Miscellaneous - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 23

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For Zaxbys CMO Patrick Schwing, enhancing the core menu is key

🍝 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor at Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999, specializes in food and beverage trends. His career includes roles at The New York Sun (2005-2008) and Asia Times (1995-1997). A Tufts University magna cum laude history graduate, he studied at Le Cordon Bleu in 1986. Thorn's work includes a 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award, and he was IFEC president in 2005. His expertise spans French cuisine and Asian culinary trends.

In the United States, too, restaurant bills are proving difficult to swallow

🍴 Americans' restaurant spending has dropped significantly, according to Expert Market's 2025 report on the restaurant and beverage industry. The report provides insights into spending trends across the Atlantic, highlighting economic shifts in consumer behavior.

ChatGPT Referrals to E-Commerce Websites: Do LLMs Outperform Traditional Channels?

📊 Analyzing data from 973 websites with $20 billion revenue, researchers reviewed 50,000 ChatGPT referrals and 164 million traditional transactions over 12 months. Organic LLM traffic underperforms traditional channels, except paid social media, across financial metrics. Despite favorable bounce rates, conversion rates and revenue per session are lower than Google's search channels. While conversion rates improved, average order values declined. Projections suggest no parity with organic search within a year, questioning LLMs as immediate "Google killers," but hinting at long-term potential.

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Luke Edward Hall blends British and French interior design at Deux Gares Express

🏠 Designer Luke Edward Hall’s Deux Gares Express restaurant in Paris, next to Les Deux Gares hotel, features 1960s and 70s-inspired interiors with antique and custom furniture. The eclectic design blends British and French styles, with hessian wallpaper and trompe l'oeil marble. Restaurateurs Jonathan Schweizer and Frédéric Lesire focus on classic French cuisine. Key elements include a sunflower yellow bar, green and brown color palette, and a centerpiece antique table sourced from a French monastery.

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Aeroitalia aims to streamline IT functions…

🛩️ Aeroitalia, an Italian airline, is upgrading its IT infrastructure with IBS Software's cloud-based iFlight Core system for better operations and crew management. This update, designed for small to medium-sized airlines, will be completed next year and features AI enhancements for decision-making and staff satisfaction. Aeroitalia's insights on the implementation will be shared at the iFlight Customer Summit in Prague on November 4-5, 2025.

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8 Beautiful Destinations in Antarctica for a Wildlife Holiday

🌊 Antarctica, the ultimate frontier for adventure, offers breathtaking experiences with its wildlife and landscapes. Key hotspots include the Antarctic Peninsula, Deception Island, Lemaire Channel, South Shetland Islands, Paradise Bay, South Georgia, Ross Sea, and Weddell Sea. Each destination boasts unique features, from penguin colonies to volcanic calderas, promising memorable wildlife encounters. Plan your visit with Wildfoot Travel for a safe and ethical journey among icebergs, penguins, and seals in this pristine wilderness.

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New on the Menu: A savory Japanese custard and a sweet Catalan one

🍴 Bret Thorn is the senior food & beverage editor for Nation's Restaurant News since 1999 and Restaurant Hospitality since 2016. A Tufts University graduate, he studied at Le Cordon Bleu in 1986 and was at Beijing University during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. Thorn won a 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and was inducted into the Disciples d'Escoffier in 2014. He has written for The New York Sun and contributed to Oxford food encyclopedias. Thorn resides in Brooklyn, NY.

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Five on Friday: October 24th, 2025

📖 Louvre heist: October 2025, Paris. Thieves stole 8 art pieces, including royal jewelry, in 6 minutes using a ladder and electric scooters. Louvre shut down for investigation. Trump: Bulldozed East Wing of White House for a 90,000 sq ft ballroom. Detroit: Thriving creative scene; Michigan Central tech campus project. UK startup certifies human-written books. 2025 Platinum Circle: Celebrated in NYC on November 7th with honorees including AvroKO founders and chef Marcus Samuelsson.

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Mint at Tewkesbury Park named Restaurant of the Year

🍳 Tewkesbury Park's restaurant, Mint, won "Restaurant of the Year" at the 2025 Cotswold Life Food and Drink Awards for its focus on seasonal produce and inventive British dining. Led by chef Anuj Thakur, Mint's menu blends local ingredients with subtle global influences and includes a six-course tasting menu. The award highlights Tewkesbury Park's commitment to high-quality dining alongside its golf and leisure facilities. Samantha Bond, the hotel manager, and Thakur expressed pride and delight in receiving the accolade.

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Here we are: Best Concept On the Move

🚄 Belmond's Britannic Explorer, launching from London Victoria, offers luxury rail travel across England, Wales, and Scotland with 18 suites and a restaurant led by Simon Rogan. Cathay Pacific's Gallery in the Skies, on Boeing 777-300ER, displays Hong Kong art. Ritz-Carlton's Luminara, a superyacht with 226 suites, sails the Mediterranean in 2025. Minor Hotels' Bohème cruise along the Mekong River features 13 suites and local workshops. Mövenpick's Royal Lily cruises the Nile with 56 cabins and supports Egyptian heritage.

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