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One of the best restaurants in the world, Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, announced that it would be reopening next week with a new concept: We need to heal. So let’s have a glass and burger, you’re all invited. An outdoor wine bar with two burgers -- one meat, one vegetarian -- on the menu.
Come as you are, there are no reservations, we are open for everyone
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Vakkaru Maldives has announced the appointment of Iain McCormack as its new General Manager. A hotel management graduate of Southampton College, Iain started his career path working at many renowned hotels with over 36 years in the hospitality business and a career
With Iain’s rich multi-faceted experience in resorts worldwide and his passion for top-notch guest services, he will be a key player in enriching the stellar reputation of the Vakkaru brand.
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www.traveltrademaldives.com/vakkaru-maldives-appoints-iain-mccormack-as-general-manager/
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Olive Bistro’s Shaaz Mehmood, Shankar Krishnamurthy of Fusion 9, and Amar Ohri of Ohri’s group met Telangana minister KT Rama Rao (KTR) and discussed the situation of the industry facing during coronavirus pandemic.
KTR advised the representatives to set internal guidelines in adherence to the government guidelines following global protocols. These relate to sanitation, hygiene, and social distancing.
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Sarovar Hotels and Resorts announced the appointment of Sanjay Rai as Sr. Vice President- Sales & Marketing.
He will be responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of sales, marketing, and product development programs for each brand targeted towards existing and new markets. A seasoned professional with an experience of close to four decades
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The restaurant business in Uttar Pradesh incurred a loss of Rs 100 crore on a daily basis during the first three phases of nationwide lockdown - between March 25 and May 17.Even as the government has now allowed the restaurants to deliver food online.
By the current trend, 40 per cent of the restaurants are likely to wind up operations by year-end.
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Some of the leading star hotels in the city have suffered major damage on Wednesday night following cyclone Amphan. Park Hotel, along with JW Marriott, were among the properties that suffered damages.
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In a big relief to many doctors and paramedical staff posted in Covid-19 ward at Lok Nayak Hospital, Delhi government withdrew its recent order canceling quarantine facilities for them in hotels.
LNJP issued the vacate order on May 20 in the wake of the direction issued by the Delhi government on May 18. The government’s order stated that “regular quarantine of healthcare workers after performing duty in Covid-19 areas is not warranted.”
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Mahindra Holidays Resorts India Ltd is moving ahead with its planned capacity expansion even after the Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the hospitality industry. In contrast, MHRIL will start work on two new resorts in addition to an ongoing project in Goa.
Club Mahindra is working with various experts in healthcare, facility management, and technology to implement enhanced safety procedures and contactless services
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Absolute Hotel Services has introduced a new initiative “Hotel Bond ”, a product offering assured extra bonus of 50% more value of the bond face value.
It is available in India region for all the brands of AHS including U Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Hotels, Resorts & Residences, and Eastin Easy.
The offer is valid up to March 2021 and stays dates can be decided any time later and not at the time of buying
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When Pitas and Sticks, a Greek restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, get an order from Grubhub, owner John Stamos gives each bag a personal touch, printing out a small note with a simple message: Grubhub orders are killing his business
Restaurant owners are trying to figure out ways to stay in business during the coronavirus pandemic, which has hampered their industry. Many restaurants have had to close their doors to customers, while others have turned to food delivery apps such as Uber Eats and Grubhub to fill the void.
Outside a Bareburger restaurant in Brooklyn, a new sign appeals to passersby: "Support your local restaurants & order directly with them.
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Ian Schrager's decadent hotel in New York's Times Square is closing just over one year after it opened due to financial issues caused by the pandemic
The news comes as the drops in business during the pandemic resulted in a cash shortfall that put the hotel's developer Maefield Development in default of its contract with Marriott International
The Times Square Edition had been temporarily closed since late March when New York governor Andrew Cuomo placed the entire state on "pause" and ordered all non-essential businesses to shut
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www.dezeen.com/2020/05/21/ian-schrager-the-times-square-edition-hotel-close-permanently/?
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Food delivery platform Swiggy started doorstep delivery of alcohol in Jharkhand through the ‘Wine Shops’ category on its app.
To ensure the safe delivery of alcohol and in compliance with applicable laws, Swiggy has introduced measures such as mandatory age verification and user authentication to fulfill orders. All orders will carry an OTP which needs to be provided by the customer at the time of delivery. This is being done to put a cap on the quantity which is being ordered
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We at hospemag.me obviously love hospitality professionals. We think the world of them.
We are also aware of the situation we all find ourselves in. We firmly believe that hospitality professionals are can work in any industry. If you have customers, you can hire hospitality people!
Here are our top 10 reasons:
Customer Facing. They deal with real people all the time. The number of interactions that a front line associate has with people is staggering. They learn about courtesy, safety, care at a very early stage in their career.
Moments Of Wow. Ever stayed at a hotel? The simple process of check-in can have up to 42 moments of wow! Each of these micro-moments is practiced, over and over again, and yet, it is made unique to each guest.
Physical Labour. We are not afraid of work. Put us in long shifts, arduous activities, physically demanding jobs and we will thrive.
Team Work. Each hospitality professional knows that she cannot make it happen on her own. We believe in our team and we applaud them every day. The dish you eat is a team effort.
Eye For Detail. A checklist for a room inspection may have over 300 points! No detail is too small. We believe God is in the details.
Discipline. Hotels do it 24/7. Restaurants, catering services, do it every day. When the world celebrates, we serve.
Grooming. Always. Do all that work, looking good. Presentable, personable, welcoming.
Knowledge. Masters of the trade, and then masters of skill too. The sheer breadth of skill involved in putting together a singular event, tells you the skill and the knowledge that one needs to be to perform such miracles.
Processes. Everything is mapped. Everything is photographed, videographed, scripted, and measured. Standards are set for each activity. And within those processes, we leave room for the magic to happen. We created a process to surprise you.
Smile. And we do it all with a smile! Day in, day out, every hour, every interaction with a guest.
You should hire hospitality professionals.
If you would like to, we are offering every company out there to create a free page with us and have people apply to you.
If you would like to browse profiles, we are creating those as well.
write to us at editor@hospemag.me and find your superstar in the million or so hospitality professionals are maybe out of a job.
We thought of this because Hilton set up a whole effort to help their people. We want to do it for everyone!
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Mom’s Kitchen, a b2b food delivery business is about to launch its digital tiffin business platform and order booking app, ZOIFFIN.
The tech innovation platform has been built along with the company’s venture builder partner Favcy.
The cloud-kitchen based b2b platform is currently located in two states, Andhra Pradesh (Anantapur Distt) and Haryana (Gurgaon), serving corporate meals to clients such as KIML and Accenture.
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A cafe in Germany has celebrated its grand reopening to customers after lockdown. Rather than using floor markings and perspex screens to keep people apart, the owners of the cafe distributed straw hats with two colorful swimming noodles attached to the top.
The motto at the cafe was: “Keep the social distancing.”
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edition.cnn.com/2020/05/15/europe/german-cafe-noodle-distancing-scli-intl-grm/index.html
On June 1, Remington will have all its hotels open & welcoming back guests.
- Sloan Dean Chief Executive Officer & President at Remington Hotels
https://www.remingtonhotels.com/
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Qatar Airways is one of several airlines to introduce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suits for its cabin crew in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Passengers will be required to wear face coverings or masks on all its flights from May 25. The airline will be equipped with large bottles of hand sanitizers, which can be used by both cabin crew and passengers.
The move comes weeks after Philippines Airlines and AirAsia reportedly launched new uniforms that incorporate PPE.
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The Nifty Chef brand has been around since 2013 conceived in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and built around passion.
Chef Nouel, the brand's owner and innovation chef, has assisted several emerging businesses in the Middle East. He has also published books, such as the inspiring Nouel's Nifty Chic Baking, and conducted heritage-based masterclasses in pastry and bakery.
With the increasing number of successful projects and a steady demand, Chef Nouel formally established Nifty Chef LLC as a registered company in the UAE.
The company prides itself on being one of the leading innovators in the GCC food industry focusing on the local Arabic market catering to their discriminating and unique tastes. Nifty Chef LLC does not limit its work in the immediate Middle Eastern market alone but also extends its services to international customers.
"If it's all about creative desserts and food, your Nifty Chef is there".
Nifty Chef LLC cannot only assist you with menu development. Along with partners in the region, support in branding, interior design, kitchen layout and manpower selection is also a service the company provides.
see more at www.chefnouel.com
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