Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2024

While running a restaurant can be rewarding, the job can be daunting and stressful. Managing finances and staying on track of payroll often comes with unique challenges. Understand Worker Classification A common mistake businesses make is improperly classifying employees as independent contractors. There are key differences between employees and independent contractors and misclassification can lead to legal issues and costly penalties for the business.

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Food Safety Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

Approximately half of raw chicken sold at Lidl stores across five European countries are contaminated with antibiotic-resistant foodborne pathogens, according to the findings of a recent sampling and testing project commissioned by Essere Animali.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission recently issued a rule largely banning the use of non-compete agreements nationwide. The stated purpose of the rule is to address the significant harm non-compete agreements have inflicted on fair competition in recent years. While several states, including California, already have similar bans in place, the FTC determined that a nationwide rule was necessary as the state-by-state approach did not adequately solve the problem.

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FoodService Director

JUNE 20, 2024

During a session at FoodService Director’s annual MenuDirections conference, the team shared how they build staffs’ confidence in the kitchen and get them to excited about scratch-made meals.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JUNE 20, 2024

As summer heats up, boba drinks continue to burst onto new scenes. For chains like Starbucks and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, limited-time boba offerings are making debuts—with berry accents at the former and brown sugar flavoring at the latter. Meanwhile, other chains dedicated to the bubble tea craze are working to reach new customers.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JUNE 20, 2024

Polar Leasing Co. is announcing the promotion of Nate Roof, a former Polar Leasing refrigeration technician, to line supervisor. In his new position, Roof will ensure product quality and efficiency across the company’s full assembly line of cold storage solutions.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

The hospitality industry could be one of the most beautiful and united working environments on the planet. So why, in 2024, are we seeing such global discrepancy across international tourism efforts to become single use plastic free? Tourists are the single biggest culprit of single-use-plastic waste and it is down to the hotels to motivate each other to take immediate action.

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FoodService Director

JUNE 20, 2024

Podcast: A conversation with Foodservice Wellness Institute CEO Franceen Friefeld with tips for adjusting our viewpoint on wellness, as old best practices of healthy dining choices evolve into more empowering healthy dining experiences.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

Marriott’s first Independent Collection hotel in San Luis Obispo is now open and bookable through Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy channels.

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FoodService Director

JUNE 20, 2024

Katie Belflower, editor at Technomic, broke down menu trends by demographics at the FoodService Director's MenuDirections conference.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

The United States stands on the cusp of major, long-awaited innovations in travel security and facilitation—developments that will enhance the country’s ability to more aggressively compete for global travelers and reverse a lagging rate of recovery as other nations excel, according to work underway by the Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel and the U.S.

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FoodService Director

JUNE 20, 2024

From AI as a menu-planning tool to pickling vegetable scraps, these ideas are ready to put into action, courtesy of the Menu Directions conference.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

Visit Group, a leading hospitality and travel tech provider, has partnered strategically with Atomize, a global hotel revenue management software frontrunner. This collaboration aims to create a next-generation and full-service AI-driven technology platform catering to the travel and hospitality sector worldwide.

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Chef's Deal

JUNE 20, 2024

Commercial refrigeration installation and maintenance are two intertwined processes that directly define a unit’s efficiency, lifespan, and safety. The three main stages of commercial refrigeration installation must be handled for seamless HVAC integration, proper fitting of the unit in accordance with guidelines, and increased efficiency through proper ventilation and ergonomic design.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

The hospitality industry reaches a significant milestone today with the official launch of the Nature Resort Development Alliance (NRDA). Founded by the industry for the industry, the NRDA is uniting the global nature-based hospitality sector with it’s landmark launch.

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FMT Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

Raffinerie Tirlemontoise, a beet sugar producer, BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients, and Puratos, a global leader in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients, have joined forces to launch a pioneering Climate Farming Project. The ambitious initiative supports Belgian farmers in implementing more sustainable farming practices and promotes regenerative agricultural principles that contribute to enhancing soil health and reducing environmental impact.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

VENZA, the leading provider of data protection and regulatory compliance solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced that CEO Daniel Johnson will join a panel of experts in a cybersecurity educational session at the upcoming Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), hosted annually by Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals (HFTP).

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FMT Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

Wellness is now a culture that is now worth $1.8 trillion with no signs of slowing down. Post-pandemic, health-conscious individuals are increasingly viewing wellness through a wider and more sophisticated lens; one which spotlights not just the importance of a healthy diet for physical health, but also overall mental wellbeing (51%), good sleep (54%) and digestive health (49%).

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

IDS Next, Asia’s leading hospitality software provider, announces a new partnership with the technology distribution pioneer Ingram Micro India. The collaboration extends across all hospitality verticals served by IDS Next, spanning hotels, restaurants, leisure, and wellness. The collaboration aims to deliver turnkey solutions to the hospitality sector, with IDS Next providing cutting-edge enterprise software solutions and Ingram Micro India complementing it with end-to-end services, including h

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

Safemark, a global leader in guest room safe solutions for the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce a new exclusive distribution agreement with Marshall, a renowned name in audio technology. This partnership allows Safemark to offer Marshall’s acclaimed Homeline speakers, including the Acton III, Stanmore III, and Woburn III, exclusively to its United States hospitality customers.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

Expanding upon its renowned commitment to offer guests an extensive selection of diverse destinations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Cross Hotels & Resorts has signed a major hotel management agreement with PT Yetosa Pratama Sukses (Puri Group) for Cross Batam Antapura, a 340-key tropical island paradise. Developed under the ’Luxury by Design’ concept and set amid stunning natural beauty, the resort is scheduled to welcome its first guests in 2027.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

A long time ago, a popular singer made a hit with his song: Even if it rains, the summer will be hot, hot, hot, from the Côte d’Azur to Saint-Malo. Its contemporary and trade translation corresponds to the very optimistic expectations of accommodation operators in terms of bookings and revenue generated by the next Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

Digital transformation is reshaping guest experiences and operational efficiencies at Radisson Hotel Group. In this interview with Raul Alvarez Barrera, Global VP of Digital, we explore their journey, the impact of visual content, and the strategic use of data.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

In this episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, and Jennifer Hill, VP of Commercial Strategy at Kalibri Labs, make a case for why the hospitality industry needs to treat commercial strategy as an ongoing pursuit, rather than a giant numbers game with a rush to generate revenue. Hill offers a fresh perspective for hoteliers on how to rally each of their departments to drive revenue and satisfy stakeholders, while using commercial opportunities to give back to the local

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

Enseo, the premier provider of hotel technology, including hospitality TV, managed Wi-Fi, room controls, and employee safety devices, will feature advanced, guest-room TV customization tools at HITEC Charlotte 2024. Enseo has elevated the TV experience yet again, crafting a merging of technology and personalization that enables hotels to offer not just a stay, but an event tailored to every guest’s desires.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

CallTek, Inc., a global leader in white-label technical support services, is excited to announce its new Technology as a Service (TaaS) program. This innovative offering delivers a comprehensive technology solution, including third-party financing for on-site implementation, 24/7 remote support, and essential professional services. Covering infrastructure, licensing, and a diverse array of IT and medical devices, TaaS represents a significant advancement in technology integration.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

HSMAI Europe, the industry’s leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable revenue growth globally, has announced its expanded Board of Directors, and in pursuit of further growth, is now calling on more senior industry professionals from its membership to join and share their expertise.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

Following the conclusion of the Group’s 2024 Annual General Meeting, Accor – a world-leading hospitality group - is pleased to unveil its purpose statement: Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, Connecting Cultures, with Heartfelt Care.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

ComOps, a leading customer experience (CX) and professional service solutions provider for the hospitality and casino industries, today unveiled its accelerated Employee Experience (EX) Solutions in partnership with Medallia, a pioneer in experience management. This collaboration is poised to transform employee feedback, a crucial yet frequently underestimated asset for improving a company.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2024

According to Expedia’s 24th annual Vacation Deprivation Report,1 released today, roughly half of Americans don’t plan on using all their time off this year (53%), despite receiving just 12 days off annually — the fewest of any country surveyed. Expedia’s report has been analyzing time-off trends around the world for 24 years, and while American vacation deprivation (defined as the feeling of not having enough time off) has now hit an 11-year high at 65%, rates are down in many other parts of the

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