
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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ReadyBid Redefines Travel Management Technology With Intelligent Hotel RFP Automation
ReadyBid, the all-in-one hotel sourcing and Hotel RFP platform, continues to transform the travel management industry by helping corporate travel teams automate complex workflows and drive measurable savings across their hotel programs.
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VENZA to Acquire OpsTechPro and Offer End-to-End Risk Management
Jeff Venza, a seasoned hospitality technology professional and executive at VENZA and CyberTek MSSP, today announced the planned acquisition of OpsTechPro, a premier provider of asset management and service optimization tools.
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Highgate Names SONIFI A Preferred Partner To Expand Guest Technology Capabilities Across Its Portfolio
Premier real estate investment and hospitality management company Highgate has expanded its long-standing collaboration with SONIFI, naming the company a preferred partner for guest technology solutions across its hotel portfolio.
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TakeUp And Cloudbeds Team Up To Make Revenue Optimization Effortless For Independent Hospitality Properties
TakeUp, the AI-powered revenue management platform built for independent hospitality properties, announced today a new integration partnership with Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology.
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Courtyard By Marriott Debuts In Vietnam With A Striking New Hotel In The Heart Of Dynamic Danang
Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Danang Han River, a brand-new urban landmark in downtown Danang, marking the brand’s debut in Vietnam.
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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Wendy's Franchisor Ensures Cardholder Security And Brand Integrity With Payment Processing Solution11/21/2014
When it comes to payment data security, what you don’t know certainly can hurt you. And when you operate several retail stores—each with multiple payment and other network-attached devices—there’s plenty you don’t know at any given point.
FEATURED HOSPITALITY CONTENT
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Top 5 Tech Investment Ideas To Make Your QSR More Successful6/1/2017
According to the latest research from the National Restaurant Association (NRA), restaurant-industry sales are trending upward this year and projected to reach $798.7 billion by year’s end, a 4.3 percent gain over 2016. Quick service restaurant (QSR) and fast-casual sales are expected to reach $233.7 billion this year, representing a 5.3 percent gain over 2016.
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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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