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How to Choose the Best Restaurant Inventory Management Software

Sculpture Hospitality

In the fast-paced restaurant industry, effective inventory management is crucial to ensure smooth operations, maximize profits, and deliver an exceptional dining experience.

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Are Americans on the tipping point of tipping?

Hospitality Net

In the old times, Americans typically tip 15 – 20% of the pre-tax bill in sit-down restaurants with wait staff. For hotel room service, tipping 10% is expected if gratuity is already included; otherwise, 20% or more should be added.

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Commercial Ice Cream Freezer and Machine Buying Guide

Chef's Toys

When shopping for a commercial ice cream freezer or machine , it's important to consider the type of frozen treats you sell, how your customers access the product, and how long your product will be stored. Chefs' Toys can help you select the best commercial ice cream machine and freezer for your business. Important Factors for Choosing a Commercial Ice Cream Freezer Here are some important things to consider when buying your commercial ice cream freezer: Size: Make sure to choose a freezer that

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Kalibri Labs to Launch Commercial Strategy Certification Program

Hospitality Net

Kalibri Labs, an innovative data science leader in hotel performance analytics and benchmarking, has released a groundbreaking initiative, which will be supported by multiple industry associations, that will revolutionize the approach of hoteliers in a market dominated by digital disruption.

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FDA Updates Proposal for Unified Human Foods Program With New Model for ORA

Food Safety Tech

On June 26, the FDA shared an update on its proposal to create a unified Human Foods Program (HFP), which includes a new model for the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). The changes are based on findings and recommendations of a working group made up of agency officials with expertise in different functional and operational areas that has been working over the past several months to identify additional opportunities to bolster operations within the new HFP and ORA.

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Signing of Ramada by Wyndham Itahari Pashupati Marg, Nepal

Hospitality Net

Grand Central Hotel Private Limited, a hotel development and investment company based in Nepal, today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to open a new Ramada by Wyndham hotel in Itahari, Nepal.

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UrVenue Debuts Cutting-Edge PXMS Product Suite at Fairmont Banff Springs

Hospitality Net

Today at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), UrVenue revealed enhancements to UV Enterprise, the hospitality industry’s pioneering Property Experience Management System (PXMS). These enhancements introduce a new capability known as Guest Experience, featuring Guest Portal and Guest Services, both of which leverage integrations into leading platforms OpenTable, Hapi and more.

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Bringing Food Safety to the Masses

Food Safety Tech

Food safety is set to gain national prominence with the release of “Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food.” The documentary from director Stephanie Soechtig was inspired by the book, Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed the Way Americans Eat , by Jeff Benedict, which tells the story of the landmark 1993 Jack in the Box E.

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Pan Pacific Hotels Group Announces Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Bangkok with Leading Thai Conglomerate Metro-Ply

Hospitality Net

Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited, today signs a new luxury development with Metro-Ply Family of Companies, strengthening its network in Thailand.

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"We have a key role to play in leading change in LGBTQI+ tourism”: discussion with Accor’s Antonietta Varlese and IGLTA’s Clark Massad

Hospitality Net

This Pride Month, we sat down with Antonietta Varlese, SVP Sustainability, Communications & Institutional Relations Americas - Premium, Midscale & Economy Brands at Accor, and Clark Massad, VP Global Partnerships at IGLTA, the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ tourism, to discuss and share their insights and perspectives on LGBTQI+ tourism and travel, the challenges faced today and their vision for tomorrow.

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ROOMDEX Announces New ABS Revenue Performance Results

Hospitality Net

Bethesda, MD – June 27th, 2023 – ROOMDEX, the provider for ABS (Attribute-based Selling) in upselling for hotels, today has announced new, record-breaking performance results from across all hotels using ABS for Upselling.

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Sage Hospitality Group Leverages Hapi and Salesforce to Centralize Data and Accelerate Innovation

Hospitality Net

Hapi, a provider of integration solutions for the hospitality industry, announced that Sage Hospitality Group has experienced remarkable transformation in CRM capabilities with the help of Salesforce technology, powered by Hapi. By leveraging Hapi’s Salesforce expertise and Hapi Guest for Salesforce, Sage has seen accelerated results and maximized their utilization of the Salesforce platform.

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Percipia Launches New Hospitality Interface for Webex by Cisco

Hospitality Net

Percipia, a telephony and mobility solutions and services provider for the hospitality industry, announced it is expanding its partnership with Cisco by delivering Parallax, a hospitality interface gateway for unified communications, to the Webex platform. This integration for the hospitality market allows administrative call control where customers such as hotels can now deploy Webex extensions for calling in guest rooms with caller-ID upon check-in.

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InnSpire Partners With Positron Access Solutions to Enable Robust Internet and Hotel IPTV System Connectivity

Hospitality Net

InnSpire, the leading provider of a comprehensive technology suite that helps drive a seamless, world-class guest experience for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, today announced a strategic partnership with Positron Access Solutions, a leading provider of carrier-grade telecommunications systems for the hospitality sector and other markets.

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InnSpire Forms Global Channel Distribution Partnership with CNN International Commercial

Hospitality Net

InnSpire, the leading provider of a comprehensive technology suite that helps drive a seamless, world-class guest experience for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, today announced that it has inked a global channel distribution partnership with CNN International Commercial (CNNIC). The new partnership will provide seamless access to the world’s leading news channel and other content from across the Warner Bros.

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Sertifi Releases Next-Generation Platform to Reimagine Agreement Processes for Hospitality

Hospitality Net

Sertifi, developers of a complete agreements platform used by over 17,500 hospitality, event, and travel companies, today announced the release of its next-generation platform. Users now have access to a reimagined experience designed to further increase efficiency and convenience across e-signature, payment, and credit card authorization processes.

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Why Great Service is a Trap That Will Ruin Your Business

Hospitality Net

It’s the age-old mantra: “Provide great service and customers will come.” But is that really true? In this article, we’ll explore why relying solely on great service is actually a trap that could lead to the downfall of your business.

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Birmingham Hotel Market: Setting Up to Knock It Out of the Park

Hospitality Net

The Magic City, so named because its soil contains the three elements needed to produce iron, was able to steel itself against long-term hospitality demand loss in 2020 better than many hotel markets across the U.S. The city’s proximity to outdoor demand generators, its rapidly growing sports entertainment industry, and the dedicated work of local municipal offices and aid organizations were all important factors that supported the swift recovery of Birmingham hotels.

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Greek Travel & Tourism sector to approach full recovery this year, says WTTC

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals the Greek Travel & Tourism sector is projected to near pre-pandemic levels this year.

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Royal Garden Hotel - A Royal WiFi Experience with RUCKUS

Hospitality Net

Royal Garden is a luxury hotel located in London in the iconic Kensington High Street. The hotel has 400 bedrooms with unparalleled views of the London skyline. The Royal Garden is proud of its awesome location in a borough with an array of shops and restaurants to suit every need and walking distance to three world class museums, Kensington Palace and adjoining Gardens.

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Accor unveils its strategic priorities and its medium-term growth ambitions

Hospitality Net

During a Capital Markets Day to be held today at the Group’s head office, Accor will present its medium-term ambitions for a new chapter of growth. With strong brands and highly skilled teams, a simplified and optimized operating model and processes, Accor intends to accelerate its sustainable growth.To unlock its growth potential, Accor is taking full advantage of the strengths of each of the two new divisions created in January 2023.

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Hospitality Technology Innovator Agilysys Demonstrates How Hotels And Resorts Are Using Technology To Elevate Return On Experience (ROE) Across Six Key Hospitality Moments

Hospitality Net

ALPHARETTA, GA — JUNE 27, 2023 —Despite rising economic headwinds from elevated inflation in 2023, a 2023 EY report Hospitality Industry Looks Strong for 2023 – Despite Recession Fears predicts continued strong performance for the hospitality industry throughout 2023 while also cautioning, “The industry should continue to focus on efficiencies at the hotel and corporate levels, prioritizing customer experience, analytics and automation.

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Climate Risk Disclosure Becomes Mandatory For Hospitality Sector

Hospitality Net

Yesterday, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) issued its inaugural standards, IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, ushering in a new era of sustainability-related disclosures in capital markets worldwide. They create a common language for disclosing the effect of climate-related risks and opportunities on a company’s prospects; and will help to improve trust and confidence in company disclosures about sustainability to inform investment decisions.

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Duetto Invites Hoteliers to ‘Test Drive’ its CommandCenter at HITEC Toronto

Hospitality Net

Duetto, the hospitality industry’s #1 Revenue Management System (RMS), is giving hoteliers the chance to test drive its new CommandCenter business intelligence dashboard at its booth at HITEC Toronto this week.

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INTELITY: Innovative Hospitality Technology Solutions

Hospitality Net

Benjamin Keller, Senior Vice President of Sales at INTELITY, highlights the range of technology solutions they offer to the global hospitality industry, including mobile check-in, keyless entry, in-room tablets, and back-end ticketing. At the upcoming high tech event, they will be showcasing their enhanced API and SDK for seamless integration with existing hotel apps, as well as the new features of their R5 platform and the P11 in-room tablets.

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Cendyn: Empowering Hotels with Innovative eCommerce Solutions for Profitability and Guest Loyalty

Hospitality Net

Emily Millman, senior director of eCommerce at Cendyn, introduces the company’s mission to enhance hotel profitability and guest loyalty. Cendyn will showcase its comprehensive website design and technology services, highlighting the integration of their websites with the RT4 system at HITEC. Their award-winning websites not only reflect each hotel’s distinctive brand personality but also incorporate the latest UX design trends.

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Future-Forward Hospitality Technology Software Leader Agilysys to Present Session on Maximizing Guest and Staff Experience at the HITEC Toronto Conference

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry has undergone massive transformation since the start of the pandemic. To compete in a sector facing labor constraints and elevated customer expectations, forward-looking hospitality providers must lean on modern technology solutions to provide exceptional staff and guest experiences.

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BWH Hotels Continues Global Expansion With The Addition Of Hotels In North America, Europe, Africa And Asia

Hospitality Net

BWH Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, celebrates continued expansive growth of its 19 distinctive brands across every chain scale segment – from luxury to premium economy – adding several new properties to its global portfolio of hotels and resorts. Most recently, the company has expanded in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

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Prioritizing Your Hotel Tech Stack: Reigniting Passion for Hospitality with the New Generation of Staff

Hospitality Net

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the hospitality industry faces a dual challenge - integrating technology while ensuring that the passion driving exceptional guest experiences is not lost. Fortunately, a new generation of tech-savvy staff members brings an opportunity to leverage technology and reignite passion within the industry. By prioritizing your hotel’s tech stack and fostering a culture that fuels genuine enthusiasm for hospitality, you can maximize the value from these new staff and

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Positron and Cloud5 Communications Announce Partnership

Hospitality Net

Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of communications and technology solutions for more than 5,000 hotels, MDUs, and commercial facilities across the Americas, and Positron Access Solutions, a specialist in carrier-grade telecommunications products, have partnered together to address the connectivity and cabling challenges experienced by many hospitality companies and MDUs as they seek to modernize their networks and meet the expectations of today’s guests and residents.

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Rise of the Hotel Optimist

Hospitality Net

The 35-foot-tall statue of Optimus Prime outside the New York Marriott Marquis on Times Square watched over attendees coming into the 45th annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference last week to share notes, laud revenue per available room growth and bemoan the lack of deals. Hotel investors have been described as a group of relentless optimists with strong opinions, and that optimism was on full display on the main stage events and at the bustling cocktail receptions.