Fri.Sep 29, 2023

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Ahead of Fire Prevention Week – Is Your Bar/Restaurant Safe?

Modern Restaurant Management

As a result of the Great Chicago Fire that killed 250 people in 1871, the National Fire Protection Association has declared the public observance of Fire Prevention Week since 1922, marking more than 100 years this year of the public observance. The holiday was later cemented by President Coolidge, marking the longest-running public health and safety observance on record.

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Walk Thru Bru concept brings grab and go to stadium beverage sales

Food Management

Four NFL stadiums managed by Aramark Sports + Entertainment have ditched their standalone packaged beer portables in exchange for self-serve markets that offer a wider variety of choices and allow fans to pick out their beverages, verify their age, pay, and get back to the game faster than ever before.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

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The restaurant staffing shortage is a major challenge for restaurant owners today. According to the National Restaurant Association 2023 Restaurant Industry Forecast , 9 in 10 restaurants are experiencing staffing shortages. This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023. The 2021 COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to leave the hospitality industry, and many have not returned.

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5 things: Report finds food-as-medicine strategies could save billions in healthcare costs

Food Management

This and California raising its fast food minimum wage to $20/hour are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Hundreds sickened in Spain by water contaminated with parasite

Food Safety News

More than 450 people have been sickened in a Spanish town after drinking and using contaminated water. Public health officials in Tarazona, in the province of Zaragoza, reported 452 illnesses since early September. Most patients have had a mild illness with symptoms including diarrhea, sometimes vomiting, and a fever. Analyzes commissioned by Tarazona Council from independent laboratories confirmed the presence of the Cryptosporidium parasite in the Queiles River.

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Study Suggests Link Between Aspartame Consumed During Pregnancy and Autism in Male Children

Food Safety Magazine

Aspartame consumed by mothers during pregnancy or breastfeeding may be associated with autism in their male children, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

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Hyatt To Introduce New Home Rental Offering: Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) yesterday announced plans for a new short-term vacation rental platform, Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt, that will feature private homes and remote hideaways in the United States. When the offering launches, which is expected in the coming weeks, World of Hyatt members will have direct booking access to a unique collection of short-term private home rentals from beachfront escapes to mountainside ski chalets, where they can earn and redeem points beyond th

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Strategies for Seamless Kitchen Moves: Relocating Your Commercial Kitchen With Ease

Total Food Service

Article contributed by Nancy Zafrani, Oz Moving & Storage After months (or maybe even years) of searching, you’ve finally chosen the perfect space to relocate your restaurant! You’re excited to take your business to the next level. However, you’re probably also feeling stressed about transferring your equipment and ingredients from one commercial kitchen to another.

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Less Pressure, Even More Leisure: Hox Chalet Returns for 2024 Season

Hospitality Net

Returning to the piste-perfect setting of Morzine in the French Alps, The Hoxton will once again be bringing all the cosy vibes to a decked out, luxury chalet from January 2024. Back together with partners GREY GOOSE® Vodka and Treeline Chalets, The Hoxton has curated the ultimate in mountain retreats complete with all the Hox-from-home touches.

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Good to Go, a fast-casual incubator supported by the James Beard Foundation, hosts its first concept

FoodService Director

Chef Jared Howard won the opportunity to test launch HoneyBunny Chicken and Biscuits for six months inside NYC’s Market 57 food hall.

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HSMAI Century Campaign: Building a Bridge to Our Brightest Future

Hospitality Net

For close to a century, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has stood as a guiding light for innovation, support, and community growth within the hotel sales, marketing, and revenue optimization fields. Now, as we begin the countdown to our momentous 100-year anniversary in 2027, we’re excited to unveil the Century Campaign for the HSMAI Foundation.

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Next-generation vending hopes to solve your labor woes

FoodService Director

Vending machines aren't just for chips and soda anymore. Here’s a look at why new iterations are making waves in foodservice.

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Food waste: AI supporting Accor hotels

Hospitality Net

As part of the international day of awareness for food loss and waste, Accor, a world leader in hospitality with 5,500 hotels and 10,000 food & beverage venues serving 200 million meals worldwide every year, is leveraging artificial intelligence and a joint measurement drive to go even further.

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How White Castle, Clutch Coffee fixing drive-thru issues

Fast Casual

With emerging technologies, including AI, changing the look and feel of the drive-thru experience, operators are future-proofing their operations

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Maverick Hotels and Restaurants To Manage Hilton Chicago Northbrook

Hospitality Net

Maverick Hotels and Restaurants announced today that it continues to grow the company’s expanding portfolio with the addition of another hotel in the metropolitan Chicago market. Maverick founder and CEO Robert Habeeb made the announcement.

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TriMark’s Gilbert Announces Retirement

Foodservice Equipment Reports

This week caps a 48-year foodservice industry career for Bob Gilbert, who is retiring from his post as TriMark South’s senior vice president of sales for rentals. Gilbert started out as an electrician’s apprentice during the gas crisis in 1973 on Long Island, New York, but lost his job, details a press release. Gilbert’s uncle, Eric Hohn, also the co-owner of Industry Sales Inc.

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Redefining Trust in Digital Key Solutions

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry is currently undergoing a revolution, leaving behind traditional methods for a digital approach. Digital key technology stands at the forefront of this change, offering guests unprecedented convenience. Yet, in the rush to embrace the future, one vital component has often been overlooked: reliability. In an industry where guest safety and satisfaction are paramount, a reliable digital key solution is not an option—it’s essential.

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Hear from an FDA Senior Consumer Safety Officer at reCONNECT 2023

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Section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act ( FSMA 204 ) is poised to change the landscape of food safety significantly in the coming years. It has introduced significant regulations aimed at enhancing the safety and traceability of food products, ultimately protecting consumers from foodborne illnesses. As the deadline for FSMA 204 compliance approaches, January 20, 2026, it's crucial for companies and professionals in the food industry to understand the implications of this final rule and

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WTTC and Puerto Rico Tourism Company Mark World Tourism Day

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) commemorated World Tourism Day in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, highlighting the exceptional growth and commitment of Puerto Rico in promoting sustainable travel.

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IndusFood Tech

FMT Magazine

IndusFood Tech Show Name – Indusfood Tech 2024 Date – 10-12 January, 2024 Venue – India Exposition Mart, Greater Noida Brief – The 3nd edition of Indusfood- Tech 2024- SOUTH ASIA’S premium FOOD TECHNOLOGY SHOW, is scheduled to take place from 10th – 12th January 2024 at India Exposition Mart, Greater Noida. Indusfood Tech is a global platform connecting Indian and International OEMs, Food & Beverage Technology Providers, Packaging Technology providers and Material Su

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Lowe Acquires Vacation Rental Management Business From Hyatt

Hospitality Net

Lowe, a leading national real estate investor, developer and manager, has acquired Hyatt’s vacation rental management business. The business consists of management agreements for individually-owned resort residences across 36 properties in Colorado and Hawaii, as well as many of the properties’ homeowners associations (HOAs). Lowe’s hospitality management subsidiary, CoralTree Hospitality Group, will assume management of the rental units, HOAs and resort properties included in the transaction.

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New FDA Video Explains Human Foods Import Process

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a video outlining the general process for importing human foods into the U.S.

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MGM Resorts’ Joint Venture Signs Implementation Agreement for Integrated Resort in Osaka, Japan

Hospitality Net

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") today announced that Osaka IR Corporation, a joint venture with ORIX Corporation ("ORIX") established to develop the Osaka IR Project, signed an agreement with Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City to implement the Specified Integrated Resort Facilities Area Development Plan for Yumeshima, Osaka.

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Food recall roundup.

Food Safety Chat

FSAI Undeclared egg in a mispacked batch of Dunnes Stores Simply Better Italian Calabrian Salami & Sausage Pizza FSA Recall FSA Hotel Chocolat recalls Hotel Chocolat Choose Your Poison because it may contain pieces of glass. Asda recalls Asda Classic Boneless Chicken Dinner Joint because of undeclared wheat CFIA That Homebrew Shop brand Ascorbic Acid recalled due to Sodium Percarbonate Ararat brand Tahina recalled due to Salmonella FSIS/FDA Del Valle Import and Export, LLC, a distributor and

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Albany’s Hotel Industry: A Bright Outlook

Hospitality Net

Albany’s hotel industry continues to rebound from the pandemic. This article reviews the performance and recent trends of two distinct Albany submarkets and the market’s extended-stay hotel segment. Through this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of Albany’s performance coming out of the pandemic.

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Blackstone’s Kathleen McCarthy: Hospitality has been a conviction theme for us for a long time

Hospitality Net

Kathleen McCarthy, Blackstone global co-head of real estate, joins CNBC’s Delivering Alpha 2023 conference to discuss the state of the real estate market, where the best plays are right now, why diversification is key, and more.

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WTTC and Saudi Arabia Extend Partnership Through MoU

Hospitality Net

In a significant milestone, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia have announced the extension of their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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GBTA Podcast: GBT-AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Business Travel

Hospitality Net

In the inaugural episode of "GBT-AI," a series exploring the role that AI has to play in business travel, host GBTA CMO, Kevin Fliess, GBTA’s Chief Marketing Officer, brings together a panel of experts in the field of artificial intelligence and business travel. Joining the discussion are Tom Allen, CEO at AI Journal; Sam Hilgendorf, CIO at Fox World Travel; and Mat Orrego, CEO and co-founder of Cornerstone Information Systems.

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Israel VWP Admission to Add $1.8 Billion to U.S. Economy

Hospitality Net

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