Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Behind the success of a restaurant — regardless of size — is delicious food, great service and seamless experiences across every touchpoint. The right restaurant technology is essential to make it all happen. Think about it: nine out of 10 restaurants have fewer than 50 employees, making efficient operations critical for success. When restaurants find their perfect blend of tools, they can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with 81 operational properties in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), announces today the opening of Nova M Hotel Olaya Riyadh, an Edge by Rotana hotel, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

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Fast Casual

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Tom Gordon is CEO of Slim Chickens, a fast casual chicken brand with more than 280 units.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Boutique Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) is thrilled to announce the 2024 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, which will be held September 16-17 at the picturesque Westlake Village Inn in Westlake Village, California. Nestled in the serene Malibu mountains, this year’s conference will explore the theme "The Mycelium Network," symbolizing the interconnectedness of the boutique hospitality industry.

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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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Foodservice Equipment Reports

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A Big Apple-based private equity firm is adding flavor to its portfolio with the fresh acquisition of Playa Bowls. Today, Sept. 3, Sycamore Partners announced its acquisition of the 250-unit chain, which spans 22 states. The superfruit bowl concept serves over 40 items, including acai, pitaya, coconut bowls, smoothies and cold brew.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The California Assembly has passed a bill requiring an expedited review of paraquat, an herbicide linked to human health harms. It is used on food crops like almonds and pistachios.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a new Taj hotel in Gurugram, Haryana. This greenfield project will be branded as Taj, marking the company’s continued expansion in key markets in India.

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Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Look, nobody said running a bar is easy. You're juggling staff, inventory management , customers, and a million other things all at once, and you’re probably sacrificing your own personal time just to keep everything running in tip-top shape.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

With the pandemic largely in the rearview mirror, the last twelve months have been about interest rates, less transactions, and wild presidential election cycles worldwide. The hotel industry will be impacted in significant ways as these issues unfold. On the other hand, operational fundamentals have been strong, contributing to CEO pay marching upward.

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FoodService Director

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: federal bill aims to increase summer meal access for children.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Fiji Gateway Hotel, the most convenient airport hotel in the region, is expanding its offerings with the construction of a new two-storey accommodation building, designed to cater to the increasing demand from travellers transiting through Nadi. The expansion project, commencing this month, is expected to be completed by October 2025.

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FoodService Director

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The “Dinner with Daryeal” video series, produced by CCL Hospitality Group, stars six residents recording their food memories as the chef cooks their dishes.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane marks Hilton’s landmark entry into Laos, capturing the city’s dynamism with breathtaking views of the cityscape.

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FoodService Director

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

With QR codes featuring photos, info and travel tips, it’s possible to get a virtual-reality experience to match each drink, showcasing some of the country’s most picturesque parks.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Handwritten Collection, a standout collection brand of Accor, continues its growth trajectory in Europe with a series of upcoming openings that will mark the brand’s debut in Albania (Tirana), Cyprus (Nicosia), Germany (Düsseldorf), Romania (Bucharest) and Benelux (Zeeland and Vielsalm).

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A recent European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) project explored new methods to understand the immunotoxicity of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). At the same time, one Swiss canton has called on Parliament to develop a PFAS action plan after finding widespread contamination on farms, and has banned the sale of beef with high levels of the chemical.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Located in the heart of Singapore’s business and heritage districts, the hotel is transformed into a tranquil oasis that celebrates classic hotel experience and blends modern up-to-date technology for thoughtful guest experiences.

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The NAFEM Show

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Today’s diners are more adventurous, health-conscious and discerning in their culinary choices than ever before. From fusion cuisine and experiential dining to novelty and personalization, shifting consumer preferences are reshaping the way that foodservice kitchens operate. This article explores top consumer dining trends. Key takeaways: Chefs are embracing global influences, creating fusion dishes that appeal to diverse palates.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has unveiled the first glimpse into its $60 million AUD update, which is set to launch in October 2024 after just ten months of work.

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The NAFEM Show

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Today’s diners are more adventurous, health-conscious and discerning in their culinary choices than ever before. From fusion cuisine and experiential dining to novelty and personalization, shifting consumer preferences are reshaping the way that foodservice kitchens operate. This article explores top consumer dining trends. Key takeaways: Chefs are embracing global influences, creating fusion dishes that appeal to diverse palates.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) soared in the week ending 24 August 2024, up 4.5% year over year, which was the highest increase of the past eight weeks. The Top 25 Markets again led the industry, especially on weekdays (Monday-Wednesday) and were supplemented by growth elsewhere, especially Transient weekday demand in non-Top 25 Markets. Room demand has been trending upwards for the past four weeks, still led by the upper-tier chain scales (Luxury & Upper Upscale) but with added contri

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Probe It Food Safety

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

So, you’ve decided to advance your career as a chef, great! But where do you start? Let’s begin with the basics. A fundamental requirement for any good chef is a solid understanding of taste and cooking. Since you’re already a chef and reading this to advance your career, you likely have that covered. So, what’s next? Consider what your employer would expect from you.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Pandox acquires three Residence Inn aparthotels in London from Starwood

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

IFCO has launched a new innovation called Marina, a reusable fish crate that uses Bluetooth and QR codes to enable real-time data collection for cold chain management, and offering a sustainable alternative to single-use expanded polystyrene (EPS) boxes.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Americans are notorious for leaving vacation days on the table. Despite the numerous benefits of taking time off from work, over half (53%) of Americans don’t plan to use all their paid time off this year. It’s a troubling vacation travel trend, especially compared to other countries where taking extended breaks is more the norm.

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Chef's Toys

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In California’s vibrant hospitality scene, where culinary excellence is as diverse as the state itself, food safety is the cornerstone of every successful kitchen. Whether you're whipping up fresh seafood in San Diego, grilling steaks in Los Angeles, or crafting artisanal dishes in the Bay Area, your commitment to food safety not only protects your customers but also elevates your brand's reputation.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

By offering mobile applications (apps) to meet ever-increasing consumer demands. in various services including travel as the mobile apps enable new innovative ways of delivering travel services right from a smartphone which can be a game changer for travelers to know and use for their various needs.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is in search of its next Executive Director. Applications are now open.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Accor has chosen the Maison&Objet Fair in Paris – a meeting place for business and creative interaction between global players in the world of decor, design and art de vivre – to announce, on September 5, the winners of the 2024 Accor Design Awards, held this year in partnership with Sofitel, that most French of its luxury brands. The event is the ideal showcase for a competition that has been running since 2016 and attracts architecture and interior design students from all over the world to ta

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Food Recovery Network

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Community Colleges Driving New Changes for Food Recovery Network New Grant Supports Installation of 5 New FRN Chapters at Community Colleges nationwide As Food Recovery Network (FRN) continues to focus on recovering delicious food to feed everyone experiencing hunger in the US—we are proud to announce the expansion of FRN’s presence in community colleges.

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