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Temperature monitoring can enhance operational efficiency

Restobiz

By Madan Kanala Today’s cutting-edge technology solutions, such as IoT-based automated equipment monitoring systems, offers significant advantages against the competition. These solutions enable real-time monitoring of critical equipment, provide predictive maintenance insights, and streamline operational processes to improve efficiency and provide cost savings.

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How to Make Your Restaurant Stand Out Online: Effective Website Strategies and Avoiding SEO Deception

Modern Restaurant Management

A well-crafted website serves as the virtual storefront for your restaurant, providing potential diners with a glimpse into your establishment's unique offerings, ambiance, and culinary delights. However, with countless restaurants struggling for attention in the digital world, it's essential to implement effective website strategies that set your restaurant apart from the rest.

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17 Bar Promotion Ideas to Bring in New Customers

Sculpture Hospitality

Struggling to attract new customers to your bar? We've got 17 creative bar promotion ideas to bring in new faces and keep them coming back for more.

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Wifirst, preferred supplier for WiFi, Fibre and Chromecast for all Accor brands

Hospitality Net

AccorHotels operates over 5,000 hotels across more than 110 countries. The leading French brand portfolio scales from Mid & Economy brands like Ibis, Mercure, Novotel and Adagio to Luxury & Premium such as brands Sofitel, Pullman, Raffles and MGallery.

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New CDC Toolkit for Restaurants Conducting Foodborne Illness Root Cause Investigations

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently launched a new toolkit for identifying the root causes of foodborne illness outbreaks on its Restaurant Food Safety webpage.

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InterContinental Opens on Greek Island of Crete

Hospitality Net

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts proudly presents its inaugural property in the Greek Islands, InterContinental Crete. Bolstering IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio - now the second largest in the world - InterContinental Crete is the embodiment of contemporary Grecian hospitality and one of the first openings to follow the brand’s announcement of a transformative evolution.

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How to define success in hospitality tech

Hospitality Net

Technology has become a huge part of our lives. We all know that more and more tech is born every day, but it continues to surprise us – everyone talks about AI today, but we didn’t talk about it in the same way, even two years ago.

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Original ChopShop CEO: Why 'Feel Good' goes beyond the menu

Fast Casual

CEO Jason Morgan details how he retains general managers and team members.

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DerbySoft Launches Strategic Partnership with IDeaS

Hospitality Net

DerbySoft, specialists in high-performance distribution services, announced a new partnership with IDeaS, a SAS company, provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, that strategically provides operational and revenue-enhancing benefits for hotels of all types.This partnership integrates IDeaS’ G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) with Property Connector, DerbySoft’s Digital Distribution System, providing connectivity services to individual properties and small chains.

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Yeastime: Making Fermentation Sustainable with Ultrasound Waves

Forward Fooding

Yeastime founders turned their homebrewing hobby into an innovative startup that reduces the fermentation process by 30%. Now, they are on a mission to apply their technology to boost sustainability in the food industry. The origins of fermentation date back over 9,000 years. This process allowed early societies to preserve food, enhance flavors, and improve nutritional value.

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Hampton Inn Louisville Airport in Kentucky Completes $6.2 Million Renovation

Hospitality Net

Commonwealth Hotels, a Covington, Kentucky-based hotel management company, is thrilled to announce the completion of a comprehensive $6.2 million renovation project, enhancing both the interior and exterior of the Hampton Inn Louisville Airport. This extensive transformation underscores the commitment to providing exceptional comfort and modern amenities to our guests.

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Food Defense: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. 2021 FSC Episode 8

Food Safety Tech

In this archived recording, experts in food defense and security address a range of important issues in this area, including risk-based approaches to food defense, threat intelligence, cyber vulnerabilities and critical infrastructure protection. The session, Food Defense: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, discusses pre-FSMA IA Rule voluntary food defense programs, compliance timelines, and regulatory compliance vs. enterprise risk based approaches to food defense.

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Assessing The Digital Infrastructure Of Your Hotels

Hospitality Net

In 2023, U.S. hotels saw their operating efficiency decline as operating expenses increased at a pace greater than revenue growth, resulting in a decline in profit margins. With forecasts of moderate revenue gains for the next few years, hotel owners and operators are very focused on controlling costs.

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It’s Picnic Season!

American Dining Creations

Summer weather is finally here, making it the perfect time to bring lunch outside and get some much-needed vitamin D. Spontaneous picnics are the best kind of get-togethers—Kelly’s Choice and American Dining Creations have teamed up with a blog guide to make sure your picnic is easy, relaxed, and full of fun. Simply pack your car with picnic essentials and take advantage of your workplace micro markets or café for picnic-friendly food.

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The Iconic Rosewood Hotel Georgia Reopens Following Comprehensive Renovation

Hospitality Net

Renowned as Vancouver’s most fashionable retreat, Rosewood Hotel Georgia reopens today following an extensive five-month renovation to unveil reimagined culinary concepts and luxury rooms and suites. The reopening also marks the debut of an entirely new dining destination, The Georgia Bar, further strengthening the property’s robust culinary program and paying homage to the iconic and beloved personalities that once traversed through its corridors.

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Delta Flight to Europe Diverted Back to NY After Crew and Passengers Served Moldy Food

Penn State Food Safety Blog

A Delta flight to Amsterdam from NY was diverted back to NY after it was discovered that chicken served on the flight was moldy. "We were probably halfway to Amsterdam, around Nova Scotia and starting to cross ocean when the pilot came on and said there was some type of food issue,' Kirchoff recalled." There were no apparent ill effects according to this report.

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Measuring Economic Impact Is a Win-Win for Developers and Municipalities

Hospitality Net

Introduction: At a time when financing for hospitality development projects is challenging for developers, it can often mean that some projects won’t ever come to fruition. At the same time, municipalities would like to increase their hotel or resort offerings to attract travelers to their destinations while remaining fiscally responsible. When developers seek government assistance for development projects, state and local authorities must balance the needs of developers in the community with th

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8 ways to protect stainless steel

The NAFEM Show

In the fast-paced world of foodservice, maintaining the longevity and hygiene of your equipment is paramount. Stainless steel, a staple in kitchens around the globe, is renowned for its durability and resistance to corrosion. However, even the highest-quality stainless steel can succumb to rust and wear if not properly cared for. This article includes helpful tips for protecting your stainless steel equipment.

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Drury Hotels Announces Newest Location in Arlington, TX

Hospitality Net

Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington is Drury Hotels’ Third Location in the DFW Metroplex, Offering Accommodations and Amenities for North Texas Business and Leisure Travelers.

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Stay Ahead with AHF’s Benchmarking Express™: Boost Efficiency and Defend Against Contractors

AHF

For any operator looking to boost operational efficiency and safeguard against contractor threats, benchmarking is an essential tool. AHF’s Benchmarking Express offers a powerful and comprehensive solution to help you stay ahead. Why Benchmarking is Crucial Benchmarking is all about understanding your operation’s performance in relation to industry standards.

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ONYX Hospitality Group Opens First Shama Branded Property in Malaysia

Hospitality Net

ONYX Hospitality Group, a renowned leader in hotel management, is proud to announce the opening of Shama Suasana Johor Bahru, marking the debut of the first Shama hotel and serviced apartment in Malaysia. This milestone expansion further strengthens the Shama brand’s presence in Southeast Asia, and is particularly significant as it makes Malaysia the first country, outside of Thailand, to host all three ONYX Hospitality Group brands: Amari, OZO, and Shama.

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Yeastime: Making Fermentation Sustainable with Ultrasound Waves

Forward Fooding

Pierfrancesco Mazzolini and Federico Ortenzi turned their homebrewing hobby into an innovative startup that reduces the fermentation process by 30%. Now, they are on a mission to apply their technology to boost sustainability in the food industry. The origins of fermentation date back over 9,000 years. This process allowed early societies to preserve food, enhance flavors, and improve nutritional value.

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HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference Welcomes Record Attendance For Two Days of Collaboration

Hospitality Net

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas, proudly concluded its highly anticipated first Commercial Strategy Conference which took place from June 25-26, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The sold-out event, an evolution of HSMAI’s Marketing Strategy Conference and HSMAI ROC, brought together a record-breaking 860 industry professionals from 152 unique hotel brands and management companies, and more than 40 partner companies, from across the hospitality se

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Latest CDC Data Suggests Stalled Progress Toward Foodborne Illness Incidence Reduction Goals

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released new foodborne illness incidence data that shows a lack of progress toward disease reduction goals—but that may be attributed to an increased use of culture-independent diagnostic tests (CIDTs), which allows for the diagnosis of infections that previously would have gone undetected.

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HFTP Announces Slate for 2024–2025 Global Board of Directors

Hospitality Net

After careful review and conducting in-depth interviews, the HFTP nominating committee — comprising past HFTP Global past presidents, advisory council chairs and chapter presidents — has selected the HFTP members who will replace the outgoing directors of the HFTP Global Board. Here is the official slate for the 2024-2025 HFTP Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

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The Fresh Forecast: Trends in Retail Foodservice 

The NAFEM Show

From grocery stores to supermarkets to convenience stores, retail foodservice operations must continually evolve to meet changing demands. With rising generations taking hold, global uncertainty and increased digitalization, it’s becoming even more crucial for these operations to modernize and stay ahead of the curve. This article provides a quick look at industry challenges and the emerging trends that many retail foodservice operations are already starting to leverage today.

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Craddock Terry Hotel Welcomes Tonya Sweetser as New General Manager

Hospitality Net

Craddock Terry Hotel, an award-winning boutique hotel located in the heart of Lynchburg, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tonya Sweetser as the new General Manager. With her exceptional leadership skills and extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Tonya is set to take the Craddock Terry Hotel to new heights.

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NC Facility Recalls Raw Pet Food After Inspection Samples Positive for Listeria

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Viva Raw LLC, Hillsborough, NC is voluntarily recalling dog and cat foods, including the Viva Turkey for Dogs Ground, Viva Turkey for Dogs Chunked, Viva Turkey for Cats, Viva Pure Turkey, and Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies all manufactured under Lot 21244 because this lot, which includes these five products are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and is a potential health risk to people and pets.

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Why Hotels Should Own Their Online Presence

Hospitality Net

Stephanie Smith, CEO of Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics, emphasizes the importance of hotels owning their online presence to maximize performance.

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Leaked EC Document Causes Speculation Over Future of EU Food Safety Policy Responsibilities

Food Safety Magazine

According to a European Commission (EC) draft document, the responsibility for major parts of EU food safety policy may shift from DG SANTE to other EC departments. EC confirmed the existence of this document but denied its relevance to the future of the EC’s organization.

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FAHLA Foundation Announces Third Annual No Room for Trafficking Summit

Hospitality Net

AHLA Foundation today announced their third annual No Room for Trafficking Summit will take place July 30, 2024, the same day as the United Nation’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

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