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10 smart hotel cost control ideas to save money

eHotelier

Cost can always be reduced, but how does this multi-facted issue impact your day-to-day operations and how will it reflect on your guest experience? Here are ways to turn cost issues into a competitive advantage.

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Chris Budicin joins Mulberry Group’s Hazel as head chef

Hospitality Magazine

Melbourne’s Hazel restaurant has welcomed new head chef Chris Budicin to lead the kitchen. Budicin has worked in acclaimed restaurants across the globe throughout his career including Rockpool Bar & Grill, Movida Aqui, Spice Temple, and City Larder in Melbourne as well as a stint at the lauded River Cafe in London where he gained an appreciation for fine produce.

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Restaurants with Strong Brand Identities Captivate Gen Z

Modern Restaurant Management

Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious. As one of the largest generations of consumers, they continually influence the ways restaurants innovate, and there are identifiable characteristics that differentiate Gen Z consumers from their older counterparts. Here are the biggest takeaways for how restaurants can engage with Gen Z in ways that create a competitive advantage.

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The Manchester to open in historic distillery district neighborhood of Lexington, KY

eHotelier

The Manchester, a new independent hotel in Lexington Kentucky’s Distillery District, is now accepting reservations and will open its doors on June 2nd, 2023 on the weekend of the city’s Railbird Festival.

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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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Melbourne’s Axil Coffee is coming to Brisbane

Hospitality Magazine

Queenslanders can get a taste of the Victorian coffee specialists at a five-day pop up this month. Axil Coffee will be taking over the guest coffee bar in InterSection Project, also known as Coffee Anthology in the Brisbane CBD from 24-28 May. 2022 World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas will be on hand throughout the pop up crafting guests their morning coffee.

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Mary’s launches line up for food and drink festival Here Now

Hospitality Magazine

The one-day event will be held on 11 June at Macquarie Park Place in Sydney’s CBD as part of Vivid Sydney. Drinks journalist and P&V Wine and Liquor Merchants Co-Founder Mike Bennie and farmer and restauranteur Palisa Anderson have curated the line up featuring New South Wales’ best food and drink producers. Mary’s Co-Founders Jake Smyth and Keeny Graham have worked with Anderson on the food line up, which will see each venue serve up three snack-sized dishes as part of the

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Luxury Family Hotels strengthens their leadership team with a series of new appointments

eHotelier

Luxury Family Hotels, a collection of five family-focused properties across southern England, is delighted to announce the strengthening of their leadership team as they move into a new era with a series of upcoming property relaunches. Extensive refurbishment work at Moonfleet Manor in Dorset will draw to a close at the end of May, followed by a milestone relaunch of Fowey Hall in Cornwall in early June.

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Vivid bar and restaurant pops up at the Opera House

Hospitality Magazine

A series of food and drink experiences inspired by Vivid will take over the Sydney Opera House from 26 May. A Bob Dylan-inspired pop-up bar, fried chicken ramen, outdoor food trucks, and a Vivid-inspired menu at Opera Bar will operate until 17 June across various spaces at the iconic site. Taste and Sound of Sydney at Opera Bar kicks off from 11am with a dedicated offering that will see Sydney rock oysters teamed with finger lime; scallop crudo with jalapeno, citrus, and sea succulents; and a bu

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Marriott International promotes Brian Povinelli to Senior Vice President, Global Head of Marketing and Brand

eHotelier

Marriott International, Inc. is announcing the appointment of Brian Povinelli to Senior Vice President, Global Head of Marketing and Brand. Povinelli, who has been with Marriott since its acquisition of Starwood Hotels in September 2016, will lead the company’s overall marketing strategy as well as the end-to-end guest experience for Marriott’s 22 Premium, Select & Longer-stay brands.

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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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Meet the South Coast’s Chez Dominique

Hospitality Magazine

Timing is everything, and the proverb couldn’t be more accurate for Elsa Marie and Julian May. The two chefs worked in restaurants across Sydney and Paris before returning to Australia to travel along the New South Wales South Coast in a van, swapping the kitchen for working the land. It was here on the South Coast, specifically in Moruya, where Chez Dominique all started.

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The Hotel Construction Pipeline in the Asia Pacific Region, excluding China, remains Steady at Q1 2023

eHotelier

As seen in Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) most recent Asia Pacific Construction Pipeline Trend Report, excluding China, analysts state that the region ended the first quarter of 2023 with 1,885 projects/394,235 rooms in the total pipeline.

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Revenue management in hostels | Guide and best practices

MEWS

Hostel revenue management is all about selling as many rooms and spaces as possible at the highest possible price. To achieve this, the hostel must effectively manage room availability and sell for the best price through the appropriate channels. Just like in hotels, yield management is an excellent technique for maximizing both revenue and profit.

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UNWTO identifies priorities for boosting rural tourism potential

eHotelier

UNWTO has launched a new report to determine the status of rural tourism in its Member States and identify the main challenges and opportunities of tourism as a driver for rural development from a policy perspective.

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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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Zeal Hotels signs with IHG for first net zero carbon hotel  

Hotel Owner

Zeal Hotels has signed a new agreement with IHG Hotels and Resorts for its first net zero carbon hotel. The hotel will mark both companies’ first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel. It will be aligned with the UK Green Building Council’s framework definition of net zero carbon buildings, and is set to open next year. It will be managed by Valor Hospitality.

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IHG Announces Jolyon Bulley as Americas CEO Successor

Lodging Magazine

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced that Jolyon Bulley will succeed Elie Maalouf as Americas CEO. Bulley is currently IHG’s CEO for the Greater China region, and also the group’s transformation lead for Luxury & Lifestyle. The appointment follows the announcement on May 5 that Maalouf will become IHG’s group CEO on July 1 following Keith Barr’s decision to step down to return with his family to the United States.

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The Torridon appoints new resort head chef

Hotel Owner

Scotland hotel The Torridon has recently announced the appointment of Alex Henderson as new resort head chef to lead its fine-dining 1887 restaurant and oversee the Bo and Muc brasserie offering. Henderson, who previously worked for the Torridon as a sous chef, joins from Newcastle’s Michelin-starred House of Tides, where he was sous chef under patron chef Kenny Atkinson.

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The Midwest’s ‘Minnesota Sushi’ Is Having a Pop Culture Moment

EATER

The ‘kind of good, kind of gross’ Minnesota sushi on ‘Somebody Somewhere.’ | Sandy Morris/HBO The dubious-looking ham, cream cheese, and pickle canape has recently shown up on “Jeopardy!” and HBO’s “Somebody Somewhere” I am a regional food obsessive originally from the Midwest. So when someone on a recent episode of the charming Kansas-set HBO comedy Somebody Somewhere showed up to a school event with a conversation piece appetizer I had never heard of called “St.

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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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Bristol Hoteliers outline plans to tackle recruitment crisis

Hotel Owner

British Hoteliers has outlined plans to tackle the recruitment crisis which it said has hit the hospitality sector “particularly hard in recent years” as well as affecting other industries. It stated that “a combination of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic have additionally impacted staffing for the hospitality industry and recruitment has continued to be a huge challenge post-pandemic”.

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Sustainable Tourism Guide: What is, Why Important, Examples and More…

Revfine

Increased awareness of the issues surrounding climate change, deforestation, displacement of indigenous people and the preservation of natural resources has helped to contribute to the growth of sustainable tourism, and it is essential for those in the industry to gain an understanding of the concept. In this article, you can learn about what sustainable tourism The post Sustainable Tourism Guide: What is, Why Important, Examples and More… appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Parkdean Resorts partners with charity to offer jobs to veterans

Hotel Owner

Holiday park operator, Parkdean Resorts, has partnered with Only A Pavement Away that aims to support people facing homelessness, such as veterans and prison leavers, find stability through employment in the hospitality industry. The operator will work with the charity to provide job opportunities for veterans across its 66 parks to help them find a pathway out of homelessness by providing “meaningful” employment, as well as funding qualifications and development opportunities, including chef a

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Marriott promotes Povinelli to SVP/global head, marketing and brand

Hotel Business

Marriott International Inc. has appointed Brian Povinelli to SVP, global head of marketing and brand. Povinelli, who has been with Marriott since its acquisition of Starwood Hotels in September 2016, will lead the company’s overall marketing strategy, as well as the end-to-end guest experience for Marriott’s 22 premium, select- and longer-stay brands. “We’re excited to bring Brian’s strategic prowess, creativity and proven track record of designing transformative an

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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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Kinsfolk and Co launches with three planned hotels

Hotel Owner

A new international hospitality management company Kinsfolk and Co has officially launched with plans to operate a “managed portfolio of hospitality businesses”. The company plans to have two hotels in Central London and one in Europe. It plans to open a hotel in Fitzrovia in 2024 and Westminster in 2026. The company is led by Paul Brackley, founder and CEO, who was previously managing director of The Beaumont Hotel, Mayfair and general manager of the Shangri-La at The Shard London.

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How COVID spurred drug repurposing research: A conversation with an FDA data scientist

SAS

The pandemic caused public health agencies and life sciences companies to scramble to find effective treatments. Exploring the efficacy of existing drugs to treat COVID, an example of what's known as drug repurposing, was an intense focus for Qais Hatim, a Data Scientist at the US Food and Drug Administration [.

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Switch Hospitality to open new Birmingham aparthotel

Hotel Owner

Switch Hospitality Management Ltd has revealed details of Birmingham’s Royal Angus Hotel redevelopment, with the new ‘Aparthotel Birmingham’ located in Snowhill set to launch this autumn. Acquired by SevenCapital in August 2020, the 92,000 sq ft site will be managed by Switch Hospitality as part of its growing asset management portfolio, which includes its flagship hotel, Park Regis Birmingham, Holiday Inn Express Birmingham South and the re-opening of the fully refurbished Nite Nite hotel

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Developmental Progress: Concord Hospitality’s Mark Laport on the Building Blocks of Growth

Lodging Magazine

President and CEO Mark Laport founded Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company in 1985 as both a hotel management and development firm. He recently shared with LODGING how he—like so many others—stumbled into hospitality and then proceeded to build what is now one of the largest hospitality companies in North America, with hotels in both the United States and Canada.

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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.