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Hepatitis A exposure promotes warning for customers of Pennsylvania Cracker Barrel

Food Safety News

The Erie County Health Department in Erie, PA, has identified a case of hepatitis A in a restaurant worker. The employee works at Cracker Barrel, which is located at 7810 Interstate Dr. in Summit Township. Customers who ate or drank at the restaurant or ordered or delivered take-out from Jan. 30 through Feb. 21 are asked to watch for symptoms of hepatitis A.

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Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya Debuts as Tokyo’s First Hotel Within the Hyatt House Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Home-away-from-home living accommodations for working and relaxing in Tokyo offer the ideal combination of convenience, comfort and community.

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The Litigated Dish: Incubation periods for foodborne infections

Food Safety News

— COMMENTARY — I think I’ll talk about Salmonella in my next few posts. Wondering why? Well, I recently discovered that the search volume — or the number of monthly searches — for “Salmonella” is nine times greater than that of “foodborne illness.” The more you know. Of the 165,000 monthly Google searches related to Salmonella, one of the most frequently asked questions is, “Are Salmonella symptoms immediate?

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STR Weekly Insights: 11-17 February 2024

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Super Bowl Sunday, a high-performing Monday, and a soft President’s Day weekend were the most important factors in the latest week of data. U.S. RevPAR increased 1.6% year over year, driven entirely by ADR (+4.2%), while occupancy declined for an eighth consecutive week. Sunday produced the largest RevPAR gain of the week (+19%) followed by Monday (+11.6%).

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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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FDA warns Wisconsin importer to come into compliance with federal law

Food Safety News

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems. __-__ Indian Groceries and Spices Inc.

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Outbreaks hit record high in France in 2022

Food Safety News

France reported a record high number of foodborne outbreaks in 2022, according to recently released data. Notified outbreaks were at their highest since the start of surveillance in 1987 and continued the upward trend observed before the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, 1,924 outbreaks were declared, affecting 16,763 people, of whom 643 went to hospital, and 17 died, said Santé publique France.

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Seattle Hotel Market: A Shining Beacon of the Pacific Northwest

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A key driver of Seattle’s leisure demand is its cruise industry. In 2023, the number of Alaska cruises reached 291, a record number compared to 213 in 2019. The Port of Seattle estimates the annual impact of a cruise season on the region at $900 million. This demand particularly benefits local hotels, as passengers typically stay overnight in Seattle before and/or after their trip.

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221. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 221 – Revolutionizing Restaurant Loyalty Programs with Hang: A Deep-Dive into Customized Customer Engagement

The Restaurant Technology Guys

Introduction Navigating the world of restaurant loyalty programs can often feel repetitive and uniform, leaving both customers and brands wanting more. Many programs operate based on a similar, one-size-fits-all model, leaving personalization and engagement, key facets to customer retention, unexplored. However, Hang, a next-generation loyalty software, is revolutionizing this model.

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Last year, Airbnb guests traveled to more cities than ever before

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Last year was a year of unprecedented exploration by Airbnb guests. In 2023, Airbnb guests traveled to more than 100,000 cities and towns across more than 200 countries and regions, making it the most dispersed year of travel ever on the platform, made possible by our Hosts, which now number over 5 million, globally.

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Lobby Renovations Are an Irrational Expense Yet Essential for the Guest Experience

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Summary: As the place where first impressions are codified by guests, the lobby experience must be strong. Thinking broader, a great lobby also contributes to a hotel’s overall reason to visit which in turn supports occupancies and higher nightly rates. Moreover, a vibrant lobby is a space where visitors will want to linger, resulting in greater food and beverage sales.

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Navigating company restructuring: Building resilience through change

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Navigating through company restructuring poses its challenges, yet employing specific tools can significantly ease the process for both employees and the leadership team; allowing for a smoother transition and cultivating resilience amid change.

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?Hyatt Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt" or the "Company") (NYSE: H) last week reported fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results.

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Hilton, Mars Petcare and Greater Good Charities Team Up to Donate More Than 100,000 Towels to Hundreds of Animal Shelters

Hospitality Net

Hilton, in collaboration with Mars Petcare US, Inc., the world’s largest pet care company, and global nonprofit Greater Good Charities, announces it will donate more than 140,000 pounds of retired towels, bathmats, washcloths and other terry products from its hotel properties to local animal shelters across the U.S. and Canada.

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