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FM On Demand with Tara Fitzpatrick: True West-Coast cool: San Diego State University’s Executive Chef Tiago Battastini

Food Management

SDSU’s dining team is led by this executive chef, who takes leadership and caring about his team as seriously as he takes his grilling (and as a guy from Brazil, that’s very seriously!

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How Does Your Service Measure Up?

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant customers are back, with many restaurants reporting business close to pre-pandemic levels. And those consumers want the restaurant experience, according to a survey earlier this year by the National Restaurant Association. It reported that “84 percent of consumers say going out to a restaurant with family and friends is a better use of their leisure time than cooking and cleaning up.” Take a minute now and think of five things that you believe bring your customers back tim

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In its second season, Trailside Organic Farm is bustling

Food Management

Improvements and additions are helping the senior living facility farm flourish

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Sculpture Hospitality Clients Invest in Franchise to Expand Support

Sculpture Hospitality

TORONTO, ON, July 17, 2023 -- Sculpture Hospitality, a distinguished leader in hospitality and restaurant inventory management, is pleased to announce the expansion of its network with the addition of a Sculpture Hospitality franchise in Santa Cruz, California, owned by long-standing clients Jennee Gregg and Taylor Fontana. This significant move enables Gregg and Fontana to continue using Sculpture’s services for their own restaurant, Malone’s Grille in Santa Cruz, California, while delivering t

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Restaurant Inventory Management: Theft & Shrinkage

Wasserstrom

Managing inventory in the foodservice industry is essential for ensuring profitability. However, theft and shrinkage can be a major problem, leading to significant financial losses. Reducing theft and shrinkage in your restaurant requires systematic planning and the vigilance of a meerkat. Being that, we provide an overview of theft and shrinkage in the context of […] The post Restaurant Inventory Management: Theft & Shrinkage appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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5 things: Nudging tactics help promote healthful workplace dining for Eurest

Food Management

This and Texas expanding school breakfast funding are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Federal bill doubles down on buying American for school meals

FoodService Director

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Maine and Massachusetts take steps to encourage school nutrition professionals to source more local foods.

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4SUITES Welcomes Alfred Eeltink as CEO to Lead the Next Growth Phase

Hospitality Net

4SUITES, the leading smart access solutions provider for the hospitality industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Alfred Eeltink as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of 4SUITES B.V., effective July 1st, 2023. Eeltink’s leadership will guide 4SUITES into the next phase of growth, with a specific focus on expanding its presence in North America.

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The Importance of High-Quality Catering Equipment

the CAMBRO blog

In the world of catering, quality is paramount. From the food you serve to the service you provide, every aspect plays a crucial role in creating an unforgettable experience for your clients. However, one aspect that is often overlooked but shouldn’t be underestimated is the quality of your catering equipment. High-quality catering equipment can make a significant difference in the efficiency, reliability and overall success of your business. 1.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Vignette Collection débuts in Phnom Penh

Hospitality Net

Partnership with Odom Living Co. Ltd will introduce one-of-a-kind Luxury & Lifestyle brand to Cambodia's capital city in 2027.

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Unlocking Versatility: Two-Tier QuickSwitch Glass is the Platinum Standard in Flexible Design, Style and Performance

LTI, Inc.

Each customer is unique. But the design challenges they face are often quite similar. With Two-Tier QuickSwitch Glass serving technology , operators can showcase exciting menu choices in countless ways, offering unparalleled flexibility and efficiency. No matter what the circumstances may be! Each tier offers a ceramic glass surface and independent controls that provide the ability to display more items in a smaller footprint — and change from hot-to-cold in under an hour with the mere flip of a

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The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth to Deliver Timeless Luxury and Community to the City’s Cultural District

Hospitality Net

Debuting September 2023, Crescent Real Estate brings luxury accommodations, local culinary experiences, and exceptional event spaces to Fort Worth.

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Meat Processing Equipment: Best Practices for Cleaning

Hobart

By Megan Gray, Product Line Manager Whether it’s for equipment in an independent butcher shop or meat room in a retail grocery space, proper cleaning and sanitizing is imperative. First and most importantly, doing so reduces the risk of contamination and food borne illnesses. It can also improve equipment performance. The better care an operator takes during the cleaning process, the greater likelihood the equipment will last longer and require less maintenance.

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Langham Hospitality Group Signs Deal for New Ying’nFlo in Admiralty, Hong Kong

Hospitality Net

Langham Hospitality Group has signed an agreement to manage a Ying’nFlo in Admiralty, Hong Kong, and this new property is scheduled to open in September 2023. The new property follows the successful debut of the first Ying’nFlo concept which launched in the colourful district of Wanchai, Hong Kong, in October 2022.

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CulinArt's 'Find Your Flavor' station encourages diners to follow their taste buds

FoodService Director

The new cafe concept offers the opportunity to customize meals around five tastes: sweet, salty, spicy, sour and umami.

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Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts brand coming to Bielefeld

Hospitality Net

The Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts brand is expanding its portfolio: LFPI Hospitality Group and Deutsche Hospitality have signed a franchise agreement for a hotel in Bielefeld. Historic Hotel Bielefelder Hof will be operating under the name "Steigenberger Hotel Bielefelder Hof" beginning February 1, 2024.

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A Matter of Convenience: C-Stores Go All In for Dine-In and Takeout

Let's Chat Snacks

Convenience stores are more foodservice-focused, with many integrating restaurants into their locations. Learn about the restaurants-in-c-store trend.

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Fusion Hotel Group Launches New Business Hotel Brand

Hospitality Net

Fusion Hotel Group, Vietnam’s fully integrated hospitality and management company, announces the launch of HIIVE Hotels. Created for business travelers around industrial and logistic hubs, the August opening of HIIVE Binh Duong marks the brand’s Southeast Asia debut.

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Free hot dog at Dog Haus

Fast Casual

July 19 is National Hot Dog Day so Dog Haus is doling out a free dog.

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Expedia Group Announces ‘One Key’ Loyalty Program

Hospitality Net

Expedia Group™ continues to innovate and lead the travel industry with the launch of One Key™. This groundbreaking new loyalty program unifies the company’s three flagship travel brands of Expedia®, Hotels.com® and Vrbo®, and marks the first time a major online vacation rental platform will have a loyalty program.

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As Camping Popularity Surges, RV Resorts Look to Capitalize With Hotel-Like Comforts

Hospitality Net

Over the past several years, H&LA has seen a marked increase in interest from developers and investors in campgrounds and RV resorts. RV parks are rebranding as resorts as they add more amenities. Though camping is far from a new phenomenon, its uptick in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic helped introduce it to many first-time campers, which boosted participation to higher levels.

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Prime Asia Hotel in the Philippines taps Hotelogix all-in-one solution to fast-track its expansion plan

Hospitality Net

Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, said that Prime Asia Hotel in the Philippines has adopted its cloud-based enterprise-grade all-in-one solution. The management at the hotel aims to grow by adding new properties on the robust tech platform provided by Hotelogix.

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Noble Acquires Ten Asset Portfolio of WoodSpring Suites Hotels

Hospitality Net

Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today announced the acquisition of ten WoodSpring Suites hotels located throughout the southeastern United States. The firm plans to make physical improvements across the portfolio to enhance market positioning and accelerate performance.

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Life Plan Resorts is creating the world’s most comprehensive Resort for Healthy Ageing with an Integrated Retirement Plan

Hospitality Net

Life Plan Resorts (LPR), is proud to announce its ground-breaking project to create the world’s most comprehensive retirement resort for healthy ageing. This visionary development will be a Life Plan Community, offering an integrated retirement plan and a sanctuary with accommodation, hospitality, fitness, wellness, and ongoing healthcare plus over 100 activities on a 36-hole golf estate, to ensure the well-being of residents in mind, body, and spirit.

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Global Hotel Alliance Enters Landmark Partnership With Luxury Cruise Line Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Hospitality Net

Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, is taking its award-winning loyalty program, GHA DISCOVERY, to the high seas after entering a landmark partnership with Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Regent), the world’s leading luxury cruise line, based in Miami, Florida.

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka joins IHG Hotels & Resorts on its journey to become Japan’s first Vignette Collection

Hospitality Net

RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka has joined the IHG Hotels & Resorts system, giving it a bigger platform to welcome guests from around the world via IHG’s world-class enterprise and award-winning IHG One Rewards loyalty program.

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Asia Pacific 2023 GOP. Boom or bust?

Hospitality Net

To fully understand how things are looking like in Asia Pacific, we need to take a step back and look at how things have progressed across the 4 key global hospitality regions over the past 40 months.

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IntercityHotel opens in Karlsruhe

Hospitality Net

The new IntercityHotel Karlsruhe has officially opened its doors. It features 194 rooms, four conference rooms as well as a restaurant and a bar. It has a convenient central location in the direct proximity of Karlsruhe’s main railway station.

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Ngorongoro Lodge, New Hotel From Meliá Hotels International Opens in Tanzania

Hospitality Net

Meliá Hotels International, the leading hotel company in Spain, announced today the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection. Located in northern Tanzania in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the newly renovated hotel is the brand’s fourth property in Africa and belongs to The Meliá Collection, a group of unique and exclusive hotels with their own distinctive personality.

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5 Questions Managers of Remote Teams Should Ask Themselves

Hospitality Net

We know that managing a team remotely is fraught with both technical and interpersonal complications. These days, companies and universities around the world have become accustomed to remote working, kicked off by the COVID-19 pandemic, but how many can say that they are actually successful at it?

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Duetto Data Shows Promising Year End for Global Hotel Markets

Hospitality Net

Duetto, the hospitality industry’s #1 Revenue Management Software (RMS), has released its latest look at the global hotel market, reporting positive signals in all metrics through to year-end.