Sun.Feb 16, 2025

article thumbnail

The Ins and Outs of FSMA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program

Food Safety Tech

In recent years, through regulations created under the Food Safety Modernization Act, the FDA has adopted a preventive approach to food safety, in contrast to the Whack-A-Mole strategy of dealing with foodborne illness that proceeded the FSMA. Thus, an alphabet soup of new processes, such as HACCP and HARPC, have taken center stage. But with so much food being imported from other countries, these regulations could very easily be undermined.

article thumbnail

Choosing the Hotel-Cooking Equipment for Your Business

Riddhi Display

Picking out the right tools for the kitchen in restaurants is one of the core decisions towards the restaurant’s success, whether you already have it or intend to build one. The equipment affects food quality and the pace of preparation as well as labor efficiency. To add up to this, an overall profit for the restaurant and the customer experiences at the restaurant would also rely on these factors.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The #1 Thing Hotel Sales Teams Overlook When Selling to Meeting Planners

Hospitality Net

Hotel sales teams love to lead with their sparkling chandeliers, high-thread-count linens, and panoramic rooftop views.

105
105
article thumbnail

Predictive Models for Ensuring Meat Safety and Quality

Food Safety Magazine

Predictive models help inform decision-making, and can also serve as documentation toward customers, regulators, and third-party auditors. This article examines DMRI Predict, a collection of predictive models that can be used to assess food safety and spoilage (both microbiological and sensory) of meat and meat products.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Sustainability Trends: Strategies and Tactics Considered

Hospitality Net

Sustainability, eco-friendly, green, and other descriptors are marking what appears to be a sustained business trend. The headlines are continually using the term sustainability. However, my perception is that the term needs to be explained if not defined.

95
article thumbnail

Advancing Food Safety Through an Enhanced Approach to Environmental Monitoring and Source Tracking

Food Safety Magazine

Classical approaches to environmental monitoring through "seek-and-destroy," while useful, can be enhanced with source tracking approaches applied in food production facilities. Such approaches have great potential to enhance food safety. However, these methods will look different when applied by academia and government, in contrast to the approaches recommended for industry.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Choosing the Hotel-Cooking Equipment for Your Business

Riddhi Display

Picking out the right tools for the kitchen in restaurants is one of the core decisions towards the restaurant’s success, whether you already have it or intend to build one. The equipment affects food quality and the pace of preparation as well as labor efficiency. To add up to this, an overall profit for the restaurant and the customer experiences at the restaurant would also rely on these factors.

article thumbnail

Top 5 Booking Trends Transforming Hospitality in 2025

Hospitality Net

The way travellers book their stays is changing. More than ever, guests are looking for convenience, flexibility, and valuewhile hoteliers are exploring new ways to maximize revenue and boost guest loyalty. At the heart of this shift is the book direct movement, where both travellers and hoteliers benefit by side-stepping third-party booking platforms.

article thumbnail

STR Weekly Insights: 2-8 February 2025

Hospitality Net

In the week ending 8 February 2025, U.S. hotel industry revenue per available room (RevPAR) decreased if you factor Super Bowl comparisons.

52
article thumbnail

Following $30 Million Transformation, Iconic Kona Hotel To Reopen as Hampton Inn Kailua-Kona Bay Hotel in 2025

Hospitality Net

12th & A Hotel Partners Acquires Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel to Recreate Sought-After Old Hawaiian Experience.

52
article thumbnail

Dorint Selects IDeaS to Bring Advanced RMS Capabilities to Growing Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Dorint, one of the largest and most well-established German hotel companies in DACH, has partnered with IDeaS, a SAS company and world leader in hospitality revenue management software and services, to bolster its revenue management strategy.

article thumbnail

The Value of Soft Brands with Prime Group and Faro Blanco Resort

Hospitality Net

The last two decades have seen an explosion in soft-branded hotels, with the past few years in particular seeing many remarkable properties launch or enter development. If there was a single word to explain this megatrend in our industry, its flexibility.

52
article thumbnail

Forbes Travel Guide Unveils 2025 Star Award Winners

Hospitality Net

Forbes Travel Guide(FTG)the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruiseslast week revealed its 2025 Star Awards. See the full list of honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.

45
article thumbnail

The Evolution of EHL’s Teaching and Learning Conference

Hospitality Net

At the dawn of the 7th edition of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) conference at EHL Hospitality Business School, we take a moment to reflect on the motivations for participating in SoTL and the rich lessons we take away from each edition.

article thumbnail

Top 10 trends in corporate housing and business travel in 2025

Hospitality Net

The corporate travel and housing landscape is transforming in 2025, shaped by changing employee expectations, advancements in technology, and a heightened focus on duty of care. As businesses navigate a shifting global economy and the ongoing demand for flexible work, they must rethink their mobility strategies. Below are the top 10 trends in corporate housing and business travel for 2025, along with insights to help companies stay ahead.

89
article thumbnail

RISE ABOVE! Infor, Influence, and Punk Rock

Hospitality Net

In an interview, Hemingway allegedly said that to write about life, first you must live it. And, as usual, the guy had a point. Writing isnt about sitting in a room, sipping a Super Venti Flat White (which should be considered a criminal offense, right up there with playing padel or reggaeton musicbut thats just me being me), and waiting for inspiration to smack you.

64
article thumbnail

Radisson Hotel Group continues expansion in Vietnam with the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel, Ha Long Bay

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its continued growth in Vietnam by signing the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ha Long Bay with Gia Minh - Quang Ninh Investment and Tourism Joint Stock Company. Ideally located in the heart of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its 1,900 limestone islands and emerald waters, the hotel will deliver international five-star standards in a breathtaking setting.Rising 30 stories above the bay, the hotels striking architecture is inspired by a majes

59
article thumbnail

RIU Hotels & Resorts announces a new step forward in the generational handover process

Hospitality Net

RIU Hotels & Resorts is continuing to make progress in the generational handover that began with the retirement of Carmen Riu in July 2024. Luis Riu, who is the companys sole CEO since last summer, has decided to embark on a new phase of this process in order to engage the fourth generation of the Riu family in the companys operations and commercial areas.

52
article thumbnail

Hyatt Introduces Asia Pacific Meetings & Events Alliance to Streamline Multi-City Event Planning for Organizers

Hospitality Net

Hyatt is proud to announce the launch of the Hyatt Asia Pacific Meetings & Events Alliance, a strategic initiative designed to streamline multi-year, multi-city event planning across the Asia Pacific region. Building upon the success of the Hyatt Convention Alliance, Hyatt Wellness Alliance and Hyatt Resort Alliance in the United States, this new Asia Pacific program aims to provide corporate planners with a seamless, efficient, and centralized approach to event management across multiple Hyatt

52
article thumbnail

GAIN and Terrapinn Announce Strategic Partnership for NoVacancy Asia 2025

Hospitality Net

Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN), the leading global travel & hospitality advisory firm for growth & innovation, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Terrapinn, a global events company, whose events promote innovation and technology that changes peoples lives, as the Knowledge & Networking Partner for NoVacancy Asia 2025. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in shaping the future of Asias hotel and accommodation industry.