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Why review management is essential for hotel growth

eHotelier

A hotels online reputation isnt just a reflection of guest satisfactionit directly influences bookings, revenue, and brand trust.

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$400k in grants available for small restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne

Hospitality Magazine

Small restaurant and caf owners in the Greater Sydney and Greater Melbourne can now apply for grants of $23,000 through the American Express Backing International Small Restaurants program. This year, the program is offering 15 grants to eligible business owners. Sue and Dale Messina of Melbournes Bojak Brewing were among Australias 13 grant recipients in 2024.

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Serve Your Employees with Holistic Well-Being Benefits

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants, hotels,and otherhospitalityindustry businesses continue to battle a tight labor market. Toattractnot only enough employees butalsoengaged and productive ones, itsimportantto offer benefits thatmeet them where they are. While itmayoften be overwhelming to figure out where to start, there are severaltenets of an impactful benefits program thatcanshow employees thatyou, their employer,supportthemas individualsboth at work and at home.

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To Be Frank set to launch in East Brunswick Village

Hospitality Magazine

The To Be Frank team is launching its next location in the heart of East Brunswick Village on Friday, 16 May. Co-founders Franco Villalva and Lauren Parsons established a name for the bakery’s original Collingwood location with artisanal breads, slow fermentation, and a strong community focus. Now, they’re bringing their beloved focaccias and baguettes to the new location, alongside a new offering of pastries. “East Brunswick Village already feels like home.

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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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Tru by Hilton debuts in Asia Pacific with 14 new hotels opening in Vietnam in 2025

eHotelier

Leading global hospitality company Hilton today announced the opening of the first four of 14 Tru by Hilton properties in Vietnam, in partnership with ROX Group

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How Much Should an Oyster Cost?

EATER

The raw bar is getting pricier. | Brooke Olsen One dollar oysters are disappearing. Heres why. Whether served raw on the half-shell, chargrilled, or Rockefeller style, theres no denying the briny appeal of a perfect fresh oyster. Over the past few decades, more and more diners have heard the gospel of great oysters and, as a result, demand for the bivalves has skyrocketed in recent years.

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Michelin Adds Six New Bay Area Restaurants to the California Guide

EATER

Restaurants hailing from San Francisco, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and Sacramento all received a nod of approval from the guide

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Centara enhances the guest experience with exclusive direct booking benefits

eHotelier

Centara Hotels & Resorts,Thailands leading hotel operator, continues to elevate the guest experience with an array of exclusive benefits only available for bookings

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The Unlikely Perks of a Larger Restaurant Space

EATER

Wonho Frank Lee Ryan Bailey of Kato in LA says more square footage has actually helped operations A version of this post originally appeared on May 14, 2025, in Eater and Punchs newsletter Pre Shift , a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and restaurant world. This send is the second of a four-part series on restaurant growth, presented by Square.

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Dusit executive appointed President of the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association

eHotelier

Dusit International, one of Thailands leading hotel and property development companies, is pleased to announce that Ms Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk, Vice President

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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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Hunting and Gathering: A New Mindset for Hotel Sales

Revenue Hub

In this challenging environment, hotel sales professionals can no longer afford to sit back and passively respond to RFPs. NB: This is an article from Lodging Interactive Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date The era of reactive selling is behind us. Today’s sales leaders must shift to an aggressive, proactive “hunter and gatherer” mindset to unearth new business opportunities and strategically bridge the emerging revenue gaps.

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Amy Leahy appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago

eHotelier

Kimpton Gray Hotelis pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Leahy as Director of Sales and Marketing, bringing over a decade of hospitality experience

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How SAS, Epic Games and Georgia-Pacific are reimagining manufacturing with digital twins

SAS

If you think of SAS as a data, AI and analytics powerhouse, Epic Games as the studio behind Fortnite and Georgia-Pacific as the company that makes paper towels and more, youre not wrong. But youre also missing the bigger story. One that quietly and collaboratively is reshaping how [.

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Pan Pacific Hotels Group unveils exclusive ‘Fam-tastic Getaway’ offer across Australia

eHotelier

Family-friendly stays just got sweeter with daily breakfast, fun welcome surprises, and up to 25% off.

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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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3 Smart Moves Hotels Can Make Now to Simplify Peak Season Later

Hospitality Net

Summer is around the corner, and for many hotel teams, that often means long days, crowded check-in desks, and full lobbies. With limited time to course-correct once the season starts, a few small moves now can help prevent the scramble later and set your team up for a smoother stretch.

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Radisson Hotel Group welcomes the first Radisson RED to Thailand with the opening of Radisson RED Phuket Patong Beach

eHotelier

Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening ofRadisson RED Phuket Patong Beach, marking the brand's introduction to the country with a vibrant

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Open Innovation: Rethinking How Organizations Solve Complex Challenges

Hospitality Net

In todays rapidly shifting business landscape, innovation is no longer a solitary pursuit. Complex challenges, from digital transformation to sustainability transitions, require more than internal expertise and traditional R&D processes. They demand a new approach, one that recognizes that valuable ideas can come from anywhere.

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Hotel Website Optimization Tips for Enhanced Mobile Bookings

Revenue Hub

In an era when smartphones have become the travelers constant companion, mobile is no longer a nice to have its a necessity. NB: This is an article from Travelboom Marketing Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date In fact, over 70% of last-minute hotel bookings are made on mobile devices, and travelers increasingly rely on their phones to research, compare, and book accommodations.

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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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CoStar May Data Report: Tariff Fears Ease as Economy Awaits Next Moves

Hospitality Net

Tariffs, which seemed poised to rock the economy just last month, may now be at least partially in the rearview mirror. With the administration walking back many of its planned levies, analysts at CoStar Group are looking for signals about where the economy is headed. With positive and negative signs, the uncertainty of trade policy alone may be enough to push the economy into a contraction.

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Beyond Hotel Price: Reimagining the 4Ps for Differentiation

Revenue Hub

Competing on price alone is not a coincidence; it’s a symptom of a broader trend in the hospitality industry. NB: This is an article from Demand Calendar Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Many hoteliers default to price competition primarily because their offerings across the other crucial elements of their business, their Product, Place, and Promotion, are largely undifferentiated from those of their competitors.When everything else looks the same, what else is there

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10 Often Overlooked Ways to Improve Restaurant Safety and Prevent Accidents

Modern Restaurant Management

Dining out should be a relaxing experience for customers. However, the restaurant industry can present significant safety hazards for employees. An unsafe work environment is a leading cause of injury and illness in restaurants. Prioritizing safety is crucial, and often, seemingly small, overlooked aspects can significantly impact your business's well-being and reputation.

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Tariffs causing 4 strategy pivots for restaurants

Fast Casual

Dilan Mehta, co-founder and CEO of Sizzle, an AI-powered food commerce platform, believes that restaurants considering the market's volatility as a moment to build digital muscle through forecasting tools, inventory intelligence and real-time sourcing will lead this next chapter of food commerce.

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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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What’s MORE Important? A Thriving, Equitable Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

A new coalition of organizations such as the James Beard Foundation, Women in Hospitality United, and Regarding Her aims to address systemic issues in the restauant industry and advocate for change. MORE , or Movement to Organize for Restaurant Equity,, is led by industry veterans and seeks to address challenges from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) under attack to economic instability, striving for a more equitable and sustainable future for the 12 million people employed in the nationR

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AHLA Applauds House Committee for Advancing Critical Tax Provisions Supporting Hotel Industry

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTONThe American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) praised the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee for advancing key tax provisions in the Budget Reconciliation package that are vital to the hospitality sector. We commend Chairman Jason Smith and the Committee for their leadership on this critical legislation, said AHLA President & CEO Rosanna Maietta.

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In Texas, Omakase Is Performance Art

EATER

Austin and Houston chefs weigh in on the pressures and payoffs of running some of the top omakases in the state

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U.S Economy Set To Lose $12.5BN In International Traveler Spend This Year

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global body representing the Travel & Tourism private sector, today announced its latest Economic Impact Research which found that the U.S. is on track to lose a staggering $12.5BN in international visitor spending this year.

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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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Investors cautious as Japan hotel costs climb

Hotel Management Network

Rising costs, labour shortages, and regulatory scrutiny are raising concerns about the sector's long-term sustainability, making investors wary. The post Investors cautious as Japan hotel costs climb appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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Wyndham and Le Park Concord to Launch 100 Super 8 Hotels Across Saudi Arabia in 10-Year Deal

Lodging Magazine

RIYADHWyndham Hotels & Resorts has entered into an exclusive development agreement with Le Park Concord Company to launch its Super 8 by Wyndham brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With plans to open 100 hotels over the next ten years, the agreement reinforces Wyndhams long-term commitment to expansion in the region. The signing was executed with the active support of the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, further underlining the initiatives alignment with the […] The post Wyndham

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LE: Nearly half Europe’s pipeline currently under construction

Hotel Business

As seen in the latest Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) , at the close of 2025s first quarter, the region’s total pipeline stands at 1,683 projects/247,472 rooms. As of the first quarter’s close, 46% of the hotel projects in Europe’s total pipeline are in the under-construction stage, standing at 766 projects and 115,227 rooms.

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Michelin Adds Four New San Diego Restaurants to the California Guide

EATER

The new additions include chef Eric Bosts tasting menu restaurant Lilo in Carlsbad and Oceanside burger spot Tanners

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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.