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Three chefs on redefining the industry’s ‘f’ word

Hospitality Magazine

There’s no doubt fusion cuisine has come a long way from nacho pizzas and sushi tacos. Like all trends, fusion peaked and fell in popularity, with arguably more down time as the dish combinations became more extravagant and harder to understand. Fusion cuisine generates mixed reactions from both the industry and the dining public, but restaurants combining multiple culinary influences are beginning to reappear once again.

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Reaching and Keeping the New Generation of Diners with Effective Customer Loyalty

Modern Restaurant Management

Time is money, and consumers representing the youngest two adult generations are in short supply of both. When it comes to having a side hustle, Gen Z and millennial consumers are outpacing Gen X, baby boomers and seniors. With not much time on their hands, the younger generations of adults don’t have much time to cook – with other sources of supplemental income keeping them busy 24/7.

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Mahjong club takes over Merivale’s Est. for one day

Hospitality Magazine

Est. is set to transform into a mahjong club courtesy of Johnnie Walker Blue Label come 17 February. The brand is celebrating Lunar New Year with the installation in Sydney’s CBD, which will see a mahjong master lead tournaments throughout the day as guests sample food by Dan Hong and Johnnie Walker cocktails. “I have vivid memories of growing up watching my friend’s mum play mahjong and spending Lunar New Year with my family, surrounded by food,” says Hong. “The menu I’ve crea

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Upleveling rooms and expanding wellness at the Fairmont Tremblant: a case study

eHotelier

Unique touchpoints give guests a reason to visit a hotel beyond the attractions of the local area.

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Business Automation in Hospitality: A New World

Dive into the transformative potential of business automation within the hospitality sector. This comprehensive overview showcases how innovative technologies can streamline operations, reduce costs, and elevate guest satisfaction. Discover the advantages of integrating systems like automated check-ins, CRM, and energy management to not only save on expenses but also to provide a seamless and personalized guest experience.

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Sydney Spirits Festival to welcome country’s top producers

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney Spirits Festival has announced the line-up for its inaugural event this 10-12 May. Held at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney Cove, the festival is set to welcome 148 spirit brands across whisk(e)y, gin, soju, schnapps, rum, agave, vodka, vermouth, grappa, tequila, liqueurs, fortified wines, and more. The three-day festival will include stalls and free tastings from some of the country’s top producers, along with a schedule of masterclasses with international brands such as B

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Sydney’s Lana announces 2024 collaborative chef series

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney’s Lana is teaming up with some of the city’s most talented chefs to host one-off dining experiences until April. Executive Chef Alex Wong is overseeing the program and kicked off the series alongside Adam Hall from Flying Fish last week, with the pair combining Filipino flavours with local seafood – think pancit palabok and mussels with banana ketchup.

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Choice Hotels International celebrates year of accelerating growth

eHotelier

Choice Hotels International, Inc., celebrated another year of strong growth, announcing higher-than-expected brand growth across its revenue-intense segments in 2023.

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Johnny’s Green Room opens in Melbourne

Hospitality Magazine

After months of renovations, Jonny’s Green Room has swung open its doors in Melbourne’s Carlton. Karen Martini is spearheading the rooftop bar’s new food offering which stars Italian-style share plates and pizza. Some of the dishes on the menu include tuna crudo with pickled fennel and curry leaves; smoky peppers with anchovies; stracciatella with cucumber, green melon, and mint.

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Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre unveils new look

eHotelier

Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre is pleased to announce its grand re-opening in early January 2024, following a remarkable renovation that has transformed the property.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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Ashburton Hospitality Advisors launches

Hotel Business

Carmen Almos has launched Ashburton Hospitality , a full-service consultancy firm focused on asset management. The firm began initial operations in 2023 and already has amassed a portfolio that includes nine hotels across brands such as Hilton, Marriott and IHG. “As a female- and minority-founded business whose leadership brings ownership and operational experience to the table, Ashburton brings its own, unique perspective to asset management,” Almos said.

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‘Hilton for Business’ Transforms the Travel Management Experience for Small? and Medium?Sized Businesses

Hospitality Net

Hilton yesterday debuted Hilton for Business, a new, digital-forward travel program that empowers professionals running small- and medium-sized businesses to simplify travel management while enhancing rewards and discounts for their loyalty.

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Marriott International announces date 4th Quarter 2023 earnings

eHotelier

Marriott International, Inc.will report fourth quarter 2023 earnings results on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

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Mike Woodward Names EVP and Chief Growth Officer of HVMG

Lodging Magazine

ATLANTA—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) announced that Mike “Woody” Woodward has been named executive vice president and chief growth officer. In his new role as a member of HVMG’s executive team, Woodward will lead the organization’s growth and investment team and be responsible for strategies that lead to both third-party management agreements and property acquisitions.

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No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

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Marriott Hotels brings hospitality to Japan’s Kyushu Island

eHotelier

Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Nagasaki Marriott Hotel

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Hilton for Business Debuts as a Digital-Forward Travel Program

Lodging Magazine

MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton debuted Hilton for Business, a digital-forward travel program that empowers professionals running small and medium-sized businesses to simplify travel management. The global program offers a set of tools to enhance the business travel booking and management experience and provide Hilton Honors benefits to business customers and their employees around the world.

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Mike Woodward named VP & Chief Growth Officer at HVMG

eHotelier

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, privately-owned third-party hotel operator and investor, today announced that Mike

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Industry Veteran Carmen Almos Launches Ashburton Hospitality Advisors

Hospitality Net

Industry veteran Carmen Almos today announced the launch of Ashburton Hospitality, a full-service consultancy firm focused on asset management. The firm began initial operations in 2023 and already has amassed a portfolio that includes nine hotels across brands such as Hilton, Marriott and IHG.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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The Changing Landscape of Hotel Supply and Demand

eHotelier

Hotel supply grew a meager 0.5% in 2022 and is forecasted to grow just 1% on average for the next three years, according to a CBRE June report.

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Arch Amenities Group Opens Newly Renovated 13,000-Square-Foot Privai Spa + Fitness Center at the Luxury Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami

Hospitality Net

ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Jan. 18, 2024) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service, global provider of wellness, amenity management and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels, private clubs and pools, today announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness Center in a hotel: the 411-room, luxury Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami.

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How to navigate career change when you are 30, 40 or 50 - A guide

EHL Insights

Are you contemplating a career change? It's a journey many embark upon, and it's never too late to start. Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, changing careers is a significant step that requires thought, passion, and strategy. This article explores the signs that you're ready for a career change and how to navigate this transition at any stage in your life.

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Marina Bay Sands Invests Additional US$750 Million In Next Phase Of Hotel Transformation

Hospitality Net

As 2024 unfolds, Marina Bay Sands has launched the second phase of its significant reinvestment programme, committing to the iconic integrated resort’s (IR) development as a world-class tourism destination and ensuring that it remains a unique, exhilarating experience for local and international visitors and meaningfully enhances the tourism appeal of Singapore in the decades ahead.

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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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Price Oscillation: Unraveling the Pendulum Effect on Hotel Rates

Revenue Hub

We are living in an unprecedented era in the hospitality industry in Spain. NB: This is an article from BEONx , one of our Expert Partners During the last few years, a unique and powerful phenomenon has occurred in this industry market: we have been witnesses of a swing similar to that of a pendulum, not only recovering from the challenging situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, but surpassing unexpected limits.

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One&Only One Za’abeel - Kerzner’s Urban Resort in Dubai Now Open

Hospitality Net

Kerzner International recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest venture, the One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai, marking a significant milestone as their inaugural urban high-rise resort. The resort’s interior design, crafted by Jean-Michel Gathy, boasts a harmonious blend of rooms, suites, and the standout Villa One penthouse, all adorned with a soothing neutral color scheme and delicate sand-inspired elements in its textiles, artworks, and unique sculptural lighting.

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The Art of Resort Hotel Revenue Management: Specifics and Strategies

Revenue Hub

Effective revenue management is critical to maximizing revenue and profits and ensuring long-term success. NB: This is an article from Hotellistat , one of our Expert Partners While the basic principles of revenue management apply to all types of hotels, resort hotels have important strategic considerations. This blog post highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by these types of properties.

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Highgate Expands Award-Winning Luxury Lifestyle Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Highgate announced today that it has assumed management of the landmark Joule in Dallas and Le Meridien Central Park in New York City and will be managing the upcoming Amrit Ocean Resort in Singer Island, Monterey Beach Hotel and the redevelopment of the Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia, which will all open in 2024.

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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.