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Five Ways to Enhance and Improve the Takeout and Delivery Customer Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

Less than two decades ago, restaurant-quality meal delivery was largely limited to pizza and Chinese takeout. Today, the global food delivery app industry is predicted to reach $320 billion by 2029 — up from $140 billion in 2022. Consumers crave convenience. As such, implementing a robust food delivery and takeout service has become critical for restaurants’ longevity and success.

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Hyatt Announces the Opening of Four New Bulgarian Resorts

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the openings of Secrets Sunny Beach Resort & Spa, Dreams Sunny Beach Resort & Spa, AluaSun Helios Beach, and Alua Helios Bay, representing the entry of the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt, into a third European country, complimenting the existing presence of Hyatt’s all-inclusive resort brands in Spain and Greece.

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Supreme Court Upholds California’s Proposition 12 Pork Ban

Modern Restaurant Management

On May 11, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld California’s Proposition 12, finding in a divided, 5-4 opinion , that it did not violate the Interstate Commerce. Proposition 12 is a farm animal confinement ballot initiative passed in 2018, by a 62 percent vote. Among other animal welfare measures, it bans the same of Pork in California from farms that confine pregnant pigs in gestation crates.

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UNWTO Hosts Executive Training on Tourism for Rural Development in Middle East Middle East

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Under the theme ’Tourism for Rural Development: A Practical Approach to Strategy and Product Development’, the three-day session was held at the UNWTO Regional Office for the Middle East in Riyadh to address the underlying needs for continuous skills development for ensuring up to date learning, adaptation, and innovation.

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Highlights: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2023

Fast Casual

This past March, restaurant industry leaders gathered in Miami for the 7th annual Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.

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International hospitality market primed for activity surge

Hospitality Net

A survey of hospitality investors from around the globe shows signs of growing confidence in the hotel sector and suggests the market is readying itself for a surge of activity following a three year slump.

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STR Weekly Insights: 30 April – 6 May 2023

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As we move into the period between spring and the post-Memorial Day summer kickoff, U.S. hotel industry occupancy showed an expected and modest decline of 1.4 percentage points (ppts) from the prior week. Performance remained strong relative to last year with occupancy of 65.2% growing 1.2 ppts from the matched week last year.

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Revised CCP Decision Tree adopted by Codex

HACCP Mentor

In February 2023, the Codex Alimentarius Commission reported the adoption of the revised General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969) … Revised CCP Decision Tree adopted by Codex READ MORE » The post Revised CCP Decision Tree adopted by Codex appeared first on HACCP Mentor.

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InterContinental Chantilly - Château Mont Royal – the latest jewel in IHG Hotels & Resorts’ historic luxury portfolio

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to announce the signing of InterContinental Chantilly - Château Mont Royal - the latest château property within its growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in France.

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GHOTEL Group repositions as The Chocolate on the Pillow Group

Hospitality Net

A clear strategy, high flexibility and interdisciplinary know-how along the entire value chain of a hotel property paired with employee orientation - these are the cornerstones of the realignment of the previous GHOTEL Group. With the change of name to The Chocolate on the Pillow Group, it addresses its target groups in a new way and promises to deliver decisive added value with the "magic of small things".

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Grand Hyatt Celebrates Its Spanish Debut With Opening of Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa

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The iconic 192-room resort owned by Grupo Inversor Hesperia becomes the first Grand Hyatt along the Mediterranean coastline to offer the brand’s elevated travel experience in this exclusive golf destination.

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Radisson Hotel Group and PPHE Hotel Group accelerate global growth of the premium lifestyle art’otel brand

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Radisson Hotel Group expands its portfolio of bold, art and design-inspired hotels with the inclusion of art’otel in the Radisson Hotel Group’s brand portfolio, growing to ten distinct brands under one overarching umbrella. Across the brand spectrum, the Group offers inspiration through travel with authentic and engaging cultural experiences that allow travelers to feel part of each local art and design community.

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9 tips to structure your pre-arrival communication

Hospitality Net

As a hotelier, it is important to prioritise pre-arrival communication with your guests. This is the time when you can set the tone for their entire stay, ensuring that they feel welcome and valued from the moment they book with you.Pre-arrival communication can also help you to anticipate and address any concerns or issues your guests may have, making their stay as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

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UK Hotel transaction volumes reached almost £0.6 billion for the first quarter of the year

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After a muted end to 2022, transactional activity during the first three months of the year more than doubled, compared to the previous quarter, but with the deal volume remaining significantly below the five-year quarter average of £1.2 billion.

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Mews surpasses 500 DACH customers, fuelling the region’s fast growth

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[BERLIN – 15th of May 2023] Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, is delighted to announce that its DACH customer base (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) has now exceeded 500 properties. Building on the momentum of its strategic growth, Mews saw a 116% revenue increase, headcount growth of 55%, and a Series C investment of $185 million in 2022.

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IHG continues to strengthen Egypt portfolio with two new signings in Cairo

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IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has strengthened its partnership with one of the leading developers in Egypt, Arkan Palm for Real Estate Investment, to build two more hotels in the capital city — InterContinental West Cairo 205 scheduled for a January 2028 opening and the voco West Cairo 205 Suites, set to open by June 2026.

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IHCL’s Year 1 of Growth Roadmap Delivers All Round Results

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The Indian Hotels Company Limited, India’s hospitality market leader, today reported its progress under Ahvaan 2025, a strategic plan with an objective of being the most iconic and profitable hospitality company in South Asia. Value creation has been at the cornerstone of this strategy driven by the initiatives of re-engineering its traditional business, scaling its re-imagined businesses and re-structuring its portfolio.

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Step into a new era of luxury in Italy, as InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace opens its doors

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InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace joins IHG Hotels & Resorts’ growing luxury & lifestyle portfolio, refining elegance and romance in the Italian capital.

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PPHE and Radisson Hotel Group accelerate global growth of art’otel brand

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PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts, is pleased to announce the inclusion of its owned premium lifestyle brand art’otel in Radisson Hotel Group’s brand portfolio, growing this portfolio to ten distinct brands under one overarching umbrella.

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History of Architecture at EHL: la “Ferme”

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In 1536, Lausanne, like the rest of the Pays de Vaud, fell under the dominion of the authorities in Bern. A range of territories, including Chalet-à-Gobso why, were bestowed to the town of Lausanne, which was governed by a bailiff dispatched from Bern and two councils made up of wealthy land owners from Lausanne. It wasn’t until 1798 that Lausanne and the Vaud Canton would shrug off the yoke of Bernese subjugation.

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Nemacolin Reselects Percipia for Hospitality Technology

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Nemacolin turns to Percipia for hospitality technology for its 280-room hotel. Percipia, a leading hospitality solutions provider, upgraded Nemacolin resort to provide property management interfacing, in-room guest-facing XML applications, and hospitality-built voicemail systems.

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Talented team of hospitality executives join forces to launch Kinsfolk & Co.

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Launching in May 2023, Kinsfolk & Co. is a new hospitality management company, born in London, but created with an international perspective. The dynamic organisation, which is led by some of the best talent from across the industry, was founded with a mission to deliver enhanced performance and put triple bottom line priorities at its heart. The mindset is long-term, ensuring the operation is a conscientious, ethical business for years to come.

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2023 Construction and Renovation P2P Trends

Hospitality Net

We are halfway through the second quarter of 2023 and see the hospitality industry looking forward to trends taking shape. While these trends have been on a gradual incline over the recent years, industry experts predict the rest of this year will witness a significant increase in renovation and conversion projects as well as new construction trends in relation to the procurement processes.

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M3 Achieves Remarkable Q1 Sales Results as the Leading Provider of Back-Office Solutions for the Hospitality Industry

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M3 Accounting Services, Inc. (“M3”), the premier provider of advanced back-office solutions for the hospitality industry, is pleased to report strong sales performance for Q1 2023.

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STR: Dubai April hotel occupancy peaked during Eid al-Fitr

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Dubai’s hotel industry saw its saw highest April 2023 occupancy levels during the Eid-al Fitr holiday period, according to preliminary data from STR.

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Hotel Construction Pipeline Growth in China Picks Up with the Return of Travel

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According to the latest China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), China’s total hotel construction pipeline stands at 3,659 projects/680,959 rooms at the end of Q1‘23, down 1% by projects and 3% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). While project counts may be down YOY, domestic and international travel gained significant momentum during the first quarter.

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STR: Amsterdam hotel ADR and RevPAR reached record-highs in April

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Amsterdam’s hotel industry reported its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) for any month on record, according to preliminary April 2023 data from STR.

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Why Accor’s Split Is An Example The Rest Of The Hotel Industry Should Follow

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Accor’s decision to split its economy, midscale and premium brands and its luxury and lifestyle brands into two divisions, which officially began on Jan. 1, is set to be the story of the year.

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Uber Launches Flight-Booking Feature — What to Know

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Uber customers in the United Kingdom will soon be able to book flights directly through the app thanks to the latest travel feature the company has added beyond rides.

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Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index increased 1.4% in April

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The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index increased 1.4% in April to a level of 5,430.

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STR: Jakarta hotels post highest room rates since 2018

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Jakarta’s hotel industry posted its highest monthly average daily rate (ADR) since August 2018, according to preliminary April 2023 data from STR.

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