Sculpture Hospitality
JUNE 4, 2024
Been in the bar business for a while? If so, you’ve likely seen trends come and go, mixed countless margaritas, and maybe even hold the record for most obscure beer trivia answered correctly.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
NH Collection Colombo Hotel opened its doors on June 1st in the heart of the city, steps away from Liberty Arcade and the Indian Ocean, and within a 10-minute drive of the National Museum, Independence Square and Pettah Market. Sri Lanka’s main airport, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is a 45-minute drive from the property. The five-star hotel boasts 219 rooms and suites, ranging from 33 to 254 sqm, and includes the city’s largest Presidential Suite.
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Foodservice Equipment Reports
JUNE 4, 2024
First announced in December, LTI Inc. today shared the retirement of Mike Purcell, vice president of sales and marketing, effective June 2. He spent over six decades in the foodservice industry. His tenure at LTI began when he and his business partner, Brian Madden, were approached by Bill Steadman to represent Low Temp (now LTI) in Metro, N.Y., according to the release.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
Just 30 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) and 15 minutes from Cabo San Lucas private airport (CSL), the new Resort is envisioned as a modern expression of the traditional hacienda - vast historic estates of Mexico and beyond - and designed to feel as welcoming as a friend’s home. Architect Robert Glazier and designers Meyer Davis and EDG seamlessly blend traditional Mexican influences with the comforts of contemporary luxury to create a vibrant, Riviera-style village with 96 gue
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Foodservice Equipment Reports
JUNE 4, 2024
Leaders hailing from Dutch Bros Coffee, Portillo’s and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux are moving on, taking on fresh C-suite roles with three respective growth-geared brands. Here are the details: • Daniel Batty: At the St. George, Utah-based dirty soda brand Swig, Batty joins an expanded c-suite as its chief development officer.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of nine hotels across Portugal, adding 976 rooms to the country’s growing and strong pipeline, as it continues to benefit from rapid growth. The signings cover three IHG brand collections including luxury and lifestyle, with the announcement of Kimpton Lisbon, Hotel Indigo Albufeira and Hotel Indigo Faro - and its Essentials Collection which comprises six signings across the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn
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Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
Cardo’s second venture offers contemporary design, vibrant gathering spaces and mesmerizing wellness facilities. At the same time, it pays homage to ’Belgitude’, the rich and often whimsical cultural heritage of Brussels. Here, guests do not need to choose between business and pleasure; they can have it all.
Sculpture Hospitality
JUNE 4, 2024
Been in the bar business for a while? If so, you’ve likely seen trends come and go, mixed countless margaritas, and maybe even hold the record for most obscure beer trivia answered correctly.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) has acquired the remaining 10% stake in Standard at Columbia, a freehold student accommodation property in South Carolina, United States of America (USA). The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) yield on total development cost is expected to be approximately 7%. This is higher than the 6.2% EBITDA yield that was projected in 2021 on the basis that the property has achieved stable performance.
FoodService Director
JUNE 4, 2024
Food Service Director Carlee Johnson McIntosh and her team have spent years creating partnerships with suppliers in the area to bring fresh produce and animal protein to students.
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Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
The summer travel season is beginning to heat up, and so is Hilton’s exclusive partnership with premier outdoor hospitality company AutoCamp. As the days get longer, Hilton guests can now experience a stay that blends the spirit of an iconic outdoor adventure with the hospitality and design-forward thinking of a boutique hotel.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
JUNE 4, 2024
Captain D’s announced last week that it has signed a 26-store franchise development agreement. The deal will bring Captain D’s restaurants to St. Louis, Indianapolis and North Carolina over the next several years led by multi-brand franchisees Keith Johnson and Kevin Davis of Amazing Seafood. The business partners also acquired and currently operate 15 Captain D’s in the St.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
Today, Hard Rock International announced development plans for REVERB by Hard Rock Scottsdale, a music-themed hospitality experience featuring entertainment and outdoor spaces, 195 hotel rooms, an outdoor pool, a rooftop bar and more. The $60 million project in partnership with ERES Capital is expected to open in late spring / early summer 2026, anchoring The Sydney, a mixed-use entertainment-focused development in the heart of Scottsdale’s 101 Entertainment Corridor.
Food Safety Magazine
JUNE 4, 2024
The theme of the sixth annual World Food Safety Day (WFSD), taking place June 7, 2024, is “Prepare for the Unexpected.” This article provides a history of FAO/WHO’s involvement in global food safety emergency preparedness and its historical intersections with WFSD, and shares resources to help build resiliency against incidents.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) highlighted today that its pipeline has grown by nearly 85 percent since 2017, reaching a record 129,000 rooms. This significant growth highlights the strong preference of hotel owners and the strength of the Hyatt brand. Hyatt’s commitment to creating the preferred portfolio for high-end guests has resulted in doubling luxury rooms, tripling resort rooms, and quintupling lifestyle rooms since 2017.
Food Safety Magazine
JUNE 4, 2024
University of Edinburgh researchers have conducted a study that affirms the efficacy of standard pasteurization practices against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Global is proud to announce the launch of its Certified Hotel Sales Leader (CHSL) certification. This new program is designed to recognize the expertise of hotel sales leaders, emphasizing the most up-to-date sales and commercial principles, practices, and strategies.
Food Safety Tech
JUNE 4, 2024
In the intricate web of the global food supply chain, ensuring the safety and authenticity of consumables stands as a paramount concern. Food traceability, defined as the ability to provide comprehensive information about the history and origin of a product throughout its journey, emerges as a cornerstone in this endeavour. This meticulous documentation not only facilitates supply chain management but also empowers swift actions such as recalls in the event of safety or quality breaches.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
With nearly 350 existing lifestyle hotels and another 350 expected to join the portfolio by 2028, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is set to double its presence in the fast-growing lifestyle category in the next four years. The recent addition of Graduate Hotels and NoMad to Hilton’s portfolio, coupled with increasing guest and owner demand, has positioned the company to further accelerate lifestyle category growth.
FoodService Director
JUNE 4, 2024
The bill now heads to Governor Jeff Landry’s desk.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
Shiji Distribution Solutions achieved its best year in 2023, doubling booking production from 2019 despite air travel capacity remaining below pre-pandemic levels. Over the past year, the company has expanded its global business footprint considerably, signing new partnerships in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Europe and the US, while launching a next-generation channel manager for customers in China, the Book & Pay online marketplace, a new Digital Assets Library within IcePortal, and a Switc
Food Safety Tech
JUNE 4, 2024
According to the US Department of Agriculture, more than 300 food products were recalled last year , representing a significant 31% increase compared with 2022. The reasons behind recalls vary and include food containing contaminated items such as metal or plastic, exposure to pathogens and undeclared allergens on product labels. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that each year, roughly one in six Americans (or 48 million people) gets sick from foodborne diseases.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
Ninety minutes south of Colombo along the island’s west coast, NH Bentota Ceysands Resort sits between the Bentota River and the Indian Ocean. The 166-key property, scheduled to open July 1st, includes rooms and suites from 37sqm to 139sqm. NH Bentota’s amenities include an expansive swimming pool with stunning ocean views, a water sports centre, a spa and a kid’s club.
Food Safety Tech
JUNE 4, 2024
Predictive analytics could benefit virtually any industry that applies it. While that means monetary improvements in most sectors, this technology could impact people’s health and well-being in others. Applying predictive analytics in food safety in one such use case. The Importance of Proactive Food Safety Foodborne illnesses affect 48 million people each year in the U.S. alone.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
We are now well into the third quarter of 2024, and the business travel industry is poised for considerable growth. As I travel around the country and internationally, I have noticed an uptick in people traveling for business in most airports that I have frequented. We all thought there would be a decline in business travel due to the introduction of several remote communication platforms that we adopted during the pandemic, but this didn’t happen.
Food Safety Magazine
JUNE 4, 2024
A crucial determinant of Food Safety Management System (FSMS) efficacy is the extent to which top management is aware of the authentic objectives behind its implementation. Their comprehension of the responsibilities for sustaining the FSMS are important, especially pertaining to the maturity of the organization's food safety culture.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, today announced plans to take over Seattle’s Pan Pacific Hotel, which will be transformed into 1 Hotel Seattle in 2025. Set in the trendsetting South Lake Union neighborhood, the hotel is known for its ideal location— near downtown, the Climate Pledge Arena, and Amazon’s headquarters.
FoodLogiQ
JUNE 4, 2024
Few processes can inspire the kind of stress, anxiety, and exasperation that an audit can. In almost any context, the words “we have to conduct an audit” are enough to inspire everything from eye-rolls to indigestion, and that’s true whether you’re the one speaking them or the one hearing them. But in an industry where audits play a crucial role in everything from consumer safety to certifications and compliance, maybe it’s time to reframe the audit process and our relationship with them.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
If you want pricing power, you need a brand or a monopoly. The CEO of LVMH recently claimed they don’t do marketing because it’s against their ethos, but marketing is precisely what they excel at. They make high-quality products, but take the same artisans and materials and try to sell a $2500 handbag without the brand. Good luck with that.
LTI, Inc.
JUNE 4, 2024
Design & Use Tips | June 4, 2024 In the bustling corridors and cozy corners of school cafeterias, there’s always been a buzz about revamping lunchtime menus. Whether it’s students, staff or the community, everyone seems eager for change. With a bounty of information and healthy alternatives at our disposal, there’s never been a better time to make adjustments that can enhance student health, support local farms and even cut costs along the way.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 4, 2024
My husband, Jack, and I have been in the hospitality industry for many years, but the origins of this business date back to the 1980s, when we were asked to help revive the Miami Beach area, which was overwhelmed with crime. We opened Penrod’s Beach Club at One Ocean Drive in 1989 and it soon became very popular.In 1997 my husband’s daughter, Nicole, was killed in a car accident, at the age of 18.
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