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Are existing structures holding talent back?

eHotelier

Are existing structures holding talent back? - Insights - Insights There is a growing call for better support in the development of young talent. We just need new frameworks to provide the way forward.

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8 tips for improving the revenue of your serviced apartment

MEWS

Improving serviced apartment revenue is the deciding factor in your property's success. As more and more travelers search for a home away from home, owners of serviced apartments can unlock a lot of potential revenue. The right marketing tools, amenities and technology can dramatically improve your bottom line.

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Global business travel and events costs expected to remain elevated through 2024, reflecting ‘true new cost of travel’

eHotelier

Global business travel and events costs are set to climb higher through the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, albeit at a much more moderate pace than the exceptionally steep increases seen in 2022. This is according to the 2024 Global Business Travel Forecast, published today by CWT, the business travel and meetings specialist, and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world's largest business travel trade organization.

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Andaz Turks & Caicos to Begin Construction

Hospitality Net

Andaz Turks & Caicos closed the final phase of financing and will immediately begin construction, marking an important milestone for the highly-anticipated resort and residential property that is poised to bring a fresh, modern luxury offering to the island and famed Grace Bay Beach.

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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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Mari K. Eder named Historian of the Year at Historic Hotels of America®

eHotelier

Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce that Major General Mari K. Eder (U.S. Army, Retired) has been named the recipient of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Historian of the Year Award.

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Sita Selanont (Khaotu) appointed Group Training Manager at Absolute Hotel Services (AHS)

eHotelier

Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ms Sita Selanont, affectionately known as Khaotu, as the Group Training Manager. In this key role, Khaotu will spearhead developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training programs across AHS's diverse portfolio of properties, driving excellence and innovation in employee development.

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OYO USA collaborates with Stripe

Hotel Business

OYO has partnered with Stripe , a global financial infrastructure platform for businesses, to ease the payment experience for its customers and hotel owners in the U.S. The integration will provide hotel owners with a flexible and seamless solution for in-person payments with a Stripe Terminal at their hotels, the companies report. OYO hotels in the U.S. will also be enabled with real-time payouts through Instant Payouts with Stripe, which will improve their cash flow.

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Romantik Hotels chooses Mews as PMS partner for their collection of 200+ hotels

eHotelier

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has been selected by Romantik Hotels as an official PMS partner for their portfolio of 200+ unique hotels across Europe.

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Mhor Estate receives £1.7m investment to fuel growth

Hotel Owner

Monachyle Mhor, Mhor 84 and Calair Cottage, a collection of retreats in Scotland, have received more than £1.7m in investment from The Cumberland Building Society. The Mhor Estate is owned and operated by chef and hotelier, Tom Lewis, whose portfolio consists of a boutique hotel, a roadside motel, a self-catering cottage, a retail concept store and a bakery business, Mhor Bread in Callander.

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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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The Royal Park Canvas – Fukuoka Nakasu, opens its doors on 4th August 2023

eHotelier

On Friday, 4th August 2023 Royal Park Hotels and Resorts Company, Ltd. opens its second hotel in Fukuoka (Kyushu).

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Employee Empowerment: Create an engaged and productive workforce

Hospitality Net

When roadblocks are deliberately thrown in your way, particularly in the workplace, it can be discouraging or even disheartening. Workers can sense when they are able to do more, but often lack the power or means to achieve their goals or even to speak up and express their frustration. Working in such an environment is highly irritating, which can lead to defeatism, reduced efficiency, and detachment.

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Accor partners with Saira Hospitality to support London’s hospitality talent

Hotel Owner

Accor has partnered with Saira Hospitality, a London-based non-profit organisation focused on creating pop-up hospitality schools worldwide. The collaboration will provide training opportunities for London’s undiscovered hospitality talent, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue “successful careers in the industry”. Saira Hospitality educates and empowers local communities through expert-led hospitality training programmes.

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Nobu Hotel San Sebastián Opens Its Doors Today

Hospitality Net

Today, Nobu Hotel San Sebastián opens its doors as the fifth hotel in Spain for Nobu Hospitality, the rapidly growing luxury lifestyle brand founded by Robert De Niro, Nobu Matsuhisa and Meir Teper. Working together with Spanish hospitality group, Millenium Hospitality Real Estate SOCIMI (MHRE), Nobu Hotel San Sebastián brings world renowned Nobu cuisine to the city with the most Michelin-starred restaurants per square metre.

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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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CitizenM Dublin set for completion in 2025

Hotel Owner

CitizenM has announced that its inaugural planned site in Dublin is set to be completed in 2025. Construction and fit out contractor Gilbert-Ash has been appointed as the main contractor for the project which will begin in August this year. Gilbert-Ash will transform the site into a 245-room, nine-storey hotel featuring citizenM’s signature bedrooms,work spaces and living room.

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The Conservatory Introduces a Hospitality Collective of Nature-based Stays and Experiences

Hospitality Net

Today, Collective Retreats, a pioneer in experiential outdoor hospitality, has announced The Conservatory, a community of design-forward hotels for nature enthusiasts. A first of its kind, The Conservatory presents a portfolio of nature-based, artfully designed properties that expand upon their locations’ culture, environment, and history.

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1M-plus hotel industry anti-human trafficking trainings completed

Hotel Business

The AHLA Foundation has revealed that foundation-funded human trafficking awareness trainings have been completed more than one million times by hotel employees across the industry. Developed by Marriott International and administered by PACT (previously known as ECPAT-USA), the trainings are part of an industry-wide initiative to help hotel employees recognize and report signs of potential on-property human trafficking.

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Extended-Stay Hotels Continue to Gain in Popularity

Hospitality Net

The pandemic and hybrid work arrangements have generated strong demand for longer hotel stays, increasing the popularity of cost-effective extended-stay hotels and making them one of the fastest growing segments in hospitality. With higher margins and lower development costs than full-service hotels, extended-stay properties have the potential to generate higher returns on investment.

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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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In England’s Lake District, a Gingerbread House Defies Fantasy

EATER

Grasmere Gingerbread For the last 169 years, Grasmere Gingerbread has been selling sweets beside the much-visited graveyard that houses William Wordsworth, becoming a tourist attraction in its own right The village of Grasmere literally straddles the River Rothay in the middle of northwest England’s Lake District and figuratively the perilous line between quaint and twee, between historic detail and modern invention meant to charm tourists into spending money.

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Hoteliers: Get the VIP treatment with Network as a Service

Hospitality Net

Making someone feel welcome while delivering an enjoyable guest experience is at the forefront of the hospitality industry. Having an agile, scalable, secure network is critical to delivering that unique interaction. With Network as a Service (NaaS), channel partners can help their customers do both.

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CBRE: U.S. Commercial Real Estate Prices Show Signs of Stabilization

Finance & Development : Lodging Magazine

DALLAS—Commercial real estate prices are showing signs of stabilizing as inflation moderates and the Federal Reserve nears the end of its interest rate hiking cycle, according to a new CBRE survey. The CBRE survey, which tracks pricing trends for major property types in the United States, found that capitalization rates have begun to level off after climbing sharply in the second half of 2022 as investors adjust to the new, higher-rate environment.

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The Annual Asia Pacific Hotel Operator Guide (HOG) Tenth Edition!

Hospitality Net

This guide is the most established publication in the industry in Asia Pacific to guide investors and owners in understanding the scale, presence, and capabilities of hotel operators in the region. The HOG highlights geographic distribution and brand presences of existing properties and pipeline supply, as well as management structure by operators. The publication aims to serve owners and investors a unique reference about the growth and scale of international and regional operators of esteemed

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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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Crieff Hydro agrees three-year contract with Inverarity Morton

Hotel Owner

Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has signed a three-year contract with Inverarity Morton, an independent wines and spirits merchant, which will provide the group’s portfolio of eight venues with wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks. The partnership comes as Inverarity Morton, like Crieff Hydro, is a family-owned company that is said to share the hotel group’s “core values and dedication to excellence”.

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STR, TE lower growth forecast for U.S. hotels

Hospitality Net

STR and Tourism Economics lowered their year-over-year growth projections in the revised 2023-24 U.S. hotel forecast just presented at the 15th Annual Hotel Data Conference.

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The Next Generation of “Lesbian Bars” Is Here. What Should We Call Them?

EATER

Rymie Amid a queer nightlife renaissance, a new crop of venues grapples with the best language to describe themselves — while some eschew definition entirely.

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HEI Assumes Management of Aloft Phoenix-Airport

Hospitality Net

HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s leading operators of institutionally owned hotels with a portfolio of more than 100 properties across the United States, today announced that it has assumed management of the 143-key Aloft Phoenix-Airport in Phoenix, AZ, joining HEI’s rapidly growing portfolio of premium-branded, select-service hotels. The RADCO Companies recently acquired the property.

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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.