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The Tech Connection in Attracting Talent

Modern Restaurant Management

Summer is prime hiring time for restaurants. However, according to recent data , the “quit rate” in the US accommodation and food services is the highest among sectors and is outpacing the overall quit rate by more than 70 percent. What can restaurant operators do to attract and retain talent for the busy season ahead? Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Jennifer Mathew, senior manager of talent acquisition and strategy on the role technology plays in hiring an

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Ep. 170. Dr. Barbara Kowalcyk: An Integrated Approach to Food Safety, Nutrition, and Food Security

Food Safety Magazine

In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we are joined by Dr. Barbara Kowalcyk, an accomplished food safety researcher, educator, and advocate. She discusses her work to advance equitable food systems that promote public health and prevent foodborne illness, present-day food safety challenges and technological advancements, and the proposed reorganization of FDA's Human Foods Program.

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From Strategy to Impact: Mainstreaming Net Positive Hospitality

Hospitality Net

At the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Member Summit in Nice, HNtv INSIDERS caught up with Glenn Mandziuk, CEO at the Alliance and Dr. Willy Legrand, Professor at the IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany. This summit, themed ’Mainstreaming Net Positive Hospitality’, provided the hospitality industry with an opportunity to discuss how to drive action.

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E-Tongue Can Detect Wine Spoilage Microorganisms Much Sooner Than Human Sensory Panels

Food Safety Magazine

A recent study has demonstrated the superior capability of “electronic tongue” (e-tongue) technology when detecting spoilage microorganisms in wine, in comparison to traditional human sensory evaluation.

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Insights from Our 2023-2024 Hotel Management Sentiment Survey

Hospitality Net

With the first quarter of the year behind us, our recent sentiment survey provides a snapshot of the current state of the hotel industry and a glimpse into what 2024 might hold. Benefiting from insights from hotel managers across various regions, the survey sheds light on performance expectations, operational challenges, and future forecasts.

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Harnessing a Love of Food, Photos, and Plants: An Interview with Timothy Pakron of Mississippi Vegan

Bon Appetit Management Company

We had a chance to chat with Timothy Pakron, cookbook author of Mississippi Vegan , as well as a writer, photographer, and gardener who shares his love of Southern food through his perspective as a vegan home cook. We discuss his path to create Mississippi Vegan (the blog) and eventually the cookbook, his approach to developing accessible recipes, and celebrate what it means to be gay and vegan in the South.

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Swiggy Instamart Sells Over 2500 Tonnes of Mangoes as Mango Mania Sweeps the Nation

FMT Magazine

As the mango season hits its peak, Swiggy Instamart is experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand for India’s most beloved fruit. With a record-breaking sale of 2500 tonnes of mangoes – enough to whip up more than 40 million glasses of mango lassi – it’s clear that the mango craze is sweeter than ever. From Bangalore to Mumbai, mango mania spans across cities with close to a million unique users experimenting with over 14 different varieties of the fruit.

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The Secret to Getting Executive Buy-in For Hospitality Procure-to-Pay Technology

Hospitality Net

Digital procure-to-pay (P2P) solutions are a no-brainer for the modern hotelier, streamlining procurement cycles and generating insights for more strategic purchasing decisions. But these goals can’t be realised unless everyone is on board for the investment—particularly hospitality leadership and owners.

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Even Faster and More Effective: KHS Improves its modular Innofill PET DRV filler

FMT Magazine

With three important improvements KHS has qualified its modular Innofill PET DRV filler for faster and even more effective filling of still and carbonated beverages into PET bottles with the usual reliable standard of quality – even under extreme conditions. Normally used with a stretch blow molder in a duo block – or with an additional labeler in a TriBlock – the Innofill PET DRV now boasts three new features.

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Hyatt and Kiraku Announce Plans for New Luxury Hot Spring Ryokan Brand ATONA in Locations Across Japan in 2026

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Kiraku, Inc. (“Kiraku”) today announced that ATONA, the modern hot spring ryokan (Japanese-style inn) brand, will open properties in Yufu, Yakushima, and Hakone. The ATONA brand was announced in 2022 under a joint venture between a Hyatt affiliate and Kiraku, a Japanese company dedicated to preserving valuable assets for future generations.

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Clear Premium Water Launches its Compelling New Series of Digital Video Commercials

FMT Magazine

Clear Premium Water, a quality-focused and value-based packaged water company, has announced the launch of a compelling new series of three digital video commercials (DVCs) that champion the cause of conscious living and responsible waste management. The initiative underscores the company’s commitment to promoting mindful consumption and eco-friendly practices while also raising awareness about counterfeit products. “Live Consciously, Choose Wisely” The first digital video commercial

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Hospitality Robots – Here To Stay…

Hospitality Net

Where staffing levels have been affected due to issues such as Brexit or the COVID-19 pandemic, robots have become increasingly used across the UK hospitality sector in recent years. And, during the early days, many queried whether they would be here to stay.

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School Kitchen Design Considerations

Chef's Deal

School kitchen design plays a vital role in ensuring the functionality and safety of school cafeterias. It creates a comprehensive kitchen that meets students’ demands. An effectively designed school kitchen maximizes space, enhances workflow, and meets students’ nutritional needs. The primary objectives when designing a school kitchen are safety, efficiency, compliance with health codes, and adaptability to evolving food trends and school requirements.

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Accor and Sanya Jinghai Cheng Real Estate Development Sign New MGallery Hotel in Sanya City Center

Hospitality Net

Accor Greater China, together with Sanya Jinghai Cheng Real Estate Development Co. Ltd., is pleased to announce the signing of a new MGallery Hotel Collection address in the cosmopolitan heart of Sanya city center, on the spectacular island of Hainan. The 187-room, 25-storey tower is set to open by the end of 2025 and will benefit from Sanya’s thriving tourism industry, luxurious resort reputation, and growing business segment.

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STR Weekly Insights: 12-18 May 2024

Hospitality Net

U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) grew 2.8% year over year (YoY) for the week ending 18 May 2024. Once again group and midweek demand across the upper chain scales drove performance. The increase in RevPAR was driven almost entirely by average daily rate (ADR), which rose 2.6%. Occupancy was up 0.1 percentage points (ppts) at 67.4%, which was the highest weekly occupancy of 2024 but still 3.0 ppts below the 2019 comparable.

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Tivoli Hotels & Resorts Expands in Italy With Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi in Florence

Hospitality Net

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts announces the brand’s expansion in Italy with the addition of a stunning historical property in the center of Florence—Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi Firenze Hotel. A luxury palace dating back to the 16th century, the 86-key property has been lovingly restored and is scheduled to open as a Tivoli Hotel in June. Formerly an NH Collection Hotel, Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi is the second Tivoli Hotel in Italy, joining Tivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana Wellness Resort & Spa.

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NH Collection’s Debut in Finland Continues a Proud Legacy of Legendary Hospitality

Hospitality Net

Located in a historic property in the heart of the Finnish capital, the new NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa offers a unique blend of rich heritage and modern hospitality.

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What to Do If Your Email Is Hacked

Hospitality Net

I think I could count on my hand the people I know who have NOT had their email hacked. Maybe they found a four-leaf clover when they were kids!

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Episode Daan Taipei Opened Joining the JdV by Hyatt Portfolio

Hospitality Net

The second hotel to open under the EPISODE brand offers a locally inspired experience in Taipei’s East District.

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Axonify Unveils Unified Solution to Solve Massive Frontline Employee Engagement Challenge

Hospitality Net

Axonify, a global leader in frontline learning and workforce productivity, is introducing the Axonify Frontline Employee Engagement Suite (part of the award-winning Axonify Frontline Enablement Solution) designed to address the critical employee engagement challenge and its impact on retaining talent and improving frontline productivity and performance.

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Travel & Tourism in Germany is Still Trailing European Neighbours, WTTC Research Reveals

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed today a much slower recovery of Germany’s Travel & Tourism sector compared to other key European destinations.

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Hospitality in the Time of COVID-19

Hospitality Net

Hospitality employees’ stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic and their later career trajectories may depend on both their experiences in the workplace and personal traits, according to Dr Wei-Jue Huang of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and co-authors. Hospitality work is demanding, and the pandemic and associated economic crisis may have led hospitality workers to reconsider their career trajectories.

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UN Tourism Launches the Tourism Investment Guidelines for Jordan

Hospitality Net

The report was launched at the Conference "Investing in Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Financing", part of the 50th UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East. Elaborated in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan, the guide provides a comprehensive overview of the socioeconomic reality of the Kingdom, its tourism performance, and investment opportunities.

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Faced with global titans, can Europe chart its course in hospitality?

Hospitality Net

The annual rankings of hotel groups make it clear that a large part of the hospitality “industrial” landscape is deeply influenced, even dominated, by American companies. They benefit from a huge domestic market to develop their model and then impose it on the rest of the world.

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Hospitality for society: Managing hotels in times of war

Hospitality Net

Insights from a recent EHL panel event on ’Managing Hotels in Times of War’, where the spotlight shone on hospitality from a different perspective. What changes for a hotel General Manager when a crisis situation hits? What emerges in terms of new leadership roles and operational requirements? Dr. Inès Blal recounts the highlights from this moving and illuminating panel discussion with seasoned professionals in war zones.

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Growth mindset vs fixed mindset - What does it mean in the classroom?

Hospitality Net

What do some of the world’s most successful people have in common? It’s not necessarily talent, ambition and connections (although they may also have those) but perseverance in the face of failure, a determination to succeed, and a belief that with good old-fashioned hard work, you can achieve anything. Virgin boss Richard Branson left school with no qualifications; globally renowned authors including Stephen King, William Golding and JK Rowling faced countless rejections before finally being pu

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Kirkwood Collection Expands Into Santa Ynez Valley with the Acquisition of The Ballard Inn

Hospitality Net

The Ballard Inn is Kirkwood Collection’s Third Property in Santa Barbara County.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens foothold in Uttar Pradesh with the signing of Holiday Inn Prayagraj

Hospitality Net

The new hotel is set to open in 2025, bringing world-class hospitality to the city.

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Radisson Hotel Group Expands in Vietnam with Signing of Radisson Blu Resort, Ho Tram

Hospitality Net

Opening in 2028, this all-new upper upscale resort will feature fabulous rooms, suites and beachfront villas, as well as fantastic leisure and meeting facilities, surrounded by natural wonders and world-class lifestyle activities.

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What Hotel Guests Really Want to Know – Top 50 Questions Asked

Hospitality Net

This free report presents HiJiffy’s first-party data on the most common topics of hotel guests’ questions in the summer of 2023, based on over 1.7 million conversations handled by AI in that period. The insights presented in this publication can empower your hotel teams to review and improve information about your hotel and be better prepared for the upcoming peak season of summer 2024.

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IDS Next Partners with Absolute Hotel Services MEA & Dex Squared Hotel Management as their Preferred Hospitality Cloud Solution Provider

Hospitality Net

IDS Next’s FX cloud suite is now the chosen hospitality solution for hotels managed under Absolute Hotel Services MEA (AHS MEA) and Dex Squared Hotel Management (DEX). This strategic decision underscores the FX platform’s continued excellence. Signing a preferred vendor agreement, this significant collaboration between the three industry giants was formalised in Dubai on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024.