Horizon Hospitality

JANUARY 3, 2023

Yes, the fried-chicken sandwich war still rages on in 2023. However, the biggest restaurant trends this year are not centered around any individual ingredients or online feuds. Consumers will crave something they have not been able to get in recent years – a dining experience they can connect with and that feels crafted around their values. Consumers are focused on finding connections in their experiences, seeing their loyalty rewarded, and consciously seeking out sustainable businesses.

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MEWS

JANUARY 3, 2023

Understanding the best hotel distribution channels for your hotel is one of the keys to the profitability. The right mix of direct channels like your hotel’s website or call center, and indirect channels like online travel agencies (OTAs) and Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) as well as travel wholesalers and tour operators will make a huge difference on your hotel’s bottom line.

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Boutique Hotel News

JANUARY 3, 2023

UK: Clermont Hotel Group (CHG) has partnered with MeetingPackage to allow customers instantly book meeting rooms. The online platform by MeetingPackage provides customers with price information and the live availability of meeting room spaces across Clermont Hotel Group’s London portfolio. Suitable for up to 25 delegates in capacity, customers can select a maximum of 35 meeting rooms and browse additional F&B options.

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Lodging Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2023

Marriott International announced it has trained one million associates to spot the signs of and respond to human trafficking. Marriott International first introduced human trafficking awareness training in 2016 and rolled out enhanced training in 2021. Designed in collaboration with Polaris, a nonprofit that specializes in combating human trafficking and helping survivors of trafficking, the training has scenario-based examples to help hotel associates recognize the signs of trafficking in a rea

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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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Boutique Hotel News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Italy: Auberge Resorts Collection has entered a long-term deal with A.S. Roma football club to become the club’s official hotel partner. The luxury hotel group Auberge Resorts Collection offers 25 hotels and resorts around the world, with a further 10 sites currently in development. . As part of the deal with Roma, the brand’s logo will appear on the back of all match shirts. .

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Hotel Owner

JANUARY 3, 2023

Marriott International has announced The Reach at Piccadilly is set to open in Manchester in spring this year. The hotel will be a Tribute Portfolio hotel which is a collection of independent hotels from Marriott Bonvoy. The 215-room hotel is located where the Rochdale and Ashton canals meet, near Manchester Piccadilly station. It will include “chic interiors” and a fully equipped fitness centre as well as a restaurant with the canals in the backdrop.

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Lodging Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2023

While COVID-19 cases have greatly diminished, on-the-road health and wellness remains prominent in the era of the pandemic. More travelers are aware of the importance of maintaining a healthy immune system, bolstered by regular physical exercise, good nutrition, a sound sleep, and other advisable practices. “The focus on health has risen significantly compared to what it was two years back,” confirms Harish Goyal, CEO and managing director, Veria Lifestyle, Inc., and developer of YO1 Health [

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Hotel Owner

JANUARY 3, 2023

A prominent city centre Bradford hotel, The Midland, has been brought to market on Rightmove with a guide asking price of £3m. . The Midland Hotel is located in Cheapside next to Forster Square Railway Station. The property first opened in 1890 and was built by the Midland Railway Company. According to the Rightmove listing, the hotel was a showpiece for the railway company’s Northern operations and is of particular architectural interest, “with some of the finest Victorian interiors in the city

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PhocusWire

JANUARY 3, 2023

Executives from CWT and Flight Centre Travel Group discuss challenges facing the business travel sector including the need for more customer service and a focus on sustainability.

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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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NV Hotels

JANUARY 3, 2023

2022 was a great year for NHLA and our members. Rebounding after the pandemic posed many challenges for the industry. However, our members rose to that challenge and enjoyed a successful and in many cases, record-setting year. The Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association welcomed over 30 new members into membership. The new members included hotels in Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe as well as several industry suppliers.

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Service that Sells

JANUARY 3, 2023

Do you have employees on staff whose constant gripes are getting in the way of their jobs—and yours? One of the toughest things about restaurant management is learning how to handle complaining employees. Put a Stop to Complainers. Here’s how to handle your constant complainers and get them back to work: Create an environment where the complainer feels “heard.” Perhaps the complainer just wants someone to listen.

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EATER

JANUARY 3, 2023

Hélène Baum /Eater. Black Butchers United provides a way for butchers of color to pool resources, share job opportunities, and build community within a tough industry to break into In 2020, at the height of global lockdowns due to the coronavirus, Dylan Carasco was scrolling through Instagram when he saw something that stopped him in his tracks. He came across the profile page of Norman Nesby Jr., a professional butcher two decades his senior, who is Black.

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Service that Sells

JANUARY 3, 2023

You’ve probably already started on the New Year’s resolutions you made for your personal life – go the gym, cut the carbs, stick to the family budget, and so on. But have you thought about personal resolutions that can affect your restaurant? These would be actionable and attainable goals that improve your leadership skills. Get started with these three resolutions specific to restaurant managers.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 3, 2023

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PhocusWire

JANUARY 3, 2023

As we begin 2023, executives in the travel industry describe the developments they foresee in the next 12 months.

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Lodging Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Cambria Hotels continued its expansion with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District—the brand’s new downtown location and the first Cambria to open in Georgia. The new six-story, 101-room Cambria hotel positions guests in the city’s National Historic Landmark District and provides travelers with access to Savannah landmarks, architecture, and more than 100 restaurants.

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PhocusWire

JANUARY 3, 2023

The combination of RateGain and Adara will offer travel companies travel intent data as well as pricing and inventory intelligence.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 3, 2023

Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of the 99-room Hampton Inn Phoenix-Midtown-Downtown Area. The property was sold to locally based Mango Tree LLC for $16.25 million and represents the buyer’s first Hilton-branded hotel asset under ownership. Mango Tree LLC plans to make significant renovations to the Midtown Phoenix property. Bill Murney, executive managing director, and Jesse Heydorff, broker, with Cushman & Wakefield’s hospitality team in Phoenix, represented the seller in the

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Lodging Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2023

PORT ARTHUR—Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of a two-property, 188-room hospitality portfolio in Port Arthur, Texas. The assets are the 92-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Arthur and 96-room TownePlace Suites Beaumont Port Arthur. “The properties are located near Sabine Lake and the Gulf of Mexico in a high-growth market that is a vital part of the Texas transportation network and contributes substantially to the state’s annual seaport trade of over $260 billion,” […].

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Mary Gostelow

JANUARY 3, 2023

More memories, more wishes to return – say to Chiang Mai. Girlahead first visited FOUR SEASONS RESORT CHIANG MAI a few years after its opening in 1995. It was, before, a fairly-moist forest of teak trees and, as so often with his multitude of properties, Minor’s visionary Chairman Bill Heinecke had the idea of a resort. The result, as you can see above, is a horseshoe-shaped compound of two-floor villas each holding four units, to give a total of 64 keys.

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EHL Insights

JANUARY 3, 2023

The global supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have revealed the weaknesses created by our society and economic model's dependence on global trade. This has led to a unique opportunity for businesses and individuals to review and adapt their business models in order to build a more workable and sustainable future. With an increasing number of customers demanding sustainability in hospitality and hotels, innovation of the logistics of supply and value chains demonstrates a co

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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

Lodging Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2023

DALLAS—Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. has closed on a mortgage loan for the 210-room Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North in Scottsdale, Arizona. The non-recourse loan totals $100.0 million and has a three-year initial term with two one-year extension options, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The loan is interest only and provides for a floating interest rate of SOFR + 3.75 percent.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 3, 2023

A partnership between Fontainebleau Development and Koch Real Estate Investments (KREI), the real estate investment arm of Koch Industries , has secured—with J.P. Morgan as administrative agent—a $2.2-billion construction loan to complete Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the 67-story hotel, gaming, meeting and entertainment destination coming to the north end of the Las Vegas Strip.

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PhocusWire

JANUARY 3, 2023

Sabre Hospitality president Scott Wilson explains the company’s new SynXis Retail Studio solution.

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EATER

JANUARY 3, 2023

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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

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