Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

If you were to ask people who enjoy the finer things in life about the hallmarks of a luxury hotel, you would likely get responses that include quality, consistency, and service. These are indeed the table stakes when it comes to delivering premium experiences. But what if your menu was telling your guests something about luxury? In the January 23, 2024 New York Times article,“The Menu Trends That Define Dining Right Now,” the publication gathered 121 menus from restaurants all over

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Harris Rosen , founder/president/CEO of Rosen Hotels & Resorts , and a prominent philanthropist, has died. He was 85. “On behalf of the Rosen family, it is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of Harris Rosen, who left us this morning at the age of 85, surrounded by family and loved ones,” said Frank Santos, VP, Rosen Hotels & Resorts, in a statement.

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Are Morch

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This article is part of the Hotel Digital Transformer newsletter on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn newsletter where I’ll share tips, ideas, and strategies to help your hotel open its digital gateway. __ Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a new guest at the hospitality party—it’s quickly becoming part of the main event, transforming every aspect of the […] The post Harnessing the Magic of AI: Transforming Hotel Teams into Brand Ambassadors appeared first on Are Morch, Digita

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For the first time in the history of BTO – Buy Tourism Online, Simone Puorto, a globally recognized consultant, author, and technophilosopher in the travel and hospitality industry, will push the boundaries of innovation by sending his digital clone to deliver his keynote speech. This bold experiment exemplifies the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and its implications for the future of the hospitality sector.

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Hospitality and food & beverage businesses—especially those managing multiple locations—are under pressure to grow quickly while staying compliant with evolving labor laws and industry regulations. High turnover, time-consuming onboarding, and regulatory risk can strain even the most efficient operations. That’s where this free solutions guide can help.

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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

You don’t buy a Rolls-Royce for its technical spec. You buy it because owning a Rolls-Royce fulfils a deep emotional desire; because it offers prestige and exclusivity and makes you feel incredible. NB: This is an article from 80 Days Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Visit the Rolls-Royce website and you won’t easily find specs and prices.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

BearFotosShutterstock Sharing a kitchen on Thanksgiving is hard. So we asked some experts how to make it easier. I love cooking for other people. Cooking with other people is a whole different thing entirely. Don’t get me wrong — I love that too, but everything happens at a different pace. I might have a perfect sense of how many vegetables I can chop in the time it takes diced onions to cook until they’re soft and golden, or which dishes I can cook simultaneously, but that calculus is knocked s

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda, marking the brand’s first Canopy in Asia Pacific outside of China. Located within one of Japan’s most exciting urban centers, the hotel offers a thoughtfully curated, boutique stay, drawing inspiration from the vibrant energy and cultural heritage of Osaka. Whether for business or leisure, guests are invited to experience a modern and stylish stay rooted in the culture of the local area.

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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Seasonality at its core refers not so much to the changes of seasons themselves as it does to the weather, local events, and behavioral changes that occur as a result of the seasonal shifts. NB: This is an article from Chekin Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Winter doesn’t arrive and instantly drop footfall for every hotel – after all, for a ski resort, winter might be the peak season!

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Husk Collection, a modern boutique hospitality brand established by visionary entrepreneurs Adesuwa Belo-Osagie, Founder and CEO, and Tope Adekoya, Deputy CEO and Co-founder, proudly announces the upcoming launch of its inaugural property, Clay House. Opening its doors on December 6, 2024, in the prestigious Maitama district of Abuja, Clay House redefines the essence of hospitality by intertwining contemporary design with the vibrant cultural tapestry of its location.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Kevin Carey , COO/senior EVP, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), has been appointed to the Small Business Administration ’s (SBA) Small Business Lending Advisory Council. The new council will provide information, advice and recommendations to the SBA administrator on issues related to the availability of capital for small businesses, including in underserved communities; offer input to proposed small business lending practices; and help address obstacles to small business lending.

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Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Lodging Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

DALLAS, Texas—Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. announced the conversion of the 226-room Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, to a Tribute Portfolio property. Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio is a global brand of independent hotels drawn together by their design and social scenes. The property recently completed a $19 million renovation, which included exterior work, upgrading the restaurant, guestrooms, guest bathrooms, corridors, and hotel lobby bar.

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Serviced Apartments

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Reading Time: < 1 minute France: Hospitality group Barrière will open the five-star Maison Barrière Vendôme in Paris early next year. Maison Barrière Vendôme, located between Vendôme and the Tuileries Gardens, is housed in a redesigned private mansion owned by Corinne Evens. The seven-storey, 26-key property offers 10 hotel rooms and 16 apartments designed by Daniel Jibert.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Sage Hospitality Group has added Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, Curio Collection by Hilton, in Breckenridge, CO, to its hotel portfolio. Positioned steps from Peak 9’s QuickSilver Super 6 Chairlift, the 205-key property debuts a top-to-bottom renovation. Sage is managing the property, including a signature restaurant and cocktail bar. Daniel del Olmo, president, Sage Hospitality Group, said “We are thrilled to enter the Rocky Mountains with this fantastic property, as Hotel Alpenrock represents

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Accor, a world leading hospitality group, today announces the signing of an agreement with WinInvest LLC to open a new Mercure hotel in Armenia. Located in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia’s most popular ski and resort town, the 4-star Mercure Tsaghkadzor is expected to open in early 2027 and will embody the brand’s "Locally inspired" philosophy with elegant interiors inspired by the history and cultural heritage of Armenia.

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Lodging Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President Kevin Carey has been appointed to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Lending Advisory Council. The new council will provide information, advice, and recommendations to the SBA administrator on issues related to the availability of capital for small businesses, including in underserved communities; offer input to proposed small business lending practices; an

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STAAH

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Knowing that gift vouchers are an invaluable addition to the bottom line, it is worthwhile to simplifying their path-to-purchase and redemption process. In this blog we highlight some best practices for user experience and user interactions when it comes to inspiring guests to buy gift vouchers and redeeming it. A seamless interaction pathway can be hugely beneficial for the hotel through increased revenue and improved loyalty.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Las Vegas, NV — 26th November 2024 – In a city where the extraordinary is an everyday experience, Resorts World Las Vegas is ready to elevate luxury and convenience to new heights through an exciting collaboration with technology innovator Alliants. The introduction of an avant-garde contactless guest experience through Alliants technology signals a bold new era for one of Las Vegas’s newest state-of-the-art resorts.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

GraceSoft , Urban Park Hotel Collection and LodgeTender have integrated their portfolios to form what they call the largest independent hotel service and membership network, serving more than 2,000 independent hotels across the globe. The alliance offers advanced hotel management technology, revenue optimization and specialized consulting, and a non-franchise membership brand “empowering independent hoteliers to thrive in a competitive landscape.

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Get ready to embrace a world where carefree vibes meet tech innovation. The fun and nostalgic Treehouse Hotels is excited to announce that its newest property, Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley, is now accepting reservations as of March 1, 2025. Treehouse Hotels is the creation of hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, Founder and Chairman of SH Hotels & Resorts, which owns and operates Treehouse Hotels, 1 Hotels, and Baccarat Hotels.

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Lodging Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

ATLANTA, Georgia—Officials of Five Star Group announced that Kimberly Rowell has been named executive vice president of Five Star Hospitality Management. Rowell joined the organization in February 2023 and has spent the past 20 months making an impact. Additionally, Dream Capital, Five Star’s affiliated full-service commercial real estate investment firm that sponsors and co-invests in projects across multiple states and segments, announced that it has named Justin Patel senior associate, invest

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Newly opened in San Diego, the Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter honors the history of the city and its building while offering an exclusive contemporary oasis—one that is open to only its guests and their friends. The city’s first hotel of its kind and first Design Hotels member, the Granger Hotel combines original architectural details dating back to 1904 with custom contemporary artworks and a curated selection of vintage and bespoke furniture.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

DENVER, Colorado—Sage Hospitality Group announced that it has welcomed Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, Curio Collection by Hilton to its hotel portfolio. Positioned by Peak 9’s QuickSilver Super 6 Chairlift, the reimagined 205-key property combines slope-side convenience with mountain lifestyle. Following a top-to-bottom renovation, the hotel will introduce an upscale lifestyle property to the area.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking | Food Network By creating “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking,” Food Network is condoning its creator’s transphobia. It’s also just plain lazy. The Food Network has produced yet another formulaic competition show, but this is not news. This is what the channel has been reduced to at this point — for every Chopped , which still holds its charm , there seem to be dozens of one-off holiday challenges and pumpkin carving competitions to serve as background noise for who

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Headquartered in State College, Pa., Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost owner-operator companies in the hospitality industry with more than $1 billion invested in 60 hotel properties owned and managed across the U.S., Italy, Greece and the Bahamas. Over the past 40 years, the company has also been engaged in both new development and redevelopment of more than 80 hotel projects with leading brand affiliations such as Marriott International, InterContinental Hotels, Choice Hotels and Hilton.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Matcha is gaining popularity at cafes around the world. | Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images #MatchaTok is in shambles On a trip to Japan in early November, Erica Lee, a TikTok creator , had one main goal: to get matcha powder. A novice matcha drinker, Lee travels to Japan often and always buys one or two tins. “They expire very fast,” she says. This time though, it was harder than usual to find the matcha she was looking for.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Strand Turks and Caicos, the highly anticipated luxury resort community located on 2,230 feet of oceanfront on Cooper Jack Bay in Providenciales, is now open for overnight guests. Part of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd, The Strand features luxury suites, multi-bedroom villas and expansive private residences designed in collaboration with RAD Architecture, Inc. and Modus Operandi, each offering breathtaking ocean views and floor-to-ceiling glass doors, spacious terraces, and hand-crafte

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Elena Veselova/Shutterstock Sweet potato creme brulee, sweet potato casserole, loaded sweet potatoes, and more The sweet potato is a humble root vegetable that doesn’t necessarily need a whole lot to be delicious. A drizzle of olive oil, some salt, and ample roasting time is enough to make a perfectly acceptable side dish this Thanksgiving. The sweet potato, however, can be so much more than a simple side dish.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The term "digitalization" is often overused and sometimes misapplied, especially in industries that have already widely embraced digital transformation. Generally, digitalization refers to converting analog data and processes into digital formats. However, in sectors like hospitality, where most daily operations are already digitally based, the traditional concept of digitalization seems limited and, at times, even misleading.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

17 ready-to-ship desserts that will definitely be better than homemade Somehow, the holiday season is here. Black Friday deals are already rolling. Thanksgiving menu planning is well under way. And amid all the other obligations and distractions this month has wrought, figuring out dessert, whether it’s Thanksgiving pies or cookies to have around when family is in town, may feel like the absolute last thing you have a desire to do.

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eHotelier

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The megatrend of longevity tourism may only be accessible for ultraluxury at the moment, but like all adoption curves, it will inevitably slink its way down the star ratings, offering huge revenue opportunities for forward-thinking hotel brands.

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