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Tech Meets Tannins: The Role of AI in Modern Event Planning

Modern Restaurant Management

The event planning industry is experiencing a significant transformation. This shift from traditional expertise to technological innovation in wine selection is reflective of a broader transformation within event planning.

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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

7 Shifts

1 Set goals for the event ?? Having a specific goal will help you plan out your budget, labor needs, marketing strategy, messaging, and organization before the event. Plan your menu To maximize the exclusivity of the event, plan a limited-time, reduced menu to showcase new dishes in your restaurant. Mel Bensky, @tastethesix.

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A SURREALISTIC PILLOW EVENT

Culinary Cues

Digital signs directed us to the first stop where a State Trooper checked my ID to make sure I was eligible by age and that it matched my reservation receipt. I had shed my jacket and sat with mask on and short sleeve shirt in anticipation of an event that had been wished for almost exactly one year.

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Unlocking More Reservations with Budget-Friendly Email Marketing

The Rail

By Eric Tress, Contributor If you are looking for an excellent tool to increase your restaurant’s reservations, email marketing is an effective advertising tool you should consider. Restaurant Email Marketing Explained Restaurant email marketing is a powerful tool to connect with guests and drive reservations.

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7 Tips for Hospitality Marketing During COVID-19

Social Hospitality

It’s also wise to implement a strong reservation abandonment strategy that allows you to recover most of the direct bookings. . This is one way to promote perks and encourage future reservations. . Many business events and conferences are now canceled. Consider Your Employees. Promote Future Meetings . Focus on the Upsell.

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How 7shifts Can Help Your Restaurant This Holiday Season

7 Shifts

Big parties, holiday specials, and private events are, too. The holiday season for restaurants is full of events: business dinners, big reservations, special menus, and more. Events in the 7shifts calendar. Private parties, big reservations, and special menus all add to the tipping puzzle.

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Is Galentine’s the New Valentine’s?

Modern Restaurant Management

"Reservations are a mix of regulars and fresh faces as well. It is really giving Valentine’s Day a run for its money in terms of the number of reservations we see each year." Sally Davis said unique events like Galentine’s are great for boosting traffic, enhancing their overall brand and attracting new customers.

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