Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2024

Professionals in the restaurant industry are acutely aware of the importance of food safety, but its day-to-day implementation continues to be a challenge. Research shows that out of two million restaurant inspections between September 2022 and 2023, handwashing was the most common FDA food code violation (six percent), and 5.6 percent of violations were due to inadequate sanitization of food contact surfaces.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

Marriott International, Inc. and Eagle Hills announced the signing of an agreement to open the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Anticipated to open on Ramhan Island, an exclusive waterfront destination in Abu Dhabi, the property will offer a secluded escape complete with expansive views across the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JULY 11, 2024

Mod Pizza announced July 10 that it will join Elite Restaurant Group. The new owners are “focused on accelerating growth,” according to the release. “MOD has an outstanding culture and passionate, loyal guests and employees,” says Michael Nakhleh of Elite Restaurant Group in a statement.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

In the not-so-distant past, hotel PMS were glorified booking engines, handling reservations and basic operations like housekeeping. Fast forward to today, and the hospitality world demands a PMS that can juggle more than just bookings. Welcome to the era of omnichannel integration, where a seamless, interconnected approach isn’t a luxury - it’s a necessity.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JULY 11, 2024

Strata Group Purchasing Organization announced that its nonprofit group, Cooking Up Better Lives, has selected a recipient of the 2024 Better Lives Makeover. Hope Village in Fort Smith, Ark., earned the award. Hope Village serves as a campus of Village2Village, a nonprofit group that has assisted children-at-risk in Uganda, Thailand, El Salvador and Greece for 14-plus years.

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FoodService Director

JULY 11, 2024

Regional winners from across the country came face-to-face with a top-secret mystery basket full of potential, plot twists and (spoiler alert) seafood. Judges were looking for creativity, harmony and more.

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FoodService Director

JULY 11, 2024

The quick-service chain is opening The Cantinas for just one weekend next month, promising a “leisure lifestyle” for all ages. Plus, French Fry Day is near.

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Food Safety Magazine

JULY 11, 2024

Researchers have developed a 3D-printed, microfluidic chip sensor that uses light to rapidly detect important foodborne pathogens at concentrations as low as 10 CFU/ml.

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FoodService Director

JULY 11, 2024

The latest consumer trend data released by Yelp reveals an uptick in these restaurant searches and several others since last year.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JULY 11, 2024

The manufacturers’ rep agency EMC Hospitality has two new hires. First, the company shares that Cinthya Cheung (Saenz) is its new territory manager in the equipment division for the general Los Angeles and Orange County territories.

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FoodService Director

JULY 11, 2024

Ed Daughtery, executive campus chef / regional director of dining at the University of Tulsa and Oliva Crow, marketing coordinator, join this episode of Onsite with FSD to discuss retention.

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Bon Appetit Management Company

JULY 11, 2024

Clara Park (far left), executive chef at Quaker Kitchen, chats with (L to R) cookbook author Klancy Miller and guest chefs Sarah Thompson & Tonii Hicks Big congratulations are due to the culinary team at Penn Dining who just won two silver awards in this year’s National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) competition! When Quaker Kitchen’s (QK) executive chef, Clara Park, saw author Klancy Miller’s cookbook, For The Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in

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FoodService Director

JULY 11, 2024

The USDA partnered with Full Plates Full Potential and the Illinois Public Health Institute for this latest round of grant funding.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

From its new make-your-own taco bar to its beloved classic breakfast like scrambled eggs, toast and fresh fruit, Homewood Suites by Hilton is taking its complimentary hot breakfast to the next level by unveiling its delicious, healthy overnight oats and chia pudding. Starting today in the United States and later this year in Canada, this new option allows guests, especially those who have dietary restrictions, to start their morning on a nutritious and delicious note.

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FoodDocs

JULY 11, 2024

Where can food workers eat at work on their breaks? See the latest guidelines and practical tips for keeping employees happy, well-fed, and safe!

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

A newly-revised edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI™) is now available, published by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®). The publication is available for purchase and download here.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the signing of four new properties in Spain, adding over 500 rooms across key mature markets in desirable destinations. The latest agreements demonstrate owner and guest appetite for brands across each of IHG’s Luxury and Lifestyle (Hotel Indigo), Premium (voco hotels), and Essentials (Holiday Inn Express) collections, in what is one of the company’s priority growth markets in Europe.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

The HGV Clubhouse will return to the highly anticipated FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX this fall offering fans an exclusive, all-inclusive viewing experience. Photo credit: Hilton Grand Vacations.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Les Roches Global Hospitality have revealed the location of the upcoming Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches, set to launch in Zayed Sports City in September 2024. The innovative new educational institution will be housed in a historic building which seamlessly blends tradition with modernity, creating a vibrant atmosphere that complements the rich history of the space and sets the stage for an inspiring learning journe

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

Are you a hotelier struggling to attract enough guests without breaking the bank with high charges from OTAs? Perhaps you’ve found yourself wishing you had more direct bookings, but you’re unsure of how to get there. You’re not alone. In this era of digitization and increased online competition, your predicament echoes the sentiments of many hotel managers.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

In the ultra-competitive realm of higher education, hospitality schools are often erroneously regarded as mere training grounds for future hotel staff or kitchen helpers in hotel resorts. This misconception stems from those unfamiliar with the industry who often conflate vocational hospitality training with the broader curriculum of a hospitality business school.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has recently been making significant strides in the global hospitality industry. With Brand Finance ranking Taj as the world’s strongest hotel brand for the third time recently, and the remarkable growth in the company’s market capitalization, IHCL’s ascent into the Top 5 global Hotel Management companies (by market cap) is a testament to its growing global presence and influence.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

Due to the Fourth of July, the U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance results from the previous week and mixed comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 6 July. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

Communication is the key to a strong relationship. This holds true for you and your guests, too.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

Introducing Flexkeeping Assistant: A first-of-its-kind AI tool to help hotel teams communicate, manage tasks, and feel empowered in their jobs. Simply say the task out loud—and Flexkeeping Assistant does the rest.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

In a recent one-on-one interview recorded during the HITEC 2024 event in Charlotte, Hospitality Net’s Simone Puorto sat down with Adam Mogelonsky, Partner at Hotel Mogel Consulting. This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series, where we have engaged with a diverse array of speakers, exhibitors, and visitors to provide in-depth insights into the industry’s latest trends and innovations.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

UTREWhile many business travelers know of and often refer to their company’s travel policy, there’s still a gap between policy awareness and policy compliance, according to a recent BCD Travel survey of 1,200+ business travelers worldwide. The survey looked at changes in travel policies and traveler satisfaction with current regulations.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

In a recent one-on-one interview recorded during the HITEC 2024 event in Charlotte, Hospitality Net’s Simone Puorto sat down with Michael Cohen, Managing Partner at Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN). This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series, where we have engaged with a diverse array of speakers, exhibitors, and visitors to provide in-depth insights into the industry’s latest trends and innovations.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

In a recent one-on-one interview recorded during the HITEC 2024 event in Charlotte, Hospitality Net’s Simone Puorto sat down with Natalie Kimball, Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Shiji Distribution Solutions. This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series, where we have engaged with a diverse array of speakers, exhibitors, and visitors to provide in-depth insights into the industry’s latest trends and innovations.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has today forecast a significant recovery of Azerbaijan’s Travel & Tourism sector, with domestic tourism playing a pivotal role.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

When industry people get together to talk about hospitality there is never any shortage of enthusiasm. Topics of discussion often include new methods, advancements, current concerns, and directional advice, but how do you know what to accept as reasonable when there is so much information to consume? The advice you receive might be progressive; however, it can also be contradictory, one directional, and even shortsighted.

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