Fri.Nov 01, 2024

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U.S. Department of Agriculture gets rid of school meal processing fees for low-income families

Food Management

Starting in the 2027-28 school year, families who qualify for free or reduced meals will no longer have to pay junk fees when adding money to their child’s meal account.

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The Onion Recall that Impacted McDonald’s Illustrates the Importance of Working as a Supply Chain

Modern Restaurant Management

McDonald’s Quarter Pounders were temporarily removed from the menu across 13 states due to E. coli contamination , likely from onions used on the burgers. This widespread foodborne illness outbreak has killed at least one person and sickened 75 others , with cases expected to rise. Investigators suspect that the contaminated onions came from Taylor Farms, a supplier for McDonald’s and other restaurants.

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2025 FAME award winners announced

Food Management

Bertrand Weber, director of culinary & wellness services at Minneapolis Public Schools, received the Golden Foodservice Director of the Year Award, FAME’s most prestigious honor.

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Is NIMBY Hurting Your RevPAR?

Hospitality Net

We have all been there. Call it the rise of populism, the growth of grass roots movements, or the increasing recognition of environmental change, NIMBY –is impacting us in both our personal and “hotel” lives.

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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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Senior living community's harvest salad surprises and delights residents

Food Management

Locally Sourced: The dining team at GreenFields of Geneva worked with its supplier to source grouper and fresh produce for the dish which is part of its ‘surprise and delight’ menu.

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Up, Up & Away: Step Into Delta’s New JFK Lounge

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Next Step Design’s marching orders for Delta Air Lines’ new lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York were simple: create a dining experience for Delta’s first- and business-class passengers that would allow them to curate their own experience. The resulting Delta One Lounge at JFK, located between Concourses A and B in Terminal 4, delivers both premium style and substance.

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Luxury Travel the Focus at UN Tourism Executive Training Programme for Asia and the Pacific

Hospitality Net

UN Tourism welcomed high-level officials from the National Tourism Administrations of 20 Asia-Pacific countries to redefine luxury tourism and explore common paths to growing the sector.

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Do’s and Dont’s for Today’s Design Projects

Foodservice Equipment Reports

For some noncommercial foodservice operators, a renovation or new build comes along once in a career. To start things off right, Eric Goodrich, principal at foodservice design and consulting firm Rippe Associates and faculty member of the Foodservice Design BootCamp, which took place in October, shares his best advice.

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Hilton Woking Opens Doors to Guests

Hospitality Net

Hilton Woking features extensive meeting and event facilities, including Surrey’s largest hotel ballroom, alongside panoramic views from its 22nd floor LOFT Sky Bar, and marks a significant step in the town’s regeneration.

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Chipotle Ups Its Dual-Sided Plancha Count, Tests Slicer

Foodservice Equipment Reports

In its Q3 2024 earnings call, Chipotle offered an update on several back-of-house initiatives, all aimed at improving the prep and cooking process, and driving a better experience for employees. Scott Boatwright, interim CEO at Chipotle, says the brand continues to roll out what he calls a dual-sided plancha, which will be in 74 restaurants by the end of this month.

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McKinsey: The evolving role of experiences in travel

Hospitality Net

Since the dawn of leisure travel, people have journeyed in search of new experiences. They long to meet friendly locals, eat new foods, stroll through unfamiliar landscapes, and witness (or maybe even join) cultural traditions that remind them that they’ve left home.

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Publisher’s Note: Meeting of Minds

Foodservice Equipment Reports

The importance of education in our industry cannot be overstated. Shows like the National Restaurant Association Show and The NAFEM Show are a great way to keep up on new products (as is reading each issue of FER!). But what about everything else?

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Crowne Plaza Podgorica set to open in the Capital Plaza by the end of 2024

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Podgorica - its seventh hotel in Montenegro, and second in the capital city. The converted property, owned by BIG CEE, is set to open by the end of 2024.

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From the Editor: Glad You’re Here

Foodservice Equipment Reports

In this industry, we’re all about hospitality. Let me be the first to welcome you to our annual How To Spec Roundup. Here at FER, one of our signature offerings is equipment comparisons, where, in every issue, we do a deep dive into several equipment categories. We share what’s new—application or design-wise—and how to specify the product.

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Is the connected trip the next big thing?

Hospitality Net

Recently, in their Q3 2024 financial results, Booking.com reported that the connected trip transactions (a trip that includes booking more than one travel vertical) increased by over 40% year over year in the third quarter and represented a high single digit percentage of the company’s total transactions.

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FDA Lowers Levels for Histamine Adulteration in Fish

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new final Compliance Policy Guide on scombrotoxin (histamine) adulteration in fish and fishery products, and has lowered the acceptable levels for histamine in fish.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Winning email strategies for hotels

Hospitality Net

In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re featuring a webinar from our webinar series, Hotel Moment Deep Dive.

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Our REAL Food Mission | Thomas Cuisine

Thomas Cuisine

At Thomas Cuisine, we believe food has the power to transform lives. That’s why our commitment to REAL food is at the heart of everything we do. It’s more than just a mission—it’s a promise to serve meals that nourish your body and soul while fostering genuine connections. Let’s explore what REAL food means at Thomas Cuisine and how it sets us apart.

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Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort Debuts $115M Renovation

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is proud to announce Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort has completed its highly anticipated $115 million property-wide renovation. The property, formerly known as Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, marks the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Arizona. The newly reimagined luxury resort invites guests to connect with the captivating spirit of the American Southwest, complemented by six elevated dining experiences in partnership with celebrity chef Richar

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MRM Research Roundup: Cautious Optimism, Beyond the Burn, and the Taylor Swift Economy

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of how restaurants are a saving grace for malls, the economic impact of Taylor Swift in town, and how influential reviews can be. Voice of the Restaurant Industry Toast's 2024 Voice of the Restaurant Industry some insights and data suggesting a cautiously optimistic outlook: profits are rising, with 63 percent reporting increased margins compared to last year.

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CBRE Hotel Brand Performance 2024 Report: Navigating Slower RevPAR Growth to Make Strategic Brand Selections

Hospitality Net

Slowing RevPAR growth and maturation of the U.S. hotel industry are driving brand proliferation to attract new customers. The average number of brands per brand family tracked by CBRE increased to 25 in 2023 from 13 in 2013. RevPAR growth fell to 1.5% between 2018 and 2023 from 3% between 2013 and 2018. Given that year-to-date 2024 RevPAR growth is lower than it was a year ago, we believe this slowdown is more reflective of increasing competition from alternative lodging sources rather than a la

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5 Questions with Nick Cribb

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Who has influenced you most in your career? I really owe everything to Curt Scott, our CEO. In 2013, I was at a pretty low point in my life, and looking for a fresh start, when he and I worked together on a renovation project at my church. After seeing my leadership skills and enthusiasm, he offered me a job as a dispatcher at SAM Service.

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Experimental Travel, Remote Work, and Travel-Related Health and Wellness Services

Hospitality Net

Experimental travel is all about taking unusual routes and challenging traditional norms to create memorable experiences and innovative approaches to travel.

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AI In Action: Texas State Gets a Speedy Assist

Foodservice Equipment Reports

At Texas State’s UFCU Stadium in San Marcos, artificial intelligence has proven to be a winning addition among a crowd of fans. This school year, Chartwells Higher Education installed two self-checkout systems that use AI and computer vision at Cats Corner, a new market offering beverages and packaged snacks.

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Choice Privileges to introduce longer booking window, more redemption options

Hospitality Net

Choice Privileges, the award-winning rewards program of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is introducing new features aimed at giving members more value and opportunities to use their points. Starting in early 2025, Choice will triple its reward night booking window to 50 weeks, give members the option to redeem points for the premium features that matter most to them, and introduce Choice RewardSaver, a redemption tool that gives customers a better value on rewards night bookings.

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French Toast Casserole

Culinary Services Group

Start your day with a touch of comfort by making this delightful French Toast Casserole. It’s everything you love about traditional French toast but with a twist. Instead of flipping individual slices on the stovetop, this recipe lets you bake the bread in a single pan, allowing it to bake to golden perfection in the oven. The top turns slightly crispy while the inside remains deliciously soft and custardy.

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Latin America Hotel Construction Surges, Pipeline Expands over 10% Annually

Hospitality Net

Lodging Econometrics’ (LE) Q3 2024 Latin America Construction Pipeline Trend report signals growth for the region’s hospitality industry. The pipeline currently stands at 642 projects and 104,513 rooms, representing robust year-over-year (YoY) increases of 11% in project count and 10% in room count.

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Davidson Hospitality Group Announces New Partnership with Nautic Partners Following Sale by an Affiliate of KSL Capital Partners

Hospitality Net

Davidson Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, today announced that it has entered into a new partnership with Nautic Partners, a middle-market private equity firm. As part of this partnership, Nautic Partners will acquire Davidson Hospitality Group from an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, LLC, in partnership with Davidson management.

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590-Key Princess Grand Jamaica Now Open

Hospitality Net

For those traveling with kids, Princess Grand Jamaica is an all-inclusive, family-friendly resort complete with an aquatic park, kids club, teens center, nanny service and robust activities like tennis and water sports to keep everyone thoroughly entertained. Families can travel in style, with a choice to stay in 590 spacious ocean view suites or groups and large families can enjoy the Family and Master suites.

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Zaha Hadid Designed ME By Meliá Arrives In Malta

Hospitality Net

November 1 marks the official opening of ME Malta, primely positioned in the seaside town of St. Julian’s on the island’s north-eastern coastline. Located on the water’s edge and designed by the globally acclaimed Zaha Hadid as part of the Mercury Towers development, ME Malta will become a cultural hub for travelers and locals alike, elevating the destination’s urban scene with its restaurants, bars, and cultural programming.

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