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Technology is the engine behind America’s July 4th celebration experiences

eHotelier

As fireworks light up the sky and music pulses from rooftop lounges to poolside decks, July 4th in the U.S.

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IHIF NYU as the Beacon of Hope for Hotels with Three Key Takeaways

Larry Mogelonsky

The pall in the air surrounding the near-term future of the hotel industry for the first half of 2025 has unsurprisingly centered around the disruption caused by one word: tariffs. It’s led to erratic travel behavior making forecasts less predictable, the reshuffling of international flight routes (mostly into and out of the United States) and lots of investment dollars in a wait-and-see pattern that we so often call ‘dry powder’.

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Top chefs share tips for success with industry newcomers

Hospitality Magazine

Long hours, a fast-paced environment, and a sometimes unpredictable industry can prove challenging for even the most seasoned chefs. Hospitality hears from some of the industry’s best to find out their tips for young chefs looking to progress their careers. Giuseppe Fuzio, a’Mare Giuseppe Fuzio has come a long way from the dishwashing days of his youth in Italy.

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Beyond the Munchies: How Cheba Hut’s Murals Built a Cult Following

Modern Restaurant Management

For more than a quarter-century, Cheba Hut has been building a brand that's identified as much by its "toasted" sandwiches as its deeply ingrained mural program. What started as a simple concept has evolved into a cornerstone of the brand's identity, fostering a loyal cult following. Cheba Hut recently released a Mural Look-Book that celebrates these artist partnerships and how this unconventional design approach supports both culture and community in each location.

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From One Location to Many — Grow Smarter with Mitratech

Hospitality and food & beverage businesses—especially those managing multiple locations—are under pressure to grow quickly while staying compliant with evolving labor laws and industry regulations. High turnover, time-consuming onboarding, and regulatory risk can strain even the most efficient operations. That’s where this free solutions guide can help.

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Inclusive Hospitality: Ensuring Every Traveler Feels Welcome

Horizon Hospitality

In today’s global hospitality landscape, inclusivity is more than a trend—it’s an expectation. Modern travelers are seeking not just comfort and luxury, but also a sense of belonging. For underrepresented groups like LGBTQ+ travelers, disabled guests, and solo women travelers, the need for safe, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed experiences is even more critical.

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Hawaiian ultraluxury rebirth with Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

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How to Integrate Hotel PMS with SQL Accounting

Soft Inn

Introduction At the end of every month, your finance team spends hours manually transferring reports from the hotel PMS to the accounting software. The process is time-consuming, especially when it has to be done one by one. In this blog, we’ll explore how integrating your hotel PMS with accounting software can streamline this process and save your team valuable time.

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How to migrate your PMS with confidence: a guide to going live with Mews

MEWS

Traditional wisdom will tell you that switching your hotel’s Property Management System (PMS) is about the most painful thing a hotelier can do. Your team is busy. Your property never closes. And the system you’re replacing is tightly woven into the fabric of your day-to-day operations.

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Blended Travel as the Big Boost for All Segments in 2025

Larry Mogelonsky

Bleisure has been a buzz word since well before the pandemic, but since that event catalyzed the adoption and acceptance of remote and hybrid work, the notion of blending traditionally disparate travel segments has taken on a whole new, and lucrative, meaning. Entering 2025, though, the concept of combining business and leisure – hence the portmanteau bleisure – no longer really encompasses all the different travel behaviors and sources of revenue that hotels can activate.

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Nonius TV+: Seamless Apple AirPlay streaming on LG Hospitality TVs

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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What does it take to thrive in the world of drinks?

Hospitality Magazine

Last week, four women with diverse backgrounds in the liquor and hospitality industries came together to reflect on their unique experiences in both the spirits and bar landscapes. Hosted at Baptist Street Rec Club in Sydney by Bacardi Martini Australia’s National Brand Ambassador Kayla Grigoriou, the Women in Spirits panel comprised Dr Anne Brock, Bombay Sapphire’s Master Distiller; Angel Teta, Angel’s Envy Global Brand Ambassador; and Alicia Clarke, Double Deuce’s General Manager and 2024 ALI

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The Hidden Symphony: How Hospitality Creates Memories That Last a Lifetime

Hospitality Net

In the bustling world of hospitality, true magic happens when service transcends the transactional and becomes transformational. Behind every perfectly made bed and meticulously plated dish lies an intricate dance of human connection that turns ordinary moments into lasting memories. As industry professionals know, hospitality isn’t merely about providing accommodation or serving food—it’s about orchestrating experiences that resonate long after checkout.

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Jennifer Connell joins The Plasencia Group

Hotel Business

The Plasencia Group , a national hospitality real estate advisory firm, has named Jennifer Connell SVP, strategic advisory, based in the Washington, DC, area. In this role, Connell will lead strategic consulting engagements across branding, development planning, repositioning and asset management. She brings nearly three decades of hospitality industry experience, including a tenure at Marriott International, where she held senior leadership roles across several disciplines.

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Norwegian Bliss Passenger Missing After Alaska Hike — Search Intensifies

Cruise Hive

On July 1, 2025, the Juneau Police Department received a report that Marites Buenafe, a passenger on the 168,028-gross-ton Norwegian Bliss , was missing. Last spotted in the morning, this guest got off the ship while it was docked in Juneau, Alaska, with a plan to go hiking. However, around 2:50 p.m., Buenafe’s family called to identify her as missing after she did not return to the vessel before it departed at 1:30 p.m. “The hiker, 62-year-old Kentucky resident Marites Buenafe, told

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Radisson Hotel Group unveils secluded coastal gem with the opening of Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova in Montenegro

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Richard Ousby on building a career with passion and precision

Hospitality Magazine

In 2019, in pursuit of a more flexible lifestyle, Richard Ousby took the leap into self-employment. One year later, he launched Ousby Food anchored by a simple philosophy: make delicious food. The chef has an impressive resume. Beginning in humble conditions, he learned to cook alongside his mother and grandmother at home in Bathurst. “For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a chef,” he says. “It’s always been a real passion of mine.” At the start of his c

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Why Hotels Must Rethink Their Search and Digital Strategy

Revenue Hub

Google’s 2025 I/O announcements made one thing brutally clear: Search is no longer about discovery. It is about answers. NB: This is an article from The Hotels Network , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode are designed to keep users inside the platform, serve up synthesized responses, and eliminate clicks to external sites entirely.

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Redwood National and State Parks Guide: The Best Tree-Lined Hikes, Camping, and Cycling Routes

CN Traveler

Consider this your complete handbook to taking in the world's tallest trees across this four-park destination.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Harmony of the Seas Suffers Overnight Power Outage and Propulsion Issues

Cruise Hive

A few days after some minor electrical issues caused a firewall to go down, the 226,963-gross-ton Harmony of the Seas began having power outages. The power began shutting off in different parts of the ship in the early morning hours of July 4, 2025, prompting the captain to begin making emergency announcements about the situation. “We are in a safe situation, the weather is great,” the captain shared. “We are currently working on restoring all electrical systems for the propulsion.”

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Cheval Collection launches loyalty programme with GHA

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How venues are celebrating World Chocolate Day

Hospitality Magazine

World Chocolate Day is on Monday 7 July, and it’s the perfect occasion for the country’s pastry chefs and baristas to flex their skills in the decadent landscape of sweet treats. Patisseries, restaurants, and cafes across the country are serving up extravagant desserts and drinks with chocolate at their heart – and we’ve rounded up some of the best among them.

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Evolving Your Hotel Sales Strategy with Attribute Based Selling

Revenue Hub

Attribute-based selling is the art of selling individual, bookable features at your hotel. It’s both more comprehensive than traditional upselling and more flexible than bundling. NB: This is an article from Canary Technologies Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Think of it as the à la carte approach to inventory. Instead of bundling everything into broad room and rate types, you let guests pick the elements that matter to them most.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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W Hotels Makes a Bold Entrance into the Heart of the Historic Tuscan Capital with the Unveiling of W Florence

Hospitality Net

W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of W Florence, a luxurious haven in the heart of the Tuscan capital. Housed in the former Grand Hotel Majestic, W Florence breathes new life into a historic landmark built in the rationalist-modernist style, bringing a fresh, contemporary energy to Florence’s grandeur, with dynamic design, distinct dining offerings, and the brand’s signature Whatever/Whenever service.

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13 Best Hotels in Houston for Families, Group Trips, and Business Travelers

CN Traveler

From downtown towers to Montrose mansions, here's where you want to stay in Space City.

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Booking.yeehaw! riding the Booking.com ranking reshuffle rodeo

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James Irvine wins Australia’s Word Class Bartender of the Year

Hospitality Magazine

Merivale’s Group Creative Cocktail Lead James Irvine has been named the winner of Diageo’s World Class competition after competing in the program eight times. Irvine battled it out against Australia’s top bar talents including Aidan Perkins, Darren Burton, Darren Leaney, Lachlan Gunner, Samuel C s, Shirley Yeung, and Tom McHugh earlier this week during the final round, which was held at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Cruise Guest Complains to Carnival Over Sunburn – Who’s to Blame?

Cruise Hive

Every cruise traveler daydreams about their upcoming sailing, hoping for an amazing vacation with beautiful weather, delicious food, outstanding entertainment, spectacular service, and more. Unfortunately, even a seemingly perfect cruise can have bad experiences, but that doesn’t mean the cruise line is at fault. One recent Carnival cruiser disagrees and believes the cruise line should have a greater responsibility for guest safety – for something absolutely outside of Carnival Cruis

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Cvent Global Travel Managers Report Reveals 91% Manage Both Business Travel and Meetings

Hospitality Net

Cvent, an industry-leading meeting, events and hospitality technology provider, unveiled the findings of its 2025 Global Cvent Travel Managers Report, offering comprehensive insight into how sourcing, budgets and business travel priorities are evolving worldwide.

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Affluent Travelers Are Ditching Business Class for Business Jets

CN Traveler

Skip to main content Newsletter Sign In Search Search Newsletter Inspiration Destinations Places to Stay News & Advice Curated Escapes Shopping Cruise Women Who Travel Video Air Travel Affluent Travelers Are Ditching Business Class for Business Jets With a rise in semi-private carriers, new booking tech, and commercial airline partnerships, it’s never been easier to fly private.

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Amanda Cottome appointed Director of Operations – Pacific at La Vie Hotels and Resorts

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.