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🏨 Champion Hotels, the largest privately-owned hotel operator in the U.S. with over 150 properties, has partnered with SalesAndCatering.com to implement STS Cloud for group sales and event management. As of now, 21 properties have successfully onboarded the platform. This cloud-based solution enhances lead tracking, booking, and reporting capabilities, facilitating real-time collaboration and decision-making. Mike Farney, Champion Hotels' Area Director of Sales, highlights its intuitive design and comprehensive reporting as key benefits.

📈 SpotOn launched SpotOn Profit Assist to help restaurants automate profit and loss analysis. It integrates with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Restaurant 365, saving restaurants an average of 4.3% in costs. This AI tool identifies spending anomalies, offers cost-saving recommendations, and provides real-time insights. It's essential for restaurants facing inflation and economic uncertainty. Bryan Solar, SpotOn's Chief Product Officer, highlights the need for intelligent financial decisions in the tight margin restaurant industry.

💻 Karpinsky is committed to solving real problems for restaurant teams with technology, emphasizing streamlined operations and improved guest experiences. Mentorship has been pivotal in her career, as she values guiding others in leadership and confidence building. She highlights the evolving role of automation to aid, not replace, restaurant teams, with AI and data insights enhancing decision-making. At QSR Automations, Karpinsky bridges operations and innovation, focusing on training and development to boost team confidence and efficiency.

💻 Joe Hannon, GM at Restaurant365, discussed tech innovation at NRA 2025 in the restaurant industry, emphasizing AI and automation to reduce waste, improve forecasting, and enhance management efficiency. He highlighted $24,000 annual savings from AI-assisted ordering at a single location. The challenge lies in building trust in technology's ROI. Future software will act as strategic assistants, predicting stock shortages and optimizing inventory through smart networks, helping operators focus on growth and guest satisfaction.

📑 Radisson Hotel Group launched a new platform on RadissonHotels.com for restaurant bookings, spanning 1,900 global locations. This strategic move enhances digital engagement, enabling guests to search by city and cuisine, with geolocation and personalized recommendations. The initiative positions Radisson’s F&B venues as standalone destinations, improving control over data and customer experience. By aligning with digital transformation trends, Radisson leverages rich content and AI readiness to drive bookings and elevate its culinary brand.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group has launched a new online platform for restaurant booking on RadissonHotels.com, affecting 1,900 global restaurants. This tool, announced this week, boosts online visibility, integrates features like geolocation, and aligns with digital transformation trends. It offers guests and locals a seamless booking experience by combining search capabilities, personalized recommendations, and a content-rich approach. This strategic move enhances Radisson’s control over customer engagement and data, setting the stage for future AI integrations.

🍽️ Radisson Hotel Group launches a new online platform for restaurant bookings on RadissonHotels.com, targeting their 1,900 global restaurants. This week, the tool supports searches by city, cuisine, and integrates personalized recommendations through geolocation. The initiative aligns with industry trends, enhancing the digital dining journey and treating restaurants as standalone destinations. The model merges content and booking tools, preparing Radisson for future AI integrations and boosting its position in the digital travel and dining ecosystem.