Fri.May 17, 2024

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Mental Health Month and The State of Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

According to Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness, 63 percent of hospitality workers suffer from depression, 84 percent feel stress from their jobs and 65 percent report using substances at work. May is Mental Health Month – and it’s clear that millions of restaurant workers need help. Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, wants to share resources restaurants should be leveraging and implementing, such as creating an Employee Assistance Program as

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The Growing Role of Digital Identity in Today’s Hotel Tech Stack

Hospitality Net

In a recent conversation between EHL professor Ian Millar and Pedro Torres, founder of Youverse, they explored the multifaceted concept of digital identity within the hospitality industry. Torres provided a comprehensive explanation of digital identity, emphasizing its role in securely verifying individuals online. He highlighted the potential applications in hospitality, such as personalizing guest experiences, expediting check-in processes, and enhancing security measures.

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Cultivating a Robust Food Safety Culture in Restaurants: A Recipe for Success

Modern Restaurant Management

Promoting a food safety culture in the restaurant industry requires a fundamental shift in mindset and practices. By moving away from traditional beliefs and embracing modern industry standards, restaurants can minimize risks, protect consumer health, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance their brand reputation. The potential benefits of such a shift are immense.

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USDA Experiments Show Cooking Beef Patties to “Well Done” Kills HPAI Virus

Food Safety Magazine

In a May 16 webinar, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) official revealed some findings from the agency’s ongoing testing of beef products for viable Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus.

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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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CBRE Expects U.S. RevPAR Growth to Improve in H2 2024, Driven by Holiday and International Travel

Hospitality Net

CBRE expects revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth to improve in the second half of 2024, following a weaker-than-expected first quarter.

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Margaritaville To Open First Location In Panama

Hospitality Net

Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand, and Grupo Los Pueblos, the leading developer in the Republic of Panama, announced a new, beachfront condo destination in Playa Caracol. Set to debut in mid-2027, Margaritaville Beach Resort & Residences Playa Caracol will blend local cultural and architectural traditions to offer a distinctive experience in design and food & beverage, while embracing classic Margaritaville amenities such as 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar and License to Chill Bar & Grill.

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Vegan Restaurant Brand Signs 40-Unit Deal

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Vegan fast-food restaurant brand Odd Burger has signed a 40-unit development deal in Florida. Odd Burger will partner with StarMatt Corp., a Florida-based real estate and franchise development company, to open the stores over the next eight years. StarMatt is a joint venture led by Prashant Dalal and Vishal Valsadia.

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Placemakr Opens its 17th Property in the Washington DC Metro Area

Hospitality Net

Placemakr, a tech-enabled hospitality and multifamily operator, today announced the launch of its newest flex living property in Washington DC, 81-unit Placemakr Navy Yard. Located just a short walk away from hot-spot neighborhoods Barracks Row and Eastern Market, Placemakr Navy Yard makes good on the company’s promise to reimagine where life happens by empowering its guests with the amenities of home and hospitality when they travel.

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JOIN US ANYTIME!!! RTN WORKGROUPS are innovative think-tanks, where ALL RTN members have a seat at the table!

Restaurant Technology Network

This is where technology companies and restaurateurs roll up their sleeves together and collaborate to solve real-world challenges. You don't have to be in the workgroup the entire lifecycle. Join mid-stream. Be a fly on the wall.

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Moxy St. Petersburg To Open This Summer

Hospitality Net

PTM Partners and DoveHill Capital Management are proud to announce that Moxy St. Pete will open this summer, under management from the Wurzak Hotel Group. Located on Central Avenue, one of the most vibrant streets in Florida, the hotel will open as the new social hub of St. Pete. The newly built lifestyle hotel, thoughtfully designed by Storyn Studio for Architecture, will introduce 163 guest rooms and suites, a dynamic lobby featuring indoor and outdoor spaces, a large open-air bar and premium

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JOIN US!!! Artificial Intelligence For Restaurants Share Group

Restaurant Technology Network

Join us Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 @ 1 PM CT as we host bi-monthly collaborative conversations, where restaurant technology stakeholders share ideas and explore various AI / ML real-world applications.

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The Mirage Hotel & Casino to Begin Transformation into Hard Rock Las Vegas on July 17, 2024

Hospitality Net

Hard Rock International (HRI) today announced its plans to cease operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino as of July 17, 2024, to begin the transformation of the property into the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas (HRHCLV).

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RTN WORKGROUPS are innovative think-tanks, where ALL RTN members have a seat at the table!

Restaurant Technology Network

This is where technology companies and restaurateurs roll up their sleeves together and collaborate to solve real-world challenges.

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Whitebridge Latin America & Caribbean Hotels Monitor (May 2024 - Issue 13)

Hospitality Net

Trend trackers in the region reported enormous growth expectations in September 2023, with Dom Rep leading the way (+54% in international arrivals and +39% in groups expected in Q4 2023, compared to the same period in 2019) and US and Canadian demand dominating air bookings. By contrast, traffic to Cancun was showing signs of a slowdown in the same period.

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Streamline Your Menu for Success

Wasserstrom

Running a profitable restaurant is a challenge in the best of times, let alone in the 2020s. To make do, many restaurants are saving money by shaving down their menu. However, blindly slashing dishes isn’t the best solution. To help your restaurant increase profit margins, we present a strategic approach for streamlining menus and ingredient […] The post Streamline Your Menu for Success appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Vision Hospitality Group To Open Moxy Boulder Later This Month

Hospitality Net

Located at 1253 Pleasant Street, Moxy Boulder is strategically situated directly across from the University of Colorado to act as a vibrant hub for the city of Boulder and university community. It will offer 189 thoughtfully designed rooms featuring over 5,300 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an active lobby which will feature a Moxy Bar and lounge area where hotel guests are greeted with a ’Got Moxy’ cocktail or mocktail at check-in and fo

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Local smoked brisket brings students running to the cafeteria at Monett R-1 Schools

FoodService Director

Beef is what’s on the menu at Monett R-1 Schools thanks to its partnership with Mo Beef Kids.

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Inside Ilma, Ritz-Carlton’s New 224-Suite Luxury Cruise Liner

Hospitality Net

The Ritz-Carlton wants to give you a virtual tour of its second cruise liner.

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USDA and partners announce School Food System Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants recipients

FoodService Director

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its partners have announced the first round of grant recipients for the program, which aims to support projects intended to strengthen the supply chain for school foodservice programs.

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Common Sense Would Be Really Nice

Hospitality Net

Businesses are embracing personalization and even micro-personalization. Examples include implementing concierge service to help guests plan their trips, customizing marketing messages, and availing the guest’s favored type of coffee in the room.

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Review Identifies Gaps in Existing Quantitative Risk Assessment Models for Listeria on Produce

Food Safety Magazine

A study has identified significant deficiencies in existing quantitative risk assessment models for Listeria monocytogenes on produce, such as failure to consider important contamination factors in primary production, among other gaps.

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Travel Trends 2024: Breaking Boundaries

Hospitality Net

Travel in 2024 and beyond

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LTI Unveils Cutting-Edge Serving System Configurator

LTI, Inc.

Products | May 17, 2024 LTI proudly announces the debut of its Product Configurator, an innovative tool that gives foodservice professionals the ability to create both Simplicity and SpecLine serving counters. Accessible via LTI’s website , the Configurators give users the ability to render Simplicity and SpecLine counters and visualize the possibilities of their serving area.

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**ICYMI** Watch Here - RTN Share Group: AI For Restaurants (June 2024)

Restaurant Technology Network

Check out this highly-engaged RTN Share Group where restaurant technology stakeholders share ideas and explore various AI / ML real-world applications.

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Spanish coffee brand taps nsign.tv for digital transformation

Fast Casual

Faborit, a Spanish coffee shop and health food chain, has partnered with digital signage provider nsign.tv to digitize menu boards in 28 store locations spread across Spain.

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**ICYMI** Watch Here - RTN Share Group: AI For Restaurants

Restaurant Technology Network

Check out this highly-engaged RTN Share Group where restaurant technology stakeholders share ideas and explore various AI / ML real-world applications.

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NIH Study - CWD Prions From Deer Not Transmitted to Humans

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer has been a huge concern for those who consume venison. A recently released study found that the prions associated with CWD in deer did not transfer to humans in laboratory studies. "In the new CWD study, the bulk of which was done in 2022 and 2023, the research team validated the study model by successfully infecting human cerebral organoids with human CJD prions (positive control).

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ASI, Rootwurks Partner to Provide Food Safety Training Platform

Food Safety Magazine

ASI is joining forces with Rootwurks to provide one-of-a-kind, world-class training programs for food and cannabis manufacturing.

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Natch is at your doorstep now with Swiggy Instamart

FMT Magazine

Natch, the leading healthy snacking brand, has joined forces with Swiggy Instamart in Mumbai to slay hunger pangs with unparalleled speed. Now you can order the tastiest and healthiest offerings from Natch through Swiggy Instamart. Whether you have guests coming over to your place or hosting a house party, you can now treat your loved ones to something tasty.

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The Summer Sizzle: The Dominican Republic is Hot This Season

Hospitality Net

In 2024, the Dominican Republic has emerged as one of the top choices for outbound leisure travelers from the U.S. and Canada. This Caribbean gem has captured the hearts of travelers with its stunning beaches, rich culture and affordable vacation packages. With its proximity to North America, all-inclusive resorts, and a wide range of activities, it’s no wonder that the Dominican Republic is the go-to destination for travelers seeking sun, sand and relaxation.

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