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Top 10 list for controlling hotel expenses

eHotelier

Here are the top 10 control points to ensure you are not missing any dollars in your hotel. Failure to follow these controls will cost you by increasing your expenses.

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Strategic Ways for Restaurateurs to Grow Their Brands

Modern Restaurant Management

Independent restaurants with fewer than three locations make up more than half of the restaurants in the U.S. Many restaurateurs dream of growing into multiple locations, but it takes a lot of capital investment to get there. At my restaurant development and investment firm Full Course, we work with emerging brands to develop leadership, optimize business practices and ultimately provide financial investment for expansion.

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Marriott, Hilton, and IHG close Q4 2022 with largest projects counts

eHotelier

As reported in the fourth quarter United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) for 2022, the franchise companies with the largest construction pipelines at the end of Q4 are led by Marriott International (Marriott) with 1,490 projects/180,113 rooms. Following Marriott is Hilton Worldwide (Hilton) with 1,378 projects/154,790 rooms and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) with 789 projects/78,951 rooms.

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Here Are the 2023 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists

EATER

Getty/Victor Spinelli/WireImage Check out the full list Today in a press release, the James Beard Foundation revealed the semifinalist nominees for the 2022 James Beard Awards. The categories reflect changes made in the wake of an extensive 2021 audit to address the longstanding biases baked into the awards process. New awards categories include an emerging chef award without an age cutoff, as well as regional best chef categories that now include separate awards for California, Texas, and New Y

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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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Kudzai Mapfinya named Global Head of Customer at RoomRaccoon

eHotelier

Kudzai will join the company’s Senior Leadership Team in her new position and oversee the Customer Support, Customer Success and Customer Training departments.

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TigerTMS and NETxAutomation tackles hospitality energy crisis

eHotelier

More hotels can save energy and reduce costs with automatic shut-off of power to guest rooms when not occupied.

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Claude Bosi confirmed to head up Brooklands restaurant at The Peninsula London

Boutique Hotelier

It has been confirmed that two Michelin star chef Claude Bosi will open a rooftop restaurant called Brooklands at The Peninsula London when it opens later this year. As first reported by Boutique Hotelier last June, Bosi has been appointed chef director at the highly-anticipated hotel, which was officially launched to the media at a breakfast event this morning.

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Labor shortages and the impact on hotel operating costs

eHotelier

How modern AI solutions offset rising costs that cut into hotel profits.

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9 Signs You Need a Website Developer

Restaurant Engine

A website developer can help you take your website to the next level. Wondering if you need to redesign your website? Starting a restaurant and need to create a website? Either way, you need a website developer to help you with one of the most important marketing tools for your website. In this article, we look at nine signs you need a website developer.

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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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Eden Hotel Collection hits 100% anti-landfill waste target

Boutique Hotelier

The Eden Hotel Collection has achieved a green target of preventing 100% of its waste from going to landfill over the past year. The portfolio of hotels, which includes Bovey Castle in Devon and Brockencote Hall in Kidderminster, recycled 313 tonnes of waste across all of its hotels in 2022, 30% of which has been directly recycled, while half has been converted into renewable energy through incineration.

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Travelodge completes multi-million first phase budget-luxe hotel upgrade

Hotel Owner

Travelodge has revealed it has successfully completed the first phase of its multi-million pound budget-luxe hotel upgrade roll-out programme. Over the last 36 weeks, 65 Travelodge hotels across the UK in popular staycation and business destinations have undergone a complete transformation to feature the group’s new budget-luxe “premium look and feel” design.

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Q4 2022 meeting volume outperforms Knowland recovery forecast

Hotel Business

According to Knowland ‘s U.S. Meetings Recovery Forecast (MRF) and associated Top 25 U.S. Meetings Recovery Forecast (MRF25), meeting volume outperformed in Q4 2022. The company also shifted the 2023 forecast higher than was predicted in Q3 2022. “The fourth quarter outperformed the Knowland forecast by 8.4%, driven by top market growth,” said Kristi White, chief product officer, Knowland. “Additionally, both November and December exceeded 2019 numbers.

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Destination by Hyatt brand debuts in UK with Schloss Roxburghe

Hotel Owner

Hyatt Hotels has announced the debut of its Destination by Hyatt brand in the UK with Schloss Roxburghe, a historic estate that has gone through an extension to add a spa, 58 additional rooms, and 12 luxury Scottish cottages. Following the continued expansion of Hyatt’s luxury brands across Europe, the opening of Schloss Roxburghe represents a “significant” growth milestone for the Destination by Hyatt portfolio in Europe, as it joins the 7Pines Resorts in Ibiza and Sardinia.

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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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Rudding Park sends Gen Z workforce to theatre workshops to improve their confidence

Boutique Hotelier

Rudding Park has launched a new partnership with Harrogate Theatre to help instill confidence in its workforce, with a particular focus on first-time, Gen Z employees. The partnership has been created to help the hotel’s teams develop both professionally and personally through a series of fun and creative workshops. Kate Robey, head of learning and development at Rudding Park, explains: “Many of our team are Gen Z and it may be their first job so they can be a little shy or lack confidence.

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Eden Hotel Collection launches green initiative

Hotel Owner

The Eden Hotel Collection has launched a ‘Green Champions’ initiative as part of plans to become Green Tourism accredited this year. The accreditation is an industry respected award that recognises the commitment of tourism businesses to become more sustainable. The group said it has already prevented 100% of its waste from going to landfill over the past year.

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SimpsInns sinks £3m investment into portfolio upgrade

Boutique Hotelier

Ayrshire hospitality group SimpsInns has invested £3m across its portfolio of venues to upgrade facilities and service at four properties. As part of the investment, the family-owned group will also create up to 30 jobs in the spring after the launch of a new venue. SimpsInns is owned and operated by Malcolm and Karen Simpson and comprises The Waterside Hotel West Kilbride, The Gailes Hotel & Spa Gailes, Old Loans Inn, Loans, Troon, Si!

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Aberdeenshire’s Douglas Arms Hotel brought to market

Hotel Owner

The Douglas Arms Hotel in Aberdeenshire has been put up for sale for offers over £550,000. The hotel is being sold by owners Steven Ross and Scott Hutcheon who have owned the Douglas Arms for 16 years. The Douglas Arms has eight letting bedrooms with a lounge bar and bistro and café bar. The hotel also has an outdoor balcony terrace and the former lounge bar and restaurant suitable for additional development.

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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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An Okie Onion Burger Crawl Nearly 100 Years in the Making

EATER

Double onion burger with cheese at Tucker’s. | Choate House One state, two days, four burger joints, and a whole lot of griddled onions As someone who grew up just a 15-minute drive across the border in Northeast Texas, I have done my fair share of s**t-talking about the state of Oklahoma: “The wind blows so hard in Texas because Oklahoma sucks,” and so on.

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Hotel Trends: Discover The Latest Developments in The Hotel Industry!

Revfine

It is essential for owners and marketers to keep pace with the latest hotel trends, because new technology, shifting social attitudes, demographic changes and emerging economic realities are all fundamentally altering how hotels and their customers do business. The COVID pandemic still has some influence in customer priorities and has forced hotels to adapt.

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How Lord’s in NYC Makes Up to 60 Scotch Eggs a Night

EATER

Chef Ed Szymanski makes the eggs with lamb shoulder and deep fries them At his sophomore restaurant Lord’s , chef Ed Szymanski follows up his wildly popular New York City restaurant Dame with an homage to British bistro food. “I have pretty brutal childhood memories of takeaway Scotch eggs from an M&S before we go on a long train ride,” says Szymanski.

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How Bar Inventory Control Systems Improve Your Bottom Line

Sculpture Hospitality

Bar inventory control systems assist bars in efficiently tracking their inventory levels. A bar inventory control system provides your business with detailed, accurate and up-to-date information on the quantity, location and value of your inventoried bar goods.

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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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How Much Are You Losing By Not Controlling Your Hotel Price

Revenue Hub

Price is one of the key factors in any commercial transaction, whatever the product or service. NB: This is an article from mirai , one of our Expert Partners In fact, for certain commodities with little differentiation, it is the main factor. Perhaps it is not always the most important in hotels, but it is certainly relevant. It is true that the more unique and luxurious the hotel, the less the price matters.

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Discover Princess Hotels & Resorts for Yourself on a Fam Trip

Travel Pulse Hotels

The resort company is providing travel advisors with several fam trip opportunities in 2023.

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15 Innovative Hotel Advertisement Examples (+How To Create Ads)

Revenue Hub

Competing against online travel agencies (OTAs) and large hotel chains backed by billion-dollar marketing budgets can be intimidating for independent properties. NB: This is an article from Cloudbeds , one of our Expert Partners To stand out online, lodging operators must be creative with their marketing strategies and craft compelling advertisements to attract visitors to their website and convert those visitors to guests.

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The evolution of in-room voice tech in hospitality

PhocusWire

Voice assistants help short-staffed hotels by answering routine questions that the front desk would otherwise have to answer. They can also boost revenue by upselling spa services or future bookings, for example.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i