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SNA Welcomes Chris Derico as 2023-2024 President

Food Management

Child nutrition director for Barbour County Schools in Philippi, W.V. will lead organization representing 50,000 school nutrition professional members nationwide for the next year.

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What’s Brewing at this Beverage-Only Concept? (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

In this episode of “The Main Course,” host MRM Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia chats with Justin Howe, the CEO of HTeaO, a Texas-based company that focuses on iced tea. Coming from a restaurant family, Howe’s unique insights into the industry have been key to the success of his iced tea concept. His diverse entrepreneurial background, which includes experience in the construction and aircraft management industries, has enabled him to create a fresh and successful concept in

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68 College & University staffers who made a difference over the past year, Part 3 (R-Z)

Food Management

Here are some of the frontline and back-of-house staffer submissions from the higher education dining community that Food Management received in response to its call for nominations of Foodservice Heroes who stepped over the past year to keep customers fed.

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Seven Reasons You Should Invest in a Projector and Screen Setup

Modern Restaurant Management

In the ultra competitive landscape of bars and restaurants, providing unique and unforgettable experiences for your patrons is crucial. While for many sports bars, traditional flatscreen televisions have been the norm for watching sporting and live events, it’s time to take your establishment to new heights by upgrading with a game changing addition.

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Trending this week: 68 College & University staffers who made a difference over the past year

Food Management

This week on Food Management FM announces 2023 Best Concept Award winners ranked as the weeks to story.

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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe to Open in Winter 2023

Hospitality Net

oday, Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand, announced the debut of Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, slated to open at the end of 2023. This will be the brand’s first lodging location in a ski destination and the only all-suite resort in the south Lake Tahoe basin. Nestled at the base of Tahoe’s famed Heavenly Mountain Resort in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the 399-room Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe will be the ultimate year-round destination for those seeking a slice of paradise amidst

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Thailand’s First ‘INNSiDE by Meliá’ Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening

Hospitality Net

Towering over Bangkok’s trendy On Nut neighbourhood, INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit has cut the ribbon on a host of remarkable facilities ranging from integrated co-working spaces to a sky-high transparent infinity pool and rooftop tapas bar.

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Reducing the Risk of Undeclared Food Allergens

Food Safety Tech

Each year, 200,000 people in the U.S. require emergency medical care due to allergic reactions to food. Common foods that trigger allergic reactions include certain types of seafood, dairy, nuts, wheat, soy and sesame. For some, food allergy reactions can be serious and even life-threatening, requiring immediate treatment via the drug epinephrine. Allergens are also one of the leading causes of food recalls globally.

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The St. Joe Company Opens Its Fifth Hotel in 2023

Hospitality Net

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe") today announces the opening of the 75-room Camp Creek Inn, a beautifully designed boutique inn situated on the grounds of St. Joe’s private membership club, Watersound® Club. The new inn is just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico and the iconic Scenic Highway 30A corridor, and offers guests access to the Watersound Club collection of golf, beach, dining and recreation amenities.

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FDA Updates Plan for Human Foods Program

Food Quality & Safety

In late June, FDA announced an update to its January 31 proposal to create a unified Human Foods Program (HFP), which includes a new model for the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). The update aims to enhance coordination, prevention, and response activities across the agency. Since the original announcement , a group of agency officials with expertise in different functional and operational areas has been working to identify additional opportunities to bolster operations within the new Human F

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Manna: Rejuvenation in the Arcadian Forest

Hospitality Net

Surrounded by a landscape that has been considered an earthly paradise since antiquity and situated within a historically preserved building, Manna is a newly opened luxury mountain retreat in Arcadia, Greece. Replete with outdoor yoga spaces, a serene wellness hub, an architectural concept and entirely bespoke furnishings by K-Studio, and farm-to-table cuisine conceived by award-winning Greek chef Athinagoras Kostakos, the hotel offers a place to reset, and reengage with one’s mind, body, soul,

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FDA, FTC Issue Warning Letters to Companies Selling “Copycat” Food Products Containing Delta-8 THC

Food Quality & Safety

In early July, FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to six companies for illegally selling copycat food products containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC). The agencies say that these products can be mistaken for traditional foods such as chips, cookies, candy, gummies, or other snack food items. The warning letters were issued to: Delta Munchies , Dr.

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Choice’s Clarion Pointe Brand Soars to 60 Hotels Open

Hospitality Net

Clarion Pointe, a midscale select-service brand founded in 2018 and franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is continuing its expansion with 60 hotels open and more than 50 hotels in the pipeline.

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How True Food Kitchen reimagined its menu with a focus on hyper-seasonality and comfort

FoodService Director

Head chef Matthew Padilla introduced more than 30 new dishes to appeal to a broader audience while staying true to the brand’s original wellness mission.

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Fantasyland Hotel Partners with INTELITY for Mobile Guest Experience

Hospitality Net

INTELITY®, provider of hospitality’s leading guest experience and staff management platform, has announced today a new partnership with Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta. The fun-seeking hotel has deployed INTELITY’s mobile offerings providing guests with mobile check-in, mobile check-out, and mobile key, while streamlining the day-to-day operations for staff through GEMS® — INTELITY’s suite of staff-facing tools.

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How Viasat makes lunch the best part of the work day

FoodService Director

The company’s Eurest-run dining operation aims to offer office workers and guests an eye-catching feast for the palate.

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Accor’s Handwritten Collection: the Exciting Evolution of a Fast-Growing Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Launched in January 2023, the Handwritten Collection is a global portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels enriching Accor’s offering in the collection brands segment. Delivering an authentic, intimate, and stylish hospitality experience for guests, the Handwritten Collection also offers independent owners and boutique hotels the best of both worlds, enabling them to stay unique with flexible standards while maximizing their revenue.

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Quat Binding – Why this Can Have a Disastrous Impact on Your Sanitation Program.

FoodHandler

In June, I had the opportunity to represent FoodHandler and speak on food safety behavior for customers of Martin Bros. Distributing in Waterloo, Iowa. One of the questions that was asked caught me a little off guard. The question was about quat binding. It caught me off guard not because it was a bad question, but only because it was not something I had previously been asked nor had not yet been exposed to the phenomenon.

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Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo (Costa Rica) will undergo a multi-million-dollar enhancement project to debut in Fall 2023

Hospitality Net

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo is introducing a modern reflection of the coastal resort lifestyle with the addition of Virador Beach Club, a barefoot luxury escape; Wellness Shala to give a home to the resort’s expansive wellbeing offerings; transformation of Kids For All Seasons and Arnold Palmer Signature Golf course renovation focusing on sustainability.

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Factura Electronica: The Advantages and Implementation of Electronic Invoicing

Lithos POS

Electronic solutions are being used by businesses to keep their business efficient and offer better customer experience. “Factura Electronica,” or electronic invoicing, is one such innovation that transforms traditional paper-based invoicing processes. Here, we’ll talk about what is Factura Electronica, its advantages, and how to use it in your business.

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The Loren Hotel Group Breaks Ground In Turks & Caicos

Hospitality Net

The Loren Group, a hotel and residences brand with the beautification of everyday living at its core, offering accommodations and residences, impeccable service and exclusive amenities, officially broke ground on their latest venture, The Loren at Turtle Cove, continuing their international expansion in Turks & Caicos. Joining the flagship location, The Loren at Pink Beach, in Bermuda, and the award-winning The Loren at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, the third location is perfectly situated in a priv

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4 stealable ideas shared during the SNA’s Annual National Conference

FoodService Director

Check out these ways to tackle food waste, create allergen-friendly meals and more.

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European Debut for Adina serviced apartments in Vienna, Austria

Hospitality Net

Australian hospitality chain TFE Hotels last week, unveiled the Adina Serviced Apartments Vienna, featuring 131 rooms. This new venture follows their earlier foray into Vienna with the Adina Apartment Hotel Vienna Belvedere launched in 2021. They’re also planning to open another 108-room facility in the DANUBEFLATS, Austria’s highest upcoming residential building, next year.

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Cambro’s Business of the Week: Alberta’s Pizza

the CAMBRO blog

Beau Mitall, Owner of Alberta’s Pizza, knows what it means to “try, try again.” When Mitall first started making pizza for his staff and friends in South Africa, they weren’t exactly a hit. After living moving back to New York, he continued to pursue pizza making but it wasn’t until he fell in love with Neapolitan style pizza at a small pizzeria in the East Village that he turned his ambitions up a notch.

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Montage International to Develop Montage and Pendry Resorts in Punta Mita

Hospitality Net

Montage International and DINE have reached an agreement for the development of both a Montage and a Pendry resort within the 1,500-acre, private peninsula master-development community of Punta Mita in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. Set to open in 2026, the new resorts will include Montage Punta Mita with branded Montage Residences and Pendry Punta Mita with branded Pendry Residences.

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The Wentworth, The Iconic White Mountain Inn, Unveils Multimillion-dollar Renovation And Redesign

Hospitality Net

Located in the majestic White Mountains of Jackson, NH, The Wentworth announced completion of a hotel-wide renovation as the peak summer season approaches. The $4 million dollar investment project touched all aspects of the 150-year-old inn including 61 guest rooms and suites, the lobby, exterior public and event spaces, new Alpine tavern, and more.

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‘It’s Out of My Control’ Is a Bad Excuse

Hospitality Net

Last month I was in Las Vegas for a major convention. I stayed at a very nice hotel, and each night I tried to fall and stay asleep. I emphasize the word tried because, unfortunately, there was non-stop, 24-hour-a-day road construction outside the hotel, as the city of Las Vegas is preparing for the Formula One race later this year. All night, there was jackhammering and bulldozing on the streets where the cars will be racing.

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District Hospitality Partners Acquires Westin Annapolis

Hospitality Net

District Hospitality Partners, a privately held hospitality investment group that owns properties nationwide, announced today the acquisition of the Westin Annapolis.

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California’s Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa Joins JdV by Hyatt

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa, a retro-inspired property with 97 guestrooms and suites, has joined the JdV by Hyatt portfolio and is now open and bookable through Hyatt channels. Perfectly placed at the head of the Silverado Trail in the heart of California’s wine country, Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa marks the first Independent Collection hotel in Napa Valley.

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Fujita Kanko’s Hakone Kowakien Hotel Opens in Japan

Hospitality Net

Fujita Kanko Inc., a leading Japanese hospitality company headquartered in Tokyo, announced that Hakone Kowakien Hotel opened yesterday in Hakone, a famous hot springs destination surrounded by Lake Ashinoko and Mount Fuji, approximately 90 minutes by car or train from the center of Tokyo. The newly built 150-room modern resort is designed for all generations, especially families with children, to not only relax with hot spring baths but also have fun experiences.

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Mascagni Collection Opens Borghese Contemporary Hotel in Rome

Hospitality Net

On July 1, 2023 the Borghese Contemporary Hotel - a 4-star in the heart of Rome, officially opened. Located in an elegant historic Roman building, in front of the Palazzo Borghese, the hotel is the third structure of the established Mascagni Collection hotel group, in addition to the Mascagni Hotel and the Mascagni Luxury Rooms. The refined and functional hotel takes guests on a journey through art and design in the Roman hospitality scene.