Fri.Jan 10, 2025

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2025 Restaurant Design Trends: Elevating Guest Experiences with Innovation and Flexibility

Modern Restaurant Management

As the restaurant industry moves into 2025, design is taking center stage as a key driver of guest experience, operational efficiency and brand storytelling. Today’s diners expect more than just good food—they seek environments that captivate, connect and surprise. Mintel’s 2024 Global Consumer Trend ‘Relationship Renaissance’ revealed that coming out of the pandemic, consumers expressed an eagerness to seek connection with purpose.

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Elevate Your Hotel Prospecting Game with Strategic Emails

Revenue Hub

In the competitive world of hotel sales, effective communication can make or break a deal. Yet, before any sale can be made, theres the daunting task of prospecting. NB: This is an article from Amadeus Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Surprisingly, over40% of sales professionalsfind this initial step the most challenging in the sales journey.

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The Los Angeles Restaurants We Lost

EATER

Foxs Restaurant in Altadena was among those lost to the 2025 fires.

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How GenAI Reinvents Revenue Management

Revenue Hub

Witnessing the evolution of technology is an inevitable part of the modern human experience. The rapid introduction of new platforms and capabilities into our personal and professional lives brings a mix of excitement and apprehension. NB: This is an article from Infor Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date On one side, advanced technology delivers unprecedented convenience, efficiency, and personalization.

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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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Green Stamp of Approval: The Rationale and Route to Obtaining a Sustainability Certification

Lodging Magazine

The cost savings of sustainability are well appreciated in the hospitality industry, and oftentimes these can be achieved by internal programs that drive staff practices, procurement strategies, and building renovations that improve energy and water efficiency and reduce waste. Obtaining a certification that validates the propertys sustainability is an added challenge, since the criteria of an external organization will now have to be satisfied.

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The New Vocabulary of Nonalcoholic Drinks

EATER

Damp, nootropic, zebra striping. The language surrounding the N/A landscape is evolving in real time. Here, a non-exhaustive guide to the current lexicon.

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Speaker Spotlight: David "Rev" Ciancio, Salad House and more

Fast Casual

Rev Ciancio, marketing and chief eating officer for Salad House, Crazy Pita, Handcraft Burgers & Brew and Branded Strategic, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2025.

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How Google Calendar Simplifies Room Bookings?

Hotelogix

The answer you are searching for is, Yes. Even though there are loads of reservation tools out there, many small hotel operators are going with something they already know how to use: Google Calendar. From ensuring guest satisfaction to m anaging room inventory , keeping accurate track of bookings stands out as a crucial function. But is the booking system with google calendar the right choice for your hotel business ?

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Is 2025 the year of Innovation?

Hospitality Net

For years, outdated and fragmented technology stacks have held hotels back, slowing growth and stifling innovation. In 2025, the message is clear: the status quo is no longer sustainable.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Cygnett Hotels & Resorts signs for luxury resort in Goa, India

Hotel Management Network

Indian hospitality chain Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has signed for its latest property, Anamore Select Resort & Wellness, in Mopa, Goa. The post Cygnett Hotels & Resorts signs for luxury resort in Goa, India appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Joins Global Hotel Alliance with Idyllic Locations in Sri Lanka and The Maldives

Hospitality Net

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, a leading hospitality brand renowned for its exceptional properties across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, has joined Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the worlds largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

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STAAH Weekly Hospitality Quiz: 10 January

STAAH

Welcome to STAAHs Weekly Hotel Industry Quiz! In the ever-evolving world of hospitality, staying informed is the key to success. Whether youre a seasoned hotelier or just starting out, this first quiz of the year is here to challenge your knowledge and keep you up-to-date with the latest industry trends. Each week, weve brought you new questions spanning topics like luxury hotel brands and essential hotel software.

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AAHOA Foundation Launches California Wildfire Recovery Initiative

Lodging Magazine

ATLANTA, GeorgiaAAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the nation’s largest hotel owners association, has announced the launch of the Hope & Haven: California Wildfire Recovery Initiaitve, powered by the AAHOA Charitable Foundation (ACF), to support communities devastated by the ongoing wildfires in California. As the wildfires continue to displace families and impact lives across the state, AAHOA Members and the broader hospitality industry are stepping up to provide critica

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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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Radisson Red Miami Airport sold for $22M

Hotel Business

Miami-based hotel brokerage firm Kabani Hotel Group has completed the sale of the Radisson Red Miami Airport, a 157-room property located east of Miami International Airport. The transaction closed for $22 million, or $140,127 per key. Kabani Hotel Group held the exclusive listing for the property, which attracted nine offers from both domestic and international investors.

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ENTR’ACTE – 5

Mary Gostelow

Food time. Yet again. Gosh, the weeks roll by – or rather, not roll, they run by. The picture above says it all. Lunch at Charlie’s at Brown’s, Rocco Forte’s historic base in London. The restaurant’s dcor, designed, redesigned by Sir Rocco’s sister, Olga Polizzi, is outrageous. Think 18th century classicism, with wooden columns, single-height ceiling, white-moulded, and a frieze around the whole room.

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JLL secures $300M refi for Omni Nashville Hotel

Hotel Business

JLL sCapital Markets group has arranged a $300-million refinancing for the Omni Nashville Hotel, an 800-key luxury hotel in downtown Nashville. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, TRT Holdings Inc. , to secure a fixed-rate, seven-year loan through a U.S.-based insurance company and AllianceBernstein Commercial Real Estate Debt , in its capacity as advisor to Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company.

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Opening of Ramada Plaza by Wyndham hotel in Jammu, J&K

Hospitality Net

SS Innovators and Realtors Private Limited, Jammu-based real estate and road development company, has announced the opening of Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Jammu Vijaypur in Jammu & Kashmir in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts which is the worlds largest hotel franchising company with more than 9,200 hotels in 95+ countries.

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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.

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Adrian De Gortari joins Remington Hospitality as EVP, revenue

Hotel Business

Hotel management company Remington Hospitality has named Adrian De Gortari as its new EVP, revenue. De Gortari will play a role in enhancing the companys revenue management strategies and supporting its growth, particularly in the Caribbean and Latin American regions. We are thrilled to welcome Adrian to the Remington family, said Jason Reader, COO, Remington Hospitality.

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CoStar: New Year’s Holiday Shift Boosts U.S. Hotel Performance

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTONDue to the New Years holiday shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStars latest data through Jan. 4, 2025. U.S. Hotel Performance December 29, 2024-January 4, 2025 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023 and 2024 Occupancy: 48.3 percent (up 2.9 percent) ADR: $168.90 (up 11.7 percent) RevPAR: $81.53 (up 14.9 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Tampa reported the largest year-over-year occupancy increase (up 29.7 percent to 77.5

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JW Marriott Grosvenor House London appoints executive chef

Hotel Owner

JW Marriott Grosvenor House London has appointed Patrick OSullivan as executive chef for Park Lanes first hotel. OSullivan returns to Grosvenor House from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco where he held the position as executive chef, overseeing the hotels award-winning Parallel 37 restaurant and the banqueting operations. He joined Grosvenor House in 2011 as junior sous chef, working under the helm of Nigel Boschetti, and left the hotel eight years later in 2019 as banqueting head chef to join T

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Sage Hospitality Group Transforms Hotel De La Poste – French Quarter

Lodging Magazine

DENVER, COLORADOSage Hospitality Group, in partnership with Melville Holdings, announced the transformation of the W New Orleans French Quarter into Hotel De La Poste French Quarter, a Renaissance Hotel. Sage will oversee management for the hotel and restaurant, joining several hotels in the companys portfolio. This transition marks a homecoming for Sage Hospitality Group and CEO Walter Isenberg, who managed the property as the Hotel de La Poste from 1989 through 1997. “We […] The

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending Jan. 4

Hotel Business

Due to the New Years holiday shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year (YOY) comparisons, according to CoStars latest data through Jan. 4. Dec. 29 through Jan. 4 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023 and 2024): Occupancy: 48.3% (+2.9%) ADR:$168.90 (+11.7%) RevPAR: $81.53 (+14.9%) Among the top 25 markets, Tampa reported the largest YOY occupancy increase (+29.7% to 77.5%).

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My Place Hotel Opens in St. Joseph, Missouri

Lodging Magazine

ABERDEEN, South DakotaMy Place Hotels of America announced the opening of My Place Hotel-St. Joseph, Missouri. The upper-midscale, extended-stay hotel is owned by Rimrock Companies, who also served as its developer. The hotel was designed by Richardson Design Partnership and is managed by Hotel Management and Consulting. Guestrooms at the 64-key My Place Hotel-St.

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Today’s news in brief – 10/1/25

Hotel Owner

Amber Asher, CEO of The Standard Hotels, announced her departure following the groups acquisition by Hyatt. Asher joined in 2011, progressing from general counsel to CEO in 2021. Under her leadership, the hotel chain expanded from four to 25 hotels globally, achieving 400% revenue growth and profitability. Hyatt’s purchase includes several notable properties, with plans for new openings in Singapore and Bangkok.

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Wimberly Interiors Unveils the Alpine-Inspired Contemporary Design of Shanghai Snow World Hotel, Vignette Collection

Hospitality Net

Wimberly Interiors unveils the design of their latest built project the Shanghai Snow World Hotel, Vignette Collection, the most luxurious* accommodation within The L+Snow Indoor Skiing Theme Complex. A unique one-off luxury ski resort themed hotel, the design aims to complement the grandeur and ambition of the groundbreaking indoor, all-season ski resort that holds the Guinness World Record for the Worlds Largest Indoor Ski Facility.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a