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How Generative AI is transforming travel marketing

eHotelier

Here is a closer look at how generative AI will impact travel marketing along with examples of its potential applications in hotels, destinations, restaurants, cruise companies and airlines.

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Sustainability tips and eco inspiration

Hospitality Magazine

Whether it’s in the kitchen or behind the bar, reducing a venue’s environmental footprint is front of mind for many hospitality workers. While it’s not easy to know where to start, there’s no better place to look than to the people who have built their businesses on doing their bit for the environment. Hospitality speaks to Dennis Yong from Parcs, Jo Barrett from Little Pickett and Luke Whearty from Byrdi about taking a multipronged approach to sustainability from utilising food scraps and

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Restaurants Under Attack from Cybercriminals: How to Protect Your Business

Modern Restaurant Management

As the restaurant industry becomes more reliant on technology, the risk of cyber attacks is rising. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting restaurants, seeking to steal sensitive customer data and disrupt business operations. One study found that in 2016, the food and beverage industry accounted for ten percent of all data breaches. While many restaurant owners may not think they need to worry about cyber attacks, the reality is that no business is immune.

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Amro Nagah named as General Manager at Swissôtel Al Murooj Dubai

eHotelier

Amro Nagah has returned to Accor as general manager of Swissôtel Al Murooj Hotel in Dubai. The role sees him move on from Roda Amwaj Suites, where he was GM for almost three years.

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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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Mantle Group to transform The Summit at Mount Coot-tha

Hospitality Magazine

The group has lodged a development application to revitalise the Brisbane destination into a multi-faceted hospitality experience. The start date for the renovations is dependent on the development application’s approval, but are scheduled to take seven months with hopes to open during the first half of 2024. The renovations will involve the demolishment of the site’s cafe, to build the two-level venue Pavilion which will include a dining space, gin distillery and a First NationsR

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Pellegrino 2000 team opens Clam Bar this week

Hospitality Magazine

The all-star team behind some of Sydney’s most popular restaurants have confirmed their latest opening will launch in the CBD tomorrow. New York-style grill Clam Bar is located on the corner of Bridge and Young Street, and marks the third project for chefs Dan Pepperell, Michael Clift and sommelier Andy Tyson. The restaurant has taken the place of Ross and Sunny Lusted’s Bridge Room and has been revamped by architect Mike Hanna, who has divided the room into booths and tables that ar

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JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa debuts in Florida

eHotelier

JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils its newest property in Clearwater Beach, Florida, with the opening of JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. Located along a secluded stretch of what has consistently been named “America’s Best Beach,” the luxurious new beachside property creates an oasis of coastal elegance and offers a serene destination to reflect and recharge.

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Enter the Flor de Caña Sustainable Cocktail Challenge

Hospitality Magazine

Bartenders from across Australia are invited to enter the competition and use sustainable ingredients and new techniques to create a winning cocktail. It’s the third year of the competition, which is backed by a Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade certified accreditation. There will be 30 countries involved in the challenge, including here in Australia which will be run by Flor de Caña’s Australian distributor Vanguard Luxury Brands.

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Khaled Al Jamal appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh

eHotelier

JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh is pleased to announce the appointment of Khaled Al Jamal as its new General Manager. The highly respected hospitality professional will bring his wealth of experience in the industry having worked within the sector for over 35 years.

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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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Visualizing new ways to protect sharks with data and analytics

SAS

Where do hammerhead sharks go at night? And perhaps more importantly, why? Research Scientist and Professor Alex Hearn of the Galapagos Science Center hoped that a team of SAS analytics volunteers would be able to answer that by analyzing data he has collected over nearly two decades. The project is [.

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Year-Over-Year Growth in the Hotel Construction Pipeline for the Top 25 U.S. Markets as a Group

eHotelier

In the Q1 2023 U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report released by Lodging Econometrics (LE), LE analysts report, that as a group, year-over-year the hotel construction pipeline has grown in the Top 25 Markets in the U.S. The top five U.S. markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines at the close of the first quarter are led by Dallas with, record-high project and room counts of 184 projects/21,810 rooms.

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WTTC: U.S. travel & tourism to reach record high this year

Hotel Business

The World Travel & Tourism Council ’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed that the U.S. travel & tourism sector is forecast to exceed the 2019 peak this year. The sector is set to contribute $2.24 trillion to the U.S. economy this year, surpassing the 2019 pre-pandemic high of $2.17 trillion. WTTC is also forecasting that the sector will create more than 1.2 million jobs this year, recovering almost all of the jobs lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic to reach 17.4 milli

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Sojern and Xcaliber announce collaboration

eHotelier

Sojern and Xcaliber announce a new collaboration to drive direct bookings and bolster revenue for Asia-Pacific Hoteliers

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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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Must Start Somewhere: Sourcing the Next Big Ideas in Lodging Tech

Lodging Magazine

Ambitious entrepreneurs in lodging technology innovation are motivated by a passion to improve the industry, companies, people, and maybe even the world. Driven by a desire to succeed, they work tirelessly to secure the funding, backing, and press necessary to transform their fledgling idea into a thriving business operation. But how do these ideas start?

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U.S. hotel results for week ending 22 April

eHotelier

U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to STR‘s latest data through 22 April.

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LE: Combined top 25 U.S. markets construction pipeline shows YOY growth

Hotel Business

In the Q1 2023 U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report released by Lodging Econometrics (LE) , LE analysts report that as a group, year-over-year the hotel construction pipeline has grown in the top 25 markets in the U.S. The top five U.S. markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines at the close of the first quarter are led by Dallas with record-high project and room counts of 184 projects/21,810 rooms.

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Hilton Reports Q1 2023 Financial Results

Lodging Magazine

MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported its first quarter 2023 financial results. Metrics from the results include: The post Hilton Reports Q1 2023 Financial Results appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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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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Big data – Big business

eHotelier

Data is the new oil. But why are hotels not using it right?

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Rotana marks its foray into the United Kingdom

Hospitality Net

Rotana announced today its entry into the United Kingdom (UK) with the launch of two new properties under its affordable hotel and serviced apartment brand, Centro, Centro New Malden and Centro Kingston. These being the first two properties to launch as part of a wider agreement to develop up to 1,500 keys over multiple sites across the greater London region, all under the Centro brand.

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Kim-Joy’s New Recipe-Filled Graphic Novel Is About More Than Cute Bakes

EATER

Turtle Bread is available in e-book format May 2. | Ellis Parrinder In “Turtle Bread,” the “Great British Bake Off” alum’s first foray into fiction, a shy woman joins a baking club Kim-Joy is wearing heart-shaped sunglasses indoors. She says she gets migraines from the harsh lights in the office she’s sitting in, so she brought them to protect her vision, and why wear plain sunglasses when they could be heart-shaped?

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Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU Opens Doors in the Heart of Downtown Tempe

Hospitality Net

Omni Hotels & Resorts introduces their newest hotel with top-of-the-class guest rooms, grade-A restaurants, bars, pool deck, the largest ballroom in Tempe and more.

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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 Owner’s Advantage: MCR Chairman and CEO Reveals the ‘Secret Sauce’ to Healthy Profit Margins

Lodging Magazine

When it comes to hotel management, there is only one way to truly operate as an owner, according to Tyler Morse, chairman and CEO of MCR, and that is simply to be one. With that philosophy as part of its operational DNA helping to drive performance, MCR continues to add unique, signature assets to its growing portfolio of properties. As an example, the New York-based company—which is among the largest hotel owner/operators in the industry […] The post The Owner’s Advantage: MCR Chair

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JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa Debuts in Florida

Hospitality Net

JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils its newest property in Clearwater Beach, Florida, with the opening of JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. Located along a secluded stretch of what has consistently been named "America’s Best Beach," the luxurious new beachside property creates an oasis of coastal elegance and offers a serene destination to reflect and recharge.

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Tourism Cares Hosts Meaningful Travel Summit in Norway

Travel Pulse Destinations

Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Summit in Norway brought together more than 50 representatives from all over the world to discuss actionable steps toward making travel businesses more sustainable and responsible.

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Why 2023 is the Year of Wellness for Hotels

Hospitality Net

If you don’t make time for your wellness, then you will be forced to make time for your illness. This catchy phrase underpins the widespread growth of the myriad practices falling within the broad, and quite ambiguous, banner that is wellness.

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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.