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💻 Stable Kernel, a digital transformation company, launches its Data & AI Practice led by Ben Manning, Ph.D. The practice features Agentic AI, which provides autonomous agents for decision-making and collaboration, enhancing operational efficiency and personalization in key industries like foodservice and healthcare. A quick-service restaurant (QSR) achieved an 80% faster time to market, reducing promotion rollout from 3 weeks to 3 days. A video-on-demand (VoD) platform utilized the company's data solutions to scale operations and remain competitive. Visit www.stablekernel.com for more information.
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Stable Kernel Launches Data, AI Practice

💻 Stable Kernel launched a Data & AI Practice led by Ben Manning, Ph.D., featuring Agentic AI, which enables autonomous decision-making and adaptation. Agentic AI is transforming industries including foodservice and retail by streamlining operations and enhancing customer experiences. A quick-service restaurant (QSR) saw an 80% faster time to market, reducing promotion rollout from 3 weeks to 3 days. For a video-on-demand (VoD) platform, Stable Kernel's solutions scaled operations and forecasted peak demand, supporting competitive market presence.
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Food Safety Tech Lessons From NRF

🥣 Lauren Kennedy and Derek Hannum discussed food safety tech at NRF 2025 in NYC, addressing FSMA 204 compliance for high-risk foods like seafood and fresh produce, effective January 2026. Companies must record Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) for such foods; this is vital as the FDA recalls over 100 million units of food quarterly. The ReposiTrak-Upshop partnership enhances traceability, reduces waste and improves operations. Businesses are advised to prepare now, audit supply chains, adopt traceability solutions, and plan for scalability.
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AI in Hospitality: It’s Time to Ask the Right Questions

🏨 At Charlestowne Hotels, AI systems are employed to consolidate guest data—such as anniversary bookings or room preferences—into one dashboard, enhancing the personal touch in hospitality without replacing human staff. This AI use aims to accentuate human connection, backed by privacy-respecting techniques like federated learning and differential privacy in line with GDPR. Looking forward, tools for translating guest feedback and analyzing online sentiment will further support staff in providing empathetic, personalized service.
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James Beard Foundation announces 2025 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists

🍴 New York, January 22, 2025 – The James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for the 35th annual James Beard Awards, presented by Capital One. The 2025 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists list is available on their website. Renowned for recognizing exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries, the Foundation introduced three new award categories this year: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. In the past two years, 66% of semifinalists reported a significant increase in business following their nomination. Award nominees will be revealed on April 2, 2025, with the winners celebrated at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on June 16, 2025.
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Main challenges for revenue management in 2025 | Duetto

📊 In 2025, hotels face flattened top-line revenue performance, rising costs, and shrinking profits, prompting a shift from siloed strategies to alignment between marketing, sales, and revenue management. Prioritizing direct bookings to improve conversion rates is essential. A centralized "single source of truth" for data across departments, focusing on around three key metrics, is recommended for revenue managers. Independent properties struggle with integrated technology, which affects efficiency and decision-making. Success hinges on direct channel growth strategies, technology investment, and data centralization to stay competitive.
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Premium Alpine resort Bergdorf Priesteregg adopts Shiji PMS and technology to enhance the guest experience.

🏖 Bergdorf Priesteregg and Mama Thresl, Alpine resorts in Salzburgerland, partnered with Shiji for advanced technology solutions; Shiji's PMS to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency was announced on January 22, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. The resorts, with 18 chalets and 51 rooms respectively, sought Shiji for its flexibility and innovation. Shiji, founded in 1998, now serves over 91,000 hotels worldwide. Priesteregg expanded in summer 2024 with lakeside cabins, adding to its wellness offerings, including an infinity pool and yoga platforms.
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