Miscellaneous - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 43

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Kasa Lands $40M to Scale AI Platform for Independent Hotels

🍱 Del Taco partners with ezCater to expand its catering business to workplaces, aiming to include nearly 250 locations by 2026. Around 70% of employees reorder from a restaurant they first try at work. This partnership enhances Del Taco's reach and revenue, offering convenient options like Build Your Own Taco Kits and Burrito Boxes. Del Taco uses ezCater's ezOrdering and ezDispatch for seamless operations nationwide.

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New AI Platform ‘Agentic Hospitality’ Aims to Win Bookings Back from OTAs

📣 Del Taco is expanding its partnership with ezCater to grow its catering business across nearly 250 locations through 2026. This move aims to tap into workplace catering as a key marketing channel, with data showing that 70% of employees who try a restaurant at work will reorder independently. Del Taco employs ezCater's ezOrdering and ezDispatch services to streamline operations and has optimized its menu for workplace orders with options like Taco Kits and Burrito Boxes.

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Douglas Keane flipped the script on Cyrus, changing the business model and dining experience

🍴 Bret Thorn is a senior food & beverage editor at Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999. He also joined Restaurant Hospitality's staff in 2016. Thorn hosted a podcast and wrote the Kitchen Dish column for The New York Sun (2005-2008). A Tufts University graduate, he studied at Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, and in China. His NRN column won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award. He contributed to the Oxford Encyclopedia (2012) and was inducted into Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014. Thorn resides in Brooklyn, NY.

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Washington, D.C. restaurant reservations plummeted following federal takeover

🍴 President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. on Aug. 11 led to a significant drop in restaurant reservations, declining 16% initially and 31% by Aug. 13. There was a slight recovery by Aug. 16, but reservations remained down by 20% year-over-year. Prior to this, D.C. experienced 11 months of growth. 380 restaurants are participating in the Summer Restaurant Week, crucial for post-pandemic recovery. The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington remains optimistic about increased reservations.

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A Strategic Guide to Choosing the Perfect Celebration Venue in Any City

📍 Find the perfect event venue in three phases! Phase 1 involves using online platforms and specific queries to narrow options. Phase 2 focuses on venue vetting by examining capacity, location, ambiance, budget, and rules. Phase 3 includes city-specific examples like London, Miami, and Tel Aviv, each offering unique venue styles. Utilize services like rsrv.rest for effective venue comparison in these diverse locations. This structured approach ensures an ideal match for any celebration.

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Oman Air and Turkish Airlines expand travel…

✈️ Oman Air partners with Turkish Airlines for loyalty points exchange, enhancing Sindbad members’ benefits on trips to Türkiye, Europe, and more. Following Oman Air’s oneworld alliance entry, members gain rewards across 900 destinations. Despite halving losses to $187 million in 2024, Oman Air plans new routes. In 2025, UK routes add four weekly flights, aiming for double-daily by summer 2026. Point-to-point passengers increased from 75,000 to 200,000 (2024-2025). Oman hotels’ revenues rose 17.3% in early 2025.

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Attraction World Group goes live with…

✈️ Attraction World Group (AWG) and Southwest Airlines have launched a strategic partnership, effective today, expanding Southwest's Getaways by Southwest packages to over 30 destinations. The collaboration includes premium airport transfers and plans to expand through 2025-2026. Accessible via AWG's Experience Connector platform, the initiative aims to enhance holiday planning for North American customers. Through API integration, Southwest customers will have access to flexible, bundled travel packages including air, hotel, and transportation options.

Quiet luxury: When wealth goes silent

💸 Aug 19, 2025: Wealth is shifting from flashy logos to "quiet luxury" or "stealth wealth." This change favors subtlety and craftsmanship, driven by cultural shifts and generational values. Established wealth ("patricians") prefers subtlety, while new wealth ("parvenus") seeks recognition. Millennials and Gen Z value sustainability and purpose, while older generations focus on longevity and wellness. Inconspicuous luxury leads in mature markets, whereas emerging economies still favor conspicuous consumption. Brands must navigate craftsmanship, heritage, and exclusivity.

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Chef Richard Sandoval adds loyalty program to Chicago lounge Casa Chi

🍴 Chef Richard Sandoval introduced a loyalty program at Casa Chi in Chicago, focusing on Nikkei cuisine, a Japanese-Peruvian fusion. Launched with OpenTable, it offers perks like free appetizers and drinks based on visit frequency. Initial rewards include free guacamole or swordfish dip. After 3, 5, 7, and 10 visits, guests earn additional rewards such as sparkling wine and a “Pour Decisions” Boozy Tea Experience. The program aims to foster deeper guest engagement with personalized experiences.

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Casago Franchise expands in San Diego with addition of former Vacasa rentals

🏠 **San Diego, August 18, 2025**: Casago partners with Casago San Diego to manage 150+ coastal vacation rentals, previously held by Vacasa. Led by locals Dave Carter, Bert King, and Erik Trogden, with over 35 years of combined experience. Casago’s strategy involves local oversight, emphasizing personalized service backed by national support. Casago San Diego holds Airbnb Superhost status (4.96/5) and Vrbo Premier rating (9.7/10). Casago is a top-tier vacation rental management company founded in 2001.

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