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Product strategy tips from Gibson Biddle

MEWS

Last month, I was fortunate enough to be invited to a workshop with Gibson Biddle, former VP of Product at Netflix between 2005 and 2010, and it did not disappoint. While I’d read Gib’s teachings before, the delivery of his content was even more engaging, stimulating, and inspiring.

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Robotic Sushi?

Modern Restaurant Management

Flavors of New York visted wih the team at commercial sushi robot provider AUTEC during an event celebrating the food and beverage of Japan. MTC Kitchen and AUTEC enlisted the Michelin-rated O.D.O. Chef Team to quickly craft and serve a free 30 minute coursed Japanese meal of Namul, gimbap, roast beef, marinated tomatoes, crispy sushi, and French toast.

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Everything on a Board All at Once

EATER

Get ready for “butter boards.”. TikTok’s “butter board” is coming for your next communal spread We, as a society of eaters in the United States, have put the charcuterie board through so much. With no apologies to the French, we have allowed — nay, enabled — Instagrammers to manipulate meats into “ charcuterie chalets.” We have looked on as bloggers churned out “ charcuterie boards ” with not a slice of cured meat to be seen.

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7shifts Employee Resources Hub

7 Shifts

Welcome to our Employee Resources Hub! Here you'll find links to our favorite blog and support articles, information about 7shifts Academy, our social media profiles, and more. These resources are designed to help you excel. Whether you need to brush up on your restaurant slang or you need to swap a shift, we've got you covered. Can't find what you're looking for?

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Business Automation in Hospitality: A New World

Dive into the transformative potential of business automation within the hospitality sector. This comprehensive overview showcases how innovative technologies can streamline operations, reduce costs, and elevate guest satisfaction. Discover the advantages of integrating systems like automated check-ins, CRM, and energy management to not only save on expenses but also to provide a seamless and personalized guest experience.

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How One Food Stylist Creates Otherworldly Dishes for Your Favorite Sci-Fi Show

EATER

A dinner spread Janice Poon designed for the Apple+ show “Foundation.” The sturgeon centerpiece is a nod to the fish’s genetic age — it dates back to Earth’s Triassic period — which draws parallels to the long reign of the show’s central Cleon rulers. | Janice Poon. From full-on feasts in “Foundation” to intricate meaty platters in “Hannibal,” food stylist Janice Poon on how she tells stories that take place in fantastic worlds How do you set the table for a clan of Klingons, or the cloned leade

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Iconic Snowmass Resort Joins Autograph Collection Hotels Following $40 Million Transformation

Hospitality Net

Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, Viewline Resort Snowmass has officially joined Autograph Collection Hotels - Marriott Bonvoy’s diverse and dynamic collection of independent hotels championing individuality. In partnership with High Stre.

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Hospitality sectors: What are they?

SiteMinder

Anyone new to the hospitality industry may be asking “What is a hospitality sector?” since there are few industries that span as widely in the pursuit of taking care of their customers. Knowing what hospitality sectors there are and how they influence each other and even overlap, is a step toward making sense of the vastness of a global industry that is worth an estimated USD 3.4 bn and offered 289 million hospitality sector jobs globally in 2021.

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Google Search adds train bookings, eco-filters for hotel and air

PhocusWire

Travelers can now book train tickets directly from Google Search and can filter hotel and flight results based on the property's eco-certification or a flight's emission data.

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Sustainable travel: what travellers are doing to go green?

STAAH

Green travel is not a passing trend. It is a portable lifestyle choice. One that is being actively made by nearly two-thirds of travellers in the coming year according to TripAdvisor. If you travel, you will leave a charcoal smudge in your wake. Planes spew carbon emissions, hotels guzzle gallons of water and thirsty travellers often indulge in bottles of water.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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Group travel planning startup TrovaTrip lands $15M to expand creator network

PhocusWire

TrovaTrip – one of PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Startups for 2022 – enables creators, such as Instagram influencers, to plan, sell and host group travel experiences with their communities.

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Product Update: Enhanced Forecasting & Budgeting Comes to ScoreBoard

Duetto Cloud

Our user-focused product development continues, as we roll out new capabilities in forecasting and budgeting in our latest update to ScoreBoard, our revenue intelligence application.

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Q&A: Cleartrip CFO on how the Flipkart deal is fueling growth

PhocusWire

Cleartrip CFO Aditya Agarwal discusses the benefits of having Flipkart as a distribution channel as well as how the OTA is reviving its hotels business.

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Sentipensante – The Perfect Word For Teaching The Spirit of Hospitality

Hospitality Net

Having written hospitality and sales training articles for over two decades now, I’m often asked “How do you continue to come up with new ideas every month?” Truth is that it’s actually quite easy when you’re out on the road conducting training just.

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No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

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Air India growth plan includes focus on technology, sustainability

PhocusWire

Air India is unveiling an ambitious growth plan that aims to increase its market share for domestic and international travel over the next five years.

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Parent company of Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream files for bankruptcy

Fast Casual

The parent company of Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream and Tony Sacco's has filed for Chapter 11 Federal Bankruptcy protection.

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CLEAR makes foray into hotels via Virdee partnership

PhocusWire

The partnership between CLEAR and Virdee allows travelers to bypass the front desk and check in by showing a photo at a hotel kiosk.

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2022 RFPs for Weddings are Up 55% from Pandemic Lows

Hospitality Net

The events business suffered catastrophic contraction during the first 2 years of the covid pandemic when state and local governments restricted gathering sizes or mandated shelter-at-home orders. It was no surprise that events contracted by 50% and.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Have We Run Out of Ways to Age the Negroni?

EATER

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SkyStem Releases New eBook – The Book of Secrets for the Month End Close

Hospitality Net

SkyStem LLC, a leading provider of automated month-end close and account reconciliation software is excited to announce the release of a new ebook, Book of Secrets for the Month-End Close. It’s no secret businesses struggle to meet their goals surro.

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Hilton to design hospitality suites for Voyager’s Starlab space station

PhocusWire

Hilton will support the design and development of crew suites aboard Voyager Space’s Starlab, “helping to reimagine the human experience in space.”.

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Hotels Could Have Food-and-Beverage Staffing Issues For Many Years To Come

Hospitality Net

Even as they struggle to get by day to day, hotels are looking to recruiting efforts to stabilize their operations. Patrick Berwald, senior vice president of food and beverage for Pyramid Global Hospitality, said Pyramid has 180 full-service hotels.

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Win More in 2024: Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success

Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success Start maximizing ROI and doing more with less with Olo’s ultimate guide to restaurant marketing. In this guide: Strategies to level up in 4 key areas: data, audiences, content distribution, and loyalty Interactive checklists to help you track your progress throughout the year Tips for leveraging guest data across your entire business What you’ll learn: Level 1 | Beginner: Learn how to collect guest data, build a healthy subscriber list, launch personali

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Taking on Goliath: How Video Marketing Is Leveling the Playing Field for Independent Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Find out how video content can turn customers into brand ambassadors by enabling them to share their experiences with prospective customers. For too long, independent restaurants have struggled to compete with major chains because of their limited time and money. Single-location restaurants face the same challenges confronting all small business owners.

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NewcrestImage & Hospitality Capital Partners Acquire 16 Hotel Portfolio In Joint Venture

Hospitality Net

A joint venture of NewcrestImage and Hospitality Capital Partners (HCP) has reached definitive agreement to acquire 16 Marriott-branded hotels with a total of 2,155 rooms in nine states. The portfolio includes 13 Courtyard and three Residence Inn pr.

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Why service excellence is important in a Spa. Welcome to Valmont

EHL Insights

By definition, service excellence refers to the ability of service providers to meet and even exceed customers' expectations consistently. Today, service excellence is expected by the customer and can come in the form of a spontaneous extra feature, an experience, or a delight. A spa treatment is usually highly personalized as every customer seeks wellness journeys with carefully curated programs for health and wellness.

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STR: U.S. hotel performance for August 2022

Hospitality Net

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee - Following seasonal patterns, the U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance from the month prior, according to August 2022 data from STR. August 2022 (percentage change from August 2019): Occupancy: 66.5% (-6.7%) Aver.

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Unlock Restaurant Success: Mastering 7 Vital Employment Laws

As a restaurant leader, your plate is full with responsibilities, from staff management to serving up delicious dishes. But amidst the hustle, there's a crucial area you can't afford to overlook – employment laws. In this comprehensive eBook, we'll unveil the seven essential employment laws every restaurant leader must master. We'll break down the intricacies of each law, showing you how it directly impacts your business.