eHotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Here are the top priorities for optimising your website from a technical perspective, optimising your website’s content, and optimising your presence in local search.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

At the height of the pandemic, Casework’s founder Casey Keasler and Kate’s founder Katelyn Williams were the only two coming into the interior design firm's studio in Portland, Oregon. Kate’s Ice Cream kitchen was across the courtyard and she needed a desk and quiet place to work. They quickly developed a socially distanced friendship.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

PACIFIC 19 Kona, a re-envisioned island-urban hotel for independent travelers seeking design-forward accommodations and authentic experiences, is now accepting reservations for April 1, 2023 and beyond. The 122-room hotel is located on the Hawaii Island (the Big Island) and sits on the 19th parallel, which draws a line across the Pacific Ocean connecting east to west.

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Boutique Hotel News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

UAE: NH Collection Dubai The Palm, a new-build hotel located on Palm Jumeirah, has opened marking the brand’s debut in the Middle East. The 532-key hotel features 226 rooms and suites in addition to 306 studios and apartments across 11 room categories. It offers five F&B venues, five meeting spaces which can cater up to 45 people, a rooftop bar and infinity pool, a gym, spa treatments, and a kid’s club.

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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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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced an exciting new signing in London, UK, for its upscale boutique brand Hotel Indigo. Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherds Bush will be one of the brand’s flagship London properties due to its individual design and superb location and has been signed in partnership with the Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The LineUp at Wai Kai, located within Hoakalei Resort in Ewa Beach, today announced key team member appointments in preparation for its grand opening in March 2023. The highly anticipated waterfront recreation and entertainment destination, headlined by the Wai Kai Wave, is the first of its kind in Hawaii.

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Boutique Hotel News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Israeli Fattal Hotel Group has been busy snapping up new hotel properties with the acquisition of Brighton’s The Grand. Last year, the group acquired six hotels in Spain for €165 million; more recently completed the purchase and restructuring of a portfolio in Austria; and lately swooped in on The Dilly in London. Brighton has been a popular destination for leisure travellers over the past few years, ranking amongst the top UK cities.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

According to the Q4 2022 Middle East Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of the quarter, LE analysts report that the hotel construction pipeline in the region stands at 549 projects/143,637 rooms. Hotel development in the Middle East is ramping up as investors begin to see opportunity in the region again. New project announcements (NPA) in the region continued to trend upward throughout 2022, closing the quarter at 67 projects/19,837 rooms and increasing

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Hotel Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

UKHospitality has revealed that 32% of hospitality firms are at risk of failure within the next year, despite hospitality sales in 2022 surpassing pre-Covid levels. The hospitality association said this is because sales remain “significantly behind 2019” in real terms due to inflation. The UKHospitality Quarterly Tracker, in association with CGA, found that revenues were up 4.2% in 2022 compared with 2019, but down 13% in real terms when inflation is accounted for.

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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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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Hotel-generated state and local tax revenue will reach new heights nationally ($46.71 billion) and in states across the nation this year, according to state-by-state projections released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Oxford Economics.

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Lodging Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Twenty Four Seven Hotels promoted Amanda Hawkins-Vogel to the company’s newly created role of chief operating officer. Hawkins-Vogel will provide strategic guidance to all departments supporting daily operations. Marriott International appointed Saba Landmann, senior vice president, global brand and portfolio-PR, effective immediately. Landmann will be responsible for leading communications for the company’s portfolio of experiential hotel brands.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is promoting Kevin Carey to senior executive vice president and chief operating officer.

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EHL Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

For a few years now, Gildas L'Hostis, EHL Senior Lecturer in Oenology (the knowledge of wine, wine service, production, economics and tasting), has been trying out new tools enabling students to express themselves more freely and creatively. The synesthetic approach is a method that shuns traditional analytical wine tasting along with the ubiquitous wine tasting ‘grid’, replacing it with a more imaginative practice that summons up many of the senses.

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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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Hotel Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Accor has announced an 80% like-for-like increase in revenues, up to €4.2bn (£3.7bn), for the 12 months ended December 2022. Its revenue increased 92% when compared with 2021 although that year was heavily affected by the pandemic. Its hotel services, which includes fees from management and franchise and services to owners, generated €3.2bn (£2.8bn) in revenue, up 89% like-for-like versus 2021 and up 5% compared with 2019.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The Pizza Hut set sells for $32. | American Girl American Girl introduced two new dolls from 1999 — and in classic ’90s fashion, they’re getting free pizza for reading books Here is a phrase that pulls at my heartstrings every time: Used to be a Pizza Hut. I think about the eponymous blog every time I pass one of those too-recognizable structures. The one in my hometown is now a Mexican restaurant.

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Travel Pulse Destinations

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Luxury travel to Paris saw an intense upswing last year and the trend is set to continue, according to a new data analysis from major travel agency network Virtuoso.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A Q&A with — and general appreciation of — the travel expert and author of the new book, “Italy for Food Lovers,” which focuses on traveling with eating in mind There are two parts in the introduction of Rick Steves’s new book, Italy for Food Lovers , that nearly made me cry. The first is Steves opining on the whole point of travel, the thing he’s dedicated his life to for the past four decades.

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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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Lodging Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

RALEIGH, North Carolina—CN Hotels announced that construction is underway for its new dual-brand hotel in Raleigh’s business district, Tempo by Hilton and Homewood Suites Raleigh Downtown, which broke ground in the fall of 2021 and is set to open later this year. Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown will be the first Tempo by Hilton flag in North Carolina and the second of its kind to open in the United States.

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Travel Pulse Destinations

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The Hawai'i Tourism Authority has released an updated Ma'ema'e Toolkit to equip promoters with guidelines for accurately and authentically representing the one-of-a-kind destination.

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PhocusWire

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Magpie's ChatGPT-based “product optimization tool” is intended to help tour and activity suppliers create better quality marketing content, including titles, descriptions, keywords and translations.

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Revfine

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

2022 brought unique challenges for lodging businesses as demand strengthened post-pandemic and ‘revenge travel’ soared. As labor shortages reached all-time highs and hotels struggled to fill roles, management was required to face a significant increase in demand with limited resources. The industry responded to these challenges and ended the year exceeding pre-pandemic RevPar.

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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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PhocusWire

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

CEO Glenn Fogel says by enabling customers to book accommodations and flights in one platform, the company will “drive increases in customer engagement and loyalty.

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Fast Casual

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Franchise expert Marla Topliff advises franchise candidates to ask the "right" questions before jumping into any "great" deal.

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PhocusWire

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A year after Alaska Airlines became the first major U.S.-based carrier to launch a flight subscription program, Frontier Airlines is rolling out its own in May.

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Boutique Hotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

St Michaels Resort in Falmouth, Cornwall has announced the addition of four new Spa Lodges due to open this spring. Designed by Cornwall based company Hatch Studios, the contemporary lodges will feature reclaimed timber, copper tones, strong naval blue accents and calming neutral tones, complemented by natural textures, nautical accessories, and local artwork.

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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.