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Revenue management can sell a 3-star hotel room for 1000 euros a night: here’s how  

eHotelier

Revenue management can sell a 3-star hotel room for 1000 euros a night: here’s how - Insights There’s no limit to the rack rate if the demand is there. Revenue managers use data to predict market rates, not feelings.

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The toastie is having its moment

Hospitality Magazine

The toastie hits the comfort food trifecta with its crisp slices of bread, melted cheese centre, and overall nostalgic vibe. But while you may think of it as a childhood treat or the ideal late-night snack, the toastie is far from just a meal to indulge in at home. More venues, in particular small bars, are adding toasties — or jaffles — to the menu.

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Cybersecurity for Hospitality Management in the Age of AI

InnQuest

In today’s interconnected world, where technology advances at an unprecedented pace, cybersecurity for hospitality management is a growing concern. Hotel chains and properties dealing with sensitive customer information, financial transactions and confidential business data, have become prime targets for cyber threats. As technology evolves, cybercriminals are leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to execute sophisticated attacks.

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Engineered for Success: Boosting Profits through Intelligent Menu Planning

Modern Restaurant Management

In the demanding world of the restaurant industry, success is not solely reliant on exceptional food and service. Behind the scenes, strategic decisions greatly impact a restaurant's bottom line, and at the forefront of these is the art of menu engineering. Far from just a list of dishes, a well-engineered menu is a powerful tool that can significantly increase a restaurant's efficiency and profitability.

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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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Google Hotel Ads: The Ultimate Guide | Mews

MEWS

In today's hotel industry, maximizing direct bookings is critical to increasing revenue and reducing dependence on third-party booking channels like OTAs. One of the most powerful channels for achieving this goal is Google Hotel Ads (GHA): with nearly 70% of the market share, it is the most used metasearch.

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Braintree Group acquires three new hotels to add to its portfolio

eHotelier

Braintree Group, a privately held, vertically integrated, national real estate development and investment firm, announced today the acquisition of three properties, adding 330 rooms to their rapidly growing hospitality portfolio. Resolute Road Hospitality, a national third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets, will manage all three assets.

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Korean fusion eatery The Evergreen opens in Chatswood

Hospitality Magazine

The Evergreen is the latest venue to join Chatswood’s dining landscape on Sydney’s North Shore. Located in The Mix food precinct, the eatery has rolled out a Korean-Australian-inspired menu put together by Head Chef Jun Hwang and Maureen Er and Callam Spelman, who round out the kitchen team. The venue opens from 11am daily with a lunch menu available until 3pm.

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TPG Hotels & Resorts selected to manage The Blennerhassett Hotel

eHotelier

TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s premier hospitality management firms, announced today it has been selected to manage The Blennerhassett Hotel, located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The iconic 140-year-old, 84-room historic property features an upscale signature restaurant, lounge, spa, and over 8,000 square feet of meeting space in eight distinct spaces that can be tailored for high-end corporate and lifestyle events.

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Top chefs headline Taste Port Douglas festival

Hospitality Magazine

Now in its seventh year, the much-anticipated food and beverage festival will be taking place on 10-13 August at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort in far-north Queensland. With less than two weeks to go, the festival has released a final wave of tickets for selected events featuring some of the country’s top culinary talent. Some of the events with final tickets include La Dolce Vita: An Italian Feast With Guy Grossi and La Cucina e Bar and restaurant takeovers starring Jerry Mai and Jake N

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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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Miguel Carrillo appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Wymara Resort and Villas

eHotelier

Wymara Resort + Villas, the luxury Caribbean sanctuary on Turks & Caicos’ Grace Bay Beach, today announces the appointment of Miguel Carrillo as Director of Sales and Marketing. Carrillo brings more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including roles in the hotel, airline, and tour operator sectors.

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Tech-Driven Segmentation for Bleisure and Beyond

Larry Mogelonsky

A hotel’s future can no longer be sufficiently bucketed into only leisure, corporate and groups. Hoteliers know this, but the obstacle nowadays is too much information. There are legacy systems that are difficult (and expensive) to integrate and lots of disjointed guest profiles – also known as data silos. Nevertheless, the need for system consolidation and unified guest profiles, particularly at the enterprise level, becomes all the more critical with the renewed drive for customer segmentation

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Lisa Yeh has been appointed President at Sentral

eHotelier

Sentral, the leading full-service residential hospitality company, announced today that its Board of Directors has promoted Lisa Yeh to President, effective today, August 1. In this expanded role, Ms. Yeh will oversee Sentral's day-to-day operations, in addition to her current responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer. Jon Slavet stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer to pursue other opportunities as of July 31.

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Mr. C Beverly Hills becomes Cameo Beverly Hills

Hotel Business

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. has rebranded and plans a conversion of its Mr. C Beverly Hills in Los Angeles to the Cameo Beverly Hills. Beginning Aug. 4, Cameo Beverly Hills will be available for booking on Hilton’s website and join Hilton Honors. Following an extensive renovation, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, the hotel will join LXR Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s luxury soft brands.

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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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Marriott International and University of Maryland SAFE Center announce nationwide rollout of Hospitality training curriculum for survivors of trafficking

eHotelier

In recognition of World Day against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, Marriott International and the University of Maryland Support, Advocacy, Freedom, and Empowerment Center for Human Trafficking Survivors (the SAFE Center) today announced the nationwide expansion of Future in Training (FiT) Curriculum that seeks to equip survivors of human trafficking interested in embarking on careers in hospitality with necessary information and resources.

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Omni Hotels & Resorts Introduces Brand Evolution and Changes Visual Identity

Industry Insights Lodging Magazine

DALLAS, Texas—Omni Hotels & Resorts launched a brand evolution as it continues growth comprised of nationwide portfolio enhancements, service training, and marketing investments. Driven by Omni President, Kurt Alexander, the announcement signals a new era for the brand and marks the first shift in visual identity in more than a decade. “Over the last 60 years we’ve been creating elevated experiences inspired by remarkable destinations where guests connect and enjoy genuine hospitality,” said

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Tharaldson Hospitality Management unveils the residence Inn Fairfield Napa, its 84th Hotel offering

eHotelier

Tharaldson Hospitality Management Unveils the Residence Inn Fairfield Napa, its 84th Hotel Offering Luxurious Accommodations in Fairfield, CA.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts in partnership with Aqarat, introduces Vignette Collection to the UAE and Kuwait

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, across 18 distinct brands, has announced the signing of franchise agreements with subsidiaries of Aqarat, a global hotel owner, in relation to two new Vignette Collection hotels which will launch IHG’s new collection brand to the Middle East later this summer.

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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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Iconic Hotels selects IDeaS

eHotelier

Iconic Hotels has adopted IDeaS G3 RMS across five of its Australian-based properties.

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AC Hotel® San Rafael Brings New Downtown Destination And Rooftop Bar To Marin County

Hospitality Net

Located just 18 miles north of San Francisco in Marin County, San Rafael is getting its first downtown hotel destination with the opening of AC Hotel® San Rafael on Wednesday, August 2. Located at 1201 Fifth Avenue on the corner of 5th Avenue and B Street, the hotel features 140 guest rooms, indoor and outdoor meeting space and several food and beverage outlets, including the city’s first rooftop bar, Above Fifth.

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Trigon Hotels to host fundraising dinner for Cope Foundation

Hotel Owner

The Trigon Hotels team will be celebrating its partnership with Cope Foundation by hosting a gala dinner at the Beech Hill Garden Centre in Montenotte on 24 August. Cope Foundation is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation that supports over 2,000 children and adults with an intellectual disability or autism throughout Cork city and county. As a partner, the hotel group has supported the organisation through a wide range of fundraising initiatives.

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New Opening in London: One Sloane, Chelsea

Hospitality Net

We are delighted to announce the arrival of One Sloane, which will be officially opening its doors in September 2023, with bookings available from this month. This exceptional address is located just off Chelsea’s Sloane Square, a collaboration between the world-renowned hotelier Costes, revered designer Francois-Joseph Graf and the 300 year old Cadogan Estate.

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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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The Fleece Hotel to close down in September

Hotel Owner

The historic Fleece Hotel in Richmond, North Yorkshire, has recently announced it will close down on 1 September. In an official announcement, Chris Miles, co-owner of the 13-room hotel, cited “unrelenting chronic staffing issues and ever-increasing costs” as the factors to blame for the decision to close. The hotel’s 42-cover restaurant as well as the 30-seat café bar, have already ceased to operate on 30 July.

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LE: Dallas, Atlanta top markets for hotel openings through ’25

Hotel Business

According to the U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE) for Q2 2023, the five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are Dallas with a record-high 184 projects/21,501 rooms, Atlanta with 141 projects/17,993 rooms, Phoenix with 119 projects/16,107 rooms, Nashville with 116 projects/15,346 rooms and Los Angeles with 112 projects/17,797 rooms.

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ONYX Hospitality Group Unveils ’Amari Raaya Maldives’

Hospitality Net

ONYX Hospitality Group, a renowned management company specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest gem, ’Amari Raaya Maldives.’ This exquisite resort is set to captivate travellers from around the globe with its unparalleled beauty and world-class offerings.

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Plough Inn in Wigtown brought to market by DM Hall 

Hotel Owner

The recently refurbished Plough Inn in Wigtown, Scotland, has been brought to market at offers over £340,000, with rental offers also set to be entertained. The historic licensed hotel features four en-suite bedrooms and a three bedroomed owner/managers accommodation. The 18th Century, grade-C-listed inn was “saved from ruin” by a recent extensive and sympathetic refurbishment by the current owner.

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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.