| | 6 HOSPITALITY BUSINESS REVIEWOCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2023 October-November - 2023, Volume 03 - Issue - 04 (ISSN 2837-1615)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to hospitality business reviewVisit www.hospitalitybusinessreview.comManaging EditorJudy ChristinEditorial StaffEmail: Alex D'SouzaJoe PattrickVisualizersales@hospitalitybusinessreview.comeditor@hospitalitybusinessreview.commarketing@hospitalitybusinessreview.comEditorialJudy ChristinManaging Editoreditor@hospitalitybusinessreview.comHospitality companies rely heavily on catering as a cornerstone of their conferences, events, and celebrations. The restaurant industry is more than just delicious food; it creates lasting impressions, and when executed flawlessly, it can contribute to business growth and customer retention. Offering catering services allows businesses to strengthen their relationships with existing customers. Catering services represent a significant revenue stream for hotels, restaurants, and event venues, allowing them to tap into a diverse clientele. Latest technologies like AR and VR provide immersive experiences for clients during menu tastings and event walkthroughs, allowing them to visualize and customize their event spaces.The Global catering market was $626.75 million in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.72 percent to reach USD 999.16 million by 2027. Cutting-edge inventory management tools are helping businesses optimize their supply chain, reduce waste, and ensure they have the necessary ingredients and equipment for events, boosting market growth. Advanced software and applications enable businesses to create interactive digital menus, allowing for easy customization, real-time updates, and improved customer engagement, promoting market growth. This edition of the Hospitality Business Review brings forth the latest developments and technological advances in catering to enhance a business's reputation and contribute to a positive brand image. It features a thought leadership article from Christopher Hammond, Corporate Director of Food & Beverage at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, who sheds light on how teams can set their catering operation apart to lead the industry as one of the best, as the entire team needs to strive for greatness. It also features an article from Rowan Hand, Vice President of Global Sales at Standard International, who discusses the importance of how there's still a strong demand for leisure travel and digital nomads or leisure travellers creating opportunities in most markets.In this edition of Hospitality Business Review, we also bring you the story of catering companies dedicated to embracing innovations to streamline operations and position businesses as leaders in the industry. In this edition featuring the Top Catering Services Companies in California 2023 and Top Catering Services Companies in Florida 2023, facilitating a harmonious blend of tradition and technology, the future of catering in the hospitality business looks brighter than ever. We hope you find the right partner for your business's performance and needs. Let us know your thoughts!Hospitality's Vital Role in Tech-Infused Catering Copyright © 2023 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Julia ThomasMatthew JacobRichard TaylorVictor MorrisDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsR E V I E WR E V I E WCelestial Jordan
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