Tue.May 14, 2024

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ESOPs and Sustainable Restaurant Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

Denver-based chef Justin Cucci has long been a champion for sustainability at his farm-to table eateries. To date, he has opened six restaurants and venues, turning a former mortuary, gas station and brothel all into restaurants with globally inspired locally sourced menus. Cucci also wanted to create a sustainable culture for his employees and implemented a self-funded 100-percent employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) so his 325-plus Edible Beats employees will now share in the long-term financi

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Conrad Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Bahrain

Hospitality Net

Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s (NYSE:HLT) global luxury hotel brand, today announced the opening of Conrad Bahrain Financial Harbour, signifying the debut of the brand in Bahrain.

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Parts Town Unlimited Hires VP of Field Innovation

Foodservice Equipment Reports

A former leader at companies including Chick-fil-A and Miso Robotics is settling in on the service side of the business. Today, May 14, Sam Brewer was announced as the vice president of field innovation at Parts Town Unlimited (parent company of OEM distributor Parts Town).

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Mews Acquires HS3 Hotelsoftware to Bolster German Expansion

Hospitality Net

Mews, a leader in hospitality technology and cloud-native property management systems (PMS), today announced its acquisition of HS3 Hotelsoftware, the German-founded on-premises property management system.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

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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How the nutrition team at Urbandale Community School District is bringing diverse dishes to the menu

FoodService Director

The nutrition team is working to make sure that the entire student body, which represents 20 different countries, is able to experience a taste of home when they sit down for lunch.

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From rock bottom to the top: How OhioHealth Riverside turned around its patient satisfaction score

FoodService Director

Climbing up from 2% to 99% in 5 years, the Morrison Healthcare/OhioHealth Riverside foodservice team changed culture from the ground up.

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Tribute Portfolio Debuts in the United Arab Emirates with The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hospitality Net

Tribute Portfolio - part of Marriott Bonvoy’s growing collection of characterful, independent hotels - welcomes its first hotel in the Middle East with the launch of The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Dubai.

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Minnesota lawmakers say yes to farm-to-school funding

FoodService Director

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: A Connecticut bill that would set up a child nutrition outreach program has been approved by lawmakers.

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Meriton Suites Continues Portfolio Expansion With Properties Secured by Latest in Hotel Security Technology From Vingcard

Hospitality Net

Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY company and leading provider of advanced technologies for the hospitality industry, is honored to today share details regarding its expanding relationship with Meriton Suites, Australia’s largest owner of apartment-style hotel accommodation. With the recent expansion of its portfolio to 23 locations to include Canberra and Melbourne, the Australian group can importantly continue to rely on Vingcard to provide the latest advances in property security- ensuring that its gue

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Southwest Foodservice Excellence's recipe-driven, plant-based trial reduces carbon emissions significantly

FoodService Director

With the help of the Humane Society of the United States, the foodservice provider conducted a 4-week trial of plant-based meals.

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9 places where you can actually study

Hospitality Net

Discovering the perfect study environment can significantly boost your focus, learning capabilities, and retention of crucial information. Effective studying is a cornerstone of success in college and paves the way for a prosperous future career. Research from Psychological Science highlights the benefits of a strategic study approach in enhancing exam performance for college students.

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Ep. 169. Live from the 2024 Food Safety Summit—Part 1

Food Safety Magazine

In the first of this two-part episode of Food Safety Matters , we interviewed professionals from the industry, regulatory, and nonprofit sectors, live from the show floor of the Food Safety Summit, which took place on May 6–9 in Rosemont, Illinois. We discussed food safety culture, food safety regulation for cannabis-infused edibles, traceability, legacy facilities and equipment, and more.

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Everhome Suites Debuts First Hotel Reflecting Brand Standard Prototype in Nampa, Idaho to Meet Growing Demand in Market

Hospitality Net

Everhome Suites Continues to Grow with its Third Opening and Over 60 Hotels in the Pipeline

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EPA Cancels Agricultural Use of Harmful Pesticide Acephate

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to cancel all agricultural uses of the pesticide acephate due to dietary risks from drinking water for currently registered uses of the chemical.

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THE PLACE Firenze Welcomes Guests to their Reimagined Property in the Heart of Florence, Italy

Hospitality Net

THE PLACE Firenze, a renowned luxury hotel nestled in the heart of Florence overlooking the picturesque Piazza Santa Maria Novella, proudly announces its grand reopening following an extensive renovation. Under the meticulous care of parent group The Hospitality Experience, owners the Babini Family, and General Manager Claudio Meli, the hotel unveils a transformative chapter in its storied history, inviting guests to indulge in a harmonious blend of modern luxury and timeless Florentine charm.

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BSI Appoints New Rep Across 2 States

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Foodservice Equipment Agents has been appointed to represent Denver-based BSI and parent company Food Service Holdings in Southern California and Southern Nevada (MAFSI Region 22). Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Anaheim, Calif., F.E.A. represents several foodservice equipment manufacturers that offer front and back-of-house solutions.

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Mews Acquires HS3 Hotelsoftware to Bolster German Expansion

Hospitality Net

[Detmold, 14 th of May] Mews, a leader in hospitality technology and cloud-native property management systems (PMS), today announced its acquisition of HS3 Hotelsoftware, the German-founded on-premises property management system.

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Walmart Inc. to Receive the 2024 IAFP Black Pearl Award

Food Safety Magazine

The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) has selected Walmart Inc. as the 2024 recipient of the Black Pearl Award. The honor is given annually to one company for its efforts in advancing food safety and quality.

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Email tactics guaranteed to fill your hotel rooms

Hospitality Net

There’s nothing more painful than putting hours of work into an email strategy that doesn’t deliver a decent return on investment (ROI). That’s why we’ve gathered the top-performing hotel and e-commerce email strategies you can easily implement today.

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TikTok Recruiting Videos… Are You Missing Out?

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In our latest interview, we sat down with Jessica Miller-Merrell, also known as Jess, a leading voice in HR and talent acquisition and the Founder of Workology. Jess shared insights from her extensive experience and discussed the growing importance of TikTok recruiting videos. Jess runs the popular HR blog, Workology, which she started in 2007. Her blog reaches about a million people monthly.

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Tripadvisor predicts busy summer travel season for Americans; an increasing desire for adventure

Hospitality Net

Americans and travelers around the world continue to place a high priority on summer vacations, according to the annual Summer Travel Index released today by Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform. In fact, 95 percent of respondents are planning to travel as much (51%) or more (44%) than last summer, despite some concern about economic headwinds.

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Hotel Rewards Programs Are Going Greener, Extending Across Brands New Report Finds

Hospitality Net

iSeatz, a leading provider of travel loyalty technology, has released its 5th annual State of Loyalty: Hospitality Rewards Report. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse and dynamic landscape of hotels, casino hotels, and vacation club brands, each with a unique portfolio of rewards and approaches to how their loyalty program members can earn and redeem points.

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Topaz Services Introduces Ressie: AI-Powered Virtual Chat Assistant Revolutionizing Hotel Guest Engagements

Hospitality Net

Topaz Services, a distinguished leader in reservation call handling for independent luxury and lifestyle hotels, proudly unveils its latest innovation: Ressie, an AI-powered virtual assistant designed to elevate guest interactions and drive direct bookings. With the hospitality landscape rapidly evolving toward digital consumer preferences, Ressie represents a pivotal advancement in providing seamless, personalized guest experiences.

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Hilton Celebrates Webby Award Win for “Off the Menu” Series, Showcasing Innovation in Food & Beverage

Hospitality Net

Hilton is proud to announce that its innovative culinary series, "Off the Menu," has been honored with a Webby Award for its outstanding digital presence and unique engagement with audiences worldwide. Celebrated for its exceptional portrayal of culinary arts and hospitality, the series was recognized in the category of "Best Video – Travel & Lifestyle (Series & Channels).

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Cvent Announces Top Meeting Destinations and Hotels Worldwide for 2024

Hospitality Net

Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today announced its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels worldwide. These annual lists – which are issued regionally for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa – are informed by sourcing activity through the Cvent Supplier Network, one of the world’s largest venue-sourcing platforms.

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Upscale and Upper Midscale Chain Scales Reach New Highs as China’s Construction Pipeline Grows

Hospitality Net

Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) Q1 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report reveals steady growth in China’s construction pipeline, with 3,775 projects encompassing 695,212 rooms. The total pipeline in the country continues to expand, increasing 3% by projects and 2% by rooms year-over-year (YOY).

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Radisson Hotel Group innovates meetings & group sales with cutting-edge technology

Hospitality Net

At this year’s IMEX in Frankfurt, Germany, Radisson Hotel Group announces new technological implementations that allow meeting and event planners to book the Group’s M&E venues via external MICE platforms making our offer widely available. This new distribution channel continues to position the Group as one of the industry’s leading digital pioneers and meeting and event organizers of choice, with award-winning offerings, tapping into the world of AI and integrated digital solutions.

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How Twin Farms leverages data to regularly engage its loyal guests and drive direct revenue

Hospitality Net

Nestled in 300 acres of pristine Vermont countryside, Twin Farms is located in bucolic Barnard, Vermont, about 90 minutes from Burlington, three hours from Boston, or five from New York City. Twin Farms Stays are reserved for adults only and are inclusive of all meals, fine wines and spirits, as well as all activities and equipment. Forbes Travel Guide has awarded the hotel 5 stars 29 years in a row.

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New Jersey franchise bill takes dangerous step forward, despite significant concerns expressed by majority of committee

Hospitality Net

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today after a committee in the New Jersey Assembly approved A3495, a bill that would destroy the hotel industry in the state.

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Forty-five Percent of the Hotel Projects in Europe’s Total Pipeline are Under Construction at the End of Q1 2024

Hospitality Net

Lodging Econometrics (LE) has released its Q1 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Europe. According to LE analysts, the region’s total pipeline stands at 1,705 projects/253,777 rooms at the close of the first quarter.

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