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MRM EXCLUSIVE: QR Codes – How to Use Them Responsibly in Hospitality

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mainstream public in 2010 when smartphones solidified their fame and were beginning to launch QR code readers on their platforms. The hospitality industry served as the launch pad for the revival of the two-dimensional barcode, and now restaurants of all sizes are relying on this method to keep operations booming in a contactless world.

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Payment Security: Does the Hospitality Industry Need to Improve Customer Data Measures?

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Accepting fast payments has, after all, always been crucial in hospitality businesses. Below, we’ll examine the state of payment security in the hospitality industry. Moreover, does the hospitality industry need to improve how it handles sensitive customer data? How Secure Are Card Payments in the Hospitality Industry?

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Is Galentine’s the New Valentine’s?

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" The unofficial holiday, which was created by writers of the televison show, "Parks and Recreation" for an episode that aired in 2010, is celebrated on February 13. They bonded over a shared interest in food, wine and hospitality, as well as a desire to one day create something special of their own.

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‘Brand Experiences Create Memories.’

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That’s what restauranteur Will Guidara wrote on a cocktail napkin whilst sitting in a hotel bar after the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony in 2010. After the prophetic mission statement drafted on that napkin, Guidara introduced his now-infamous philosophy, “Unreasonable Hospitality.” His philosophy paid off.

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Is Contactless Forever?

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QR codes have been around since 2010, but didn’t become widely used until the past few years. Hospitality tech company Criton has partnered with restaurant tech firm Hungrrr to add a safe, contactless food ordering system to its hotel guest app. Here are some ideas to get you started.

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Five Ways to Prepare for Flu Season

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), since 2010, the flu has resulted in between 140,000 and 810,000 hospitalizations each year. To help prevent outbreaks and protect building occupants, GSF USA offers tips to consider for the 2021-2022 flu season.

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So, how many people have Salmonella Senftenberg linked to Jif Peanut Butter?

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Smucker Company facility in 2010 and found Salmonella Senftenberg. Interestingly, the FDA also reported that it had conducted (presumably recently) Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis on an environmental sample collected at the Lexington, KY, J.M.

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