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What’s coming to restaurant menus in 2028: Technomic identifies 50 fast-growing flavors, ingredients and preparations

29 October 2026

🍽 Technomic’s September 1, 2026 report forecasts 2028 restaurant menu trends using data from 8,000 operators, identifying 50 fast-growing flavors, ingredients and preparations. Current growth leaders include tallow (+61%), cold foam and brandy-mustard sauce (+50% each), lemon-parsley butter (+38%), whiskey glaze (+30%) and sweet fusion flavors (around +25%). Global flavors, health-conscious indulgence and nostalgia are driving demand, with herb emulsions, spirit-based sauces and retro classics expected to gain momentum.

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Hilton’s RevPAR rises 5.8% in third quarter of 2026, driven by United States and Europe

🏨 Hilton’s revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 5.8% in the third quarter of 2026, driven by the United States and Europe. Net income jumped 27%, while the hotel group recorded its best quarter for openings. However, falling demand in the Middle East prompted Hilton to lower its expectations for the region.

How Avi Brosh Built Palisociety From One West Hollywood Hotel Into an Independent Hotel Company

🏨 Avi Brosh, founder and CEO of Palisociety, built an independent hotel company starting with 1 hotel in West Hollywood. His approach centers on smaller neighborhood hotels while expanding the company’s reach and preserving its independent spirit. In the episode, Brosh also discusses lessons learned from taking on larger properties and scaling independent hospitality.

Saladplate E-Magazine #19 Covers Global Hospitality, Food and Beverage Industry News and Trends

28 October 2026

🍽 Saladplate’s free Hospitality, Food and Beverage E-Magazine #19 explores tradition, innovation and technology across the industry. Highlights include heritage gastronomy at 1887 by André at Raffles Singapore, AI restaurant consulting, Europe’s growing appetite for regional Asian cuisine, chocolate innovation amid reduced cocoa availability, and eco-tourism at luxury hotels in Asia-Pacific. Readers can access the full PDF immediately after completing an online form.

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Survey Reveals Over 40% of Hotels Set Rates Using Gut Feel or Spreadsheets, Lacking Pricing Systems

📈 Oct 28, 2026: A survey by RoomPriceGenie of 450 hoteliers in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand reveals 43% set rates through gut feel or spreadsheets, lacking a pricing system. Half rely on owners for rate decisions, and only 18% find it quick to compile data for rate changes. In 2025, TakeUp reported 75% of U.S. independents spent one to six hours weekly on pricing. OTAs influence room prices, but base rates remain independently set.

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Williamsburg Lodge Achieves Over $100,000 in Ancillary Revenue with Canary Technologies' Dynamic Upsells in Two Years

💰 Williamsburg Lodge in Colonial Williamsburg has achieved a 10x increase in ancillary revenue by adopting Canary Technologies' Dynamic Upsells. Previously generating $5,000 annually from upsells, they now average $6,000 monthly, totaling over $100,000 in two years. The platform streamlines upselling, allowing guests to view and select upgrades and add-ons, such as early check-in, late checkout, and more. This automation simplifies the process for staff, enhancing guest experience and operational efficiency.

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2026 US Hotel Market Sees 7.8% Revenue Growth, Boosted by Events Like FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl LX

📈 In 2025, U.S. hotel markets showed diverse performance: San Francisco's room revenue surged by 14.5%, while Las Vegas dropped by 10.4%. In 2026, through August, RevPAR grew 7.8%, with San Francisco and San Jose leading due to events like Super Bowl LX and the FIFA World Cup. However, Austin declined due to convention center closure. The 2026 FIFA World Cup boosted host cities' revenue by $680 million, with New York earning $339.2 million. Economic uncertainties persist, affecting future lodging tax revenues.

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Less Than 1% of Booking Holdings’ Room Nights Come from AI, Highlighting Slow Adoption in Hospitality Industry

27 October 2026

🏨 Less than 1% of Booking Holdings' room nights and 1.6% of Marriott's are from AI. Wyndham's AI agent books 15% above rates. By Q1 2027, Cloudbeds will integrate Meta’s Muse. 70% of hotel chains foresee AI channel growth, but only 22% track AI appearance. Independent hotels are 8 times more invisible to AI. In 2027, crucial question: "How does an AI agent book your property?" Current AI volume is minimal, infrastructure is evolving.

Restaurant worker satisfaction rises despite staffing shortages, alongside growing openness to workplace AI

🍽 Restaurant worker satisfaction is rising despite staffing shortages, while employees are becoming more open to using AI in the workplace.

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Mangia's Hotels in Sicily and Sardinia Reduce Check-In Time by 10 Minutes Using Canary Technologies Platform

💻 Mangia's, an Italian hotel group with 16 properties in Sicily and Sardinia, improved guest experiences by adopting Canary Technologies' solutions. They implemented Mobile Check-In, Tablet Registration, AI Guest Messaging, and Dynamic Upsells, reducing check-in time by 10 minutes per guest. Automated upsells increased revenue, and AI messaging opened new communication channels. Canary's platform, trusted by over 20,000 hotels globally, transformed operations, allowing staff to focus on providing a welcoming atmosphere.

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