Wed.Jun 05, 2024

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Net-Positive Dining at The Green Orchid

Modern Restaurant Management

The Green Orchid , a garden-to-table, fully solar-powered restaurant recently opened in Sarasota's Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, expects soon to be the world’s first net-positive energy restaurant, generating more energy than it consumes. Designed by Overland Partners and operated by Michaels On East, the eatery's seasonally inspired menu features produce from The Drs.

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FDA Study Shows STEC Can Spread Through Air to Contaminate Leafy Greens Crops

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed preliminary findings from a multi-year environmental study of a specific growing region in the Southwest U.S., which sought to better understand the ecology of human pathogens in the environment.

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How Biscuit Belly added breakfast catering to its operations

Fast Casual

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Lauren Coulter, integrator at fast casual chain Biscuit Belly, about the brand's catering program and why it has been a boon to operations.

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Accor & Amadeus announce a new collaboration

Hospitality Net

Amadeus and Accor expand their strategic partnership, with Accor implementing Amadeus’ Central Reservation System (ACRS) for its extensive portfolio of properties globally. Amadeus’ cloud-based technology will help Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, in boosting revenues, maximizing distribution strategies, and building deeper and more personalized connections with guests.

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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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5 secrets from top QSRs to increase Gen Z retention

Fast Casual

You’ve heard it a million times: Gen Z is different. How can you improve engagement and retention among Gen Z employees? We took key learnings from studying top brands like Chick-fil-A, Culver's and others about how to hire and retain top employees.

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How Biscuit Belly added breakfast catering to its operations

Fast Casual

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Lauren Coulter, integrator at fast casual chain Biscuit Belly, about the brand's catering program and why it has been a boon to operations.

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International Hotel Bookings in Germany Jump to 40% Ahead of UEFA Euro 2024: SiteMinder

Hospitality Net

Forty percent of June and July hotel stays will be from international guests, as football fans flock to Germany for UEFA Euro 2024. This is according to SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels. Comparing data for both months with the same period in 2023, SiteMinder also reveals that the total volume of bookings in the country has increased by 29%.

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Partnership between school districts and local health system gets kids cooking over the summer

FoodService Director

The Cooking up Confidence camp is being held through a partnership between Chartwells K12 and Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.

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You’re capable of achieving more than you think: Going further with a direct booking strategy

Hospitality Net

In this episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, and Kathleen Cullen, Executive Vice President at PTG Consulting, explore the ways that hoteliers are leaving money on the table and why change starts and ends with a direct booking strategy. Cullen urges hoteliers to seek profitable business opportunities instead of chasing volume — with direct connections with guests paying off in the long run.

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Top Reason for Food Recalls in Australia is Undeclared Allergens Caused by Packaging Error

Food Safety Magazine

According to the latest recall data published by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), from 2019–2023, undeclared allergens were the leading cause of food recalls in Australia and New Zealand. FSANZ has identified the root causes for these recalls.

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People want seamless travel payments, but can we keep up?

Hospitality Net

Travel bookings are back. Online sales are expected to account for 76% of total revenue in the travel and tourism sector by 2028, by which time, revenue is set to reach ÂŁ746.4bn (Statista).

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How Pollo Campero's focus on 'REIR' translates to lower turnover

Fast Casual

Pollo Campero Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director LJ Rodas explains why its employee turnover rate is 40% lower than the industry standard.

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Sofitel Celebrates 60 Years of French Luxury Hospitality Excellence

Hospitality Net

Sofitel, the pioneer of French luxury hospitality, proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary. Since its inception in 1964 as the first international French luxury hotel brand, Sofitel has redefined elegance and sophistication, offering guests unparalleled experiences that blend French charm with exceptional service.

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Easy Ice Acquires Missouri Company

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Easy Ice, a provider of managed commercial ice machine rentals, has closed on the acquisition of The Ice Factory in Missouri. The Ice Factory (formerly known as Wally’s Refrigeration) has served Missouri since the late 1980s—operating out of Osage Beach and providing decades of customer service to the Lake of the Ozarks.

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Crave Interactive to Showcase In-Room Tablets with Up to 80% Guest Engagement and Enhanced Crave AI at HITEC 2024

Hospitality Net

London, UK - 5th June 2024 - Crave Interactive, a leading provider of innovative guest-facing solutions for the hospitality industry, is excited to announce its participation in the HITEC 2024 show, held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event will take place from June 24th to June 27th at the Charlotte Convention Center. Crave Interactive will be exhibiting at booth 2250, where attendees are invited to discover the latest advancements in in-room tablet technology and the enhanced Crave AI platf

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RSG Promotes New Representation for California, Nevada

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Refrigerated Solutions Group has a new representative for California and Nevada. Premier joined the RSG sales team as an independent sales and marketing representative, effective June 1, and will represent the Norlake and Master-Bilt brands. Garrett Redd, Premier’s president, says in the release, “Premier is incredibly excited about our new partnership with RSG in all of California and Nevada.

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Strawberry completes rollout of Mews across portfolio of 230 hotels

Hospitality Net

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has completed its successful rollout of its Property Management System (PMS) across the entire Strawberry hotel portfolio. Today, 9000 hotel employees across 230 of the group’s hotels are now all using Mews, enabling ease-of-use and consistency across Strawberry’s staff.

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Elevate Names Regional Sales Manager

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Elevate Foodservice Group has named Christopher Kasik as its new regional sales manager. He has over 15 years of experience in the foodservice industry. Kasik’s career began at Cadco LTD, where he was special markets manager and director of sales.

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Brandt Hospitality Group Getting Great Results from Accounting Software Partner

Hospitality Net

PITTSBURGH, June 5, 2024 — Brandt Hospitality Group, a third-party hotel management company based in Fargo, N.D., is always looking to be more efficient and keep its overhead costs low. With 17 hotels and 10 different brands in its growing portfolio and ownership in most properties, the operation’s team set out to find a scalable accounting system to deliver on the expectations of owners supported by accurate reporting and audited results.

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Data driven food fraud vulnerabilities assessment using Bayesian Network: spices supply chain

Food Safety Chat

Our paper "Data driven food fraud vulnerabilities assessment using Bayesian Network: spices supply chain" has been published in Food Control, very exciting. Do check it out.

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Moxy Banff is officially open!

Hospitality Net

Embrace retro vibes, a cocktail at check-in and unconventional hotel amenities for a playful Moxy Hotels experience.

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Lessons from the Euros: what can hospitality learn from football?

Hospitality Net

Football and hospitality have a lot in common. For a start, there’s their ubiquity. Wherever you are in the world, you’re never too far from someone kicking a football (yes, I’m talking about soccer); just like you’re never far from a hotel, hostel or long-stay lodging.

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iVvy Announces Integration Partnership with Protel Cloud PMS from Planet

Hospitality Net

June 2024 In a major development for the hospitality and events industry, iVvy has partnered with Protel Cloud PMS from Planet to offer an integration that synchronises venue space, group accommodations, and inventory management. This partnership between iVvy and Planet is packed with several features to streamline venue operational efficiency. By checking real-time availability, rates, and inventory for accommodations, users can avoid oversold inventory and send precise and expedited quotes wit

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Paris vs. Munich: Where are Indian Travelers Headed?

Hospitality Net

As the summer travel season heats up, Indian travelers are setting their sights on European adventures. This year, France, particularly Paris, is the most searched destination from India, largely due to the upcoming Olympics in Paris set to begin in the last week of July. However, in a surprising twist, Germany, with Munich at the forefront, has garnered more actual hotel bookings from Indian tourists.

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Radisson Hotel Group targets expansion to 25 hotels in South Africa by 2030, doubling its current portfolio

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce its goal to reach 25 hotels in South Africa by 2030, effectively doubling its current portfolio. This ambitious expansion along with the Group’s recent updates to its South African portfolio underscores its commitment to strengthening its presence and contributing to the growth of the South African hospitality industry.

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Simplify the Complicated (Part Three)

Hospitality Net

This is the third article this year about the concept of simplicity. Why? It apparently resonates with our subscribers, as there have been many comments and emails.

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Celebrating Innovation: Highlights from Mews Unfold 2024 in Amsterdam

Hospitality Net

Last week, we had the pleasure of attending Mews Unfold 2024 in Amsterdam as Mews’ official media partner. This annual hospitality tech forum, hosted by Mews, brought together hundreds of the industry’s most inspiring innovators, visionaries, and thinkers at the Muziekgebouw.

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Tourism Tidbits: Weddings Are Summer Events

Hospitality Net

Perhaps there is nothing more romantic than a June wedding. June is the month of roses and across the Northern Hemisphere the weather in most places is ideal and perfect for an outdoor rose-scented wedding. Weddings range from small and intimate to large-scale events, from local gatherings to destination weddings. From a tourism perspective, weddings can be a very lucrative part of a local tourism industry’s offerings.

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Google’s Algorithm Leak And What It Means For Travel SEO

Hospitality Net

If you’re in marketing, you’ve likely heard about the recent Google API documentation leak. On May 27, SEO practitioner Erfan Azimi exposed more than 2,500 pages of Google’s internal API documentation, providing unprecedented insights into how the search giant’s algorithm functions.

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Accor & Amadeus Announce a New Collaboration

Hospitality Net

Amadeus and Accor expand their strategic partnership, with Accor implementing Amadeus’ Central Reservation System (ACRS) for its extensive portfolio of properties globally. Amadeus’ cloud-based technology will help Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, in boosting revenues, maximizing distribution strategies, and building deeper and more personalized connections with guests.