Fri.Sep 06, 2024

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Increase Direct Bookings with Google Hotel Finder

Hotelogix

Google Hotel Finder, also known as Google Hotels or Google Hotel Search , is a powerful metasearch tool integrated into Google’s ecosystem. This tool aggregates hotel information from across the internet, providing users with a comprehensive overview of available accommodations based on their search criteria. It’s part of the larger Google Travel suite, which also includes tools for flights and activities.

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Sober-Curious Trend Provides Opportunities

Modern Restaurant Management

More people are sober curious so what should restaurants do to meet this customer desire? According to a 2024 report from NCSolutions, 41 percent of Americans are trying to drink less alcohol – a trend driven by Gen Z (61 percent) and Millennials (49 percent) who say it's for both physical and mental wellness reasons. The non-alcoholic beverage industry is expected to grow to $30 billion by 2025, according to Global Market Insights, For a deeper dive, Modern Restaruant Management (MRM)

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7 Must-Attend Hotel Trade Shows and Conferences in 2024

Hotelogix

Do you want to expand your network, learn everything there is to know about the newest technologies, and have a deeper understanding of the trends in the hotel industry? Then, put some of the remaining hotel trade fairs and events on your schedule for later in the year. These events are fantastic venues for showcasing the unique selling points of your hotel, networking with nearly everyone in the hospitality ecosystem, meeting with industry experts, and interacting with IT vendors to learn about

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Bridge launches ground-up construction lending program

Hotel Business

Bridge , a digital platform that connects middle-market developers with a network of debt capital providers, has launched its ground-up construction lending program, an in-house lending program designed to support construction and rehab projects for franchised hotels. The program will cater to experienced sponsors in primary and secondary markets, offering loan amounts of up to $50 million.

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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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Cvent Acquires Marketing Tech Company Splash

Lodging Magazine

TYSONS, Virginia—Cvent announced that it has acquired Splash, an event marketing technology company. Splash’s platform allows marketers to create on-brand, measurable, and repeatable event programs that drive pipeline and sales. Over 500 organizations, including more than 60 Fortune 1000 companies, use Splash for their event marketing needs. Together, the companies plan to continue investing in their products and serving their customers to accelerate event success.

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Extended Stay America Suites Buffalo opens

Hotel Business

Extended Stay America has opened the Extended Stay America Suites Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. The two-story, 100-room property features free WiFi, a free grab-and-go breakfast and an on-site guest laundry room. All suites include fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators, microwaves, stovetops, cookware, utensils, dishes and a dedicated workspace.

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Will Google’s Antitrust Ruling Change Hotel Marketing?

Revenue Hub

In August 2024, the U.S. District Court for D.C. delivered a landmark ruling, finding that Google illegally monopolized the search market and violated the Sherman Antitrust Act. This decision has generated widespread discussion, particularly regarding its potential impact on the hospitality industry, where the majority of search-based traffic comes from Google.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts launches NOMO (Night On My Own) package as 68% of parents say they need a solo break after the summer holidays

Hospitality Net

As summer comes to an end, 70% of parents admit to feeling exhausted after the summer holidays. To help people rest and recharge, solo, IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching a new NOMO (Night On My Own) package. No kids, no partner, no pets, no housemates, just some time to unwind and be taken care of at a hotel - a discounted stay, 20% off food and drink (including room service), extra late check-out until 2pm plus other perks at IHG Hotels & Resorts properties across the UK & Ireland.

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How To Design A Restaurant Kitchen Floor Plan

7 Shifts

With 54% of diners saying they would avoid a restaurant with table wait times over 30 minutes, you must develop an efficient kitchen floor plan that helps you serve food quickly and consistently. The right design can ease your workflows and minimize bottlenecks in your operations. What should a restaurant kitchen floor plan include? A well-thought-out floor plan should incorporate various key areas: storage, food preparation zones, cooking stations, cleaning and dishwashing stations, and service

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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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Start early: How to have an intentional budget season

Hospitality Net

In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Joel Morales, CMO at Castlerock Asset Management, joins Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, to offer a proactive approach to budget season – starting before August. Joel highlights the benefits of initiating budget planning as early as May or June, and how he’s seen sales and marketing departments align and collaborate with greater speed and efficiency.

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What is a Barback?

7 Shifts

Customers who experience longer wait times are 18% less satisfied with their experience. Hiring a barback can keep your bar operations efficient and boost customer satisfaction. What is a barback? If you’re thinking of opening or owning a bar , you need a barback to help maintain smooth operations. Barbacks mainly assist the bartenders in various tasks, especially behind-the-scenes duties, so that the latter can focus on making drinks and engaging with customers.

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UN Tourism Puts Spotlight on Education and Innovation at Bled Strategic Forum

Hospitality Net

UN Tourism brought its expertise to the Bled Strategic Forum, highlighting the essential role of investments and innovation as drivers of a better future, while also engaging in an official visit to the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport to strengthen collaboration.

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Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Cost Of Goods Sold (COGS) in 2024

7 Shifts

As a restaurant owner, you're all too familiar with the constant struggle to stay profitable amidst rising costs. For instance, lettuce and eggs, which are used for burgers and breakfast items, increased by 10.3% and 9.5%. As such, monitoring the cost of goods sold (COGS) can make the difference between a thriving business and one that struggles to stay afloat.

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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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Radisson Hotel Group reinforces growth strategy with Prize by Radisson rebranding and new signings across Central Europe

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group reveals the rebranding of prizeotel, the successful affordable high design brand, to Prize by Radisson and announces two new Prize by Radisson hotel signings, accelerating its expansion across key destinations in Germany together with its market entry in Poland.

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Data Driven Personalization: Are Hoteliers Missing the Mark?

Revenue Hub

As guest expectations for personalized experiences continue to rise, hotels face escalating pressure to deliver tailored content that resonates on an individual level. Instant gratification is now the norm, with guests anticipating that hotels will foresee their needs and preferences at every encounter. NB: This is an article from Infor Hospitality Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date However, despite the prevalent adoption of personalization strategies, many hoteliers still fa

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Madrid celebrates the opening of the new INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Valdebebas

Hospitality Net

INNSiDE Madrid Valdebebas, the new venture of Meliá Hotels International together with Saint Croix Holding Immobilier, Socimi of the Pryconsa Group, as owners of the property, opens its doors today to offer a new experience to those visitors to Madrid looking for a quiet and relaxed accommodation option, away from the frenetic pace of the city centre.

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8 Top Email Marketing Tips to Grow Your Hotel Guest List

Revenue Hub

Email marketing for hotels is a powerful tool, it’s perfect if you’re looking to build relationships with guests, drive repeat bookings, and expand their brand reach.With the right strategies, your hotel can grow its guest list, engage with potential customers, and increase direct bookings. NB: This is an article from Net Affinity Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date In this blog, we’ll cover eight top email marketing tips that can help your hotel maximise its email campa

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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

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Top APAC hotel email campaigns of 2024 (so far)

Hospitality Net

The year 2024 has flown by, and we’re past the halfway mark. But we’ve already witnessed numerous stunning and high-performing hotel email campaigns in APAC. For good reason, since 75.4% of consumers still prefer email as their main communication channel, maintaining its top position for many years.

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How to Use Guest Feedback to Understand What Guest Needs

Revenue Hub

You know your hotel intimately. You know where to sit to get the best winter sunshine, you know where the dirty laundry is stored (literally), but you don’t know what it’s like to be a guest at your property. You simply can never experience the hotel the way your guests do. NB: This is an article from GuestRevu Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date In fact, it’s the very fact that you know it so well that makes it impossible for you to see where your guests mig

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voco hotels opens doors to voco Stockholm - Kista in Sweden’s ‘Silicon Valley’

Hospitality Net

Embrace a dynamic blend of tech and culture, in Stockholm’s most diverse district, where innovations in music, design, fashion and technology are born.

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Remington expands portfolio to Puerto Rico

Hotel Business

Remington Hospitality has assumed management of Hotel Miramar, a boutique property located in the Miramar district of San Juan, Puerto Rico. This marks the company’s first venture in the Puerto Rican market, expanding its presence in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region. Overlooking the Condado Lagoon and located close to Old San Juan, the island’s cruise ship terminals and the Puerto Rico Convention Center, the hotel offers a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of both the

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Optimize Restaurant Operations With the Right Payroll & HCM Services

Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," is tailored for the restaurant industry to help you choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, crucial for maintaining staff morale. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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How AI in hospitality can enhance personalized customer experience

EHL Insights

From AI-powered room service that knows your guest’s favorite midnight snack to chatbots that give travel advice like a seasoned globetrotter, artificial intelligence (AI) in hospitality is like having a unicorn in your hotel garden. You can use it to attract customers, wow them with unique, personalized experiences, and learn more about your business and customers to stay ahead of the game.

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WTTC: U.S. remains most powerful travel & tourism market

Hotel Business

The U.S. is the world’s most powerful travel & tourism market, contributing a record-breaking $2.36 trillion to the nation’s economy last year, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s 2024 Economic Impact Trends Report. Despite the slow return of spending from international travelers, the U.S. keeps pole position, with almost double the economic contribution of its nearest rival.

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Hyatt Place Expands in The State of Maharashtra with Hyatt Place Aurangabad Airport

Hospitality Net

The property is conveniently located 1km from the airport and close to the city’s business district.

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Raines Adds Hotel Theo to Management Portfolio

Lodging Magazine

FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines has added Hotel Theo, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property, to its management portfolio. Formerly known as Hotel Magnolia, Hotel Theo is now part of Woven by Raines, the lifestyle division of Raines. The property is owned by TCOR Hotel Partners and TriGate Capital. Located between the French Quarter and the Warehouse District, Hotel Theo is a spot for travelers looking to explore the culture of The Big Easy and enjoy attractions. […] The post Raines Adds

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!