
Restaurants can win big on Superbowl Sunday with online ordering; and Starbucks prepares to launch a new co-branded credit card and new loyalty card.
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Restaurant And Hospitality News – January 15, 2018
In news this week, Hilton announces further upgrades to its loyalty program to create greater member flexibility; and Taco Bell announces some significant leadership changes that underscore its commitment to All Access technology and expansion of the global brand.
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Restaurant And Hospitality News – January 8, 2018
In news this week, Papa John’s replaces John Schnatter with Steve Ritchie as CEO; and the new Tax Bill may mean some good news for restaurant renovation and growth.
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Restaurant And Hospitality News – December 26, 2017
In news this week, a new report finds that C-Suite Execs are no longer caught off guard by tightening labor markets; and the NPD Group forecasts that restaurants will turn to a variety of tactics to win over diners as traffic is anticipated to remain constant.
ARTICLES FROM THE RLPSA
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Groups360 Collaborates With Hyatt To Launch Instant Group Booking Solution For Meeting And Event Planners
Groups360, a leading provider of hotel booking and attendee management solutions for the groups and meetings market, today announced a definitive agreement with Hyatt to launch instant online booking capabilities for groups in early 2026, with the addition of Hyatt properties worldwide to the GroupSync Marketplace.
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JC Resorts Properties Enhance Luxury Touchpoints With SONIFI Guest Engagement Technology
Southern California's premier luxury hospitality management company JC Resorts has partnered with SONIFI, the industry leader in guest technology, to bring the in-room entertainment guests want most alongside customizable features that drive revenue and operational efficiencies at its properties.
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Valk Exclusief Selects Apaleo To Power Group-Wide Digital Transformation Across 43 Hotels
Valk Exclusief, the Netherlands’ largest independent full-service hotel group, has entered the final stage of its digital transformation, powered by Apaleo, the open, API-first hospitality platform.
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RateGain Launches SoHo: AI-Powered Social Platform Designed To Redefine Hotel Guest Engagement
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the launch of SoHo: Social for Hospitality, the rebranded identity of BCV, built to help hotels turn social into a revenue driving channel in an era of guest led journeys.
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Uniguest Announces Reseller Partnership With PureHD To Expand Hotel Hub Solutions In North America
Uniguest, a global leader in digital engagement technology for hospitality, has signed a reseller agreement with PureHD, a leading provider of video solutions to the hotel industry across the United States and Canada.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
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EMV At The 2015 NRF BIG Show
I attended the 2015 NRF BIG Show in New York a few weeks ago, and while retailers made up the bulk of the 33,000 attendees, solutions providers and industry professionals alike filled the halls of the Javits Center to learn more about the various topics facing retailers today. Chief among those topics — EMV adoption — also affects hospitality. Here’s a recap of a session we attended that provides insight into what small to midsize retailers can expect from EMV. I think you’ll find it helpful as the October deadline approaches.
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Hospitality In 2015: Baby Boomers, Technology, And Differentiation12/22/2014
Deloitte’s recent insightful report, Hospitality 2015: Game Changers Or Spectators?, is a crystal clear look at what the hospitality industry should be doing in 2015 and beyond to bolster customer engagement. Deloitte reports that there are new rules to the game, and those companies that want to win had better restructure their bench.
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Winning Diners' Wallet Share During The Holidays11/21/2014
The 2014 Holiday shopping season is in full swing. For the next few weeks, consumers will invade retail stores, and in addition to retailers, restaurants will reap the benefits of holiday shopping.
FEATURED HOSPITALITY CASE STUDIES
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Fresco Pizza Deli Streamlines Day-To-Day Tasks, Frees Up Staff Time, And Reduces Errors With POS Solution6/16/2016
Fresco Pizza Deli, a privately-owned delicatessen, is new to the town of Southampton, New York. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, take-out, and cater for all occasions. In addition to food service, they also sell general merchandise.
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Wahlburgers Invests In New POS For Great Performance1/28/2016
Wahlburgers is a chain of high-profile burger restaurants in Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania and Canada that stands out from the crowd. The brainchild of brothers Mark, Paul and Donnie Wahlberg, it is a business run with great passion and a very personal touch.
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Qiri App & Star Micronics Wows Audiences With A Unique Dine-in Theater Experience At Movie Grille2/3/2015
Movie Grille is a new, intimate, dine-in movie theater residing in the heart of downtown Ogden, Utah. Its mission is to offer a richer movie-going experience to the local residents of Ogden by pairing plush amenities such as leather reclined seating with gourmet food and drinks. As a new venue, Movie Grille wanted a modern point of sale system that could manage their physical operation while providing robust analytics.
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Hungry Bunny Hops To It With New POS Solution11/10/2014
In 1987 the first Hungry Bunny™ restaurant opened in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company’s vision is to provide the families with a total restaurant experience, to create a feeling of a “home away from home”. Most of the stores have comfortable sections designed for families to enjoy their meal where parents can privately talk while children enjoy playing in the “play place”. From the first store that opened, Hungry Bunny has put product quality first. Hungry Bunny’s objective is to serve each customer the same delicious and safe food no matter what outlet they visit. Today Hungry Bunny has 35 Branches throughout KSA with franchisees in Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Yemen.
FEATURED HOSPITALITY CONTENT
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Crucial Reasons Why Your Restaurant Needs POS And Online Ordering Software11/15/2016
If you are a startup restaurant business, you might think that a point of sale system is a costly investment. You may be correct however; it offers many benefits that far outweigh any drawbacks including high costs. In fact, a restaurant POS and online ordering system is considered essential for today’s restaurants due to the following:
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5 Reasons Why Merchants Should Use An Embedded POS System10/15/2014
For merchants, the need for a reliable POS system is irrefutable. They speed up the check out process, efficiently manage inventory, and monitor sales so that business owners can keep a pulse on what is happening within their daily operations. Unfortunately, POS Systems can also potentially require a good amount of costly upkeep. With the myriad of POS options available in today’s marketplace, selecting the right POS system to meet your business needs can be a daunting task.
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Health Care Reform Act Orders Healthy Dose Of New Menu Standards6/27/2014
Digital Menu Boards Prove to be the Necessary Solution.
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Groups360 Collaborates With Hyatt To Launch Instant Group Booking Solution For Meeting And Event Planners10/7/2025
Groups360, a leading provider of hotel booking and attendee management solutions for the groups and meetings market, today announced a definitive agreement with Hyatt to launch instant online booking capabilities for groups in early 2026, with the addition of Hyatt properties worldwide to the GroupSync Marketplace.