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Five Digitally Disrupted Industries to Study as Restaurants Make the Shift

Modern Restaurant Management

Today we will take a look at how disintermediation of the guest has impacted hotels, airlines, real estate, movies, and consumer packaged goods. In the 1970s, Southwest Airlines sold tickets by phone, at airports, and at their offices to avoid commissions from travel agents and remain competitive with car travel routes.

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Where Is Surge Pricing Headed?

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"While third-party delivery companies were expected to commoditize food like airline tickets, the opposite happened: people became more attached to their favorite brands. Food is visceral in a way that airline seats aren't.

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Restaurant Revenue Management: 3 Killer Strategies to Boost Sales

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Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— It was used in the airline and hotel industry to significant effect, with some companies reporting sales increasing of between 2 to 5%. What is Restaurant Revenue Management? A tense atmosphere.

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Are airlines starting to offer better coffee?

Perfect Daily Grind

However, it’s undeniable that convenience has historically been a priority for airline coffee, with quality and taste generally taking a back seat. In recent years, a growing number of airlines have begun to invest in the coffee they serve to their customers, both in terms of sustainability and quality. Competitive advantage.

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Inspiring! 3 Restaurants Show How they Adapted During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Drag queens Zarah , Kai Lee Mykels , and Jessica L'Whor star in this Instagram film, which mimics airline safety videos. Unlike dull airline safety videos, however, this video keeps your attention. We know that that person is cute, but you must stay seated with your party. No mingling with other tables.

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Contactless Gives Guests Control of Their Own Experience

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This includes: Self check-in, table alert, and self-seating to expedite the entry process. This is because people have already been ordering online: for retail, hotel, airlines, etc. Guests will be able to browse the menu, order, and pay from their personal mobile devices. Guests can contact Eureka!

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The Experience Paradox

Modern Restaurant Management

and then five minutes later, he storms out because we can’t seat him right away. Recall the 2017 United airlines incident that resulted in a bloodied passenger being forcibly removed from the plane. “I just don’t understand,” the restaurant owner lamented as we discussed a recent customer incident.