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Hit a home run with your Father’s Day promotional strategy

Restobiz

By Mo Chaar There are approximately 8 million fathers in Canada, and while dining out for Father’s Day isn’t quite as popular as Mother’s Day, restaurants still saw a 22 per cent increase on the occasion last year. As people celebrate the father figures in their lives, the holiday presents an opportunity for restaurant owners to tap […] The post Hit a home run with your Father’s Day promotional strategy appeared first on Restobiz.

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A Commercial Shelving Buying Guide for Your Restaurant’s Back of House

Wasserstrom

Unlike picking out furniture for your home kitchen, selecting commercial shelving for your restaurant’s back of house (BoH) is a surprisingly complex task. Foodservice demands a specialized approach to storage, and we are here to help you make the best selection to meet the needs of your professional kitchen. This shelving guide breaks down the […] The post A Commercial Shelving Buying Guide for Your Restaurant’s Back of House appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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A Pivotal Moment Regarding Sustainability for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s no great surprise to say QSR and fast casual restaurants can be considered among the most energy-intensive commercial building types making it increasingly challenging for operators to balance the goals of efficiency, profitability and sustainability. In order to reduce energy consumption and their carbon footprint in addition to realize savings, Craveworthy Brands is partnering with Budderfly.

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Good Eating Company wants to empower diners to make sustainable choices

FoodService Director

The foodservice management company recently published its 2024 impact report, which details its sustainability strategy and successes. Here’s a deep dive into the company’s latest sustainability initiatives.

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TGI Fridays Debuts a Model for Hotels

Foodservice Equipment Reports

TGI Fridays is looking at hotels and other travel-driven locations for growth opportunities. Yesterday, the brand announced it opened a restaurant inside the Hilton Garden Inn in Hollywood, Calif., that is “core to the brand’s transformation strategy,” the release says.

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Shaping the Future: Top Tech Trends from Mews Unfold 2024

Hospitality Net

Following our coverage of the Mews Unfold 2024 event in Amsterdam, where we highlighted the Unfold Awards and interviewed the winners, we have more insights to share.

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Introducing Ruby Molly: Dublin’s Newest Hotel Gem

Hospitality Net

In the heart of vibrant Dublin, Ruby proudly unveils its latest addition: the Lean Luxury Hotel Ruby Molly. This marks an exciting milestone as it becomes the hotel group’s inaugural location in Ireland, offering 272 meticulously designed rooms and a generous 500 square feet space dedicated to the hotel’s inviting bar and café.

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This Time-Saving Hack will Increase Efficiency in Your Kitchen

the CAMBRO blog

Most foodservice walk-ins have stacks and stacks of food storage containers and pans from top to bottom of their shelving. While stacking pans is the most space-efficient way to store them, chefs need to dig through the entire stack to get to the container at the bottom. This wastes valuable time and creates extra handling. Joe McBeth, executive sous chef at the Woodstock Inn, knows this scenario all too well.

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The Access Group Expands in North America with Acquisition of Hotel Tech Specialist SHR Group

Hospitality Net

The Access Group, a $1.3bn+ business management software provider, has added global hotel and casino technology specialist SHR to its expanding AI-powered end-to-end platform for hotels.

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World Food Safety Day 2024 with Mick Miklos: Prepare for the Unexpected

Food Safety Magazine

Celebrating the sixth annual World Food Safety Day, this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters features foodservice industry leader Mark (Mick) Miklos, CP-FS, who shares his past experience building Waffle House’s renowned emergency operation protocols, and why it is critical to “Prepare for the Unexpected.

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Extended Stay America Honors Cancer Survivors in June

Hospitality Net

Extended Stay America®, the nation’s leading mid-priced extended-stay hotel brand family, is ’Celebrating Survival’ in honor of National Cancer Survivors Month in June. The initiative is an extension of its multi-year partnership with the American Cancer Society and aims to celebrate cancer survivors and those currently fighting by spotlighting their perseverance, resilience and triumphs.

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June 7 is World Food Safety Day

Food Safety Tech

This year, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) sixth annual World Food Safety Day is June 7. The idea is it will draw attention to food safety incidents. This year’s theme underlines the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter how mild or severe they can be. According to the WHO’s website, Food safety incidents are situations where there is a potential or confirmed health risk associated with food consumption.

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Spotlight on wine economics with the EHL experts

Hospitality Net

Welcome to the regular Q&A feature where we shine the spotlight on our EHL research faculty and their current work. With a view to going behind the scenes to better understand the fascinating, impactful world of research, the EHL Institutional Visibility team will be regularly catching up with an EHL researcher whose work is making a difference in both the classroom and industry.

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New Chemical- and Heat-Free Egg Processing Method Kills Bacteria While Preserving Quality

Food Safety Magazine

A novel, chemical- and heat-free egg processing technique utilizing engineered water nanostructures has been shown to effectively inactivate pathogens on eggshells while preserving eggs’ physical and nutritional quality.

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Occupancy vs ADR, the Never Ending Discussion in Revenue Management

Hospitality Net

Since the early days revenue management has been applied in hotels, there has been an intriguing ongoing discussion. What drives more value to the business, ADR, average daily rate, or occupancy?

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The Role of Leadership in Food Safety with Jill Stuber and Tia Glave of Catalyst

FoodLogiQ

In the latest episode of Food Tech Talk, host Lydia Adams explores the crucial role of leadership in food safety with Jill Stuber and Tia Glave, the dynamic co-founders of Catalyst LLC. This organization is at the cutting edge of transforming leadership in the food safety and quality landscape. Here's a closer look at the key takeaways from this enlightening conversation.

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Auberge Resorts Collection Launches New Print Journal and Media Channel

Hospitality Net

Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, in partnership with NMG, the leading creator of luxury travel media, introduces a new print publication and multimedia content destination curated for the discerning traveler and connoisseur. Titled Auberge, this new vision of storytelling is showcased across a range of platforms, including a coffee table-style print journal and a digital channel that includes original photography and

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GivexEngageAI Offers New Engagement Strategies

Fast Casual

Restaurants need to offer unique selling propositions and exceptional customer service. Loyalty programs, personalized marketing, and consistent customer engagement are essential but can be complex and costly to implement and maintain. Artificial intelligence tools are aiding in that effort.

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Hotel Market Spotlight - Edinburgh Q1 2024

Hospitality Net

Edinburgh’s hotel sector outperformed the UK national average in revenue growth according to new research from real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, showing a healthy performance for the first quarter of the year despite an ongoing increase in the supply of hotels.

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New Blades for Meat Processing From Starrett

Food Safety Magazine

L.S. Starrett Co. has introduced its new Skinner Blades and Stainless Steel Reciprocating Saw Blades (Recip Saw Blades) for meat and food processing.

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The Secret AI Weapon Hotels Should Start Using Now to Anticipate Your Every Desire and Why You’ll Never Stay Anywhere Else

Hospitality Net

Imagine stepping into a hotel that already feels like home, where the staff greets you by name and your favorite cocktail is waiting in your room. This isn’t just a pipe dream—it’s the alluring reality of hyper-personalized hospitality, made possible by a secret weapon that many hotels are already starting to wield: AI.

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What is The Cost of Commercial Refrigeration Systems?

Chef's Deal

The cost of commercial refrigeration systems varies primarily based on the specific type of refrigerator or freezer required by a business and the features and capabilities each setup demands. The first consideration is the type of refrigeration equipment. In this article, we provide an extensive overview of the price ranges for various refrigeration systems, including reach-in refrigerators and freezers, walk-in units, ice machines, undercounter units, merchandising refrigerators, refrigerated

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Management Company Compensation Slows in 2023

Hospitality Net

Prior research conducted by CBRE Hotels Research revealed that hotel management companies were rewarded handsomely as the U.S. lodging industry recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. An analysis performed by CBRE in April 2023 found that total hotel revenue increased by 153% from 2020 to 2022, while Gross Operating Profits (GOP) grew by 437%. This resulted in a 68% increase in the fees paid to management companies and brought management fees back to pre-pandemic levels.

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The OTA Anxiety Trap & How Hotels Can Convert Hesitant Bookers Directly

Hospitality Net

With the abundance of options, varying prices, and the uncertainty about making the right choice, booking travel is typically a stressful experience for consumers. This is particularly true when evaluating high-demand hotels and busy dates, when the pressure to secure a booking intensifies. Travelers often worry about whether they have selected the best hotel, if the price they see is fair, or if rates will fluctuate before their stay.

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Staying Ahead of Recent Changes in Google’s Search and AI Results

Hospitality Net

Last month, Google announced some major changes for search as well as the rollout for AI Overview.

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Minor Hotels’ Ramón Aragonés Announces Retirement, Gonzalo Aguilar to Become Europe & Americas CEO

Hospitality Net

Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Aguilar as Minor Hotels Europe & Americas CEO from 1 January 2025. Aguilar will replace current CEO Ramón Aragonés, who will retire and leave his chief executive role at the end of this year. Aragonés will remain a member of its Board of Directors and serve as Non-Executive Vice Chairman.

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Innovative Approaches to Customer Satisfaction Surveys in Hospitality

Hospitality Net

In the dynamic realm of hospitality, where guest satisfaction reigns supreme, the ability to glean actionable insights from customer feedback is paramount. While traditional surveys have long been the cornerstone of understanding guest experiences, they often fall short of capturing modern travelers’ nuances and evolving expectations. However, with the advent of technology and innovative methodologies, the landscape of customer satisfaction surveys is profoundly transforming.

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Unpacking Revenue Strategies and Innovation in Hospitality

Hospitality Net

The Shiji Insights podcast continues to be an essential resource for hospitality professionals, offering insightful discussions on pivotal industry topics. In the second episode of the series, Florencia sits down with Alejandro García, the Commercial Director for Spain and Portugal at Duetto, to delve into innovative revenue strategies and the impact of technological advancements on the hospitality industry.

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Three Real-World Examples of How AI Can Streamline Hospitality Workflows

Hospitality Net

Over the last few years, the two things the hospitality industry has learned to count on are uncertainty and change. As a result, organizations need adaptability and resilience to navigate this highly dynamic world, and their people are the foundation for both. As environments change, so do business priorities, and effective organizations will position their people to adapt on the fly.

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The Luxury Sustainability Conundrum

Hospitality Net

Climate change is one of the most significant challenges society is facing, but we are currently trapped in what feels like a phony war. We know we should act, but there is limited international guidance as to how and little immediate legislation to respond to.

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Three Must Have Tools in You Hotel’s Marketing Toolbox

Hospitality Net

My dad was one of those people who could envision and build just about anything. Whether it was a cabinet that held my baby clothes, or a ping pong table, his mind would come up with a creative design and his hands would produce what became an exceptional, functional, and beautiful piece of furniture.

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