Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

New hotel building, directly at the trade fair.

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Food Safety Magazine

JULY 12, 2024

Testing and sampling of raw dog and cat food sold at retail across the UK has shown a high prevalence of significant foodborne pathogens, putting pets and pet owners at varying risk of infection by different bacteria, according to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA).

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JULY 12, 2024

Greenville, S.C.-based Tech24 has partnered with Varitech Commercial Services, an Arizona-based commercial refrigeration, HVAC and commercial kitchen equipment service and repair company. Varitech has served the refrigeration, HVAC and kitchen equipment needs of restaurants, assisted living facilities, hospitals and other commercial facilities throughout Southern Arizona since 1996.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2024

Water is a precious resource that is becoming more scarce. The United States Environmental Protection Agency found that water used in hospitality and food service establishments accounts for an estimated 15 percent of the total water use in commercial and institutional establishments, amounting to an average of 25,000 gallons per day. With 58 percent of consumers prioritizing sustainability when dining out, embracing sustainability within restaurant operations isn’t just a goal, but

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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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FoodDocs

JULY 12, 2024

Every food handler must be aware of proper food sanitation practices that must be monitored every day. Learn what are the examples and the best practices.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

Are you a PlayStation pro or a Nintendo novice? From consoles to PCs to phones, gaming is a multi-billion-dollar industry, with estimates valuing the worldwide market at around $350 billion.

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Food Safety Tech

JULY 12, 2024

On July 2, the Beijing News reported that the state-run grain stockpiler Sinograin was using the same tanker trucks to transport both fuel and food oil products, without any cleaning process between. According to the website, ChinaMediaProject.org, the tankers were transporting soybean oils and syrups together with coal-to-oil (CTL) products, which use coal as a raw material to produce oil and petrochemical products through chemical processing.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

Data and cookies have long been used in advertising to understand, target, retarget, track, and report on consumers’ purchasing journey. Many of these capabilities have been enabled by third-party cookies, the technological cornerstone of personalized digital advertising.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 12, 2024

A Chinese state media investigation found "tank trucks were delivering chemicals and edible oil interchangeably without cleaning." "The furor follows a bombshell investigation published on July 2 by the state media outlet Beijing News, which found multiple cases of tank trucks transporting edible cooking oil immediately after delivering chemicals used for coal-to-liquid processing.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel, has launched a recruitment drive to fill over 300 jobs across its business. The company operates over 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, with 47,000 rooms, employing more than 13,000 people. Travelodge is committed to flexible, secure employment, reflected in its ‘Find where you Belong’ company initiative, which ensures inclusivity, support and flexibility for all its colleagues to be their true self at work and belong.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 12, 2024

AB World Foods US, Inc. of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling Al’Fez Natural Tahini in 5.6oz glass jars because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. To date, AB World Foods US, Inc. has received no reports of illness related to the recalled product from consumers in the United States. The potential for contamination was noted after testing by the company revealed the presence of Salmonella.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

Hotel’s $9 Million Property-Wide Renovation Includes Burlington’s First Oyster Bar, Original Skiff.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 12, 2024

FDA issued a Warning Letter to PepsiCo for their Quaker Oats manufacturing facility located in Danville, IL, a facility that manufactures RTE granola bars and RTE cereals. This facility issued a recall of product for Salmonella in December of 2023. In April of 2024, the facility was closed. Noted in the report was timing, which is interesting. On November 22 and 23, 2023, you collected a (b)(4) sample of “Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars” from Chewy Line (b)(4), which was reported as a presumpt

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

In response to the evolving needs of modern professionals, hotel and lifestyle brand citizenM is expanding its innovative membership program to include co-working benefits across its portfolio of 34 hotels (and counting) worldwide. Designed to serve the growing demand for flexible co-working space and on-the-go solutions, this initiative embodies citizenM’s commitment to fostering creativity and connection in the heart of urban landscapes.

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Food Recovery Network

JULY 12, 2024

At FRN, we are big fans of Food Tank. This global nonprofit powerhouse is dedicated to transforming food production and consumption, focusing on education, advocacy, and collaboration to make a tangible difference. With FRN’s very own Executive Director, Regina Harmon, on its Board of Directors, we aim to contribute to this work and the on-the-ground solutions it champions.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

The Bohemia Suites & Spa Gran Canaria is beloved by its guests, significantly outperforming other luxury hotels in Europe based on online guest satisfaction ratings. To learn how they have achieved these results, we spoke with Papis Diouf, the property’s Food and Beverage Manager, who was responsible for implementing operating processes and technology that allows their teams to deliver the service that is earning their category-leading reviews.

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Food Safety Experts

JULY 12, 2024

A Recall Guide for QA Departments When it comes to ensuring food safety, quick and efficient recall processes are paramount. QA departments play a crucial role in safeguarding consumers by swiftly addressing potential issues with products. However, several common mistakes can hinder their efforts. By recognizing and rectifying these pitfalls, QA teams can enhance their effectiveness and protect public health.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

Transforming the former In and Out Military Club, Auberge continues strategic growth in Europe.

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Food Safety Chat

JULY 12, 2024

FSAI Undeclared presence of cereals containing gluten and nuts in Marks and Spencer Chocolate Cornflake Mini Bites. FSA recalls Undeclared wheat in all batches of True Natural Goodness Giant Cous Cous. Update to undeclared soya and peanuts in a batch of Al Arjawi Red Thyme Spice Preparation Mix Recall of specific batches of Al'Fez Natural Tahini due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

Upgrades to indoor and outdoor rooms and event spaces offer enhanced comfort and convenience for all travelers.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

Beloved family resort hosts ribbon cutting to mark recent opening of new entertainment and attraction offerings, dining concepts, updated guest suites, and more.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

Mandeep Singh joins Wyndham to oversee the future development and successful rollout of ECHO Suites as openings follow in Texas and Virginia in the coming months.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

The Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, hosted by the Boutique Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA), stands as a pivotal event for the boutique and lifestyle hotel industry. Bringing together professionals from across the globe, the conference offers unparalleled opportunities for attendees to connect, collaborate, and grow their businesses. This event focuses on the power of networking, as evidenced by the glowing testimonials from participants.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

In this episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, and JC Thompson, Founder and CEO of Pursuance, step into the world of performance coaching — exploring what it means to be a good coach for your hotel staff, especially for reservations departments. Thompson describes the pitfalls of traditional performance coaching methods on staff morale juxtaposed with performance coaching that centers hotel data application and group positivity.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

RDK Group, a renowned leader in real estate development, proudly announces that the Marriott Residences Al Barsha South, Dubai are now open, marking a new chapter in premium living and hospitality.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

Majorca-headquartered Globales has adopted SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, across its expanding 54-property portfolio. The partnership, which comes amid a summer that is expected to see international travellers to Spain grow by 8% from last year’s record season, will enhance the powerhouse hotel brand’s financial performance and streamline its operations.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

A recent discussion on LinkedIn prompted this post. There is a noticeable and growing trend to charge customers paying by credit card an additional fee. Yesterday, the restaurant I had lunch at, had a 4% surcharge if you paid by credit card. Last week, a popular barbecue place I visit, had a printed menu with two price columns: one for cash and the other for credit card payments.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

The "Chief AI Officer"—or CAIO—is one of the hottest new job titles in the corporate circuit, and both the hotel and airline industries are embracing this role to stay competitive in the digital era. LinkedIn reports that the number of companies with a “Head of AI” position has more than tripled in the last five years. When IBM and Dell cut the ribbon for their Chief AI Officers last year, the race was on, and it wasn’t long before Accenture, Arizona’s renowned Mayo Clinic, and WPP heard the cal

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) forecasts a record-breaking year for Japan’s Travel & Tourism sector, with its economic contribution, job numbers, and visitor spending, all set to reach historic levels.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2024

New York state will be mandating hotels to forgo small bottles containing "hospitality care" products such as shampoo and lotions.

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