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Revolutionizing Restaurant Operations with Advanced Networking Solutions

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry is transforming significantly, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a competitive market landscape. Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction. The need for innovation and efficiency has never been greater in this evolving scenario.

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The King Cake Tradition, Explained

EATER

Eric Wagner/Flickr Why is there a plastic baby baked inside this Mardi Gras staple? Americans usher in the new year with diets and lifestyle resolutions galore, but many people across the globe — particularly those from predominantly Catholic countries — celebrate the calendar change with a sweet pastry known as king cake. It first appears in bakery cases at the beginning of each year and can be found at the center of celebrations through early spring.

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CBRE: Investors to Purchase More U.S. Commercial Real Estate in 2024

Lodging Magazine

DALLAS—Investors are poised to purchase more U.S. commercial real estate in 2024 as they anticipate improved credit conditions as interest rates fall later this year, according to the findings of CBRE‘s latest U.S. Investor Intentions Survey. The survey, which covers all asset types, showed improved investor sentiment, with 60 percent planning to expand their real estate portfolios in 2024 versus just 16 percent in the previous year.

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Merch Madness

EATER

Carolyn Figel Branded restaurant merchandise has become a shorthand for selfhood. How did we get here? At some point during the past few years, I looked around to find my apartment — nay, my body — had become a temple to everywhere I’ve ever eaten. Mugs and hats from local grocers, hoodies from roadside diners, T-shirts and totes from damn near everywhere else.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Glamorous Silversands Grand Anse Introduces Silversands Beach House Grenada

Hospitality Net

Opened on 1st February 2024, Silversands Beach House Grenada - sister property to the glamorous Silversands Grand Anse and the brand’s latest endeavour in the Caribbean - is set to further cement Grenada’s status as the go-to Caribbean island this year.

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"Elevators to Your Doorstep.Experience GAEMI Hotel Delivery Service Robots"

Hospitality Net

The Indoor service robot stands in front of the elevator.the arm mounted on the top of the robot unfolds and the elevator button is pressed.then there is also a knock at the door.

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Hotel, Restaurant & Catering | 25 – 27 March 2024, ExCeL London

Luxury Hospitality Magazine

HRC, Hotel, Restaurant & Catering, returns to ExCeL London on 25-27 March for an immersive dive into the future of hospitality, offering invaluable networking opportunities, a chance to explore the very latest trends, and a firsthand look at the new innovations in foodservice. With its commitment to showcasing innovation, fostering connections, and providing a platform for the latest trends, HRC continues to be the heartbeat of the hospitality industry and a must attend for operators looking

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DAZN Selects PPDS – Teaming Up to Bring the World’s Largest Sports Streaming Platform to Hotel Rooms Exclusively on Philips MediaSuite TVs

Hospitality Net

New partnership sees Philips MediaSuite from PPDS become the first dedicated hospitality TV to feature the DAZN app – used by more than 300 million people monthly – bringing more than 30,000 live sports and entertainment events to hotel rooms around the world, for the first time.

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cacao

EATER

Sophia Pappas A sacred food-turned-everyday commodity, cacao is way more than the primary ingredient in chocolate Cacao requires little introduction. It’s everywhere, from chocolate bars to almost every bakery under the sun. But cacao and chocolate are not synonymous. The former is a beautiful, fragrant fruit that has deeply ancient roots in Mesoamerica, where it was considered a sacred food from the gods.

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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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Condé Nast Traveller Announces 2024 Wellness & Spa Award Winners

Hospitality Net

This week Divia Thani, Global Editorial Director, Condé Nast Traveller and Simon Leadsford, Publishing Director, hosted Condé Nast Traveller’s Wellness & Spa Awards for 2024 in association with Healing Holidays. The event took place at Mandarin Oriental Park Lane, London and the full guide accompanies the March issue of Condé Nast Traveller.

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HB on the Scene: Thom Geshay on Davidson’s 50th anniversary

Hotel Business

Christina Trauthwein , VP, content and partnerships, Hotel Business , joins Thom Geshay , CEO/president, Davidson Hospitality , to discuss the management company’s 50th anniversary, dealing with the labor shortage and more. The post HB on the Scene: Thom Geshay on Davidson’s 50th anniversary appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula Welcomes 10-Key Boutique Property, Todos Santos Boutique Hotel

Hospitality Net

Set within a masterfully renovated historic estate, Todos Santos Boutique Hotel Brings Elevated Luxury to the Baja Peninsula's first "Pueblo Magico"

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Saltwater Holdings acquires The Hive hotel

Hotel Business

Real estate holding company Saltwater Holdings has acquired The Hive hotel in Wilmington, NC. A local real estate family, the Rosenbergs, and developer Kaylie O’Connor originally opened the hotel in 2019. They bought the original building in 2009 and teamed up with local interior decorator Robin Hertzog to create rooms with unique furniture and artwork, according to Saltwater Hospitality. “We are deeply honored to uphold the Rosenbergs’ vision and carefully crafted distinctive

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

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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IHCL Announces Financial Results for Q3 Fy 2023-24 - Marks 7 Consecutive Quarters of Record Performance

Hospitality Net

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, reported its consolidated financials for the third quarter ending December 31st, 2023.

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Choice Hotels Breaks Ground on Six Everhome Suites

Lodging Magazine

NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. broke ground on five Everhome Suites in Amarillo, Bastrop, Brownsville, El Paso, and Waco, Texas; and one groundbreaking in Yuma, Arizona. “With over 60 Everhome Suites in our pipeline and six new groundbreakings across the Southwest, Choice continues to capture growing demand for extended stay properties in the region.

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Is 2024 the year for robots in hotels?

Hospitality Net

It has been almost 9 years since the Henn na Hotel opened in Nagasaki Japan. The first all robot staffed property in the world opened a fascinating window into a potential future, but ultimately the impact on the industry as a whole was limited.

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Mainsail Lodging & Development Expands Executive Team

Lodging Magazine

TAMPA, Florida—Mainsail Lodging & Development announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Lisa Conner as chief financial officer, alongside four other executives. The recent appointments include Ben Miele as director of accounting; Lori Nelson as paralegal; Bria Jones as corporate recruiter; and Netta Katz as reservation manager.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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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Visual Matrix Unveils Onscreen Guidance Tool to Enhance User Experience with Cloud PMS Software

Hospitality Net

Visual Matrix, a leading provider of innovative cloud-based Property Management System (PMS) solutions, announces the launch of an enhanced Onscreen Guidance Tool, designed to accelerate the learning curve and improve user experience with their Cloud PMS software.

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Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe Announces Revitalization

Guides: Lodging Magazine

SANTA FE, New Mexico—Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe announced a multimillion-dollar revitalization—the first in the resort’s history—of all guestrooms and suites with the introduction of sustainability-focused landscaping. The revitalization will be conducted in three phases in an effort not to impact the guest experience and is anticipated to be completed this spring.

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Communication in the hospitality industry

Hospitality Net

Communication in the hospitality industry is the cornerstone of delivering exceptional guest experiences and smooth operational functionality. It encompasses a wide range of interactions, from front-of-house dialogue with guests to back-of-house coordination among staff. It’s about exchanging information, but also building relationships, understanding guest needs, and ensuring an effective workflow within the hotel team.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Increases, Comparisons Stay Mixed

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, while year-over-year comparisons remained mixed, according to CoStar’s latest data through Jan. 27, 2024. U.S. Hotel Performance January 21-27, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 56.2 percent (down 0.3 percent)ADR: $149.76 (up 5.1 percent)RevPAR: $84.13 (up 4.8 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Las Vegas saw the largest year-over-year increases in each of the three key performance metrics: occupancy

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

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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Accor announces two new hotels in Sanya Yalong Bay, with Swissôtel and Grand Mercure opening in 2024

Hospitality Net

The popular, family-friendly brands will create a vibrant dual-branded resort complex at the tropical paradise on Haina Island.

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Mainsail adds corporate team members

Hotel Business

Mainsail Lodging & Development has expanded its executive leadership team with the appointment of Lisa Conner as CFO, alongside four other executives in pivotal roles. “We are thrilled to welcome these industry professionals to our corporate team,” said Joe Collier, president/founder, Mainsail Lodging & Development. “Their collective expertise will be instrumental in moving Mainsail forward.

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The Pfister Hotel Begins the Next Phase of Extensive Renovations

Hospitality Net

The hotel’s historic guest rooms will be completely reimagined as part of the hotel’s $20 million reinvestment.

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Dimension Hospitality adds Nashville HGI to portfolio

Hotel Business

Hotel management company Dimension Hospitality has added the Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Downtown/Convention Center to its portfolio. The recently renovated property offers 214 guestrooms and suites, a rooftop pool and live music. The hotel is located one block from the Music City Convention Center, two blocks from Country Music Hall of Fame and less than a mile from Nissan Stadium.

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Optimize Restaurant Operations With the Right Payroll & HCM Services

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.