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Tony Loeb

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Tony Loeb est un entrepreneur de la hotel tech qui compte plus de vingt ans d'expérience dans l'industrie hôtelière. Webmaster à ses débuts, il est devenu directeur technique et a piloté une équipe d'une trentaine de personnes dédiée à la création de sites, au SEO et au SEA pour les hôtels. Il a ensuite accompagné des hôtels de luxe et des chaînes à l'international, avant de cofonder un CRM et une solution d'email marketing dédiés à l'hôtellerie, utilisés par des milliers d'hôtels indépendants dans le monde. Aujourd'hui, il est co-fondateur de 10 Minutes (10 minutes pour un hôtelier), le média de référence de l'hôtellerie européenne, qui réunit newsletter, podcasts et vidéos pour atteindre plus de 350 000 décideurs hôteliers. Il y anime les podcasts « 10 min pour un hôtelier » et « Inno'Tourism ». Il est également co-fondateur de Pragmatik, une agence marketing qui aide les entreprises de la hotel tech à transformer des contenus clairs, sans blabla, en leads qualifiés. Pragmatique par nature, Tony décrypte ce qui compte en marketing hôtelier, distribution, expérience client et technologie pour aider les hôteliers à décider mieux et plus vite. Basé en région parisienne.

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What Happened with the Marriott-Sonder Partnership?

Updated 11 Nov 2025 Marriott International has terminated its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc., effective November 9, 2025, following a default by Sonder. The following day, Sonder announced it…

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Vincent Ramelli: Thirty Years of Hospitality, Technology, and the Pursuit of Balance

When Vincent Ramelli talks about hotels, he does so with the conviction of someone who has lived every chapter of the industry’s evolution. From the dawn of the Internet in…

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Corner Office Conversation with Elizabeth Reid, Head of Search, Google

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXCemrvaNKQ 0:00I do think the story of the blue link is far from over. People want to hear from other people, an evolution in some of 0:06what they’re interested…

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Vandelay Hospitality names Gen Gray COO

🍳 Vandelay Hospitality Group, operating 23 restaurants in Texas and California, appointed Gen Gray as COO. Dallas-based, they plan new concepts in Scottsdale, Ariz. next year. Gray, ex-COO of Topgolf and Maggiano’s Little Italy, will manage operations, guest experience, and new openings. Vandelay, founded in 2012, aims for growth with Gray's expertise in hospitality. CEO Hunter Pond highlights Gray's transformative leadership. Gray emphasizes investment in teams and quality service.

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‘Make America Healthy Again’ report urges restaurants to provide healthier kids’ meals

🍎 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. led the MAHA Commission's "Make Our Children Healthy Again" strategy, released Tuesday. This U.S. plan urges food additive reviews, revised nutrition labels, and clearer definitions of ultra-processed foods. Key initiatives include partnerships with the National Institutes of Health and FDA, updating dietary guidelines, and limiting unhealthy food marketing to children. Since 2003, fast-food chains like McDonald's have included healthier kids' meal options, such as fresh fruit. The Trump administration banned petroleum-based synthetic food dyes in April.

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Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim to open fast-casual Flock & Fresh

🍗 Wan Kim, CEO of Smoothie King, will expand his restaurant portfolio by opening Flock & Fresh in winter 2025 or early 2026 at Dallas' Old Town Shopping Center. The 2,600 sq. ft. space will seat 42 inside and 42 on an open-air patio. Flock & Fresh will feature wellness dining with cage- and hormone-free chicken, and a variety of house-made sauces. Kim also opened Nuri Steakhouse ($20M) in August 2024 and JOA Grill in 2023.

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The top 10 hidden costs in restaurants

🍴 During the US Foods event last week in Las Vegas, Matt Bruenderman discussed 10 hidden costs in restaurant operations, emphasizing strategic planning, brand clarity, customer data, effective training, technology adoption, and preventive maintenance. He cited TGI Fridays' past mistakes and highlighted potential savings like a 3% labor cost reduction via scheduling platforms. Emphasizing culture's impact on turnover, he advised listening and feedback. Proper packaging and a focused menu can enhance efficiency and customer retention.

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Full-service menu price increases far outpaced general inflation in July

📈 In July, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% month-over-month and 2.7% year-over-year, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Restaurant prices increased, with full-service meals up 0.5% and limited-service meals up 0.1%. The food-at-home index climbed 2.2% annually, lagging behind restaurant price growth at 3.9%. The gap between grocery and restaurant inflation widened to 170 basis points. Tariffs effective from August 7 could further impact restaurant costs and pricing.

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Trump Burger co-owner in Texas faces deportation

🍿 Roland Mehrez Beainy, 28, co-owner of a Trump-themed burger chain in Texas, faces deportation for overstaying his visa and alleged "sham" marriages. Beainy entered the U.S. in 2019, and his visa expired in February 2024. Trump Burger operates four locations in South Texas, including one renamed as MAGA Burger in Kemah. The Trump Organization issued a cease-and-desist to the Bellville location. Legal disputes arose over the Kemah site in June 2025.

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Ex-Food Network star Paula Deen closes The Lady & Sons and Chicken Box restaurants in Savannah, Ga.

🏥 Paula Deen, 78, announced the closure of The Lady & Sons and The Chicken Box in Savannah, GA, after 30 years, effective July 31. Though the reason remains undisclosed, she thanked patrons for 36 years of support. Deen's four other restaurants in Nashville, Pigeon Forge, Myrtle Beach, and Branson will continue operations. Her Food Network show was canceled in 2013 following a legal deposition. Her YouTube channel has over 583,000 subscribers.

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