Fri.Sep 01, 2023

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How to Avoid the Top Seven Restaurant Inventory Management Mistakes

Modern Restaurant Management

Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Fortunately, all of these can be prevented by knowing the top mistakes and implementing best practices to avoid them. Below are the top seven inventory management mistakes restaurants are making, and how to correct them.

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Today Is National Hotel Employee Day

Hotel Business

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today has recognized National Hotel Employee Day. AHLA and the National Day Calendar established National Hotel Employee Day in 2022 to honor the nearly two million employees who work in the hotel industry. It is observed annually on Sept. 1. This year, National Hotel Employee Day comes as hotels across the nation are working to quickly fill nearly 100,000 open hotel jobs, according to Indeed.

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Prioritize Food Safety This Month and Throughout the Year

Modern Restaurant Management

The food your restaurant serves should taste good, look appealing, and be safe! Each year, food safety breaches sicken 48 million people in the United States and, of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. Prioritize food safety and avoid mistakes that could contribute to these statistics – like serving undercooked burgers, allowing employees to work when ill, accepting a delivery of temperature-abused products, etc.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Continues to Follow Seasonal Patterns

Finance & Development : Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—Following seasonal patterns, U.S. hotel performance declined from the previous week but showed positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through August 26, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance August 20-26, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022:Occupancy: 65.0 percent (up 0.4 percent)ADR: $150.23 (up 1.7 percent)RevPAR: $97.62 (up 2.1 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Las Vegas saw the largest year-over-year occupancy increase (up 7.9 percent to 76.

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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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Interview with Founder Juanjo Rodriguez of The Hotels Network

Revfine

In this interview, we speak with Juanjo Rodriguez, the co-founder of the Hotels Network and an expert in facilitating direct bookings for hotels. The Hotels Network offers several solutions designed to help hotels attract more direct business and become less reliant on third-party platforms, like online travel agencies (OTAs). The post Interview with Founder Juanjo Rodriguez of The Hotels Network appeared first on Revfine.com.

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W Edinburgh to open this November

Hotel Owner

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 brands, is set to debut in Scotland this November with the opening of W Edinburgh. Located in the city’s newest neighbourhood, the hotel is in the heart of the St James Quarter, a stylish lifestyle district where guests can benefit from world-class retail on their doorstep. This new luxury destination features 199 rooms and 45 suites, many with outdoor terraces.

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Most Common Guest Complaints and How to Handle Them

Revenue Hub

Imagine a guest arrives at your hotel, ready to have a memorable stay, and something doesn’t go as expected. What happens when you can’t meet their expectations? NB: This is an article from TrustYou The more prepared you and your staff are to handle guest complaints, the less likely a negative experience will damage your hotel’s reputation.

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Starboard Hotels acquires new London site

Hotel Owner

Hotel owner and operator Starboard Hotels is set for further growth following a seven-year refinancing deal and the purchase of another London hotel. The company, whose portfolio includes 21 hotels across brands from Hilton, IHG, Accor, Best Western and Wyndham, has recently acquired The Bridge Hotel, Greenford in West London. Its most recent acquisition was financed by OakNorth Bank, and the group said the move capitalises on the success of its first London property, the Hampton by Hilton Londo

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Top 9 Strategies to Use TikTok in Your Hotel

Revenue Hub

First, let’s leave behind the idea that social media is exclusively for teenagers, or for boring people who don’t know how to spend their time. NB: This is an article from Mews With over a billion active users, TikTok is growing rapidly and is currently the most popular social platform. Although most of its users are relatively young, the reality is that, if you want to put your hotel in the spotlight of millions of people, you need to start posting content on TikTok and making it pa

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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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Carlton and Lindum Hotels to reopen as Offshore in 2024

Hotel Owner

The former Lindum and Carlton hotels in Lytham St Annes are set to reopen as a 99 key hotel called Offshore in 2024 following a refurbishment. The revamp will see the full refurbishment of all bedrooms, with Silverstone Building Consultancy as the project manager for the programme. Extensively remodelling and refurbishing the venue, the multi-million pound venture will also include a restaurant with 250 covers and a large outdoor seating terrace.

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September hotel bookings in Spain off to strongest start in five years

Hospitality Net

Data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, reveals that hotel bookings for September in Spain are off to their strongest start in five years. SiteMinder’s World Hotel Index shows that hotel bookings in Spain are currently at 116.3% of 2019 volumes – 10.8% higher than the global average. Among neighbouring countries, only Portugal is outpacing Spain’s momentum, with hotel booking volumes that are 127.7% of 2019 levels.

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The Headland nominated for Independent Hotel of The Year award

Hotel Owner

Five-star hotel The Headland has been shortlisted for The Independent Hotel of The Year award. The Cornwall-based hotel is one of the final eight hotels competing to be crowned Independent Hotel of The Year. The Independent Hotel of the Year award acknowledges hotels that “embody independent spirit, excellence, and innovation in creating exceptional guest experiences whilst pushing the boundaries expected of an independent hotel”.

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Discovering Local Flavors, from Cape Town to Crete

Hospitality Net

Culinary masterclasses in Austria. Organic gardens in Crete. A Michelin-starred restaurant in Germany. Contemporary takes on the traditional cuisines of Cape Town and Nairobi. At these 10 hotels, located around the world, the flavorful experiences on offer create destinations in and of themselves.

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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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Responding to Hotel Guest Reviews: How to Do It Right!

Revenue Hub

Reviews are key in guiding people in their purchasing decisions. NB: This is an article from ReviewPro According to recent STR data , guest reviews are the third most important factor – after location and price/value – to influence booking decisions. Add to that that now there are fewer people traveling and, we are seeing fewer reviews, which means that any review (good or bad) is featured much longer on your front page, you want to make sure your guest responses are timely and of good qualit

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Improve Efficiency & Streamline Communication with Language Learning

Hospitality Net

Effective communication and exceptional customer service are key pillars in the hospitality industry, and businesses are constantly seeking new ways to stay competitive and foster growth for employees. Integrating language learning into your workforce can transform the way your business functions and create new growth opportunities for staff. It can also promote a more effective and united team, all of which can positively impact a hotel’s bottom line.

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Will AI Finally Drive Innovation In Hotel Commercial Strategy?

Revenue Hub

The challenges that hoteliers in the revenue, sales and marketing departments face today are largely the same challenges they’ve been tackling for the past decade. NB: This is an article from MDO Why have we made such little progress toward solving the top issues that hinder the hotel industry’s ability to evolve? It’s certainly not due to a lack of talent or creativity.

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Entice Guests With Thoughtful Upselling

Hospitality Net

"Memorable, unique, and authentic". Today’s hotel guests often tell us of these exact words to describe their preferences for us to create a memorable, unique, and authentic experience at our hotels.

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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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Automation, innovation, ChatGPT: The future for travel agents

PhocusWire

Here are three ways travel agents can adjust to and integrate future-forward technology and automation to successfully work with clients.

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Managing Knowledge: A framework and tools

Hospitality Net

The ever-increasing amount of content that we ingest each day demands the skill of knowledge management – for both personal and professional improvement. The challenge lies in capturing, distilling, and organizing data effectively. “Building a Second Brain” by Tiago Forte offers a blueprint for transforming data into actionable insights. I brought this topic to the HSMAI Marketing Advisory Board.

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CosmoTrips no more one year after launch?

PhocusWire

CosmoTrips was launched a year ago by Cosmopolitan-publisher Hearst targeting a millennial and Gen Z audience.

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New World Hotels and Resorts Unveils Accelerated Expansion Plans

Hospitality Net

New World® Hotels & Resorts, the upper-upscale hotel brand under Rosewood Hotel Group, is propelling forward with ambitious growth initiatives in Asia. The brand’s portfolio will reach a total of 18 operating hotels by end of this year with two more slated to open in 2024. This remarkable expansion highlights the brand’s confidence in the region and its commitment to delivering contemporary accommodations to the new generation of modern business and leisure travellers across the most sought-afte

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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 Mogharebi Group Advises Portfolio Sale in Utah

Finance & Development : Lodging Magazine

The Mogharebi Group has advised a Utah-based private investor on the $8.9 million sale of a 156-key select-service hotel portfolio in Cedar City, Utah. The portfolio includes a 106-room Quality Inn and a 50-room America’s Best Value Inn that are located within one block of each other. The two hotels are also popular among families visiting the 12,000 students enrolled at Southern Utah University, located less than two miles away.

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Will AI Finally Drive Innovation in Hotel Commercial Strategy?

Hospitality Net

I was fortunate recently to sit among a group of about 60 of the smartest minds in hospitality Commercial Strategy for an hour-long discussion on current industry challenges and opportunities, and what struck me most is that I’d heard it all before.

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Newbond acquires Aloft Tampa Downtown

Hotel Business

Newbond Holdings has acquired the Aloft Tampa Downtown. This transaction marks the company’s third hotel investment on the downtown Tampa riverfront in the last 24 months, totaling more than 700 hotel rooms and more than 800 ft. of frontage on the Hillsborough River. Located on the Riverwalk, the 130-key hotel offers indoor and outdoor amenity space, including a waterfront pool and gym, corporate meeting and event space, and a bar and lounge.

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Scandic expanding its Signature Collection in Norway

Hospitality Net

Tromsø is an attractive hotel market for international leisure travelers, a segment that is expected to increase over time, driven by the expansion of Tromsø Airport. It is also an attractive destination for cruises and as well as Northern Lights and mountain tourism. Scandic already operates two hotels in Tromsø with a total of 390 hotel rooms. The new hotel will be located in the new Vervet area and will have 305 rooms.

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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.