Leading the Culinary Lifestyle Segment With Christopher Hunsberger of Appellation
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | November 8th, 2023
Case Study: Boar’s Head Resort, Charlottesville, Virginia
Auto-Chlor | October 25th, 2023
Hotel Food and Beverage Trends: Shaping the Future of Hospitality
Nasir Zahir | July 24, 2024
Hotel Food and Beverage Trends: Shaping the Future of Hospitality The hotel food and beverage (F&B) sector is constantly evolving, adapting to the changing preferences and expectations of guests. Here are some of the key trends shaping the future of hotel F&B: 1. Health and Wellness: With an increasing focus on health and wellness, hotels are offering more nutritious and balanced menu options. Guests are seeking organic, gluten-free, and vegan dishes, pushing hotels to incorporate fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Smoothie bars, juice stations, and wellness-focused dining experiences are becoming common, catering to the health-con...
Rethinking Menu Ingredients to Ramp Up Guest Nutrition
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | July 17, 2024
By Adam and Larry Mogelonsky Food menus need to evolve in order to keep pace with the trends so that hotels can continue to attract diners and use their restaurants as a key draw for overnight guests. One of the trends is that menus are becoming healthier and healthier over time. Whether that’s adding vegan options, reducing the amount of deep-fried items or using better quality cooking oils – in particular, excluding harmful seed oils – the demand for healthier plates is there. Nowhere better emphasizes this than all the marketing hoi polloi around all the purported superfoods – acai, kale and all the fun, new adaptogenic mushr...
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, Deploys IRIS Mobile Ordering To Grow F&B Revenue and Improve Staff Retention
IRIS | July 9, 2024
The luxury hotel, part of Choice Hotels, selects IRIS’ app to provide hotel guests and apartment residents with an enhanced F&B service to capture more orders and boost employee retention. IRIS, a global market leader in mobile F&B ordering, guest directory and concierge solutions for hotels and restaurants, has been selected by Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, to optimise and expand their F&B operations with mobile ordering. The iconic four-star hotel in downtown Chicago is popular with leisure and business travellers alike and located in the modern Aqua building offering 334 guest rooms, on-site dining, and a roofto...
Inspiration for Meeting the Demand for Low-Sugar Desserts
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | July 3, 2024
By Adam and Larry Mogelonsky In the past, dietary fat was considered the main culprit in weight gain. Today, however, popular nutritional trends such as keto and paleo diets emphasize low-carb and low-sugar regimens as the best methods for weight loss and maintaining insulin sensitivity. Refined or added sugar, in particular, is now seen as the primary dietary element to eliminate in order to achieve a wide array of health benefits. Emerging research even suggests that cutting out sugar could help prevent dementia-related diseases like Alzheimer’s, which is now colloquially referred to as ‘Type-3 Diabetes.’ Supporting this view is the...
IRIS F&B Mobile Ordering Now Available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace
IRIS | July 2, 2024
Available through the Oracle Cloud Marketplace, IRIS F&B Mobile Ordering integrates with Oracle Simphony Cloud to enhance F&B operations with a near-seamless and convenient way for guests to order F&B online on their own device, anywhere, anytime. London, 2nd July 2024 – IRIS, a leading provider of digital F&B and guest experience platforms for the hospitality sector and a member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN), today announced F&B Mobile Ordering is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be integrated with Oracle Simphony Cloud using Transaction Services API Gen2 (STSG2). This follows their position as a certi...
Shiji Announces Summer Update for F&B Tech, Infrasys Cloud POS and Digital Dine
Shiji | June 13, 2024
In preparation for the busy summer, Shiji Infrasys Cloud POS and Shiji Digital Dine launch new features and integrations to improve staff mobility, guest payments, business intelligence. ATLANTA, Georgia, USA, June 13, 2024 - Shiji, the hospitality technology innovator, has unveiled a series of new features and partnerships for their F&B (Food & Beverage) tech ecosystem, designed to meet the evolving needs of the hospitality industry. The annual summer update of Shiji’s F&B products went live on June 12, in preparations for the summer season of the northern hemisphere. Supported by strategic partnerships, Shiji Infrasys...
IRIS Showcases Latest Mobile Ordering & Upselling Capabilities at HITEC 24
IRIS | June 11, 2024
The global provider of digital F&B and guest experience platforms shares latest updates ahead of attendance at HITEC Charlotte 2024 IRIS, a global leader in digital ordering and guest experience platforms for the hospitality industry, will be attending HITEC Charlotte this month to showcase their latest features (now available across its mobile ordering platform) and updates on client successes. Latest features: Re-order and upselling Two new re-order and upsell features have recently been launched to deliver a more frictionless and personalised dining experience for guests that also deliver more orders and revenue for operators. ...
Emanuele Accame Appointed Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Four Seasons | May 24, 2024
May 2024 sees the appointment of Tokyo-born, Milan-raised Emanuele Accame to the role of Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. With a cross-cultural mindset and experience across three continents, Emanuele is constantly inspired by the universal power of food to bring people together, relishing every connecting element within each restaurant that he oversees. "Connection is the cornerstone of the culinary world," he explains. "Great food and beverage is not only about food or drink, it’s about the whole experience of togetherness; it’s all the senses – sounds, visuals, aromas, tastes, the high-touch service a...
IRIS Announces Investment in Middle East, Following Growth in Demand for Digital Ordering Across Hospitality Sector
IRIS | May 24, 2024
IRIS, the global leader in digital ordering for the hospitality industry, today announces it will be investing in its expansion in the Middle East. The announcement follows significant growth in its client base, as an increasing number of hoteliers across the region report a preference for mobile ordering from guests, enabling them to increase F&B revenue and enhance the digital experience they offer. The investment will deliver the introduction of new features across the region. Now live in 10 states, IRIS has grown its client base by 33% since launching its mobile ordering and digital guest directory platform in the Middle East. IRIS...
From Paper to Platform: Future-Proof Your Procurement Team With Digital Transformation
Johannes Vocke | May 21, 2024
By Johannes Vocke, FutureLog Chief Financial Officer In an eye-opening survey by PwC, global procurement professionals have spoken when it comes to their digital transformation initiatives. By 2025, procurement departments have an average target of 72% digitalization, with efficiency, transparency, traceability, and cost savings as some of their main drivers. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) has also benefited the most from the digital transformation of any procurement process, ahead of areas like spend analysis and supplier management. This may be because recent reports cite that digital procurement can reduce processing costs by up to 50% and increa...
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality Transitions All Restaurants, Catering, and Entertainment Venues Across Canada to Silverware POS
Silverware | May 21, 2024
The diverse portfolio of innovative dining experiences is now self-managing and maintaining their point-of-sale systems with upgrades that include mobile and online ordering and scan & pay for contactless payments Markham, Ontario, May 21, 2024—With an immediate need to update and standardize its point-of-sale systems across 30 restaurants plus event venues and other partners, and enable corporate to self-manage and maintain all systems, Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality (O&B) has transitioned to Silverware POS. Trusted by the most notable brands around the globe, Silverware develops enterprise point-of-sale solutions for larg...
Wait Lines May Boost Perceived Popularity of Restaurant Brands
Penn State School of Hospitality Management | April 25, 2024
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Restaurants can benefit from keeping their customers waiting, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management. The research, led by Associate Professor of Hospitality Management Breffni Nooneand published in the International Journal of Hospitality Management, found that the presence of a pre-process wait line, such as waiting to be seated at a restaurant, can increase perceived brand popularity of the business among first-time customers. This effect is increased when paired with a brand popularity statement from an organization that is independent of the restauran...
Onsite Culinary Experiences and Guest Transformation
Adam Mogelonsky, Larry Mogelonsky | April 24, 2024
For the purposes of the hospitality industry, transformative experiences refer to activities or encounters that not only provide immediate enjoyment but also leave individuals in a better state than they were before. This could include educational sessions, immersive interactions or engaging activities that promote personal growth or wellbeing. One area where this transformation is prominently being incorporated into hotel programming is through culinary experiences. Properties like the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan offer cooking classes where guests can learn about traditional Balinese cuisine, while the Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto hosts tea ...
IRIS Launches Full Integration to Shiji’s Infrasys Cloud POS to Elevate the Mobile Ordering Experience
IRIS | April 17, 2024
The robust integration marks a significant milestone in improving operational efficiency, enhancing guest experiences, and driving F&B revenue growth for hospitality operators. IRIS, a global leader in digital ordering for the hospitality industry, today announces the integration of its F&B mobile ordering solution with Infrasys Cloud POS by Shiji. This strategic partnership will enrich the guest experience, save labour and increase ancillary revenue. The IRIS mobile ordering platform empowers guests to self-serve from their own devices at their convenience. It firmly puts guests in control of their ordering experience, freeing ...
Hotels Should Seriously Look at the Alcohol Alternatives Category
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | April 10, 2024
By Adam Mogelonsky, Larry Mogelonsky As restaurateurs and hoteliers, you bear a significant responsibility to ensure the safety of your guests, particularly in preventing drunk driving. The legal ramifications of such incidents are substantial. However, there is encouraging news: alternatives to alcoholic beverages are becoming increasingly available, diverse in quality, and popular among consumers. Simultaneously, there's a growing trend of people abstaining from alcohol either entirely or by reducing their consumption frequency per week. Whether motivated by health concerns or other reasons, such patrons often seek options beyond trad...
IRIS Mobile Ordering Selected by Kimpton Overland Hotel Atlanta Airport to Revolutionize the Room Service Experience
IRIS | March 12, 2024
The luxury hotel, part of IHG, deploys IRIS’ mobile ordering to enhance the guest experience, boost F&B revenue and streamline processes IRIS, a global market leader in digital F&B ordering, guest directory and concierge solutions for hotels and restaurants, has been selected by Kimpton Overland Hotel Atlanta Airport, to elevate its room service operations with mobile dining, offering guests a more convenient and expedited F&B ordering experience. The sleek and modern hotel, which is part of IHG Hotels and Resorts and located next to Atlanta International Airport and the Porsche Driving Experience, boasts 214 guest rooms, ...
Building a Must-Experience Hotel Restaurant That Builds Loyalty and Drives Revenue
Kai Urban | February 22, 2024
By Kai Urban, Director of Food & Beverage, Hilton Anaheim Key pillars of a profitable and successful hotel restaurant include enhancing guest experience while ensuring operational efficiencies. Hotel executives must navigate through the nuances of creating the right ambiance for the respective market and audience and address marketing, branding, and leveraging technology. To build and foster a stellar reputation as a hotel restaurant takes adapting to market trends and ultimately positioning itself as an indispensable asset in the competitive hospitality landscape. Beyond the rooms, Hilton Anaheim is known for an array of amenities...
Marriott Executive Apartments, Dubai Creek Select IRIS Mobile Dining to Maximize F&B Revenue Potential
IRIS | February 20, 2024
The 5-star executive apartments leverage IRIS’ platform to drive revenue beyond room rates and elevate the guest experience Marriott Executive Apartments, Dubai Creek, renowned for its commitment to exceptional guest experiences, has chosen IRIS, the leading provider of mobile F&B ordering platforms, to revolutionise their in-room dining services. This strategic move aligns with the hotel's commitment to innovation, enhanced guest journeys, and revenue diversification. Maximising Revenue and Elevating Culinary Experiences With high occupancy and recognising the need to maximise revenue beyond room rates, Marriott Executive Apar...
Silverware POS Partners With UK-Based Intuitas Technologies to Drive Sales and Strengthen Customer Relationships
Silverware | January 30, 2024
With the popular point-of-sale solution provider continuing to expand its portfolio across the United Kingdom, satisfaction among local hotels and restaurants is expected to soar Markham, Ontario, January 30, 2024—Silverware POS has partnered with Intuitas Technologies to serve as a local sales and customer success resource for all new and existing clients in the UK. Silverware’s current UK client portfolio includes world renowned properties The Ritz London, The Savoy, The Goring, Belmond L'Manoir, Galgorm, Rudding Park, Historic Sussex Hotels, and Crieff Hydro hotels. Together, Silverware and Intuitas are elevating guest dining exper...
Hilton and the James Beard Foundation Evolve Partnership in Year Two, Honoring Excellence in Food and Beverage at the 2024 James Beard Awards
Hilton | January 26, 2024
Amplified partnership champions Hilton’s ongoing commitment to food & beverage innovation and culinary talent MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton today announced an expanded partnership with the James Beard Foundation, serving as an In-Association Sponsor of the 2024 James Beard Awards and Presenting Sponsor of the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Outstanding Chef category. Following last year’s industry-leading partnership as the first global hospitality company to sponsor the Outstanding Bar category, this renewed support underscores Hilton's ongoing innovation in food and beverage and, this year, puts the spotlight on top-tier culinar...
W Barcelona Boosts F&B Guest Spend by 60% With IRIS’ Mobile Ordering
IRIS | January 11, 2024
The 5-star Barcelona hotel increases guest spend by two-thirds since upgrading and streamlining its mobile ordering capabilities with IRIS’ hospitality app W Barcelona, situated on the famous Barceloneta Boardwalk, partnered with IRIS, the leading provider of digital F&B and guest experience platforms, to offer a broader digital ordering experience resulting in a boost in revenue and efficiencies. It selected both its mobile dining solution to deliver an in-room dining service and a world of culinary delights direct to its guest’s doors, in addition to its digital guest directory solution to provide all guests with direct access ...
Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Enjoys a 24% Increase in F&B Revenue Thanks to IRIS’ Mobile Dining
IRIS | December 12, 2023
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What’s Trending in the Food and Beverage Industry in 2024?
EHL Insights | December 4, 2023
The food and beverage industry has witnessed healthy growth over the past couple of years and with this trend there have been some significant shake-ups. The sector has evolved across all its component parts, from food preparation to packaging, restauration, home delivery, and homemade. Social media has become a powerful force that propels food trends to spread rapidly through our cultural consciousness. Whether it's those yawn-inducing people who only talk about their latest air-fryer inventions or the gorgeous gorgeous girlies of #SoupTok who proclaim their love for the velvety comfort health food (who doesn't?!). On the other side of th...
Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Industry Excellence Awards Presented by Bar & Restaurant Expo
Questex | November 21, 2023
Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 15, 2024 LAS VEGAS – Nominations are now open for the third annual Industry Excellence Awards, presented by Bar & Restaurant Expo, which celebrate and support the individuals who make the independent bar and restaurant industry great. These awards honor leaders and teams for their talent, integrity and commitment to equality, sustainability, community and culture. Nominations will be open through Jan. 15, 2024, and winners will be announced at the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Nominations can be made at link. 2024 Nomination Categories Include: Individua...