EATER

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Security guards, two-hour waits, and $100 orders: Welcome to CosMc’s opening week.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2023

How is A.I. being utilized currently in the restaurant industry? From a front-of-house perspective, the restaurant industry is an early adopter of A.I. Many restaurants have announced initiatives to use A.I. for voice ordering applications in drive-thrus, kiosks, and other points of customer interaction. The goals of these use cases include efficiency in ordering processes, both for restaurants and customers, enhanced customer experiences, and an ability to enhance revenue by making customer- sp

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EATER

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In my family, like many Mexican American families, the communal act of making tamales leaves us with a lot more than a Ziploc full of dinner I’m a Detroit resident now, but when I lived close to my family in California, we tried our best every year to make time for a tamalada, a holiday tamale-making gathering and culinary ritual that reconnected us to our ancestral ways of communing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2023

So, you’ve made it to December – great! That means you’re almost done for the year, but it also means the holiday season is here. This is a very busy time for restaurants. In fact, the National Restaurant Association survey notes that 77 percent of consumers cope with holiday demands by letting restaurants do some of their cooking during the holiday weeks.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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EATER

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Kikkoman soy sauce bottle in its many iterations. | Photos by Nippon & Co, lottaocean , modemedia , and irokk. Photo illustration by Lille Allen Special releases of the iconic soy sauce bottle can fetch hundreds of dollars online, especially among Americans, who have formed a deep relationship with the Japanese brand It’s a shape so ubiquitous it’s become nearly invisible: an easy-to-grip, pear-shaped glass bodice planted on a sturdy base, a tapered neck swooping up to a red cap, and mos

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EATER

DECEMBER 8, 2023

TikTok’s favorite food reviewer arrived in New York City this week. More than 16 million people are waiting to see what happens next.

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The holiday season is nearly upon us, a time of anticipation and excitement, magic and memories. It’s also a time when your guests eagerly await exciting seasonal email offers to hit their inboxes. Your hotel holiday email campaigns offer more than just festive cheer, however — they can drive substantial website traffic and help you harness invaluable guest data.

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EATER

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The best gifts for cocktail, wine and spirits fans, including coveted whiskey, rum, a ready-to-drink Martini, nonalcoholic wine and more.

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Over the last decade, influencer marketing has grown into an indispensable aspect of B2C digital marketing. For the hotel industry in particular, social media plays a significant role in attracting direct bookings and expanding brand awareness with potential guests. Two significant groups of travelers, Millennials and Gen Z, are increasingly important customer segments for the 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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EATER

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater The gifts I’m getting for my favorite people A version of this post originally appeared on December 2, 2023 , in Stephanie Wu’s newsletter, “From the Editor,” a roundup of the most vital news and stories in the food world. Read the archives and subscribe now. I’ll admit it: I’ve done a lot of shopping in the past few weeks. I take Black Friday very seriously — I have a running list of big-ticket items that I think will likely go on sale, and I also take advantage of discounts t

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As we approach 2024, the hospitality industry’s landscape is set to undergo significant transformations characterized by increased personalization, automation, AI, and cybersecurity, just to name a few. Moreover, these advancements will not only redefine the guest experience but also push the boundaries of what is possible in the sector. NB : This is an article from Infor Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date The good news is that the outlook remains promising, with recent Exped

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EATER

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Some bars and restaurants around Atlanta have partnered with overdose prevention and harm reduction organizations to train staff on how to use the life-saving drug

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The holiday season is a time when people are looking to get away and relax which makes it perfect to promote holiday offers for hotels. But with travel preferences rapidly evolving due to factors like inflation affecting travel decisions and the rise of remote work, hotels need to think creatively to attract guests. Read on as we explore four innovative promotional strategies that can help hotels increase bookings and appeal to a wide range of travelers, especially during this holiday season.

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Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Expected to open in late 2026, the 800‑room property will serve as the latest anchor hotel connecting to the Indiana Convention Center.

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Hotel Owner

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Growth in demand for UK hotel accommodation is expected to stall in 2024, with the pain likely to be shared equally across London and the regions, according to PwC’s UK Hotel’s forecast for 2024. While continued optimism in the strength of the UK staycation and business travel is driving record levels of hotel development, PwC said it expects this to be met by waning demand.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 8, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates its 150th Hotel Indigo globally with the opening of Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park, marking the brand’s debut in Malaysia.

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Hotel Owner

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Leinster Hotel in Dublin is set to open in Merrion Square in January 2024, becoming the Irish capital’s first luxury lifestyle hotel. It will be home to 55 bedrooms and suites, The Collins Club bar and supper club, a luxury boutique gym and thermal suite experience. Alongside this, chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will launch Jean-Georges at The Leinster, a restaurant taking residence upon the hotel’s rooftop.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 8, 2023

ACCOR STRENGTHENS PRESENCE IN SOUTHERN INDIA WITH SIGNING OF THE CLUSTER PROPERTIES, SET TO OPEN IN, 2027.

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Hotel Owner

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Morgans Originals, part of the Ennismore brand, has appointed Hasham Soliman as area general manager for both St Martins Lane and Sanderson London. Soliman brings 30 years of experience in the London luxury hotel industry, where he has been involved in a total of seven new hotel openings, with him assuming the role of general manager within four of those.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Crescent Hotels & Resorts proudly announces its recognition with the prestigious Marriott Serve 360 Award. This distinguished accolade celebrates Marriott partners worldwide who exhibit an exceptional commitment to serving our global community.

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Nation's Restaurant News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

All this and more on this week’s episode of Extra Serving

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Hilton, in collaboration with Winnow and ne’ma, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Food Loss and Waste initiative, announced the results of the ‘Green Breakfast’ pilot program which saw a 62% reduction in pre- and post-consumer food waste across breakfast operations in 13 UAE-based hotels across a four-month period. As a company founded on the belief that hospitality has the power to be a force for good, Hilton is committed to reducing waste across our global operations by implementing a fo

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Lodging Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

WASHINGTON—As expected, U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through Dec. 2, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance November 26-December 2, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022Occupancy: 54.2 percent (down 1.6 percent)ADR: $144.88 (up 0.8 percent)RevPAR: $78.54 (down 0.8 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, New York City saw the largest year-over-year increases in occupancy (up 6.8 percent to 83.5 percent) and RevPAR (up 17.2 percent to $3

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 8, 2023

All-in-one leisure and business lifestyle destination to welcome guests from 8 December 2023.

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Lodging Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the hiring of Jessica Brady as vice president of federal affairs for tax policy. Brady joins AHLA from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), where she worked on tax, trade, and other issues as senior director of federal government relations. Before DISCUS, Brady led budget and appropriations advocacy as associate director of global development policy and advocacy at Save the Children and worked on [&#

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Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," is tailored for the restaurant industry to help you choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, crucial for maintaining staff morale. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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