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Be Open to the Upsides

Modern Restaurant Management

Union Square Hospitality Group Founder Danny Meyer returned to his alma mater Trinity College-Hartford to deliver their 198th commencement speech. In the address, Meyer said the most important question he asks himself every day is: “What could possibly go right?

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Q&A from our "Child Nutrition Policy in Schools" Webinar

Chef Ann Foundation

Here we address 20 questions and insights that attendees shared at our first webinar in the Healthy School Food for Thought series on May 22, 2024.

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AI and Hiring: Balancing Efficiency with Human Interaction

Modern Restaurant Management

In today's bustling restaurant industry, where every detail matters, technology has become an indispensable tool – especially in hiring and staffing. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the recruitment process, offering a new level of efficiency and automation. However, as restaurants embrace this, it's crucial to maintain a balance between technological advancement and human interaction, ensuring that the essence of hospitality isn't lost in the digital shuffle.

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Meet 2024 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference Facilitator: Marcus Lee

Hospitality Net

The BLLA Team sat down with Marcus Lee, Executive Vice President, Development at HVS Asset Management & Advisory to chat about the upcoming Boutique Hotel Investment Conference taking place on June 5 at Florence Gould Hall in NYC.

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How to scale up restaurant brands

Fast Casual

It's one thing to have a great solo concept, it's quite another to scale up that concept into a franchise. A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit looked at how restaurants can scale up from start up to full growth mode.

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Red Jacket Resorts Kicks off 2024 Season with a $40 Million Dollar Multi-Property Renovation

Hospitality Net

Red Jacket Resorts, one of the Mid Cape’s largest independent hotel brands featuring private beach access, is ushering in Summer 2024 along the Atlantic Ocean with a new look and feel thanks to a comprehensive $40 million renovation and an array of exciting activities and programming. Cape Cod’s best new destination encompasses Red Jacket Beach Resort, Riviera Beach Resort and Blue Water Resort, three of the collection’s five properties all located within a 1 mile stretch, debuting a collective

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Famed chef, restaurateur and humanitarian José Andrés announced as keynote session for The Hospitality Show 2024

Hospitality Net

Internationally recognized culinary innovator, author, educator, and humanitarian José Andrés has been announced as the opening keynote-session speaker for the second iteration of The Hospitality Show, produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Additional speakers and programming updates will be announced in the coming months.

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How to scale up restaurant brands

Fast Casual

It's one thing to have a great solo concept, it's quite another to scale up that concept into a franchise. A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit looked at how restaurants can scale up from start up to full growth mode.

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Sandbourne Santa Monica, Ocean Avenue’s Beachfront Jewel, Is Now Open

Hospitality Net

The much-anticipated Sandbourne Santa Monica officially opens its doors, introducing a transformative hotel experience along the vibrant Ocean Avenue. This new beachfront masterpiece, designed by the acclaimed Icelandic architect Gulla Jónsdóttir, offers a unique 175-room coastal retreat that promises to revitalize the upscale hotel landscape in Santa Monica.

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FoodTech 500 Alumni News: BioCraft Pet Nutrition Sets New Standard by Matching Premium Meat Prices with Cultivated Pet Food Alternatives

Forward Fooding

BioCraft Pet Nutrition , a leading manufacturer of cultivated meat ingredients for pet food, announces it has reached price parity with premium traditional meat. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the pet food industry. We see this as a breakthrough moment for cultivated meat for pet food. Achieving price parity and a robust nutritional profile for pets were the only elements holding back cultivated meat for the pet food industry—and BioCraft has now achieved both. – CEO Sh

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The Hotel Group Announces the Opening of the Tru by Hilton Yakima, Washington

Hospitality Net

Award-winning hotel management company The Hotel Group ("THG"), an affiliate of Hotel Equities, in partnership with Hogback Development, is pleased to announce the opening of the Tru by Hilton Yakima, adding a vibrant hospitality option to the heart of Yakima, Washington. The hotel is co-owned by The Hotel Group and Hogback Development.

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Those Subject to LAAF Program Must Now Use LAAF-Accredited Laboratory for Mycotoxins Testing

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that sufficient laboratory capacity has been reached for mycotoxins testing for food imports under the Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) program. Owners and consignees of imported food subject to the LAAF regulation must use a LAAF-accredited laboratory to conduct mycotoxins testing beginning December 1, 2024.

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Hotels across Germany are filling up for UEFA Euro 2024

Hospitality Net

With the summer months fast approaching, sports fans are looking at the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, which kicks off on Friday, 14 June. Set to take place across multiple locations in Germany, the annual football tournament is expected to affect hotel performance just as much as football fans across the continent. Utilizing Forward STAR data, the markets are already showing spikes in hotel bookings on and around the match dates.

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97 Percent of Produce in California Does Not Exceed EPA Pesticide Residue Thresholds

Food Safety Magazine

According to the latest California Pesticide Residue Monitoring Annual Report from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), 97 percent of fresh produce samples collected across the state contain no pesticide residues exceeding health-protective thresholds set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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A Closer Look at Hotel Interest Rates: Past and Future May 30, 2024

Hospitality Net

Over the past couple of months, it has become increasingly clear that interest rates for hotel financing, and just about everything else, may stay higher for longer. As markets adjust to this expectation, many investors are realizing that they may not be able to delay deals until rates drop back down to so-called “normal” levels. There is mounting pressure for financing decisions that will need to be made in the coming months.

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Concluso con successo il Boot Camp sui Sistemi Alimentari Sostenibili nel Cilento

Future Food Institute

Pollica (Salerno) – Dal 8 al 12 aprile, presso il Campus Paideia di Pollica, si è svolto un innovativo boot camp curricolare come parte del Master in Sistemi Alimentari Sostenibili del Dipartimento di Agraria dell’Università di Napoli Federico II , in collaborazione con il Future Food Institute , partner ufficiale del programma. Questo boot camp esperienziale, internazionale, interdisciplinare e coinvolgente ha visto gli studenti impegnarsi in incontri diretti con agricoltori, pescat

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Cendyn and Shiji target hotel profitability with PMS-CRS integration

Hospitality Net

Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, and Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, are empowering hoteliers to improve profitability with optimized rates and availability.

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FoodTech 500 Alumni News: BioCraft Pet Nutrition Sets New Standard by Matching Premium Meat Prices with Cultivated Pet Food Alternatives

Forward Fooding

BioCraft Pet Nutrition , a leading manufacturer of cultivated meat ingredients for pet food, announces it has reached price parity with premium traditional meat. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the pet food industry. We see this as a breakthrough moment for cultivated meat for pet food. Achieving price parity and a robust nutritional profile for pets were the only elements holding back cultivated meat for the pet food industry—and BioCraft has now achieved both. – CEO Sh

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3 Airline Tips for Hotel Groups to achieve Soaring Success

Hospitality Net

In an era of constant evolution, industries must continuously innovate to stay competitive. The hospitality sector is no exception, with hotel groups seeking new ways to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

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Mespack Unveils the Revolutionary RM Series at Snack & BakeTec Show in New Delhi

FMT Magazine

Mespack, a leading manufacturer of innovative and sustainable flexible packaging solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the Snack & BakeTec Show, which will be held from June 5th to 7th, 2024, at the Yashobhoomi (IICC) in Dwarka, New Delhi. This year,Mespack will be unveiling its latest innovation, the Rotary Machine: RM Series, marking a significant milestone in the packaging industry.With 30 years of experience in the flexible packaging market, Mespack has established itself

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown to Open in June

Hospitality Net

Upscale hotel, a crucial component of the Judge Doyle Square development, to help enhance downtown Madison.

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Food Safety First: The Importance of Proactive Hazard Control Plans

Food Safety Magazine

Anyone who is responsible for the safe production of food is certainly aware of the Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) framework, as well as the related Preventive Controls for Human Foods rule under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Food Safety Modernization Act , and how they are both cornerstones of food safety management systems.

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Addressing the Unseen Challenges of Hotel Work

Hospitality Net

Stellar customer service, exquisite facilities, and well-stocked amenities are the hallmarks of the hotel industry. Guests and patrons expect hospitality when paying for these services, whether for vacation, business, or other purposes.

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DKSH Radiates Compassion by Extending Support to a Cancer Hospital in India

FMT Magazine

DKSH, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients,extended its support to Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai with a donation. DKSH’s contribution to Tata Memorial Hospital allows to procure central line access catheters and therefore serves as a tangible beacon of hope for cancer patients seeking treatment, representing a source of encouragement amidst their challenging journeys.

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Novotel Debuts in Georgia with New Hotel in Tbilisi

Hospitality Net

The opening in Georgia’s Capital marks Accor’s rapid expansion across the region.

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With New Master Distribution Partnership, Parts Town Grows Offerings

Foodservice Equipment Reports

TurboChef, along with its sister brand CookTek, are joining a host of Middleby brands in partnering with Parts Town. The recently announced deal improves OEM parts availability and service for the brands’ service provider network and customers.

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Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 24 May 2024

Hospitality Net

Extendam acquires two Sofitels in Lisbon and Rome from AccorInvest, Gruppo Statuto to acquire Six Senses London from C C Land and MARK JV, ActivumSG divests Palacio Solecio in Malaga, Barcelo acquires Hotel Midas Roma in Rome from ZEITGEIST AM, Grupotel acquires Hotel Mayorazgo in Madrid from Salazar Gordon family, H10 Hotels acquires Labranda Costa Mogan in the Canary Islands from Atom, Patrizia acquires Malmaison Edinburgh City from Harrison Development, Atland acquires ibis budget Bilbao City

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COVID-19 meal waivers reduced school meal barriers and increased participation, USDA study confirms

FoodService Director

This is the latest study to show that the waivers had an impact on school meal participation and access.

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Bentley Legacy Holdings Launches Operating Division, Bentley Legacy Group

Hospitality Net

Bentley Legacy Holdings (“BLH”) is targeting strategic growth with the official launch of its hotel operating division, Bentley Legacy Group, the acquisition of new properties and the hiring of industry-leading talent to further cement its position within the hospitality industry. The intentional investments in dynamic properties throughout the country and the hiring of two experienced industry leaders Matt Berge and Ginger Van Nest allow BLH to be a premier hospitality partner and operator.

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MRM Research Roundup: Seasonal Hiring, Online Ordering and Feeding the Workplace

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on summer restaurant employment, indecisiveness ordering, online ordering trends, and the world's best cities for food. Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast According to the National Restaurant Association’s annual Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast, restaurant operators will add 525,000 jobs for the summer season.

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PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management celebrates 45 years of Educational Excellence Renowned hotelier Mr Jung-Ho Suh inducted into the School’s Gallery of Honour

Hospitality Net

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) celebrated “45 Years of Educational Excellence” by hosting a gala dinner at Hotel ICON on 30 May. Nearly 300 guests from around the world attended the event to celebrate the School’s 45th anniversary. The School also announced that Mr Jung-Ho SUH, Chairman of the Ambassador Hotel Group was inducted into the SHTM Gallery of Honour on the same day and presented him the prestigious SHTM Lifetime Achiev

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