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2024 hotel technology predictions

eHotelier

2024 is shaping up to be a year of substantial and exciting change—and the best way for hoteliers to take advantage of that change is to start thinking now about what’s likely to come in the year ahead.

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Bringing Comfortable European Dining to Downtown Nashville

Modern Restaurant Management

Newly opened Ophelia’s Nashville strives to create a classic Italian cafe vibe while fitting into a vibrant urban streetscape. Located in the heart of the city’s evolving financial district, the 2,700-square-foot neo-Italian establishment reused the existing retail area at the base of the historic L&C Building. Completed by Architect of Record and General Contractor The Bradley Projects and Certified Construction Services, the project uses carefully curated materials including ru

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Seafood country of labelling to roll out across industry

Hospitality Magazine

Restaurants, cafes, and clubs will soon have to specify the origins of seafood on menus, with the government announcing new measures for the industry. The decision was made last week after a meeting of Consumer Affairs Ministers that has resulted in the introduction of the Australian-Imported-Mixed (AIM) model, which ensures consumers will know whether the seafood they’re eating is from Australia or overseas.

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Traditional hotel management agreements old news in 2024

eHotelier

Traditional hotel management agreements old news in 2024 - Insights - Insights Here are the top four market trends owners and developers should watch in the new year.

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Win More in 2024: Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success

Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success Start maximizing ROI and doing more with less with Olo’s ultimate guide to restaurant marketing. In this guide: Strategies to level up in 4 key areas: data, audiences, content distribution, and loyalty Interactive checklists to help you track your progress throughout the year Tips for leveraging guest data across your entire business What you’ll learn: Level 1 | Beginner: Learn how to collect guest data, build a healthy subscriber list, launch personali

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Why Diet Coke Got So Expensive

EATER

Many shoppers have noticed the price of their beloved Diet Coke has gone up. A look at what inflation and pricing strategy have to do with it.

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Maurice Terzini and Joe Jones to open Purple Pit in Melbourne

Hospitality Magazine

Maurice Terzini (Icebergs, RE-, Jacksons on George) and Joe Jones (Romeo Lane) have teamed up to announce they’ll be opening basement cocktail bar Purple Pit in Melbourne next month. Set to open below the iconic Gothic Queens and Collins building in the CBD, Purple Pit will be inspired by European hotel bars including Harry’s Bar in Venice and Public Hotel in New York.

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Digital disruption: how hotels are embracing change

eHotelier

The strategic adoption of new technologies not only amplifies guest attraction but also catalyzes heightened revenue and a sustained competitive edge.

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Five PR Tips That’ll Boost Your Restaurant’s Business

Modern Restaurant Management

There is more to success in the competitive restaurant business than just great food and service. Cultivating a positive brand image, building customer affinity and differentiating from the competition are essential components of any forward-thinking business strategy. That’s where public relations comes in. PR is all about boosting brand awareness, building positive consumer relationships and maintaining/enhancing your restaurant’s reputation.

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Safeguarding Data: Concord Hospitality CIO on Preventing Cybercrime

Lodging Magazine

Unlike building security, cybersecurity is an area where criminals are continually finding new technological means to their ends. Thus, hotel operators must stay up to date on best practices to fend off data theft. “Cyber threats are continuously evolving,” said Brian Cornell, chief information officer at Concord Hospitality, which manages nearly 150 hotels.

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Unlock Restaurant Success: Mastering 7 Vital Employment Laws

As a restaurant leader, your plate is full with responsibilities, from staff management to serving up delicious dishes. But amidst the hustle, there's a crucial area you can't afford to overlook – employment laws. In this comprehensive eBook, we'll unveil the seven essential employment laws every restaurant leader must master. We'll break down the intricacies of each law, showing you how it directly impacts your business.

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In ‘Les Troisgros,’ a Restaurant Documentary That’s Well Worth Watching

EATER

Zipporah Films In “Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros,” Frederick Wiseman turns his attention to fine dining at three-Michelin-starred restaurant Troisgros None of the cinematic tropes that have come to define today’s food documentaries — sweeping pans, glistening surfaces, a climactic symphony of strings — are present in Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros , a spellbinding new four-hour documentary about the three-starred Michelin restaurant Troisgros.

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Hilton Expands Mexico Presence with Signing of Perla La Paz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hospitality Net

Built in 1940, the historic 90-room Hotel Perla recently underwent a $10 million renovation and is expected to join the Hilton portfolio as Perla La Paz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in early 2024. Known as a legendary hotel, Perla La Paz will continue to represent classic La Paz style with a nod to its Art Deco history and modernization of the city.

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Prioritizing Restaurant Maintenance – The Recipe for Long-Term Success  

Modern Restaurant Management

There are many factors that drive the bottom line for restaurants and properly managing maintenance is chief among them. Maintenance impacts multiple critical aspects of restaurant management and operations. Restaurant maintenance ensures technical difficulties don’t compromise food production and quality. Proper maintenance is also essential to customer satisfaction, retention, and word-of-mouth reputation building.

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Inaugural Hyatt Studios Property Breaks Ground

Lodging Magazine

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation marked its entry into upper-midscale lodging in the Americas with the groundbreaking of the first Hyatt Studios property, set to open in Mobile, Alabama in early 2025. Hyatt has entered into a franchise agreement with 3H Group Inc. for Hyatt Studios Mobile/Tillman’s Corner. “We are proud to achieve this construction milestone in bringing the Hyatt Studios brand to life,” said Dan Hansen, global head of Hyatt Studios.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Tiki’s New Fantasy Is Out of This World

EATER

With themes from outer space to “a tiki bar in hell,” today’s tropical bars are shedding the appropriative iconography of earlier eras to immerse us in entirely new, weirder worlds.

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Web Exclusive: Nipping guest complaints in the bud

Hotel Business

Most people love surprises, but not everyone, especially a hotel GM who has just found out a guest complaint after it’s become a crisis. Fortunately for many, including all hotels managed under National Hospitality Services (NHS) , a digital approach from Quore makes it so that a burst pipe in a guest’s room doesn’t burst a GM’s bubble. Kelly Haas, director of training and development, NHS, uses Quore’s software at all 40 of her company’s properties.

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6 key PMS features independents must consider budgeting for in 2024

eHotelier

6 key PMS features independents must consider budgeting for in 2024 - Insights - Insights

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How Restaurant Operators Can Harness the Power of POS Data Analytics

Modern Restaurant Management

By investing in a data-driven POS platform, restaurant operators can address labor challenges, fine-tune their stock management, design promotions based on current trends, reduce human error and more. Recent findings reveal that researching a new POS for implementation after 2023 is a priority for 43 percent of restaurants , with 29 percent hoping to upgrade their POS for better omnichannel integrations.

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Preventing Employee Burnout in Restaurants & Hospitality: An Integrated Approach

Speaker: Lissa Bowen - Chief People + Culture Officer, Full Course Executive Director, Full Course Foundation

Employee burnout is a pervasive issue in the fast-paced and demanding restaurant industry, resulting in decreased productivity, high turnover rates, and compromised mental well-being. Effectively addressing this challenge requires a comprehensive approach that combines conventional management techniques, insights from neuroscience, and stress management strategies.

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Nutrition on the Go: Helping Guests Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle When Traveling

Lodging Magazine

Whether hitting the road on a new adventure or jetting off for a business venture, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a priority that many of today’s travelers carry with them on their trips. One of the biggest focuses of these health-conscious travelers is nutrition. By understanding traveler preferences, hoteliers can help their guests maintain their healthy habits when traveling—improving satisfaction scores and building loyalty.

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Leave Prue Leith Alone

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater Some people apparently don’t have anything better to do than criticize the ‘Great British Bake Off’ judge for simply existing Just because humanity has evolved enough to develop the internet doesn’t mean we’re responsible enough to have it. The vitriol of Great British Bake Off clickbait (further) proves that. It came for GBBO when it switched from the BBC to Channel 4, losing Mary Berry and original hosts Sue and Mel in the process.

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Spend an unforgettable night at JUANES’ house in Colombia, now on Airbnb

Hospitality Net

After more than 35 years of career and the release of his most personal album, JUANES opens the doors of his home for one night so that two of his fans can discover the space that has been an inspiration for every rhythm, harmony and lyric he has created. This is a sacred space for the artist, which connects him with his essence and intimacy.

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Legacy Systems Can Limit Revenue Potential of Attribute Based Selling

Revenue Hub

Are outdated technologies preventing your hotel from meeting guest expectations and maximizing profitability? In the hotel industry, profitability is increasingly influenced by a variety of market changes, including the introduction of new technologies, shifting consumer preferences, and fluctuating operational costs. NB: This is an article from APS (Above Property Services) Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date In response to these challenges, the industry is turning towards in

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Utilizing Technology: Improve Customer Experience and Increase Points of Profit in Your Restaurant Business

Speaker: Hillary Holmes - SpotOn Operator in Residence; Troy Hooper - CEO, Kiwi Restaurant Partners; Jason Berkowitz - Founder and CEO of ARROW UP Training

Running a restaurant is hard work, so it can be discouraging when you see how little of that work shows up in your bottom line. The most efficient way to improve your restaurant's profit margins is to implement flexible technology. Hard work can’t cut the fees from third-party delivery apps or get orders in and out of the kitchen faster, but technology can!

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Bed Bug Prevention: Just In Time for the Holidays

Hotel Business

The holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes the joy of celebrating and traveling with family or friends. Hotels around the country are anticipating a high volume of bookings as TSA anticipates its busiest travel season ever. However, amidst the holiday cheer, there can be a lurking menace: bed bugs. These tiny pests can hitch a ride on unsuspecting travelers and make themselves at home when they arrive at your property.

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Curio Collection by Hilton to Reach 150 Open Hotels by 2024

Lodging Magazine

MCLEAN, Virginia—Curio Collection by Hilton recognized openings that have led the brand to reach its 150th milestone by the end of 2023 with the addition of 19 properties to the portfolio by year’s end, including 10 first-in-market hotels. “As we celebrate 150 individually remarkable hotels within Curio Collection by Hilton, we reflect on not only growing our global footprint, but the authentic and immersive experiences the collection offers,” said Jenna Hackett, brand leader, Curio Collection [

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Paris Hilton Is in Her Domestic Goddess Era

EATER

Grey Goose The Sliv Queen herself on boring kitchenware, easy martinis, and whether or not her iconic cooking show will ever make a comeback In her more than 20 years in the public eye, Paris Hilton has been a lot of things. Among them, a notorious party girl, a fragrance mogul, and the original influencer. But now she’s establishing herself in an entirely different lane: your home kitchen.

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New Zemi Beach Solar Farm Allows Boutique Hotel to Run on 100% Solar Energy During the Day

Hospitality Net

Zemi Beach House (Zemi), the award-winning 76-room LXR Hotels & Resorts luxury boutique hotel located on Shoal Bay East announced today the installation of its most recent green initiative, the Zemi Solar Farm, installed by firm SwitchLogix Limited.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.