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Decrease check-in time with hotel digital registration card

MEWS

Check-in is one of the most important parts of the hotel experience, giving you the chance to make a positive impression on your guests, starting with digital registration cards. Hotels are constantly looking for ways to tailor the guest experience, and being able to offer a smooth check-in process is one of the main benefits of these digital cards.

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Radisson opens first Individuals property in Paris

Boutique Hotel News

France: Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has opened the Hotel YAC Paris Clichy , a member of Radisson Individuals, located in the northwest Parisian suburb of Clichy. The hotel offers 75 rooms, a restaurant and bar, fitness centre, an indoor pool and sauna, along with a meeting room with capacity for 50 people which will open later in the year. The meeting facilities will provide videoconferencing technology, LED/LCD projector, and catering services, whilst the rooftop and patio spaces are also availa

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The new standard of hotel tech with Stuart Greif

MEWS

We’re only a few weeks away from Unfold and its smorgasbord of e xciting hospitality topics. Top industry leaders are joining us in Amsterdam on April 4 th to explore this year’s theme: The New Standard in Hospitality.

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Starting Young

Lodging Magazine

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? Having the opportunity to make people feel home away from home. At a young age I knew the hospitality industry was the career path for me. Coming from Caribbean roots hospitality has always been more than a driver for a growing economy, it’s also been a cultural bridge. Hospitality allows us all to share and learn from each other mending the gaps in our differences. […] The post Starting Young appeared first on LODGING Magaz

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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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What Victoria, British Columbia's Urban Biosphere Certification Means for Travelers

Travel Pulse Destinations

Victoria is the first urban destination in the United States or Canada to earn biosphere certification, a designation based on a rigorous assessment of a destination's sustainability efforts.

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The Crown and Castle wins Small Hotel of the Year Tourism Award

Hotel Owner

The Crown and Castle in Orford has announced that it has won the award of Small Hotel of the Year Tourism Award 2022-23. The regional award recognises small serviced accommodation businesses, which provide “memorable” guest experiences and demonstrate excellence across every aspect. The annual competition sets out to champion the “best” tourism and hospitality businesses, celebrating quality, innovation and best practice from across Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk.

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The New ‘Great British Bake Off’ Host Might Just Save the Show

EATER

Alison Hammond is ready for the tent. | Lia Toby/Getty Images Alison Hammond will join Noel Fielding on the next season of the once-beloved baking competition show. It’s been a rough couple of years for the Great British Bake Off. Thanks to obnoxiously complicated baking challenges, much-loathed former co-host Matt Lucas , and our general fatigue with the format , it’s safe to say that the show has lost a bit of its shine.

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Bike and Boot hotels to open second hotel in the Peak District

Hotel Owner

Leisure brand Bike and Boot has announced that it will open its second hotel in the Peak District in May 2023. This follows the company’s successful launch of its first site in Scarborough. The Peak District hotel will have 60 bedrooms, some with day and truckle beds ideal for families, and accessible rooms on the ground floor and two further size rooms, medium and Small.

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3 Must-See Booths at the International Pizza Expo 2023

Adora POS

If you're a pizza lover or professional, then the International Pizza Expo is the event you can't afford to miss. This event is a paradise for pizza enthusiasts, where hundreds of vendors, restaurants, and industry professionals from around the world gather to showcase their products and services. While there are many booths to explore, here are three must-see booths that you should not miss at the International Pizza Expo 2023.

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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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Ethisphere names Wyndham one of world’s most ethical companies

Hotel Owner

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has announced that it has been named one of the world’s most ethical companies for 2023 by Ethisphere, which honours companies that show best-in-class ethics, compliance and governance practices. The hotel franchising company, which has approximately 9,100 hotels in over 95 countries, stands alone as the only major hotel company to be honoured for 2023, making it the third time the group has been recognised for this accolade.

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Quality Inn Kennedy Space Center sells for $7.4M

Hotel Business

DSH Hotel Advisors , a national hotel brokerage and advisory firm headquartered in Tampa arranged the sale of the recently renovated 117-room Quality Inn Kennedy Space Center by Choice Hotels, located in Titusville, FL for $7.4 million. The DSH Hotel Advisors team, including Dennis S. Hopper, managing principal and Dylan N. Amin, senior investment associate, represented the seller, Frontier Hospitality LLC , and the buyer, Jay Jagannath Hospitality LLC.

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Report: Travel industry challenges ahead

Smart Brief Hospitality

According to a study by Deloitte , the travel industry in 2023 is still facing challenges, even though health concerns related to the pandemic have lessened. These challenges are affecting both consumer and corporate travel, and they are due to various trends and events. Leisure travel is down Despite an increase in business following the vaccine rollout, Deloitte’s Consumer Tracker found that people’s intent to book travel has decreased across all travel segments This trend is parti

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Kimpton Hotels Launches 'Plant Pals' Program Ahead of Earth Day

Travel Pulse Hotels

With studies proving plants to be natural mood-boosters, Kimpton is introducing a first-of-its-kind program to provide guests with complimentary Plant Pals in their rooms.

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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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Travel Talk: What’s next for travel tech?

PhocusWire

Editorial leaders from across Northstar Travel Group discuss how artificial intelligence, biometrics and the metaverse are reshaping the travel industry.

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What Hotels Should Know About Apple Business Connect

Revenue Hub

Picture this, you’re looking for a restaurant close to where you are. You pull out your iPhone and start looking at Apple Maps to find a spot that has what you’re looking for. NB: This is an article from Cendyn , one of our Expert Partners You see a restaurant that has a great description, pictures of mouth-watering food, and it’s only a few blocks away.

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Beyond the discount: 6 ways to evolve customer loyalty

Fast Casual

Loyalty programs have become more intuitive and smarter that ever. Here are six ways brands can optimize their current loyalty initiatives.

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Time is Money and It’s Time to Get Back Selling

Revenue Hub

The time to get back to selling is here. That means sellers should be focused on prospecting rather than being dragged into operations needs or busy work. NB: This is an article from Knowland But how is this accomplished, and how can it be maintained? It must start with sales leaders doing what is necessary to protect selling time vehemently. To do this effectively, you need to speak in a language that makes sense to owners and operators.

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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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March Madness: How restaurants can turn home court advantage into a sales slam dunk

Fast Casual

Restaurants should have a strategy and the right tools in place to take advantage of March Madness revenue opportunities

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STR: Weekly U.S. Hotel Performance Increases With Onset of Spring Break Travel

Lodging Magazine

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Helped by the onset of spring break travel, U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to STR’s latest data through March 11, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance March 5-11, 2023 Percentage change from comparable weeks in 2022, 2019:Occupancy: 64.7 percent (up 2.8 percent, down 7.5 percent)ADR: $158.20 (up 8.1 percent, up 16.6 percent)RevPAR: $102.38 (up 11.1 percent, up 7.8 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Washington, D.C., saw the highest year

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The 23 Essential Tulum Restaurants

EATER

Shops and restaurants in Tulum. | Rainer Lesniewski/Shutterstock Where to find the best street vendors for breakfast tacos and al pastor, swanky jungle getaways for mezcal cocktails and roast suckling pig, and more of Tulum’s most delicious meals Back in the early ’90s, Tulum was a sleepy pueblo on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, a day trip from a hotel in Playa del Carmen or Cancún to see the ruins and walk around downtown.

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Influencers and social commerce in travel

PhocusWire

An in-depth Phocuswright report looks at how social marketing has evolved, how consumers interact with brands and nuanced differences for travel.

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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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Margaritaville Ambergris Caye Debuts in Belize

Travel Pulse Hotels

The resort is set on Belize’s largest island and accessed by a private boat shuttle.

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Airline revenues could soar with more merchandising strategies

PhocusWire

Targeted visuals, such as imagery of the seat itself, is one way airlines could improve online sales.

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Why You Should Consider a Private Villa for Your Next Family Getaway

Travel Pulse Hotels

Upgrade your family vacations with a private villa rental with Villas of Distinction.

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NRN editors talk about labor, The Happy Customer Index, and dynamic pricing

Nation's Restaurant News

Plus hear from Becky Boyd, director of menu innovation & strategy at Bloomin' Brands, and Chef Efrem Cutler, vice president for research and development at Bloomin' Brands

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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