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From Empty Tables to Full House: Expert Advice on Avoiding Restaurant No Shows

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Restaurant no-shows are a silent killer of hospitality profits. No-shows plague the UK hospitality industry, with 12-14 percent of restaurant reservations going unfulfilled, resulting in an estimated £17.6 Even basic technologies, such as payment links, enable merchants to securely request reservation deposits.

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Host/Hostess Interview Questions to Identify Hospitality Skills and Customer Focus

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Whether it’s managing reservations, coordinating with servers, or handling situations with grace, a skilled hostess brings a mix of warmth, professionalism, and operational expertise to the table. If you could sum up the word “hospitality” into one sentence, what would it be?

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Smooth Operations: Yelp Updates Aim to Increase Efficiency and Elevate Guest Experience

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And with features like waitlist auto removal, hosts no longer have to manually track down unresponsive parties, freeing them up to focus on hospitality.” Restaurants can also generate custom booking links, allowing diners to make a reservation or join the waitlist directly from their preferred social media platforms.

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Holiday Diners Seek Out Unique Experiences

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This holiday season, 67 percent of diners are seeking more than standard reservations, with themed holiday meals (44 percent) and multi-course feasts (39 percent) being the most popular options, according to a survey from Tock. Nearly half (49 percent) of respondents will be seeking a reservation during the 4 to 6 p.m.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

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While swicy took the front seat this year, Rubix’s proprietary research found that 5 percent more Gen Z respondents reported having frequent sweet and salty cravings over sweet and spicy. current inspirations while enveloping the guest in a high level of tailored hospitality. Move over “swicy.”

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Restaurants Can Use Music to Elevate the Guest Experience on Mother’s Day 

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Diners are booking their tables well in advance, turning “no reservations available” into a badge of honor that signals high demand and exclusivity. Older generations (55+) prefer outdoor seating driving 27% of reservations. Middle-aged adults (34-54) on the other hand prioritize family style meals.

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Oh, Canada: The Potential Impact of AI and Tariffs

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"These tariffs could deeply affect the food service and hospitality industries on both sides of the border," Alex Thalassinos, President of Silverware POS, one of the first tech providers dedicated to Canada’s hospitality industry, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. AI is also boosting staff productivity.