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Maintaining Brand Essence While Expanding (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

On the latest episode of The Main Course , Alexis Blair , CEO of Fig & Olive, shares insights into her restaurant’s expansion journey. She covers the challenges and triumphs of taking a brand global, maintaining the essence of the brand while adapting to new markets, and the impact of the pandemic on the restaurant industry.

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USDA Approves Cultivated Chicken for Sale, Daily Harvest’s Toxic Year + More

Food + Tech Connect

Image Credit: CNBC Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. In a major milestone for the food industry, the USDA has granted inspection approvals to Upside Foods, Good Meat, and Joinn Biologics, signaling the imminent arrival of cell-cultured chicken in the American market.

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Happy Diners, Happy Restaurant Leaders: It All Starts with the Right Connections

Modern Restaurant Management

As summer begins, many restaurateurs expect added revenues, according to a recent Datassential survey —but how much will that truly improve their financial performance? Close to 50 percent of the survey respondents predict their summer traffic or sales will go up. But there are counteracting forces at work. For example, Black Box Intelligence reports a decrease in restaurants’ year-over-year same-store sales and traffic growth for three consecutive months (through April 2023).

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Kiosks, AI keeping wait times down at Scooter's drive-thrus

Fast Casual

Nathan Lester, senior director of Drive-Thru Innovation at Scooter's Coffee, reveals how technology helps the chain with its "scoot on through" customer service model.

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HFTP Announces Digital Horizons 360 Symposium, A European Event Designed to Explore Emerging Technologies Set to Transform Hospitality

Hospitality Net

AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (June 26, 2023) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce the Digital Horizons 360 Symposium, a one-day event in Mallorca, Spain aimed at fostering a collaborative environment for the advancement of hospitality technology in Europe. As an exclusive, invitation-only event, the symposium will bring together thought leaders and industry stakeholders from various segments for dynamic interaction and networking.

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FDA Publishes New FAQs and Tools for the Food Traceability Rule

Food Safety Tech

The FDA has posted new frequently asked questions and additional tools related to the FSMA Food Traceability Rule to help clarify how the rule applies to specific situations and commodities. The new FAQs address are largely based on questions received during the FDA’s regular interactions with industry and on questions sent via the Technical Assistance Network , a central source of information for questions related to the FSMA rules, programs, and implementation strategies.

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Cross Contamination in the Kitchen

Food Safety Guru

Tip of the Week To avoid cross contamination of bacteria or allergens, no cloths should be used to clean work surfaces in the kitchen during food preparation and service. Using cloths can spread allergens or bacteria from one surface to another. To eliminate this potential for cross contamination, use only blue roll and sanitiser during food preparation and service.

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OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels Expands Beachfront Portfolio with New Kaua‘i Resort

Hospitality Net

OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels today announced that it will be investing further in its home market of Hawai’i with a planned acquisition at Kaua’i Beach Resort & Spa. Located in the town of Līhu’e on the ’Garden Island’ of Kaua’i, the resort spans 25 lush acres of beachfront property and features 350 guestrooms with unparalleled ocean views. The transaction is expected to be completed and close on August 22, 2023.

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NCR Announces Filing of Form 10 Registration Statement for Planned Spin-Off of ATM Company

The Primer

ATLANTA ? June 26, 2023 ?NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a leading enterprise technology provider, today announced the filing of the Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the planned spin-off of its ATM business.

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Supporting local hospitality entrepreneurs in Australia

Hospitality Net

Australia is a land like no other. Renowned for its breathtaking beaches, vast landscapes, fascinating wildlife and cosmopolitan cities, Australia is a gem of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) tourism market and a dream destination for travelers around the globe. We take a look at what makes the Australian tourism sector so unique, and how online travel agencies (OTAs) do their part to help support local hospitality entrepreneurs big and small.

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5 Tips for Extending Your Commercial Kitchen Equipment Lifespan

Chef's Deal

Commercial kitchens work like clockwork to establish a smoothly running operation and boost production. Commercial kitchen equipment is undoubtedly the most valuable and indispensable item in commercial kitchens, handling the biggest part of the job. Many things can affect and shorten or extend commercial kitchen equipment lifespan , affecting the overall operation, kitchen workflow, and product quality.

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Hilton at Home: Mix Up Nancy Silverton’s Famed Chopped Salad

Hospitality Net

Nancy Silverton is an internationally acclaimed American chef, baker, restaurateur, and author who also serves as one of Hilton’s most notable global chef partners. In 2022, she opened a branch of her famed Osteria Mozza inside Hilton Singapore Orchard, and it stands today as the only Asian outpost of Chef Silverton’s one-Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles.

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Are Grades for Foodservice Inspections a Good Idea?

FoodHandler

I generally try to stay away from controversial topics in my blog, but this is one I thought it might be interesting to discuss. Occasionally on my travels, I will come across a state or a local jurisdiction that requires foodservice inspection scores be posted in the window of the establishment. The idea is to allow would-be customers the ability to see how the foodservice operation in which they are about to eat scored on their latest health inspection.

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Strawberry Leverages Seamless Mobile App Compatibility of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions and Zaplox to Deploy Room Key in Apple Wallet

Hospitality Net

Strawberry hotels become one of the first outside North America to experience the ease and enhanced efficiency of adopting room keys in Apple Wallet through cooperation with ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Mobile Access and Zaplox mobile key lifecycle management solutions.

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Automation in the Food Industry (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

People are fallible, so it makes sense to use machinery and automated processes whenever possible, especially when it comes to repetitive behavior and tasks that are mission-critical with time sensitivities. The food industry is always keeping an eye on deadlines, with perishables that need to be harvested rapidly and processed for canning or freezing, or for rapid delivery to restaurants, supermarkets and other institutions.

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Apple’s Airplay for Hotels announcement sets the stage for ROOMNET at the Hospitality Show

Hospitality Net

As consumers are quickly moving away from costly content subscriptions and the “traditional TV-centric” viewing experience, hoteliers are in-turn looking for an offramp to reduce the cost of content that their guests simply don’t watch. The ROOMNET Apple TV platform delivers the best of streaming content directly to the hotel TV which includes Airplay for guest iOS devices, further elevating the standard of in-room entertainment for hospitality and offering guests a true at-home Living Room TV e

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WTTC G20 Public-Private Dialogue Shines Light on Travel & Tourism Opportunities

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) gathered leading Travel & Tourism stakeholders and G20 Ministers in a Public-Private Dialogue in Goa addressed the sector’s vast potential and challenges.

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Verdant Doubles Down to Showcase Its Popular Energy Management Solutions at ‘HITEC’ and ‘The Hospitality Show’

Hospitality Net

This week hoteliers will have two opportunities to see the latest in energy-management solutions for hotels. Verdant will display its popular digital thermostats at HITEC® Toronto, June 27 to 30 in Booth 607 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, and at The Hospitality Show, June 28 to 29 at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. While there, the Montreal-based company will introduce a NEW mobile app and a NEW energy service-optimization program.

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Method Co. Announces Opening of ROOST Baltimore, its Seventh ROOST Apartment Hotel, Located at Baltimore Peninsula

Hospitality Net

Baltimore’s first high-design, extended-stay hotel features 81 fully-furnished apartment hotel units, 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor resort-like amenity space, and 40 apartment units for long-term residents.

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Enseo’s CORE Create Allows Hotels to Control In-Room TV

Hospitality Net

Enseo, hospitality’s essential technologies partner, will demo CORE Create, a property content management system, at HITEC Toronto and The Hospitality Show Las Vegas. Prioritizing user convenience along with an elevated guest experience, CORE Create’s easy-to-use web browser allows hotels to edit and publish TV user interface (UI) updates directly to guestroom TVs.

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Why content marketing matters for destinations

Hospitality Net

Creating relevant content that elevates your travel brand and appeals to travelers is essential to a destination’s marketing success. But in order to know whether you’re meeting your campaign goals or not, it’s important to understand if your content marketing strategy is having an impact.

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RateGain launches a new version for Adara’s AI Audiences to help Marketing Teams

Hospitality Net

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, today announced the launch of its third update for its solution AI Audiences, an AI-powered model built using Adara’s ecosystem of travel data. The dataset consists of search and booking data from over 270+ partners across flights, hotels, car rentals, live events and credit card expenditures.

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UNWTO Announces Winners of 2023 Students’ League-Bosnia & Herzegovina

Hospitality Net

The competition, launched around two categories – high school students and undergraduates - attracted applicants from leading educational institutions from across the country. In making their decision, the expert jury looked at the feasibility of the ideas presented by the teams through their social media campaigns as well as on their potential to contribute to the fulfillment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Radisson Hotel Group expands its presence in J&K with the opening of Radisson Hotel Sonamarg

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group has further strengthened its presence in Jammu and Kashmir with the opening of Radisson Hotel Sonamarg. This is the Group’s seventh operational hotel in the region. Nestled in a picturesque valley, trout-filled rivers, green meadows, and awe-inspiring peaks, Sonamarg draws nature lovers and adventurers from far and wide to admire its beauty.

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Redefining the Workforce Landscape: Evolving Patterns in Employment

Hospitality Net

As of April, the total number of job openings remain elevated at more than 10 million—nearly twice the number of available workers. While the job openings have fallen since their peak at more than 12 million in March 2022, there are still three million more openings than the month before the pandemic began.

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How TFE Hotels Increased Booking Conversions by 20% with iVvy

Hospitality Net

“iVvy is a market leader in venue and event management software. The software is constantly innovating and upgrading, keeping up with changes in market and trends. We’ve had outstanding support given to our teams.

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Maximizing Return on Experience (ROE) Through Data-Driven Marketing

Hospitality Net

The properties that have meaningfully increased their direct booking rates, overall loyalty and guest satisfaction have done so by fully committing to a data-driven approach that forges memorable moments across every interaction point along each guest’s journey.

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Red Roof President George Limbert To Step Down

Hospitality Net

Red Roof President George Limbert is stepping down from his role, effective July 12, to pursue interests outside of the hospitality industry.

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Tribute Portfolio Brings its Indie Spirit to Montreal with the Opening of HONEYROSE Hotel, Montreal, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hospitality Net

Embracing the vibrant energy of downtown Montreal’s cultural district, the new boutique hotel introduces an enchanting experience to awaken the senses.

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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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Despite economic challenges, U.S. consumers define vacation as “essential”

Hospitality Net

The overall price of lodging has climbed 23.6% over the last two years, but a new study from global accommodations search platform trivago reveals there’s a continued desire to hit the road this summer, even if it means finding new ways to cut costs. Consumers across the U.S. won’t let rising prices stop them, with a majority (77%) planning to dip into their savings this year to travel.

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