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December 13, 2024

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The Evolution of Motivations in Hospitality: Lessons from the 1980s to Today – Eric Jafari, AENDRE Group

🎉 Eric Jafari of AENDRE Group discusses the evolution of the hospitality industry in a podcast episode. Key takeaways include: the start of the lifestyle hotel movement in the 1980s, transformation of the Executive Hotel by Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager in New York, the shift from status to self-actualization in Gen Z and millennials, the rising importance of wellness, and the influence of social media on status and self-worth._presence of the hospitality industry.
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The bathroom has become “an experience” say design experts on Graff x Dezeen panel

🚿 Interior design's post-Covid emphasis on wellness prominently features in bathroom trends, as discussed in a panel at New York's BDNY trade fair, hosted by Dezeen and Graff. Speakers included interior designers Ahmad AbouZanat and Danu Kennedy, and Graff's Brian Gallop. The panel, moderated by Dezeen's Dan Howarth on 11 November, covered the intersection of wellness with technology, materials, and ambiance in bathroom design, proposing changes like advanced lighting and water features to create spa-like environments at home.
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Preparing QSRs for a Digital-First Future: Best Practices for Leveraging Data and AI in 2025

📊 Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction by integrating AI-driven technologies such as Fingermark’s Eyecue. Eyecue employs AI and computer vision to offer real-time alerts, improve managerial decision-making, and adapt to both peak and off-peak hours. VoiceAI, another innovation, adjusts engagement strategies dynamically, focusing on speed during busy times and high-margin upsells during quieter periods. Additionally, Eyecue's daily “catch-me-up” summaries provide essential performance metrics for ongoing operational improvements, preparing QSRs for a resilient and adaptive future.
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