storied past while embracing the vibrancy and yo

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Oostwegel Collection, a Dutch group of historically authentic luxury hotels and restaurants, has implemented Infor’s full suite of solutions for the hospitality industry. The first business globally to go live with all five of Infor’s hospitality-specific systems, Oostwegel Collection has implemented Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS), Infor Sales & Catering (SCS), Infor EzRMS revenue management, Infor Table Reservations Solution

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund to jointly develop and operate high-quality hospitality and lifestyle projects focused on mountain resorts, wellness resorts and urban hotels within the Kingdom.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

As seen in Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) most recent Asia Pacific Construction Pipeline Trend Report, excluding China, analysts state that the region ended the first quarter of 2023 with 1,885 projects/394,235 rooms in the total pipeline.The region currently has 943 projects under construction, with 213,900 rooms, and 300 projects with 59,170 rooms scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

With long-held COVID restrictions in the rearview, China’s hospitality industry has embarked on a rapid journey to normalcy, which has been fairly successful thus far.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

I like the title of this article, but perhaps a more appropriate title might be: Customer Service Is Like Being Married.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

As the world changes, so too does the way we travel. While technology penetrates deeper into our lives, climate issues come under ever more scrutiny, and the cost-of-living surges, travelers are adapting, navigating the turbulence with a renewed passion for unique experiences.

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