Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

With the holiday season often comes a surge in dining out: shoppers are grabbing quick bites between stores, families are reconnecting over dinner at their favorite hometown restaurants, and people are seeking professionally-prepared meals for their various holiday gatherings. Restaurants added nearly 70,000 jobs this September, a sign of hope that demand will grow despite inflation-weary consumers’ pullback on restaurant spending.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Scandic has signed two long-term lease agreements with property owner JV Nordväst Fastighet AB to take over two hotels in Helsingborg and Jönköping that together have 199 rooms. The hotels will undergo comprehensive renovations and will be adapted to Scandic’s new brand before opening during the first half of 2026.

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Fast Casual

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This digital marketing workshop, co-hosted by FastCasual Editor Cherryh Cansler and Rev Ciancio, co-founder/CMO of Handcraft Burgers & Brew, Salad House CMO and Crazy Pita marketing director, provides tactics, tips and playbooks for restaurant marketers focused on growing brand awareness, guest acquisition retention and creating brand evangelists.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At COP29 in Baku, HNtv INSIDERS sat down with Chompan Kulnides, Chief Sustainability Officer at Minor International PCL and Willy Legrand, Professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management at IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany to discuss Minor International’s sustainability strategy. As one of the largest hospitality and restaurant companies in the Asia Pacific Region, Minor International signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism.

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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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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

City Limits Barbeque is a family-owned restaurant that prides itself on making as much food as they can from scratch, including handcrafted sausages, soulful southern sides, pickles, sauces, pimento cheese and more. Despite only being open for 9 hours a week, City Limits Barbeque was able to earn a highly coveted James Beard nomination this year. Owner and Pitmaster Robbie Robinson explains how City Limits Barbeque sets itself apart from the competition.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Hoshizaki America has promoted Sean Evans to regional sales director for the south-central region. Evans has been with Hoshizaki since 2021, starting as an area sales manager for the south-central region, and playing a key role in driving the team’s high performance. Cumulatively, he has over 15 years of experience in the HVAC/R industry.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The US lodging sector is expected to experience muted growth in 2025, driven by moderate increase in average daily room rates and stable occupancy levels, resulting in an annual increase in revenue per available room of 1.5%. Despite stagnant supply levels over the past few quarters, new construction projects are expected to be spurred in 2025 by a combination of factors, including increasing optimism about a soft landing, easing monetary policies, and other capital markets tailwinds.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Ashley Ellis has joined Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Polar Leasing Co. as an inside sales representative. Before joining Polar Leasing, Ellis handled new business growth at Edge Supply and, prior to that, she was a call center representative for Grote Automotive.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Travel industry leaders William D. “Bill” Talbert, III, former president and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Christopher L. Thompson, former president and CEO of Brand USA, were inducted into the U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders on Wednesday.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As a new year approaches, Kimpton, along with AF & Co. and Carbonate, have released their Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast and 2025 Hospitality Trends Report, respectively. Here’s a look at five predictions: Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is a boutique hotel company, while AF & Co. serves as a restaurant and hospitality consulting firm, and Carbonate is a creative agency.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For the first time in the history of the summit, COP29 featured a Tourism Day, with a First Ministerial Meeting dedicated to positioning tourism policy to support national climate goals. In Baku, public and private sector leaders recognized the significant impact of climate change on the tourism sector and its contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Food Safety Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A recent survey of Finnish municipal food inspectors has provided insight into the challenges inspectors face when trying to control food businesses that repeatedly violate food safety regulations, and suggested possible methods for motivating businesses to take corrective actions.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites — Asheville, located in Asheville, North Carolina. TGC Group developed the property.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Perkins Griddle & Go continues to gain ground after its launch in September. This week, the fast-casual concept announced it signed its largest franchise agreement to date. The deal in Monmouth County, N.J., includes 10 restaurants. The first unit will open by October 2025. Perkins American Food Co.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Novotel, a leading global brand within the Accor portfolio, proudly announces the opening of Novotel Abidjan Marcory, a vibrant addition to the lively Marcory district. Designed to meet the needs of modern professionals and families, this contemporary 17-storey hotel features thoughtful design, flexible spaces, and uplifting experiences.

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Food Safety Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Mettler-Toledo recently announced its new X6 series of X-ray inspection systems for medium to large-sized packaged products in single and multiple lane applications.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Iconic Las Vegas resort enhances guestroom, meetings and convention and culinary offerings for leisure and convention guests.

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FoodDocs

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Discover key differences between FoodDocs and Trail App with a clear food safety software features comparison table (and download for key stakeholders).

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Cincinnati, Ohio will soon unveil its latest addition to the Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott collection with the opening of the much-anticipated Hotel Celare - a modern, sophisticated retreat located at 310 Straight Street - in The District at Clifton Heights. Nestled across from the University of Cincinnati and a short drive from downtown, the seven-story, 171-room property will offer an elevated culinary experience with an onsite restaurant and bar, bold design and modern amenities includi

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Food Safety Chat

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

FSAI Undeclared sesame seeds and duck meat in mispacked batches of Aldi Let's Party Vegetable Bao Buns Recall of a batch of Dunnes Stores Irish Chicken Sweet & Spicy Wings due to the possible presence of Salmonella Recall of a batch of Glensallagh Salt & Chilli Roast Chicken Wings due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. FSA Recall Recall of a batch of Tesco Tzatziki due to the presence of Salmonella.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Palladium Hotel Group, through its renowned brand Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts, has announced the launch of Grand Palladium Select Collection, a new, premium offering designed to elevate the guest experience. Available for guests from the Junior Suite base room category upwards, the hotel collection combines top-tier services and facilities with outstanding dining and engaging entertainment.

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Restobiz

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As operators work to draw in customers and stand out from the competition, some QSRs are giving their restaurants a makeover, focusing on improving the guest experience with upgraded technology, streamlined operations, and updated design. Redberry Restaurants Canada will be opening new versions of remodelled Burger King restaurants in Etobicoke, North York, Sudbury, and Mississauga, […] The post QSRs update restaurant design for a better guest experience appeared first on Restobiz.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 171-room studio-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown San Antonio, Texas, near the Riverwalk, set to open in the second quarter of 2026. This development brings an upscale, extended-stay option to the vibrant San Antonio market, offering visitors a combination of comfort, modern amenities and prime access to local attractions.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

When it comes to boosting bookings, hoteliers like you are on the lookout for new opportunities to stand out and capture guest attention. People around the world are familiar with the discounts available on Black Friday, but a newer trend that’s making waves in North America is Travel Tuesday, and it might be time for European players to take note.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

STR’s global "bubble chart" update for the four weeks ending 9 November 2024 shows 84% of global markets with year-over-year growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR), a gain of seven percentage points from last month’s update (77%).

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Two significant changes will impact travel in the U.S. this holiday season. First, Thanksgiving is a week later, meaning there are five less days between Thanksgiving and Christmas and likely more travel compression between the two holidays. Second, Christmas and New Year’s Day move from a Monday last year to a Wednesday this year.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Retro Hospitality, the leading operator of boutique hotels in Virginia, is excited to announce the December 5 opening of Hotel Petersburg, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property. An architectural gem in the heart of Old Towne Petersburg, the building has been a city cornerstone since its establishment in 1916. The newly restored 64-room upscale boutique hotel masterfully blends historical preservation with modern amenities.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For many decades, visitors to the Hawaiian island of Oahu had just one neighborhood to choose from when booking a hotel. Waikiki–that iconic mile-and-a-half strip of white-sand beach ringed by more than 26,000 hotel rooms–was the only place where hotels could be found.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By keeping a close eye on your pickup and your pace. We sat down with three Revenue Management experts, Virginia McShane, Joshua Clem, and Hudson Wood, to get some tips and tricks for tracking pickup and pace, communicating with other departments, and staying flexible in a dynamic market.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The U.S. hospitality market remains as dynamic as ever.

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