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A Call for Human-Centric Restaurant Leadership in an AI Future

Modern Restaurant Management

In the wake of the post pandemic world, the restaurant industry is undergoing a transformative phase, embracing AI technology at an unprecedented pace. However, as we surge forward, it's imperative to highlight what's missing from today's dining experience and identify the qualities that elevate a great manager to give the next level service assisted by AI, required to succeed in this new environment.

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5 Ways to Boost Your Restaurant Profit Margin

Sculpture Hospitality

While operating a successful restaurant relies on a menu that brings customers through your doors and delicious dishes that keep them coming back, the not so glamorous side is that it requires a keen business acumen to ensure a healthy financial bottom line.

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How to Create a Culture of Food Safety

Food Safety Magazine

Delivering safe and high-quality food must be a top priority for everyone involved in the food industry, from food manufacturers and suppliers to grocery stores and restaurants, and from CEOs and CFOs to manufacturing plant workers. Food manufacturers can eliminate the risk of food contamination anywhere along the supply chain by creating a culture of food safety.

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School District Transforms Cambro Salad Bar into Garden

the CAMBRO blog

One of our favorite things to see is someone taking something old and making it into something new. When Huntington Beach Union High School District found 4 well-loved Cambro salad bars that weren’t currently being used, they were determined to find an alternative use for them. After the food and nutrition services department mentioned the salad bars to their local Cambro sales rep , she suggested an educational and inventive use for them: raised herb gardens.

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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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Marriott International Signs Agreement to Bring W Hotels to Sanya

Hospitality Net

Marriott International, Inc. recently announced it has signed an agreement with Hainan Qianrui Industrial Development Co., Ltd. to bring the W Hotels brand to Sanya, the popular tourist hub located on China’s southerly island province of Hainan. Located in Sanya Bay, W Sanya is slated to open in the second quarter of 2028. With its bold, detail-driven design, elevated service, and engaging always-on programming, the hotel is poised to become a new symbol of luxury hospitality in Sanya.

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The hospitality guest of the future

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry is constantly trying to keep up with ever-changing consumer demands. Some of the key factors driving the change include generational shifts, technology developments, increased ESG compliance requirements, more demand for personalised experiences and finally the blurring of lines between business and leisure travel.

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Top 3 Benefits of Implementing an Online Food Ordering System in Your Restaurant

The Foody Gram

Recent data indicates that the online food delivery sector is experiencing remarkable annual growth at a rate of 8.29%. By 2026, the market volume is projected to reach an impressive US $4.6 billion. These statistics offer a glimpse into a future where online food ordering systems will become a fundamental component of our dining experiences. At The Foody Gram, we provide an all-in-one website builder and online food ordering platform that is commission-free, making it the ideal choice for resta

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NYC Health celebrates milestone of serving over 1.2 million plant-based meals

FoodService Director

During the first full calendar year of the health system’s plant-based meals program, it saw a 36% reduction in carbon emissions and a cost savings of 59 cents per meal.

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Accor’s Swissôtel Brand Enters Georgia With Flagship Hotel In Tbilisi

Hospitality Net

Accor, a world leading hospitality group, today announces the opening of Swissôtel Tbilisi, which marks the debut of the premium brand in Georgia and the South Caucasus region. Located in the heart of Tbilisi close to the renowned Rustaveli Avenue and a stone’s throw from the famous Dry Bridge and its authentic flea market, the new flagship hotel is surrounded by a variety of sought-after attractions, including theatres, museums, as well as entertainment and shopping districts.

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Federal bill would establish committee to address school meal debt

FoodService Director

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Biden’s proposed FY 2025 budget includes funding for expanding free school meal access and a California bill would ban certain additives in school menu items.

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Schani Hotels sees 900% rise in guests following a completely digital guest journey with Like Magic

Hospitality Net

Zurich, March 18, 2024 — One of the world’s most technologically advanced hotel groups has revealed how its latest innovation has helped grow the number of guests following an entirely digital guest journey from 8% to 80% — a 900% increase.Schani Hotels in Vienna swapped its property management system wholesale last year, adopting the employee and guest experience tool, Like Magic, in the process.

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C&U Worry-Free Product Culinary Playbook

FoodService Director

Explore new ways to use ingredients that help create worry-free menu items for college and university students with common food allergies.

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The LIV Hospitality Design Awards celebrates the winners of the 4th edition!

Hospitality Net

[Switzerland] – The esteemed LIV Hospitality Design Awards proudly announces the winners of its highly anticipated fourth edition, recognizing exceptional architectural ventures and interior design projects that are shaping the global hospitality industry. The submissions for the 4th edition of the LIV Awards closed at the beginning of February 2024, with an overwhelming response from professionals and students worldwide.

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K-12 Worry-Free Product Culinary Playbook

FoodService Director

Explore new ways to use ingredients that help create worry-free menu items for K-12 students with common food allergies.

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Wyndham’s Women Own the Room Initiative Drives Over One Dozen Hotel Openings

Hospitality Net

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is celebrating a major milestone for its award-winning Women Own the RoomSM initiative, surpassing 15 hotel openings and more than 50 signings in just over 24 months.

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NFPA Guide, Part 1: Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems and Grease Removal Essentials

HoodFilters

Welcome to the first installment of our three-part series dedicated to navigating the complexities of NFPA 96 and its pivotal role in ensuring safety and compliance in commercial kitchen exhaust systems. In this series, we explore the essentials of commercial kitchen hood systems , grease removal, ducts, access doors, upblast exhaust fans, and hinge kits—each component playing a crucial role in mitigating fire hazards and enhancing kitchen efficiency.

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SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County Makes Its Debut in California

Hospitality Net

The SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County has opened its doors in Livingston, California, and invites travelers to a hotel experience that combines quality and service at a great value - SureStay® Hotels, comprised of four distinctive brands offering traditional and longer stay travelers’ comfort and value while away from home. The recently renovated SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County will provide guests with an experience they can count on, and the amenities today’s t

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Sojo Shield—New Traceability Platform for Food Industry

Food Safety Magazine

Sojo Industries has released Sojo Shield™, a dock-to-dock software platform that provides immediate and accurate reporting on critical tracking events such as shipping, receiving, and transport.

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Elevating Hospitality: Insights from Revinate’s 2024 Hospitality Benchmark Report

Hospitality Net

Meet Dylan Cole, Managing Director of Sales EMEA at Revinate, a leading player in hospitality solutions. Revinate empowers hoteliers to enhance guest experiences and boost revenue through tailored communication across various channels.

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Starbucks Queues Up Leadership Changes

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Starbucks has multiple leadership changes ahead. On Monday, March 18, the brand announced a new geographic leadership and global support structure, effective April 1. The following mark the brand’s fresh appointments: Starbucks also says it will soon appoint a global brand creative leader, who will report to Narasimhan.

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Scenic Munnar - IHCL SeleQtions Unveiled in Kerala

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Scenic Munnar - IHCL SeleQtions hotel in Kerala. Nestled amidst lush emerald hills, the city beckons tourists with its natural beauty.

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Anand Sweets and Phool come Together to Bring you a Holi special Gift Box

FMT Magazine

This Holi, for the first time ever, Anand Sweets India and Phool have partnered to bring you the quintessential Holi indulgence, celebrate with a vibrant explosion of flavor and eco-conscious fun! Savor the delightful thandai-flavored mithai from Anand Sweets, crafted with love and tradition paired with Phool’s vibrant organic Gulaal for a playful and eco-friendly celebration.

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IHCL on Track with Paathya 2030 Goals of Skilling

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, in line with Paathya, a framework to drive its sustainability and social impact measures, is well poised to attain its goal to train 1,00,000 youth by 2030 in the hospitality industry. IHCL partners and operates 32 skill centers across 15 states and 25 cities in India.

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100 Jails Across the Country have been Certified as ‘Eat Right Campus

FMT Magazine

Nearly 100 jails across the country have been certified as ‘Eat Right Campus’ by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), marking a significant milestone in its goal of promoting safe and healthy eating habits within different campuses. This initiative falls under FSSAI’s Eat Right India movement and aims to promote safe, healthy and sustainable food in different workplaces and institutions, including jails.

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The Mobile Shift Transforming Hotel Operations

Hospitality Net

In the fiercely competitive hospitality industry, the advent of mobile technology has emerged as a pivotal force, driving unprecedented efficiencies and reshaping workforce management and operations. As the sector grapples with evolving guest expectations and operational challenges, the agility offered by mobile solutions has become a necessity.

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MTR Broke the Previous World Record title of longest Dosa of 16.68m (54 ft 8.69 

FMT Magazine

MTR Foods celebrates its 100-year journey with a Guinness World Record title holder for the Longest 123 feet dosa in partnership with Lorman Kitchen Equipments. With this, MTR broke the previous world record title of longest dosa of 16.68m (54 ft 8.69 in). The dosa holds a cherished place in the hearts and palates of people across India, serving as the perfect centerpiece for this historic occasion.

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Outpacing and Evolving: Metro Atlanta Hotel Supply Growth

Hospitality Net

According to Lodging Econometrics’ Q4 2023 US Construction Pipeline report, Atlanta ranked second nationally in the number of hotel openings in 2023, third in the number of hotels actively under construction, and second in the number of projects in the pipeline. Below, we provide an overview of the market’s hotel demand and its notable new supply, both recently opened and on the horizon.

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ROCOL Announces its Food Lubricants are Now 100 Percent PFAS-Free

Food Safety Magazine

ROCOL has announced it will be removing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the formulations of its entire FOODLUBE product range beginning April 2024.

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Otelier Launches Rec: The Automated Financial Reconciliation Tool to Drive Profits

Hospitality Net

ATLANTA, MARCH 19, 2024 – Otelier, the hospitality performance optimization platform that puts data and efficiency at the heart of hotel operations, has launched an innovative new product, called Otelier Rec, that automates financial reconciliation workflows, saving hotels potentially thousands of dollars per month.

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Sprague Pest Solutions Expands Montana Territory

Food Safety Magazine

Sprague Pest Solutions has announced its further expansion into Montana with the acquisition of SOS Pest Control in Billings, Montana.

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