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The Power of Self-Operated Foodservice: Driving Sustainability and Innovation

AHF

Across industries, self-operated foodservice models are leading the way in innovation, flexibility, and sustainability. Colleges and universities, for example, have demonstrated the power of self-operation in advancing sustainability initiatives – implementing plant-based dining programs, reducing food waste, and prioritizing local sourcing. These institutions are proving that when operators have direct control over decision-making, they can quickly adapt to changing needs and drive impact

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Top Restaurant Technology Trends in the U.S. for 2025

Lithos POS

Restaurants are developing rapidly, managing technological innovations that increase customer experience, streamline operations, and improve efficiency. When we enter 2025, several key technological trends will form the future of US restaurants from the automation of the driven AI to advanced POS software , these innovations will revolutionize how restaurants work.

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Cannabis Innovation From a Regulator's Perspective

Food Safety Magazine

This article provides a regulatory perspective on some of the technical challenges that growing cannabis markets face, specifically focusing on product standardization, quality control testing, and consumer education and awareness amid a rapidly developing industry.

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Data management trends to transform your hotel in 2025

Hospitality Net

Heres a fantasy. What if data management was a towering giant with long, reaching arms wrapping around all of your data? What would be in the clutches of those big arms? In other words, what will data management include in the year 2025?

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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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Brand Managed Hotels Vs. Third Party Managed Hotels

Hospitality Net

Hotel owners face a critical decision when selecting a property management structure: should the property be brand-managed or be managed by an independent, third-party operator?

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NYC, Nashville set to open the most hotel rooms in 2025

Hospitality Net

Among U.S. markets, New York City and Nashville are projected to open the most hotel rooms in 2025, according to CoStar pipeline data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.Top markets by projected 2025 room openings 1. New York City (5,719 rooms) 2. Nashville (2,849 rooms) 3.

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Babylonstoren in South Africa as the Pinnacle of Regenerative Tourism - Part Two

Hospitality Net

In this second half of the interview with Dalen Chassens, Hotel General Manager at Babylonstoren, a rural resort located near Paarl, South Africa within the Cape Winelands vinicultural region, we take a closer look at some of the key onsite features that make this property both a one-of-a-kind destination for any traveler and a world leader in regenerative tourism.

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HFTP CIO Summit EMEA Announces Keynotes from Business Leaders Michael Tessler and Stuart Mason

Hospitality Net

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is pleased to announce the addition of two high-level experts to present at the CIO Summit EMEA. Leading the Summit are Michael Tessler, managing partner for True North Advisory and Stuart Mason, SVP of Commercial, Revenue and Distribution for Belmond. The Summit offers an exclusive, non-sales environment, bringing together hospitality leaders for two days to engage in roundtable discussions on the technologies set to have the biggest ind

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Holiday Travel Helps Boost Q4 Hotel Market Fundamentals

Hospitality Net

The overall hotel occupancy rate increased by 1.1% year-over-year in Q4 as demand growth of 2.1% outpaced supply growth of 1.0%. A 1.2% increase in average daily rate (ADR), coupled with the increase in occupancy, led to a 2.3% increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR). An uptick in hurricane-related demand led to gains in the lower price tiers, while a relatively short Thanksgiving-to-Christmas season, resulting in fewer group event days, led to stronger pricing power.

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