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31 October 2008
Hotels fear guests may spend 50% less on F&B
India: Hotel chains in the country are keeping their fingers crossed this festive season as guests become a more conscious about the amount spent over food and beverage (F&B). The growth projected for the F&B segment in the beginning of the year is expected to be down by nearly 50%.
$17M class-action suit filed over E. coli outbreak linked to Ontario Harvey's
A multimillion-dollar class-action lawsuit has been launched against the company that owns the Harvey's fast-food chain over an E. coli outbreak stemming from a restaurant in North Bay, Ont., that's suspected of sickening more than 200 people. The restaurant was closed Oct. 12 after officials linked it to the outbreak, which includes one child in critical condition in hospital
Starwood Hotels &Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Q3 2008 Earnings
Lenox spa reaches $14.75m settlement over tips
For 19 years, Canyon Ranch has cultivated an image as a stress-free nirvana for the well-off. Guests of the luxury spa and hotel in the Berkshires plunk down thousands of dollars for weekends of yoga, hydrotherapy, and deep-kneaded body massage. Never did they have to fret over tipping a massage therapist or healing-energy practitioner; an 18 percent service charge, they were told, covered that. "No additional tipping is necessary or expected," the renowned Lenox spa said on its website. But very little of the service charge ever found its way into employees' pockets. And when they asked management about the fate of the money, the employees claimed in a lawsuit that they were "met with overt hostility" and told it was "none of their business."
Food &Beverage People on the Move – October 2008
Food &Beverage People on the Move – October 2008
30 October 2008
Eatery owners to find it hard to pass costs to consumers in tough times: experts
Restaurant owners will likely find it harder to pass along cost hikes as Canadians tighten their belts in tough economic times, say experts who watch the food industry.
Noble House Hotels &Resorts Unveils an Icon Transformed - Riviera Resort &Spa
Following an extensive $70 million modernization, Riviera Resort &Spa -- a legendary 24-acre property that in its heyday played host to luminaries such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Elvis Presley -- reopens its storied doors today.
Business Class: Bread &butter over fine dining
In straitened financial times, breakfast comes into its own. Taking clients to lunch or dinner can be expensive and time consuming. Breakfast does not cost as much and is good for you.
10 October 2008
Strategies for Hotel Food and Beverage Directors.
Food and Beverage Directors often have the largest number of departments to work with in full service hotels and the most diversity in areas. While all of their departments relate to F&B Service, the range of talents, tasks and personalities is immense, requiring effecting Directors to have a sense of “just right or just in time” follow through , as well as a high level of personal dependability, strong communication and organizational skills.
Tasting event keeps hometown restaurants fresh in your mind
A group of local independent restaurant owners have banded together for information and support in hopes of keeping the smaller local restaurants on the public radar screens.
Burger King Corp. announced today that all BURGER KING restaurants nationwide are now cooking with trans fat free cooking oils. Furthermore, by Nov. 1, 2008, all BURGER KING menu ingredients will contain zero grams artificial trans fat, including ingredients used in baked goods, par-fried and pre-portioned menu items.
Intrigue surrounding the match-up between veteran Sen. Joe Biden and Washington newcomer Gov. Sarah Palin continues to mount as Thursday’s primetime debate draws near.
October serves up platter of culinary treats
You won't believe the buffet we're laying out for you this month. Friday in Calendar, check out our critics' and columnists' favorite things about Central Florida, including several of my favorite places.
Red Hawk Casino Names Joseph W. Diver III Vice President of Food and Beverage
Red Hawk Casino announced today that Joe Diver has been named vice president of food and beverage. Mr. Diver has more than 23 years of experience directing the food and beverage operations at casinos and hotels throughout the country.
domus STAY residence hotel to Open at Stella
New Chic Residence Hotel Brand Set to Launch Its First Location in San Diego
Panel hears thoughts on food marketing to kids
Combating the growing obesity problem among children will require stronger action at all levels from food makers to governments and schools, witnesses told U.S. lawmakers Tuesday at a hearing about how foods are marketed to kids.