<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9">
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/california-diners-pull-back-as-costs-climb-operator-reports-856c4199</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T21:22:36.120Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>California Diners Pull Back as Costs Climb, Operator Reports</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/harrods-hospitality-staff-sue-retailer-over-years-of-missing-tips-7cf78bd6</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T20:22:36.041Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Harrods Hospitality Staff Sue Retailer Over Years of Missing Tips</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/national-day-deals-multiply-but-traffic-is-the-open-question-185c826d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T20:22:36.041Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>National Day Deals Multiply, But Traffic Is the Open Question</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/nestle-usa-maps-five-shifts-it-says-will-shape-2027-tastes-574b58fe</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T18:52:35.918Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nestlé USA Maps Five Shifts It Says Will Shape 2027 Tastes</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/fairfield-by-marriott-pune-kharadi-names-kurush-motivala-operations-manager-c6d0d7d8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T18:22:35.868Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fairfield by Marriott Pune Kharadi Names Kurush Motivala Operations Manager</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/bubala-opens-fourth-site-planting-its-vegetable-first-model-in-covent-garden-cd693022</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T17:52:35.822Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bubala Opens Fourth Site, Planting Its Vegetable-First Model in Covent Garden</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/banu-brings-its-premium-hotpot-model-to-hong-kong-in-november-7772314b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T16:17:35.745Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Banu Brings Its Premium Hotpot Model to Hong Kong in November</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/denver-convention-bookings-trail-2026-pace-by-17-yet-operators-hold-steady-c4619e9b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:47:35.712Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Denver Convention Bookings Trail 2026 Pace by 17%, Yet Operators Hold Steady</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/kabani-hotel-forum-sets-its-sights-on-2027-growth-planning-6996e2f9</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:47:35.712Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kabani Hotel Forum Sets Its Sights on 2027 Growth Planning</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/chick-fil-a-loses-top-spot-as-america-s-favorite-fast-food-chain-d18f0634</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:17:35.561Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chick-fil-A Loses Top Spot as America&apos;s Favorite Fast-Food Chain</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/airlines-turn-to-chef-menus-as-cheaper-cabin-upgrade-0dfcbde6</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:17:35.514Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Airlines Turn to Chef Menus as Cheaper Cabin Upgrade</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/episode-854-puts-a-restaurant-owner-s-manual-under-the-microphone-012b0960</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:12:35.510Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Episode 854 Puts a Restaurant Owner&apos;s Manual Under the Microphone</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/mumbai-restaurants-set-to-raise-menu-prices-by-1015-e7add6bc</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T11:12:35.439Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mumbai Restaurants Set to Raise Menu Prices by 10–15%</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/spree-hospitality-posts-net-promoter-score-of-96-for-q2-39d3a66b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:12:35.314Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Spree Hospitality Posts Net Promoter Score of 96 for Q2</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/hospitality-added-44-000-jobs-in-march-second-strongest-sector-ec3d5785</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T07:42:35.280Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hospitality Added 44,000 Jobs in March, Second-Strongest Sector</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/dart-graduates-another-cohort-from-cayman-hospitality-training-2beb2941</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:37:35.141Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dart Graduates Another Cohort From Cayman Hospitality Training</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/whole-foods-posts-2026-next-big-things-forecast-menu-cues-awaited-f82a6fa0</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:12:35.109Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Whole Foods Posts 2026 &apos;Next Big Things&apos; Forecast; Menu Cues Awaited</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/food-dive-flags-four-trends-set-to-shape-restaurant-menus-through-late-2025-a2db9aea</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:07:35.106Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Food Dive Flags Four Trends Set to Shape Restaurant Menus Through Late 2025</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/innova-names-top-5-f-b-consumer-trends-for-2026-withheld-details-first-2df4d5fa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:07:35.106Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Innova Names Top 5 F&amp;B Consumer Trends for 2026, Withheld Details First</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/innova-unveils-its-top-ten-trends-for-food-beverage-in-2026-2d66e43f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:07:35.106Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Innova Unveils Its Top Ten Trends for Food &amp; Beverage in 2026</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/innova-flags-consumer-awareness-as-the-may-2025-trend-watch-a5281965</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:07:35.106Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Innova Flags Consumer Awareness as the May 2025 Trend Watch</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/yougov-publishes-2024-uk-food-and-beverage-trends-report-02727413</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:07:35.106Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>YouGov Publishes 2024 UK Food and Beverage Trends Report</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/foodnavigator-drops-2025-trends-package-what-s-hot-what-s-not-b3823c92</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:07:35.106Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>FoodNavigator drops 2025 trends package: what&apos;s hot, what&apos;s not</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/bbc-forecasts-six-food-trends-for-2026-but-the-numbers-are-missing-36baa19c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:07:35.106Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>BBC Forecasts Six Food Trends for 2026, but the Numbers Are Missing</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/foodnavigator-publishes-its-2025-trend-list-the-economics-are-missing-3aa416c3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:07:35.106Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>FoodNavigator Publishes Its 2025 Trend List; The Economics Are Missing</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/six-f-b-trends-line-up-for-2025-but-the-source-stays-thin-98ed4d9b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:07:35.106Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Six F&amp;B Trends Line Up for 2025, but the Source Stays Thin</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/hotel-revenue-growth-forecast-for-2027-outruns-profit-question-ad557739</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:37:35.083Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hotel Revenue Growth Forecast for 2027 Outruns Profit Question</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/six-chicago-hotels-on-strike-as-action-enters-second-week-3d3d2fc8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:07:35.049Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Six Chicago Hotels on Strike as Action Enters Second Week</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/seven-petitions-ask-fda-and-usda-to-test-label-and-name-93d8f1d8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:32:35.019Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Seven Petitions Ask FDA and USDA to Test, Label and Name</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/restaurant-chain-to-pay-3m-in-eeoc-sexual-harassment-settlement-38e6401a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:37:34.927Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Restaurant Chain to Pay $3M in EEOC Sexual Harassment Settlement</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/full-tables-thinner-checks-the-new-restaurant-paradox-2722778e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:02:34.881Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Full Tables, Thinner Checks: The New Restaurant Paradox</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/nestle-usa-names-five-food-and-beverage-trends-for-2027-b60d1d5c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:32:34.844Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nestlé USA Names Five Food and Beverage Trends for 2027</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/accor-names-three-cluster-leaders-in-chennai-ee5f0e5a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:32:34.778Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Accor Names Three Cluster Leaders in Chennai</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/usvi-leisure-and-hospitality-jobs-down-20-9-as-payrolls-shrink-6-5-797fb9f6</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:02:34.717Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>USVI Leisure and Hospitality Jobs Down 20.9% as Payrolls Shrink 6.5%</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/vicious-biscuit-lands-in-west-chester-township-a2dd075e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:02:34.717Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Vicious Biscuit Lands in West Chester Township</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/op-ed-claims-measure-g-threatens-scotts-valley-hotel-jobs-ff9d83bb</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T23:32:34.661Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Op-Ed Claims Measure G Threatens Scotts Valley Hotel Jobs</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/from-domino-s-operations-to-burger-king-the-tom-curtis-track-da1a1360</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T23:32:34.661Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>From Domino&apos;s Operations to Burger King: The Tom Curtis Track</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/a-las-vegas-resort-now-takes-room-bookings-through-chatgpt-42cf7e6c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T23:02:34.613Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A Las Vegas Resort Now Takes Room Bookings Through ChatGPT</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/india-hotel-investment-up-197-with-developers-driving-the-deals-bf6defe3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T23:02:34.613Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India Hotel Investment Up 197%, With Developers Driving the Deals</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/uma-house-bets-on-groups-and-incentive-business-for-miami-s-2027-a137fbd3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T23:02:34.613Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UMA House Bets on Groups and Incentive Business for Miami&apos;s 2027</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/vegnews-asks-is-denver-america-s-next-big-vegan-food-city-e9111abb</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T22:02:34.521Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>VegNews Asks: Is Denver America&apos;s Next Big Vegan Food City?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/restaurants-are-turning-to-a-i-for-menu-decisions-why-now-029d4137</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T22:02:34.521Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Restaurants Are Turning to A.I. for Menu Decisions. Why Now?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/oth-hotels-resorts-adds-two-properties-to-growing-portfolio-3c265e11</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T21:32:34.492Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>OTH Hotels Resorts Adds Two Properties to Growing Portfolio</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/restaurant-chain-to-pay-3m-in-eeoc-sexual-harassment-settlement-ceed4fe3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T21:27:34.489Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Restaurant Chain to Pay $3M in EEOC Sexual Harassment Settlement</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/fizz-ferment-and-fire-the-flavour-trends-shaping-menus-next-8273ef91</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T20:57:34.455Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fizz, Ferment and Fire: The Flavour Trends Shaping Menus Next</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/svsu-opens-hospitality-training-centre-operator-details-undisclosed-844f3f56</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T20:32:34.423Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SVSU Opens Hospitality Training Centre, Operator Details Undisclosed</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/digital-signage-becomes-margin-tool-as-menu-prices-climb-3-5-7005e4ec</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T20:32:34.423Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Digital Signage Becomes Margin Tool as Menu Prices Climb 3.5%</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/ep-technology-group-buys-jbi-technologies-in-hospitality-it-expansion-5141c3d9</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T20:32:34.423Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>EP Technology Group Buys JBI Technologies in Hospitality-IT Expansion</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/taco-bell-ties-ai-rollout-to-crew-retention-claims-9d1d9cd1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T20:27:34.415Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Taco Bell Ties AI Rollout to Crew Retention Claims</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/savory-fund-s-latest-fundraise-proves-its-worth-309f96a8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T20:27:34.415Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Savory Fund&apos;s Latest Fundraise Proves Its Worth</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/boogie-bakery-opens-in-new-york-baking-ai-fermented-sourdough-in-4-hours-00a055d6</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T20:17:34.402Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Boogie Bakery Opens in New York, Baking AI-Fermented Sourdough in 4 Hours</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/staff-retention-becomes-the-growth-constraint-for-restaurant-groups-8ada8afd</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T19:57:34.369Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Staff Retention Becomes the Growth Constraint for Restaurant Groups</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/zaxbys-brings-southern-flavor-to-nyc-with-bronx-manhattan-openings-5efb4ed1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T19:27:33.928Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Zaxbys Brings Southern Flavor to NYC With Bronx, Manhattan Openings</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/opentable-ceo-says-ai-agent-partnerships-are-delivering-new-diners-54270248</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T19:27:33.928Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>OpenTable CEO Says AI Agent Partnerships Are Delivering New Diners</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/chicago-hotel-strike-enters-second-week-walkout-threat-spreads-fe548eea</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:57:33.883Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chicago hotel strike enters second week; walkout threat spreads</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/ricoh-hyphen-partner-to-push-robotic-automation-into-foodservice-9cd8bea7</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:57:33.883Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ricoh, Hyphen Partner to Push Robotic Automation Into Foodservice</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/the-gale-miami-puts-an-end-to-the-front-desk-line-0eefe8b9</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:27:33.826Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Gale Miami Puts an End to the Front Desk Line</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/encore-bet-ai-will-reshape-hotel-meetings-and-events-bde651ae</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:27:33.826Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Encore Bet: AI Will Reshape Hotel Meetings and Events</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/five-guys-puts-its-crew-games-on-prime-video-a18211a7</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:27:33.826Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Five Guys Puts Its Crew Games on Prime Video</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/five-iron-golf-licenses-its-simulators-to-bars-and-hotels-e479db60</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:12:33.793Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Five Iron Golf Licenses Its Simulators to Bars and Hotels</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/two-franchisees-turned-one-taco-john-s-bet-into-a-portfolio-b259a72d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:57:33.764Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Two Franchisees Turned One Taco John&apos;s Bet Into a Portfolio</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/fairmont-breakers-long-beach-names-jasmin-schubert-sales-marketing-director-2fad6ebd</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:27:33.717Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fairmont Breakers Long Beach Names Jasmin Schubert Sales &amp; Marketing Director</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/ihcl-adds-215-key-gateway-hotel-to-lucknow-pipeline-c636af98</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:27:33.717Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IHCL Adds 215-Key Gateway Hotel to Lucknow Pipeline</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/taco-bell-tops-ipsos-2026-mobile-ordering-study-as-app-race-shifts-52fb9c4d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:17:33.820Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Taco Bell Tops Ipsos 2026 Mobile Ordering Study as App Race Shifts</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/remington-hospitality-adds-hilton-arcadia-pasadena-area-to-portfolio-e739cb30</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:17:33.820Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Remington Hospitality Adds Hilton Arcadia Pasadena Area to Portfolio</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/nestle-usa-targets-2027-with-new-trend-forecast-915264d7</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:17:33.820Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nestlé USA Targets 2027 With New Trend Forecast</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/marlow-s-tavern-and-sterling-culinary-top-2-million-for-charity-891e48d0</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:17:33.820Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Marlow&apos;s Tavern and Sterling Culinary Top $2 Million for Charity</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/baccarat-hotel-new-york-hires-executive-chef-and-head-sommelier-064cbcf8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:17:33.820Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Baccarat Hotel New York Hires Executive Chef and Head Sommelier</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/le-colonial-delray-beach-bets-on-group-dining-with-new-private-and-catering-menu-bcc1b6a8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:12:33.727Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Le Colonial Delray Beach Bets on Group Dining With New Private and Catering Menus</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/historic-conversions-hotel-developers-skip-new-builds-b7a9b8ba</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:21:05.425Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Historic Conversions: Hotel Developers Skip New Builds</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/oberoi-group-names-recipients-of-its-hospitality-scholarship-program-e846c0f0</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:21:05.425Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Oberoi Group Names Recipients of Its Hospitality Scholarship Program</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/2027-food-cost-inflation-will-hit-restaurants-unevenly-analysis-warns-92f39fa5</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:21:05.425Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2027 Food Cost Inflation Will Hit Restaurants Unevenly, Analysis Warns</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/costar-hotel-industry-faces-a-creativity-crisis-56fcc994</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:21:05.425Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CoStar: Hotel Industry Faces a Creativity Crisis</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/tgi-fridays-lines-up-20-u-s-openings-after-years-of-contraction-81f9973d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:01:05.396Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>TGI Fridays Lines Up 20 U.S. Openings After Years of Contraction</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/saratoga-operator-ronnie-solevo-readies-a-second-restaurant-465ab60b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:51:05.375Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Saratoga Operator Ronnie Solevo Readies a Second Restaurant</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/ihg-names-alejandro-gallegos-gm-of-kimpton-el-castelar-polanco-26aeef15</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:51:05.375Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IHG Names Alejandro Gallegos GM of Kimpton El Castelar Polanco</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/terence-ronson-s-q4-playbook-84-articles-four-moves-ai-on-the-p-l-5dcecf99</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:01:05.280Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Terence Ronson&apos;s Q4 Playbook: 84 Articles, Four Moves, AI on the P&amp;L</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/kfc-drops-pepsi-for-coca-cola-as-turnaround-continues-a8affe7c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:01:05.280Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>KFC Drops Pepsi for Coca-Cola as Turnaround Continues</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/roughly-100-salad-and-go-sites-cleared-for-sale-in-bankruptcy-340df782</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:01:05.280Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Roughly 100 Salad and Go Sites Cleared for Sale in Bankruptcy</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/georgian-restaurant-aba-ra-targets-november-opening-in-soho-9266aa81</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:51:05.277Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Georgian Restaurant Aba-Ra Targets November Opening in Soho</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/golden-corral-pledges-2027-expansion-while-closing-stores-4f14251d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:51:05.277Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Golden Corral Pledges 2027 Expansion While Closing Stores</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/before-blaming-the-executive-chef-audit-the-kitchen-they-inherited-956fcf62</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:51:05.277Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Before Blaming the Executive Chef, Audit the Kitchen They Inherited</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/constellation-hotels-reclaims-management-of-maybourne-saint-germain-d41fe3f2</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:51:05.277Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Constellation Hotels reclaims management of Maybourne Saint-Germain</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/77-of-hospitality-food-waste-goals-miss-their-deadline-data-shows-8b610fb5</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:46:05.245Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>77% of Hospitality Food-Waste Goals Miss Their Deadline, Data Shows</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/golden-corral-confirms-closure-rate-running-above-normal-e1d037c8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:46:05.245Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Golden Corral Confirms Closure Rate Running Above Normal</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/before-hotels-replace-a-chef-they-should-audit-the-kitchen-first-f9d1438a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:46:05.245Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Before Hotels Replace a Chef, They Should Audit the Kitchen First</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/mumbai-restaurateurs-split-on-proposed-10-price-hike-31d2f633</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:41:13.006Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mumbai Restaurateurs Split on Proposed 10% Price Hike</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/red-roof-pairs-tech-and-design-refresh-to-drive-returns-77b22229</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:20:57.267Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Red Roof Pairs Tech and Design Refresh to Drive Returns</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/why-hospitality-s-food-waste-targets-keep-stalling-9fd9660c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:20:57.267Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Why Hospitality&apos;s Food Waste Targets Keep Stalling</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/nrn-roundup-mixed-economic-signals-meet-restaurant-marketing-partnerships-2aea3eba</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:20:57.267Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NRN Roundup: Mixed Economic Signals Meet Restaurant Marketing Partnerships</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/pandemic-loans-resurface-as-cost-burden-for-u-s-restaurants-4c282a80</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:20:57.267Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pandemic Loans Resurface as Cost Burden for U.S. Restaurants</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/arbys-names-ex-papa-johns-cmo-jenna-bromberg-as-marketing-chief-09aeae29</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:55:57.181Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Arby’s Names Ex-Papa Johns CMO Jenna Bromberg as Marketing Chief</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/same-price-smaller-plate-korean-restaurants-quietly-trim-portions-2646ff9a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:50:59.682Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Same Price, Smaller Plate: Korean Restaurants Quietly Trim Portions</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/major-food-group-opens-wilder-its-first-grocery-concept-in-miami-35f64404</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:50:59.682Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Major Food Group opens Wilder, its first grocery concept, in Miami</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/oth-hotels-resorts-adds-two-southern-hotels-to-portfolio-286869ee</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:50:59.682Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>OTH Hotels Resorts adds two Southern hotels to portfolio</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/holiday-weekend-pushed-us-hotel-performance-to-2026-highs-e79cec6d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:45:15.164Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Holiday Weekend Pushed US Hotel Performance to 2026 Highs</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/cobblestone-pilots-hotel-technology-details-remain-scarce-509d7adf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:45:15.164Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cobblestone Pilots Hotel Technology, Details Remain Scarce</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/inver-restaurant-and-rooms-on-loch-fyne-listed-at-275-000-077c2d02</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:45:15.164Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Inver Restaurant and Rooms on Loch Fyne Listed at £275,000</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/ai-travel-search-now-reads-ota-listings-first-consultant-warns-726bb814</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:45:15.164Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AI Travel Search Now Reads OTA Listings First, Consultant Warns</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/food-and-beverage-cargo-theft-surged-in-2025-what-comes-next-c60751fd</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:45:15.164Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Food and Beverage Cargo Theft Surged in 2025. What Comes Next?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/romania-gains-a-stronger-voice-in-european-hospitality-leadership-987de6b1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:45:15.164Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Romania Gains a Stronger Voice in European Hospitality Leadership</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/hotel-equities-and-indigo-road-name-new-leaders-as-pm-hotel-group-adds-three-por-4b327b07</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:35:15.146Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hotel Equities and Indigo Road Name New Leaders as PM Hotel Group Adds Three Portland-Area Hotels</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/why-corporate-clients-pay-more-for-the-hotel-that-simply-doesn-t-screw-up-6ccd4fde</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:20:15.133Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Why Corporate Clients Pay More for the Hotel That Simply Doesn&apos;t Screw Up</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/u-s-hotel-performance-extends-its-upward-run-ea4ef15d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:15:15.128Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>U.S. Hotel Performance Extends Its Upward Run</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/pacifica-host-converts-san-diego-hotel-to-ihg-s-voco-brand-8731c5e4</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:15:15.128Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pacifica Host Converts San Diego Hotel to IHG&apos;s voco Brand</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/bwh-hotels-launches-its-own-insurance-program-for-owners-26c83b7c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:15:15.128Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>BWH Hotels Launches Its Own Insurance Program for Owners</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/lark-opens-the-drew-hotel-in-plymouth-adding-to-boutique-portfolio-07386dff</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:15:15.128Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lark Opens The Drew Hotel in Plymouth, Adding to Boutique Portfolio</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/hospitality-net-s-destination-ai-2026-puts-hotel-ai-claims-on-notice-735f8415</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:45:15.097Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hospitality Net&apos;s Destination AI 2026 Puts Hotel AI Claims on Notice</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/austin-brothers-jabs-burger-brand-opens-first-standalone-restaurant-f44a4017</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:15:15.062Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Austin Brothers&apos; JABS Burger Brand Opens First Standalone Restaurant</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/mty-food-group-pivots-toward-franchising-as-sales-stabilize-ce7aa62a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:15:15.062Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>MTY Food Group Pivots Toward Franchising as Sales Stabilize</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/denny-s-puts-sofia-vergara-s-toma-empanadas-on-240-menus-for-13-99-fac38d5d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:05:15.046Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Denny&apos;s Puts Sofia Vergara&apos;s Toma Empanadas on 240 Menus for $13.99</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/walk-on-s-oktoberfest-ties-limited-time-menu-to-culinary-education-4ea8a4d8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:45:14.997Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Walk-On&apos;s Oktoberfest Ties Limited-Time Menu to Culinary Education</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/west-coast-sourdough-seeks-15-million-from-ex-ceo-over-rival-chain-e59d52d9</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:15:14.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast Sourdough Seeks $15 Million From Ex-CEO Over Rival Chain</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/new-lgbtqia-and-allies-forum-launches-for-hospitality-sector-9610afb3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:15:14.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New LGBTQIA+ and Allies Forum Launches for Hospitality Sector</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/ihcl-signs-a-gateway-hotel-in-lucknow-7d9a4935</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:45:14.947Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IHCL Signs a Gateway Hotel in Lucknow</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/76-days-left-hotels-face-flat-demand-ai-bills-and-google-booking-6315ecd0</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:45:14.947Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>76 Days Left: Hotels Face Flat Demand, AI Bills and Google Booking</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/vietnam-s-horeca-channel-pitches-local-products-upmarket-8ea272fe</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:45:14.947Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Vietnam&apos;s HORECA channel pitches local products upmarket</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/nestle-usa-plants-its-flag-on-2027-zestier-flavors-juicier-coffees-87455d59</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:45:14.947Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nestlé USA Plants Its Flag on 2027: Zestier Flavors, Juicier Coffees</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/only-24-of-hoteliers-say-ai-has-paid-for-itself-yet-none-plan-to-cut-spending-266875a2</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:25:14.922Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Only 24% of Hoteliers Say AI Has Paid for Itself — Yet None Plan to Cut Spending</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/tom-sellers-opens-mor-in-st-ives-with-boat-to-plate-menu-be39de6c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:15:14.909Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tom Sellers Opens Mor in St Ives With Boat-to-Plate Menu</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/travelers-want-ai-tracking-room-rates-not-itineraries-5918fb54</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:15:14.909Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Travelers Want AI Tracking Room Rates, Not Itineraries</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/fattal-to-add-12-hotels-across-israel-in-domestic-expansion-push-e4ea68d4</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:15:14.909Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fattal to add 12 hotels across Israel in domestic expansion push</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/downtown-columbus-to-see-two-closings-one-opening-in-2026-12e4ee70</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:15:14.909Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Downtown Columbus to See Two Closings, One Opening in 2026</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/the-den-bengaluru-moves-to-hilton-s-lxr-gupta-calls-shift-a-natural-fit-817b0d38</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:15:14.909Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Den Bengaluru moves to Hilton&apos;s LXR, Gupta calls shift &apos;a natural fit&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/michelin-stars-land-in-nashville-as-tennessee-joins-the-guide-9ac68003</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:15:14.909Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Michelin Stars Land in Nashville as Tennessee Joins the Guide</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/uk-hospitality-pledges-100-000-jobs-for-young-workers-8cdb2c35</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:15:14.909Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UK Hospitality Pledges 100,000 Jobs for Young Workers</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/verifair-survey-52-of-hospitality-workers-report-unacceptable-conduct-2b8038b8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:15:14.909Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>VERiFAIR Survey: 52% of Hospitality Workers Report Unacceptable Conduct</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/63-of-travelers-want-ai-tracking-hotel-rates-only-41-want-it-in-their-room-ff9f42e5</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:55:14.885Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>63% of Travelers Want AI Tracking Hotel Rates — Only 41% Want It in Their Room</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/bbq-operator-exits-asbury-park-s-convention-hall-location-4e3985c7</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:45:14.879Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>BBQ Operator Exits Asbury Park&apos;s Convention Hall Location</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/ricoh-usa-partners-with-hyphen-to-scale-restaurant-robotics-b04bb98c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:45:14.879Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ricoh USA Partners With Hyphen to Scale Restaurant Robotics</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/mumbai-restaurants-raise-menu-prices-1015-esquire-india-reports-7aa4123f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:45:14.879Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mumbai restaurants raise menu prices 10–15%, Esquire India reports</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/goco-plots-four-property-fivelements-expansion-starting-2027-821f80e8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:40:14.874Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>GOCO Plots Four-Property Fivelements Expansion Starting 2027</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/oth-hotels-resorts-adds-275-rooms-in-kentucky-and-north-carolina-39404efa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:25:14.852Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>OTH Hotels Resorts Adds 275 Rooms in Kentucky and North Carolina</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/mumbai-fda-crackdown-meets-rising-food-costs-check-averages-likely-to-climb-3e225c7f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:15:14.833Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mumbai FDA Crackdown Meets Rising Food Costs; Check Averages Likely to Climb</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/accor-names-three-cluster-leaders-in-chennai-50a591b0</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:10:14.833Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Accor Names Three Cluster Leaders in Chennai</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/byron-reports-1-5m-loss-as-burger-chain-s-recovery-stalls-d7f2064f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:10:14.833Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Byron Reports £1.5m Loss as Burger Chain&apos;s Recovery Stalls</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/kfc-ends-40-year-pepsi-deal-switches-us-stores-to-coca-cola-42e0edd8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T08:45:14.816Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>KFC Ends 40-Year Pepsi Deal, Switches US Stores to Coca-Cola</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/giorgio-di-pietro-named-general-manager-of-planters-inn-a0081111</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T08:40:14.813Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Giorgio Di Pietro Named General Manager of Planters Inn</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/iraq-in-talks-over-250-million-kempinski-hotel-project-bc9ff61c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T08:15:14.795Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iraq in Talks Over $250 Million Kempinski Hotel Project</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/hilton-s-sam-innes-on-guest-experience-a-fantastic-time-452fccec</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T07:10:14.716Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hilton&apos;s Sam Innes on Guest Experience: &apos;A Fantastic Time&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/bargello-earns-wine-spectator-honors-what-the-award-actually-signals-e484d82d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T07:10:14.716Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bargello Earns Wine Spectator Honors: What the Award Actually Signals</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/corinthia-to-build-hotel-and-residences-in-turks-and-caicos-0e59a05e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T07:10:14.716Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Corinthia to Build Hotel and Residences in Turks and Caicos</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/golden-corral-cuts-units-while-planning-growth-into-2027-1ae72459</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T07:10:14.716Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Golden Corral Cuts Units While Planning Growth Into 2027</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/viral-campaign-defends-immigration-on-jobs-grounds-what-afr-reports-a1292ead</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:40:14.670Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Viral Campaign Defends Immigration On Jobs Grounds: What AFR Reports</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/pricepoint-s-rate-war-game-nobody-has-out-priced-its-ai-yet-4f0c96a8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:20:14.651Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pricepoint&apos;s Rate War Game: Nobody Has Out-Priced Its AI Yet</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/banu-hotpot-to-enter-hong-kong-in-november-126d65cd</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:10:14.646Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Banu Hotpot to Enter Hong Kong in November</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/food-industry-cyberattacks-jumped-62-in-2026-e08208a0</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:10:14.561Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Food Industry Cyberattacks Jumped 62% in 2026</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/kfc-drops-pepsi-switches-beverages-to-coca-cola-413b3302</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:10:14.561Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>KFC Drops Pepsi, Switches Beverages to Coca-Cola</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/crumbl-cookies-hits-a-rough-patch-after-years-of-breakout-growth-f5067c71</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:10:14.561Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Crumbl Cookies Hits a Rough Patch After Years of Breakout Growth</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/carlton-hospitality-flagship-sold-via-cva-terms-undisclosed-c85331c3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:40:14.513Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Carlton hospitality flagship sold via CVA, terms undisclosed</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/france-recorded-109-pediatric-hus-cases-in-2025-up-25-on-2024-d4b8bdaf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:10:14.468Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>France recorded 109 pediatric HUS cases in 2025, up 25% on 2024</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/yasensvit-breaks-silence-on-uk-salmonella-outbreak-link-952f723d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:10:14.468Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Yasensvit Breaks Silence on UK Salmonella Outbreak Link</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/mumbai-restaurants-plan-1015-menu-price-hike-6cd45ac1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:10:14.468Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mumbai Restaurants Plan 10–15% Menu Price Hike</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/e-coli-outbreak-tied-to-chicken-wraps-grows-to-50-patients-53a06db2</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:10:14.468Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>E. coli Outbreak Tied to Chicken Wraps Grows to 50 Patients</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/consumer-buying-power-slips-as-restaurants-head-into-fall-planning-2a12fd38</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:05:14.403Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Consumer Buying Power Slips as Restaurants Head Into Fall Planning</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/washington-turns-its-attention-to-private-equity-restaurant-chains-fd920106</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:05:14.403Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Washington Turns Its Attention to Private Equity Restaurant Chains</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/family-farmstead-dairy-recalls-raw-cheddar-after-maryland-testing-finds-e-coli-75bda17d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:35:14.341Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Family Farmstead Dairy Recalls Raw Cheddar After Maryland Testing Finds E. coli</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/james-beard-award-selection-committee-meets-in-buffalo-f502ee53</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:30:14.336Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>James Beard Award Selection Committee Meets in Buffalo</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/japanese-inspired-matcha-shop-and-eatery-planned-for-downtown-wilmington-1a74c6df</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:30:14.336Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japanese-Inspired Matcha Shop and Eatery Planned for Downtown Wilmington</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/70-of-travelers-trust-hotel-staff-only-22-trust-ai-itineraries-54045aae</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:40:14.278Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>70% of Travelers Trust Hotel Staff. Only 22% Trust AI Itineraries</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/ai-makes-information-abundant-local-expertise-is-the-new-edge-811e23e4</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:35:14.245Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AI Makes Information Abundant. Local Expertise Is the New Edge</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/two-okanagan-hospitality-leaders-enter-b-c-restaurant-hall-of-fame-59e4ac31</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T00:35:14.201Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Two Okanagan Hospitality Leaders Enter B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/emerging-travel-group-and-agoda-sign-strategic-partnership-acec23f8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T00:05:14.135Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Emerging Travel Group and Agoda Sign Strategic Partnership</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/golden-corral-trims-units-while-signing-deals-into-2027-5d938930</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-16T00:05:14.135Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Golden Corral Trims Units While Signing Deals Into 2027</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/melia-projects-up-to-12-mice-growth-by-year-end-2026-d289f4e2</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T23:35:14.107Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Meliá Projects Up to 12% MICE Growth by Year-End 2026</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/from-chipotle-to-starbucks-one-ceo-two-cost-stacks-one-question-7ea99f0d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T23:35:14.107Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>From Chipotle to Starbucks: One CEO, Two Cost Stacks, One Question</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/suba-hotels-adds-quality-inn-serenity-in-lucknow-ce7b5eaf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T23:00:14.035Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Suba Hotels Adds Quality Inn Serenity in Lucknow</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/from-home-kitchens-to-food-trailers-the-leap-small-cooks-are-making-c0664321</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T23:00:14.035Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>From Home Kitchens to Food Trailers: The Leap Small Cooks Are Making</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepassbrief.com/articles/whole-foods-targets-2027-with-new-food-and-drink-trend-forecast-5ea8cf31</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Pass Brief</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-15T22:35:13.996Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Whole Foods Targets 2027 With New Food and Drink Trend Forecast</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
</urlset>
