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Award-winning brand collection of lifestyle hotels enters new era under the ownership of Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Hospitality Net

FTC Hotels, the lifestyle hotel franchise collection company, which owns the two lifestyle brands Casa Cook and Cook’s Club, has been acquired by the Real Estate business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (“Goldman Sachs”) for an undisclosed consideration.

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Coffee consumption continuing post pandemic trajectory

Fast Casual

Coffee consumption will continue to improve for the second straight year following the pandemic. Production was hampered in 2021/2022 by meteorological conditions, but is expected to recover in 2022/2023.

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Next Up for Revenue Managers: Tackling Ancillary Outlets

Hospitality Net

As a large majority of hotels have adopted some sort of dynamic pricing for their rooms, the next evolution of revenue management is moving beyond rooms, and many leaders have adopted total revenue management strategies for a more holistic approach.

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Selecting the Perfect Online Food Order System: Key Factors to Consider

The Foody Gram

An online food order system can work wonders for your restaurant if it possesses all the features necessary for managing customers and orders, expanding your customer base, and showcasing your menu. Moreover, it can assist you and your team in maintaining accurate order records, ensuring you stay updated on all aspects of your business. Choosing the right commission-free online ordering software can be challenging, which is why we've compiled a list of essential factors to help you make an infor

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Pacifica Hotels Announces Purchase of Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle

Hospitality Net

Pacifica Hotels, the largest owner and operator of boutique hotels along the Pacific Coast, is excited to announce the recent purchase of the Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle. The boutique hotel located in downtown Seattle will join the company’s growing portfolio of 40 plus properties currently located across California, Hawaii, and Oregon.

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Streamline Your Operations with Food Service Management Software

JAMIX

In the fast-paced and competitive world of food service, efficiency is key to success. Whether you run a restaurant, catering business, or any other food service establishment, managing operations effectively can be a challenging task. From recipe management and menu planning to inventory management and order processing, there are numerous moving parts that require careful … Continue reading Streamline Your Operations with Food Service Management Software → The post Streamline Your O

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How to Optimize Your Restaurant Website for Search Engines: A Comprehensive Guide

The Foody Gram

In today's competitive market, restaurants must enhance their online presence to stay relevant. Ensuring your restaurant is visible in local search results for both dine-in and online orders is crucial. To achieve this, implementing a restaurant online ordering system with search engine optimization (SEO) capabilities, like The Foody Gram , is highly effective.

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Corinthia Hotels to open high-end resort in the Maldives

Hospitality Net

The developer of the luxury resort to be operated by Corinthia is Maarah Pvt Ltd, a Maldivian entity, affiliated with Maarah Holdings Ltd, a United Arab Emirates company registered within the Dubai International Financial Centre, being part of Niro Investment Group, one of the most prestigious investment companies in Romania, which is further strengthening its international operations, both in the Middle East and South Asia.

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Streamline Your Operations with Food Service Management Software

JAMIX

In the fast-paced and competitive world of food service, efficiency is key to success. Whether you run a restaurant, catering business, or any other food service establishment, managing operations effectively can be a challenging task. From recipe management and menu planning to inventory management and order processing, there are numerous moving parts that require careful … Continue reading Streamline Your Operations with Food Service Management Software → The post Streamline Your O

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Remington Hotels Announces Rebrand to Remington Hospitality

Hospitality Net

Remington Hotels, a leading hotel management company, announced that it has rebranded to Remington Hospitality, which better reflects the company’s expanded hospitality offerings and the organization’s future direction, focusing on the following areas:

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Top Consumer Food Trends in 2023: Sustainability, Self-Care, and Spice

FoodLogiQ

In a world characterized by rapid transformations and evolving consumer preferences, the realm of food is no exception. Today, as the global population becomes increasingly interconnected and informed, the dynamics of the food industry continue to be shaped by a myriad of factors. From the preferences of health-conscious individuals seeking nourishing alternatives, to the growing emphasis on sustainability and ethical consumption, consumer food trends continue to evolve.

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Sudima Hotels: Using technology to build a sustainable hotel brand for the modern era

Hospitality Net

The Sudima Hotels brand has been operating since 2000 in New Zealand, and its unique approach to building and operating hotels has earned them the distinction of being the only carboNZero certified hotel chain in New Zealand.

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Top Consumer Food Trends in 2023: Sustainability, Self-Care, and Spice

FoodLogiQ

In a world characterized by rapid transformations and evolving consumer preferences, the realm of food is no exception. Today, as the global population becomes increasingly interconnected and informed, the dynamics of the food industry continue to be shaped by a myriad of factors. From the preferences of health-conscious individuals seeking nourishing alternatives, to the growing emphasis on sustainability and ethical consumption, consumer food trends continue to evolve.

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Algarve’s boho-chic, farmhouse hotel Octant Vila Monte reveals four new biophilic suites for summer 2023

Hospitality Net

Following its first anniversary, Octant Hotels unveils four new luxurious suites at the boho-chic farmhouse hotel Octant Vila Monte. Discoverable in the heart of the Algarve, surrounded by fragrant citrus trees and pink bougainvillea, the new Solarium and Secret Suites reflect biophilic design principles to nurture guests’ relationship to the surrounding landscape.

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Pop-Up Restaurants

Chef's Connection

6/2/23 There is always something in the Portland food scene that will set it apart from other major contenders. Pop-ups are not new, but they are now emerging boldly from the underground and into the spotlight. So what is a pop-up and how can you legally host one? Pop-ups generally consist of a guest chef(s) cooking a few days/nights in an existing food service location.

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Dash Living Opens New 68-room Property in Singapore

Hospitality Net

Dash Living Rochor is strategically located at 22 Belilios Lane, a 3-minute walk away from the Little India MRT station. This prime location offers easy access to food, shopping and iconic landmarks such as the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, Tan Teng Niah and Tekka Centre. The property is also conveniently located just a 20-minute ride from Changi Airport.

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Failed To Comply

Chef's Connection

6/01/23 The dreaded public notice that lets your customers know you failed your health department inspection. During a recent inspection, the owner of the facility I was inspecting told me about seeing a ‘Failed To Comply’ sticker in the window of a restaurant he goes to a lot. He said the restaurant looks clean and the food is good, so what would cause them to ‘Fail to Comply’.

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Avi Brosh’s Palisociety Opens Palihotel Hollywood

Hospitality Net

Avi Brosh’s Palisociety has announced its newest expansion in Los Angeles with the debut of Palihotel Hollywood, now open on the city’s famed Sunset Boulevard.

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The Restroom Access Act (Ally’s Law)

Chef's Connection

6/01/31 The Restroom Access Act is a law passed in several states that requires retail establishments that do not have public restrooms to provide access to employee-only restrooms to patrons in need. This can include people who have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) , Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) , pregnant women, and those who have other chronic conditions.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Introduces Effortless Wi-Fi Connection for Guests Worldwide

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a leading hotel company with a global presence, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new mobile product feature – IHG Wi-Fi Auto Connect. A first-of-its-kind innovation available at scale in hotels, this feature is now available exclusively in the IHG One Rewards mobile app for both iOS and Android users and will automatically connect IHG One Rewards members to Wi-Fi upon arrival at more than 5,000 IHG hotels worldwide – no separate passwords or logins needed!

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What's wrong with this picture? June 2023

Chef's Connection

These are actual photographs from different inspections in our county. Can you see what the problems are? 1. ↓ Unpasteurized shell eggs over raw oysters is a violation? 2. ↓ This is a tougher one to catch. 3. ↓ An all too common discovery. 4. ↓ Two issues here. 5. ↓ This box contains breaded, cooked chicken. Any concerns? Answers: 1. Even though in-shell live oysters are raw proteins, they are considered ready-to-eat foods.

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From Digital Disruption to Dominance: Redefining Hotel Group Sales for the Digital Era

Hospitality Net

Hotel group sales in the digital era have undergone permanent changes, particularly in the way relationships are built through digital means. The traditional approach of rapidly processing a high volume of leads is inefficient, with up to 90 percent of leads failing to convert. Add to that the immense pressure that sales teams today are under to produce countless generic proposals daily, resorting to impersonal emails instead of engaging with clients through meaningful conversations.

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What is HACCP Compliance vs. a HACCP Certificate vs. HACCP Certification?

Kellerman Consulting

HACCP Compliance HACCP Compliance is a requirement for facilities that are inspected by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and companies that are exempt from Preventive Controls food safety plans (Juice, Seafood, Thermally Processed Low Acid Foods, etc.) under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The person who develops the HACCP plan and reassesses it is required to have undergone an approved HACCP training course.

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50 years of Lindner: Anniversary marks start of a new path

Hospitality Net

The Executive Board team Arno Schwalie (CEO), Stefanie Brandes (COO) and Frank Lindner (CTO) is leading the process of transforming the company through a strategic realignment. In line with this, the Lindner Hotel Group presents a stylish and dynamic brand identity, reflective of the company’s repositioning.

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Pimento Cheese Board

Culinary Services Group

Savory, sweet, tangy, and creamy, our pimento cheese recipe is perfect for fun gatherings. It will become an immediate classic when entertaining. But what exactly is pimento cheese? Pimento cheese is a famous combination of cheese, peppers, and mayonnaise. Our recipe is easy to make and even easier to enjoy! Talk about versatility! Pimento cheese is wonderful on crackers, vegetables, sandwiches, and burgers!

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Sustainability Matters to Hotel Guests, Staff and The Environment

Hospitality Net

Installing motion sensors in public areas to save energy. Providing "always on" digital communication enabling guests to alert housekeeping when they prefer to reuse towels and sheets or have them refreshed. Eliminating paper from check-in, check-out, and payment processes across a property and its amenities.

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For Restaurants, Investing in Loyalty Is an Investment in the Future

Modern Restaurant Management

By now, loyalty programs have shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a “need-to-have” for restaurants looking to retain customers and drive revenue amid record inflation figures and increased prices. In fact, research from Accenture found that more than 90 percent of companies have some sort of loyalty program. Although the development and implementation of loyalty programs have become increasingly popular, they still have a widespread reputation as generic, focusing more on ma

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147-Key Raffles Boston Accepting Reservations from September 1, 2023

Hospitality Net

Raffles Boston, one of the most exciting developments in decades for the city, is set to open later this summer. Today, it was announced that the hotel is now available for booking, with stays beginning on September 1, 2023. This property marks the first mixed-use development in North America for the illustrious Raffles Hotels & Resorts brand, which has a rich 136-year history.

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WG: Standardization Adoption, Assessment & Awareness

Restaurant Technology Network

RTN has become the single driving force behind the creation of technology standards in the restaurant industry.

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Mews Open API enables hoteliers to build and connect 1,000 bespoke solutions to transform hotel operations

Hospitality Net

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, is transforming the way hotels operate thanks to its open APIs, which have enabled customers to build and connect more than 1,000 of their custom applications to the hospitality management platform.

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Radisson Hotel Group advances on its 2023 expansion plans with 11 new hotel signings in India

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group continues its ambitious growth and development plan in India with the signing of 11 new hotels across brands between January and April 2023. Located in key gateway cities and emerging destinations, these new hotels are present across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ujjain, Raipur, Sonamarg, Manali, Kerala, and Visakhapatnam.

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