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Reopening China: data indicates outbound travel rebound

eHotelier

The re-opening of China is already proving to be a key win for tourism recovery, and potentially providing economic growth, within the Asia Pacific region.

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Ele introduces a snacks-only tasting menu The Star Sydney

Hospitality Magazine

Federico Zanellato and Karl Firla are known for their snacks, and now the pair have announced a new menu at Ele that heroes compact dishes that pack a punch. The Star Sydney restaurant will welcome diners looking for tiny but mighty morsels at the dining room or the chef’s table from 5pm Wednesday to Sunday. The chefs say the tasting menu was introduced as a means to attract more diners who would rather sample a plethora of dishes rather than sit down for a multi-course meal.

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Carnival Cruise Line and Football Star Ja’marr Chase welcome New Orleans students aboard

eHotelier

Carnival Cruise Line joined forces with wide receiver and New Orleans native Ja’Marr Chase to welcome a group of 50 young students from area schools for a special event aboard Carnival Valor.

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Former Coffee Club operators cop $115,603 in penalties

Hospitality Magazine

The former operators of a Coffee Club outlet in Geelong, Victoria have been charged with $115,603 in penalties after they underpaid two young workers and falsified records. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a $96,336 penalty against the former franchisee JMSL Pty Ltd and a $19,267 penalty against the company’s sole director Edison Peng, also known as Congyou Peng.

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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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Egypt and Marriott power hotel development in Africa

eHotelier

When it comes to hotel development across Africa, Egypt and Marriott are the two phenomena to watch. This insight comes from this year’s African Hotel Chain Development Pipeline report, widely acknowledged as the industry’s most authoritative source, documenting and analysing the number of hotels being planned and built across the continent.

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IHG expands luxury and premium hospitality offering in Egypt with triple hotel signing

eHotelier

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Arabella Group to develop three new hotels in Egypt between 2023 and 2026.

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Fever-Tree and Remedy Drinks announce operating model

Hospitality Magazine

Local mixer brand Fever-Tree Australia has confirmed it will partner with Remedy Drinks in an evolution of its operating model. The alliance will see Fever-Tree work alongside the Remedy commercial division to expand brand presence and focus on grocery and on-the-go channels. “Fever-Tree has established a fantastic platform in Australia and as we look to fuel further growth for Fever-Tree and our customers, the opportunity to evolve our operating model is the logical next step,” says Andy

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HFTP 2023 Club Summit has event’s largest registration; Will addresses high priority industry topics

eHotelier

Next week, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is holding its annual Club Summit with one of its largest registration rosters in the history of the five-year event. Established in 2018, this conference has quickly become a key program for the association’s club segment offerings. The Summit delivers a vital opportunity for high-level club professionals and industry experts to directly address the topics that are most compelling and important to this specialized segment of

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5 minutes with Enmore Country Club’s Dan McBride

Hospitality Magazine

What’s the appeal behind launching venues in Sydney’s Inner West? This one’s easy. We do Inner West venues because we live there and we love the neighbourhoods, the food and the people — it’s just the best. The Sunshine Inn, The Little Guy and Enmore Country Club share warm service and great products. The Sunshine Inn is a restaurant and bar whereas Enmore Country Club and The Little Guy are both neighbourhood bars.

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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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Cendyn adds new CRM Analytics reporting feature to award-winning eInsight CRM

eHotelier

Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of CRM Analytics, a new reporting feature for Cendyn’s eInsight CRM. This innovative enhancement is designed to drive effective and impactful decision making for hoteliers at scale.

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Entry date for Wine List of the Year Awards announced

Hospitality Magazine

This year celebrates the 30th anniversary of Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, with entries set to open on Monday 3 April. Venue owners, sommeliers and beverage directors from across Australia are invited to submit their drink offerings into the competition to be judged by a 30-strong panel. The awards sees lists ranked from one to three glasses, along with a range of other acknowledgements up for grabs including best in each state and territory, best small wine list, best food and

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Turtle Bay Resort accepted into global luxury travel group Virtuoso(R)

eHotelier

Turtle Bay Resort has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Robert Marusi, Chief Commercial Officer of Turtle Bay, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 21,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele.

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Conrad Nashville names general manager

Boutique Hotel News

US: Northwood Hospitality had appointed Eumi Koh as general manager of the Conrad Nashville. Koh brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to her new role at Conrad Nashville. Prior to joining the hotel, Koh served as general manager of The Darcy , a lifestyle boutique hotel in Washington DC. Before starting her career, she gained a Masters degree in business administration with a focus in hospitality and finance from Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Switzerla

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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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Hospitality industry trends and new standards with Klaus Kohlmayr

MEWS

As the number of available tickets for Unfold dwindles ( get yours here ), the excitement is on the rise. And it’s about to go through the roof as we introduce the latest hospitality expert to join us in Amsterdam on April 4th and explore this year’s theme: The New Standard in Hospitality. Ready for another inspiring interview? We got you. Klaus Kohlmayr is the Chief Evangelist and Development officer at IDeaS.

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Daniel Pedreschi, PPHE Hotel Group, on diversifying into new asset classes

Boutique Hotel News

BHN sits down with Daniel Pedreschi, regional VP of operations UK at PPHE Hotel Group , to talk about the company’s potential diversification into new asset classes and what the hotel pipeline looks like for 2023. Filmed at the art’otel London Battersea Power Station. The post Daniel Pedreschi, PPHE Hotel Group, on diversifying into new asset classes appeared first on Boutique Hotel News.

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Madrid hotel industry reported higher performance in February

eHotelier

Aligned with historical trends for the market, Madrid’s hotel industry reported higher performance from the month prior, according to preliminary February 2023 data from STR.

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art’otel London Battersea Power Station: Jennifer McCabe and Daniel Pedreschi

Boutique Hotel News

BHN speaks to Jennifer McCabe, general manager at art’otel London Battersea Power Station, to learn more about the brand’s UK debut and Jennifer’s short and long term focus for growing recognition of the hotel. Daniel Pedreschi, regional VP of operations UK at PPHE Hotel Group , joins the conversation to talk about a hotel’s role in regenerating city neighbourhoods.

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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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Julie Macdowell named Director of Spa for Spa Minerale at Lansdowne Resort

eHotelier

Lansdowne Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie MacDowell as Director of Spa for Spa Minerale.

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Ming Tsai and The Indestructible Bravado of The Male Celebrity Chef

The Restaurant Manifesto

A recent interview revealed that reckless behavior is still alive and well among many prominent chefs The post Ming Tsai and The Indestructible Bravado of The Male Celebrity Chef appeared first on The Restaurant Manifesto.

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A Singular Focus

Lodging Magazine

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? I was born with a very outgoing personality, a love of people, and an innate value of serving others. Starting at age 10, I babysat and worked in my mom’s ice cream shop (a side business to her being a full-time teacher and private pre-school owner), getting an early dose of responsibility and cultivating my love of caring for people.

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The 5 Questions to Ask to Get a Better Restaurant Meal

EATER

Photo-illustration by Eater Or, how to dine out like an absolute pro The world of dining and drinking is an obstacle course wrapped in a labyrinth wrapped in a logic puzzle — it’s full of pitfalls, gray areas, and bewildering questions that really shouldn’t even be questions (How do I find the bathroom?) and yet, somehow, are. Fortunately, your friends at Eater are here to help: Life Coach is a series of simple guides to the arcane rituals of modern dining.

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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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IHG Shares Development Updates and Plans Future Growth

Lodging Magazine

IHG Hotels & Resorts shared development momentum from 2022 and the start of the 2023 HUNTER Hotel Investment Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, by releasing an update on its recent and planned future growth across the Americas region and beyond. Elie Maalouf, CEO, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, “IHG continues to invest in strategic efforts that strengthen our brand portfolio while building trust and confidence among our guests and owners.

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The Rose & Crown in Tonbridge sold to entrepreneurial couple

Hotel Owner

A Best Western hotel on Tonbridge High Street in Kent has been sold off a guide price of £2.15m to an entrepreneurial couple. The Rose and Crown is a historic hotel that was formerly a Tudor coaching inn in the 1500s. It has since been fully renovated and extended to “offer 16 th Century character but with 21 st Century comfort”. The hotel features 56 bedrooms, two function rooms that cater for up to 100 people, as well as The Oak Room Bar and Grill that incorporates fine dining.

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The Hamilton: Alpharetta, GA’s first boutique hotel

Hotel Business

Alpharetta, GA, a suburb of Atlanta, is home to the headquarters of owner/operator/developer Hotel Equities (HE). It is also the location of The Hamilton Alpharetta, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 119-key property that became the first boutique hotel in the city when it opened in the summer of 2021. The property, which is HE’s only hotel in its hometown, was developed and originally owned by Alpharetta-based Mayfair Street Partners.

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Lore Group bolsters executive team

Hotel Owner

London based hospitality company Lore Group has recently made two key additions to its executive team with the appointment of Matthew Thomas as chief operating officer and Fiona Morgan as global director of sales, marketing and PR. Thomas is joining Lore Group from the Timothy Oulton Hospitality Collection where he was CEO. Prior to that role, he held the position of general manager at Soho House in New York and Istanbul before being promoted to COO of Soho House for Europe in 2015.

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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