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Fraud Is Eating Away at Restaurant Profits — Literally

💸 Gig workers, restaurants, and consumers are impacted by fraud in food delivery. Gig workers lose earnings to scams, with fraudsters using cloned apps to unfairly grab jobs. Restaurants face direct losses and promotional abuses affecting profits, especially small businesses. Consumers sometimes exploit refunds, undermining platform trust. Fraud leads to tightened rules, slower payments, and reduced customer retention, causing financial strain across all parties involved.
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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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Tour de France Femmes 2025: which city will win the yellow jersey?

🏅 The Women's Tour de France reached historic popularity this year with an average of 2.2 million viewers for the first five stages. Held in Brittany, starting in Vannes, the event boosted local tourism, with hotel occupancy rates at 77.8%, 10.5 points higher than last year. Average daily rates increased by 14.6%. Angers, hosting the third stage finish, drew over 10,000 spectators. This growing interest mirrors increased tourism, with 1.3 million visitors expected in 2024.
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How Chris Gilbert is Humanizing Government Through the Power of Hospitality

📱 Chris Gilbert, CEO of Springfield Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, and founder of Municipal Hospitality Advisors, is transforming local government with hospitality principles. By shifting civic leadership from transactional to meaningful interactions, he builds a people-focused culture. This approach humanizes leadership, enhances collaboration, and fosters trust. Learn how hospitality can reshape organizational dynamics and improve public service trust and effectiveness.
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New on the Menu: Fried seafood and ceviche

🍴 Bret Thorn, a senior food & beverage editor for Nation’s Restaurant News, has been with the publication since 1999. He previously wrote for The New York Sun from 2005 to 2008. Thorn, a Tufts University alumnus and Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, studied in China during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. He was president of the IFEC in 2005 and won a Neal Award in 2006. His expertise includes French and Asian cuisines.
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Afternoon Tea Week Celebrations at KNEAD Bakery this August

☕ KNEAD Bakery Elkstone hosts a special afternoon tea on Sunday, August 17th for £29, created by award-winning Chef Mikey Topp. The event features creative dishes like Chorizo & Harissa Mini Danish and Strawberry & White Chocolate Gateaux, served at 3 PM and 3:30 PM. Across all KNEAD locations, including Cirencester and Oxford, limited-edition scones priced at £3.50 and £3.70 celebrate Afternoon Tea Week. Visit KNEAD Bakery to indulge in these culinary delights.
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Gold Medal teams up with TProfile for…

✈️ Gold Medal, dnata Travel Group UK's B2B brand, now offers live flight inventory access through TProfile systems. This enhancement allows mutual customers to search and cost flights seamlessly. Jamie Greystock highlights the increased choice and efficiency, while Bhav Taylor emphasizes the importance of this feature for reducing manual entries and improving the quote-building process. This collaboration aims to boost agents’ competitiveness and streamline operations in a rapidly evolving travel industry.
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IHG and Salter Brothers Sign Long-Term Agreement to Deliver A Number of Hotels in Australia

🏨 July 30, 2025, Sydney, Australia: IHG Hotels & Resorts signs a long-term agreement with Salter Brothers to expand its Luxury & Lifestyle sector. Regent Hotels & Resorts returns to Australia after 28 years, with Regent Melbourne opening in 2030. Crowne Plaza hotels in Sydney Coogee Beach, Melbourne, and Canberra will rebrand as InterContinental. The redevelopment involves over $1 billion investment. Voco Gold Coast will undergo refurbishment. IHG operates 76 hotels in Australasia, with 26 more in development.
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