Thu.Aug 29, 2024

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Food Safety Education Month Kicks Off September 1 – What to Know

Modern Restaurant Management

One in six Americans is affected by food borne illnesses annually, according to the FDA. Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Food safety is increasingly becoming more important to the FDA. In 2020, the FDA ushered in a new chapter of food safety with the “ New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint,” which established science and risk-based protections.

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Sweet Paris owner shares 4 tips for running a family business

Fast Casual

John Gilbert, owner of Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café in Scottsdale Quarter, Arizona, shares what he has learned since going into business with his wife, Sue, and their son, Bret.

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Hospitality Upgrade Announces the Recipient of the John Cahill Student Seat for the 2024 CIO Summit

Hospitality Net

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Hospitality Upgrade today announced the recipient of the 2024 John Cahill student seat is Andrew Pham, a student at the College of Hospitality, University of Nevada in Las Vegas (UNLV). In its 22nd year, the upcoming CIO Summit will be held Sept. 4-6, 2024, at the Thompson Hotel by Hyatt in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Global Chain Bolsters Leadership Team Ahead of US Growth

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Paris Baguette has elevated Brian Egan, its former director of new store construction, to serve as the brand’s VP of development. In this role, Egan will lead a team providing support for new franchise owners. “The high-level view of what my team and I do is to take a franchisee from when they sign the franchise agreement to when they open their cafe,” Egan says in a release.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Premier celebrates the completion of its Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown adaptive reuse and hotel conversion project

Hospitality Net

Premier, an end-to-end architecture, design, procurement, project management, and corporate engineering firm with specialization in hospitality, multi-family residential, student housing, adaptive reuse, and mixed-use development, is pleased to announce the completion of its latest upscale full-service hotel adaptive reuse and conversion project: Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown.

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Inside The StandardX Hospitality Brand, And Its Debut Melbourne Hotel

Hospitality Net

The Standard, Hollywood set the blueprint for a new wave of hotels, one that incorporated cool culture, experiences, style, and an alluring vibe that attracted guests and visitors alike, whether for a lie down, a nightcap or a wild party—and in its 25th anniversary year, Standard International is back with its latest concept, meet The StandardX.

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Futuristic track-and-trace reusable containers don’t get stolen, save planet to boot

FoodService Director

Sodexo partners with reusable packaging pioneer Topanga to bring advanced reusable to-go program to 10 college campuses this fall, with sustainability goals and new ways to measure those goals.

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Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World takes centre stage with action-packed programme, industry-leading speaker line-up and groundbreaking announcements at biggest event yet

Hospitality Net

FHS World today unveiled its stellar line up of speakers, an action-packed agenda and a wealth of new features at its biggest event to date, which will see more than 1,500 hospitality and tourism leaders descend on Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah, 30 September to 2 October.

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5 Reasons We Still Love Sous Vide

the CAMBRO blog

A few years ago, sous vide took the home chef world by storm; half of people were telling others about their sous vide techniques and the other half was on the receiving end listening to it. Now, what was once a staple on our social media feeds, is mysteriously missing. Sous vide is much more than just a culinary trend—it’s a technique that has firmly embedded itself in both professional and home kitchens.

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Marriott and Grupo Fametro to Bring the Tribute Portfolio Brand to Manaus, Amazonas

Hospitality Net

Marriott International, Inc. and the Fametro Group, led by Wellington Lins and Maria do Carmo Seffair, announced a signed agreement to convert an iconic property in the capital city of the Amazonas to a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, a collection brand within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio known for providing hotels that are designed to reflect the character and community of their surrounding locations.

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After Sampling Shows Drugs in 20 Percent of “Antibiotic-Free” Meat, USDA to Crack Down on Label Claims

Food Safety Magazine

USDA has released an updated guideline to strengthen animal-raising and environment-related label claims on meat and poultry products, such as “raised without antibiotics.” Due to specific concern over negative antibiotic claims, USDA may undertake future sampling and rulemaking to ensure label claims are truthful.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Invites Retirees to Celebrate Their Retirementmoon With Travel

Hospitality Net

The same way nuptials or newborns are celebrated, IHG Hotels & Resorts is commemorating another one of life’s biggest moments, retirement. 2024 is a record-breaking year for the retirement age milestone in the U.S., with an average of 11,000 Americans a day expected to celebrate their 65th birthday through yearend.

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Cornell reaches tentative agreement with union workers

FoodService Director

Members of United Auto Workers (UAW) 2300 went on strike as students returned to campus after negotiations with the university over a new labor contract had stalled.

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The Hotel Group and Hogback Development Company Purchase Land to Develop Marriott StudioRes in Moses Lake, Washington

Hospitality Net

The Hotel Group (THG), an affiliate of Hotel Equities, in partnership with co-owners Hogback Development Company, is thrilled to announce it has acquired land to develop a Marriott StudioRes in Moses Lake, WA. StudioRes is Marriott International’s new midscale, extended stay lodging brand appealing to investors for its focus on the short-term rental market and building/design efficiencies.

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Cosmo Plastech Announces Participation in Indian Ice Cream Expo 2024; will Showcase its rigid Packaging Solutions

FMT Magazine

Cosmo Plastech, the rigid packaging business of Cosmo Films, a global leader in speciality films announces participation in Indian Ice Cream Expo, Gujarat 2024, a premier B2B event in South-Asia for the ice-cream trade and manufacturing industry. Cosmo Plastech will be showcasing its rigid packaging products at Stand No. K6 in the exhibition that is scheduled to take place from 3-5 September, 2024.

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Berlin Hotel Market Spotlight

Hospitality Net

Berlin is at the top of the list of the world’s favourite destinations for city breaks, both in Germany and internationally. The hotel landscape is correspondingly lively - increasingly sustainable and with numerous modern, new and individual concepts. After expecting a slight revival in the hotel investment market at the beginning of the year, our latest Hotel Market Spotlight for Berlin now looks at the hotel performance itself.

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In the News: Plan to Reduce Food Waste This Back-to-School Season

Food Recovery Network

News provided by U.S. Food and Drug Administration Aug 29, 2024, 10:00 ET SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This back-to-school season is a great time to start thinking about how you and your family can reduce food waste. Being mindful of food waste will not only protect the environment, but it will also help you save money by only buying what you need.

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Minor Hotels to Debut in Singapore with Avani Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Brand

Hospitality Net

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries, has announced plans to launch its Avani Hotels & Resorts lifestyle brand in Singapore, marking the group’s entry into the country. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027, the 13-storey upscale property aligns with Minor Hotels’ expansion strategy to strengthen its footprint in major global destinations.

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SÜDPACK Offers New, Recyclable PET Packaging Solution for Sliced Meats, Cheeses

Food Safety Magazine

SÜDPACK recently introduced its new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) floatable lidding films, offering a sustainable alternative for the safe packaging of sliced meat, ham, and cheese in peelable, thermoformed, and modified atmosphere packagings.

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2028 Opening Planned for Six Senses Telluride, CO

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts is planning to open a new luxury resort under the Six Senses brand in Telluride, Colorado. The upcoming establishment will feature 77 rooms and 24 exclusive residences.

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2024 AHF National Culinary Competition: Recognizing Excellence in Healthcare Foodservice, Senior Dining & Hospitality

AHF

The Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) is thrilled to announce the 2024 National Healthcare Foodservice Culinary Champions, Wes Lieberher and Mynor Garcia from Endeavor Health in Naperville, IL with their Blackened Honey & Pecan Glazed Catfish. The duo from Endeavor Health received gold medals at this year’s AHF National Culinary Competition, held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas.

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Global Hospitality Technology Leader Linda Vallner joins Cloudbeds as Vice President for EMEA

Hospitality Net

Cloudbeds the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, has today announced the appointment of former Oracle and Protel executive Linda Vallner as Vice President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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Ice Cream Batch Freezers

Chef's Deal

Ice cream batch freezers are ice cream makers that produce delicious ice cream in relatively smaller quantities and with more precise control over the end product’s texture and flavor notes. They function by freezing the base ice cream mix and whipping it continuously to reach the desired texture and taste. They can typically process around 6 gallons (22.7 liters) of product.

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European Hotel Deal Volumes Surge To Five-Year High

Hospitality Net

European hotel transactions reached a five-year high in the first half of 2024, according to new data from Cushman & Wakefield. Transactions in the first half of the year grew to over €11.6 billion, the highest six-month volume since 2019.

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Tips for Planning a Restaurant Menu

Hobart

When it comes to opening and operating a successful independent restaurant, there are many factors to consider — location, size and staffing to name a few. It’s also important to take the time to put together a well-thought-out menu, especially for new restaurants.

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InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland and Six Senses Ibiza Featured in BBC Series

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the feature of two luxury flagships in the forthcoming series of BBC Studios Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby. Airing on BBC2 and BBC iPlayer from 12 September, the beloved BBC series will capture an unprecedented perspective of InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland and Six Senses Ibiza with each property starring in its own hour-long feature episode.

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Fifth Circuit Strikes Down DOL Tip Credit Rule

Modern Restaurant Management

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) 2021 final rule updating tip credit regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the case of Restaurant Law Center v. U.S. Department of Labor. “This decision is a big deal for restaurant owners and for tipped employees," said Sean Kennedy, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs, National Restaurant Association. "For more than two and a half years, restaurant owners have worked in

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Hoteliers: For Those About to Rage….

Hospitality Net

From Dylan Thomas, I quote: "Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." You my hotel friends are “the light”.

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Queensland Shines Bright as The Star Brisbane unveils a new era of Luxury and Entertainment

Hospitality Net

Brisbane’s skyline shines brighter today as The Star Brisbane officially opens its doors, ushering in a transformative era for tourism and entertainment in Queensland.

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Content to content: Why hoteliers should interact with their guests beyond their stay

Hospitality Net

Do you keep your guests engaged all year round? Find out why sending an email is not enough to keep them excited about your hotel concept.

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