By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI Proposition The restaurant industry is dynamic with success hinging on innovation that sits well with customers. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that can add significant value to restaurants, with AI shining particularly brightly in menu optimisation. The evolution of menu design and presentation to enhance … [Read more...]
Revolutionising Dining Experiences: The Role of Restaurant AI
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the restaurant industry, offering innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences and streamline operations. From personalised recommendations to efficient order processing, AI has become a game-changer in the restaurant business. In this essay, we will explore the multifaceted … [Read more...]
Chipotle accelerates investment in and deployment of restaurant cobotics
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced testing is underway of an automated digital makeline in collaboration with Hyphen, a foodservice platform designed to help restaurant owners and operators further automate kitchen operations. Bowls and salads are created by an automated system that moves the entrées … [Read more...]
AI in Hospitality: Transforming Guest Experiences and Operations
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries across the board, and the hospitality sector is no exception. In recent years, AI has emerged as a game-changer, offering innovative solutions to enhance guest experiences, streamline operations, and drive revenue in hotels, restaurants, and catering … [Read more...]
Has the Metaverse slowed down adoption of AI
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI The Metaverse and most things Metaverse are difficult for many to get their head around. It requires investment in hardware and software, and the application of much time to fully immerse in and experience. Big Tech companies including Microsoft, and Meta (formerly Facebook), are investing eye watering amounts into development of the … [Read more...]
Grace Weaver AI’s simple introduction for non-users of ChatGPT on how to get started
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI ChatGPT is a powerful and versatile AI language model designed to assist people in a wide range of tasks and conversations. If you're new to ChatGPT and eager to harness its capabilities, you've come to the right place. My guide will walk you through the process of registering to use ChatGPT and getting started with your AI journey. GPT-3.5 … [Read more...]
Cecilia, diligently serving the conversational and cocktail needs of hospitality students
By Angela Green: Just imagine a chatty bar person able to converse with customers in 41 languages, mix 17 different cocktail recipes and serve them at a rate of two per minute. Farfetched you may think, but, according to TheMessenger in Florida’s West Palm Beach that’s exactly what Robot Cecilia does at Florida International University's hospitality school. The media … [Read more...]
The Essence of Hospitality: Crafting Joy through Empathy
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI Reflect on your happiest memories, and you'll find that many are intertwined with hospitality. Whether it's the joy of a wedding celebration, the thrill of witnessing a sports event, or a simple night out with friends, hospitality is where happiness takes shape. The task of creating and delivering this happiness rests with those in the … [Read more...]
Cobot adoption accelerating alongside AI integration
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI In the ever faster evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a beacon of transformative change. AI's influence is notably pronounced in the proliferation of robots and collaborative robots, known as cobots, which are gradually permeating the industry's fabric. These … [Read more...]
Generation Z perspective on diversity and sustainability imperative for employers
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI: In today's hyperconnected world, the hospitality and catering industry is a stage for social and environmental change. Within this context, best practices in diversity and sustainability have emerged as vital considerations for Generation Z in selecting their chosen career paths. Generation Z, the cohort born between the … [Read more...]
AI is transforming robot and cobot adoption in hospitality
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly increasing the adoption of deploying robots and cobots (collaborative robots) in the hospitality industry. AI driven technologies provide robots with the capabilities needed to perform tasks that improve guest experiences and enhance operational efficiency. Good for both guests and … [Read more...]
AI enabling a more productive and sustainable global tea market
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to revolutionise various industries, including agriculture. Tea production, a global multi-billion-dollar industry, is no exception. AI can provide tea producers with innovative solutions to enhance productivity, quality, and sustainability across the … [Read more...]
Robots are increasingly meeting the evolving wants and needs of hospitality guests and operators
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI Robots and cobots (collaborative robots) have gained prominence in several industries due to their ability to work alongside people safely and efficiently. While they are often associated with manufacturing and industrial settings, the application and use of cobots in the hospitality industry is growing. As people are more … [Read more...]
ISS announces new CIO
By Angela Green Catering News is sponsored by Two Services ISS UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Leanne Lynch as Chief Information Officer, who assumes her new role today. The appointment follows a rigorous search process, which focused on identifying a candidate with the skills and experience needed to deliver ISS’s ambition to be a … [Read more...]
Digitisation and sustainability progress driving revenues for European hostel chain
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline European hostel chain a&o Hostels has recorded its best half-year results in the company's history, showing strong demand for affordable accommodation among European travellers driven by increased digitisation and further improved sustainability credentials. Occupancy rates of over 80 percent saw strong profits … [Read more...]