Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In the modern dining landscape, where convenience and customer experience are paramount, restaurants increasingly rely on electronic payment systems to facilitate transactions. However, behind the scenes, interchange fees play a crucial yet often overlooked factor in shaping these establishments' financial health. These fees, charged by credit card companies to process transactions, can profoundly impact restaurants of all sizes.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Chefs from six hospitals in the Endeavor Health System competed during the summer to create the most popular BBQ meal.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Combining genomic sequencing data and artificial intelligence (AI), researchers have demonstrated the efficacy of a new approach for the untargeted detection of contaminants, antibiotics, and other food safety anomalies in bulk milk samples.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Student safety and well-being top of mind at the small college in Winter Park, Florida, which was directly in the path of the devastating hurricane.

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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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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Jason Rusk gave the keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver Aug. 13. Rusk spoke about the rapidly evolving world of fast-casuals, and how innovation is paving the way for great things in the industry.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Rising above the steel-blue waters of the Caspian Sea, Kempinski Residences Bayil Bay will become the most coveted address in the Azerbaijani capital when it opens in 2025. Behind a modern, undulating façade inspired by the gentle movements of the waves, this architectural marvel will be home to 37 elegantly appointed private residences, providing a stylish base for owners and investors looking for a home in Baku.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 14, 2024

QSR brand Zaxbys has announced its debut in Maryland. Franchise co-owners Curtis and Teresa Snyder, along with Teresa’s father, Thomas Mitchell, have signed an agreement to open three locations along Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The first Zaxbys in Maryland is slated to open in Cambridge in late 2025, with additional locations in Easton and West Ocean City/Berlin to follow.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, has announced a landmark signing to introduce its flagship premium brand, Pullman, to the heart of Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district. The signing of Pullman Tokyo Ginza further enhances Accor’s premium offerings in the country. The hotel is set to open in late 2027, offering a blend of modern comfort, immersive design, and pioneering experiences tailored to both business and leisure travellers.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The regulation of food science innovations is complicated by the vast number of agencies and departments overseeing food in the U.S. This article argues for a “clean-up” of the current regulatory scheme, as disparate funding and priorities create inconsistency, food safety risks, and poor enforcement outcomes.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Mercure, a locally-inspired brand from Accor, announces its debut in Oman with the soft opening of Mercure Muscat. The hotel captures the essence of local exploration and authentic Omani hospitality.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Individuals from six companies, plus one company at large, were honored during CFESA’s biannual awards dinner. The event took place Oct. 8 as part of the CFESA 2024 Conference in Savannah, Ga.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Newport is proud to announce the acquisition of management responsibilities for the Wingate by Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center and Microtel by Wyndham Altoona, effective October 1, 2024. This strategic addition to Newport’s portfolio reflects the company’s commitment to delivering unparalleled hospitality experiences and investing in properties that offer value to both business and leisure travelers.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The final installment in this three-part article series on PFAS discusses how the food industry might look at areas of potential exposure to PFAS, steps it might take to test for and mitigate those risks, and an update on the latest developments in PFAS litigation.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The hospitality technology space is a very convoluted environment that is hard for hoteliers to navigate.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters , we speak to food safety culture expert Dr. Lone Jespersen about how companies can select the best methods for food safety culture assessment, and how to communicate the insights gained from those assessments.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Crans-Montana, Switzerland, 14 October 2024 – Les Roches Global Hospitality Education is thrilled to announce its official recognition by the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute. The prestigious accreditation highlights the institution’s commitment and ability to meet the world’s most demanding standards in education and further recognizes its excellence in hospitality business management.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Marking the intersection between human decision-making and biosecurity, deliberate attacks present risks like the poisoning or adulteration of food products, or cyberattacks targeting control or process systems. Collectively, "cognitive security" — or protecting the human decision-making process—needs to be a consideration for industry, government, and academia as an element of food security.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Officials of Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH), a leading full-service hospitality management company in the Southeast, today announced the company has partnered with Provident Hotels & Resorts to operate its prestigious portfolio of eight hotels and resorts located throughout Florida.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A survey of 200 international food processors provides insight into which food safety technologies are being adopted and their effects on daily operations. Part 3 explores the impact and need for further development of testing technologies, focusing on responses from participants outside of North America.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In 2024, Africa’s hotel development story can be summed up with five key words: ‘Egypt and the Big 5’. This time, the ’Big 5’ doesn’t refer to Africa’s famous wildlife, but rather the global hotel chains — Accor, Hilton, IHG, Marriott International, and Radisson Hotel Group. The African Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Report, the most trusted industry source, shows that Egypt holds a 28% market share, with the Big 5 hotel groups responsible for 71% of the pipeline across the continent.

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FoodService Director

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Chefs from six hospitals in the Endeavor Health System competed during the summer to create the most popular BBQ meal.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

PONANT’s 2023 Sustainability Report reveals significant strides on its commitment to redefine tourism. From pioneering eco-friendly innovations to tangible reductions in its environmental footprint, PONANT is trying to push boundaries and setting new standards for meaningful and more sustainable travel.

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Bon Appetit Management Company

OCTOBER 14, 2024

After centuries of the co-evolution of corn and the civilizations that helped shape the crop as we know it, it’s no surprise that it continues to be an essential staple food across Latin America and the diaspora. Throughout Central and South America, we can find corn as a foundational food in many diverse cuisines, revealing its impressive versatility and cross-cultural importance over time.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

On the heels of strong gains the previous week, U.S. hotel performance for the period ending 5 October 2024 showed the effects of Rosh Hashanah and Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day calendar shifts as well as the impact of Hurricane Helene. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) dropped 7.7% year over year with average daily rate (ADR) retreating 4.4% and occupancy falling 2.3 percentage points (ppts).

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FoodService Director

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Student safety and well-being top of mind at the small college in Winter Park, Florida, which was directly in the path of the devastating hurricane.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In this latest episode of Hotel Moment, Karen Stephens sits down with Adam Mogelonsky, a Partner at Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd. Adam delves into the pivotal role of Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) in revolutionizing hotel tech ecosystems, offering insights on how these tools streamline operations and enhance guest experiences. Discover how high-quality data can drive personalized marketing, improve email campaigns, and create a continuous feedback loop for refining hotel services.

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The Restaurant Technology Guys

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In our latest episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, we had the incredible privilege of speaking with Rev Ciancio, a wizard in the realm of restaurant marketing. Rev shared invaluable insights on everything from tech marketing to social media strategies, offering a treasure trove of knowledge for restaurant owners and marketers alike.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

RIU Hotels & Resorts continues to move forward with the Proudly Committed strategy after the circular economy plans in place at its hotels in the Balearic Islands have been certified by AENOR. The Riu Playa Park, Riu Concordia, Riu Bravo, Riu Festival and Riu San Francisco in Playa de Palma, as well as the Riu La Mola in Formentera, have received this certification.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Regarding food safety systems efficacy, this article suggests that "better is possible," and re-affirms the necessity of ongoing confirmation of the efficacy of food safety proposals, pursuits, and programs to ensure the safety and quality of food and avoid repeating preventable failures.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

When the Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina is completed in 2028, the gleaming 122-story building will be the tallest residential structure in the world, complete with luxury fitness and wellness amenities to match. Residents will be able to lift weights, take an outdoor yoga class or swim laps in a pool more than 100 stories high in the clouds.

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