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5 questions managers of remote teams should ask themselves

eHotelier

We know that managing a team remotely is fraught with both technical and interpersonal complications. Here are suggestions to make sure you're successful at it.

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A Better Approach for Unbanked Restaurant Employees

Modern Restaurant Management

More than 75 percent of Americans say that increasing financial stress is impacting their productivity at work. Financial insecurity has hit all-time highs in many segments of the workforce, including the restaurant and quick service restaurant (QSR) industries, whose workers tend to be more underserved with less access to affordable banking services.

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8 Benefits of staying in serviced apartments | Mews

MEWS

Modern travelers have diverse needs and preferences. Let's see how serviced apartments meet them by offering flexibility, comfort and convenience while bridging the gap between hotels and apartments.

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IHG to redefine luxury hospitality in Saudi Arabia with debut of ultra-luxury brand Regent Hotels & Resorts

eHotelier

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Almuhaysin Group to open the first Regent Hotel in the Middle East, in Saudi Arabia. Set to open by mid-2024 in one of the most prestigious waterfront locations in Jeddah, Regent Jeddah will provide uninterrupted views of the Corniche and Jeddah’s Formula 1 racetrack, setting a new standard for modern ultra-luxury in Saudi Arabia.

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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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Choice Integrates All Radisson Americas Brands Onto Central Reservation System

Guest Experience: Lodging Magazine

ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced that all nine Radisson Hotels Americas brands—including Radisson Blu, Radisson, and Country Inn & Suites—are now available to be booked on Choice’s website. This adds nearly 600 hotels to its central reservation system ahead of schedule and less than a year since its acquisition of Radisson Americas closed.

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Hotel room rates soar to an all-time high amid June’s hot weather

Hotel Owner

Room rates of UK hotels reached an all-time high in June as consumers made the most of soaring temperatures, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, found average daily rates (ADR) of occupied rooms were up from £148.14 (May) to £162.85 (June) in the UK, and jumped from £233.29 to £261.59 in London.

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Chi Hoon Bang appointed as Global Executive, Sales & Luxury Experience for Highgate Hawai’i

eHotelier

Highgate, a leading real estate and hospitality management company, announced today that Chi Hoon Bang has been appointed as Global Executive, Sales & Luxury Experience for the Hawai’i region. In his new role, Bang will be responsible for the overall strategic sales leadership and initiatives for the Asia-Pacific region and luxury leisure segments for Highgate’s portfolio in Hawai’i.

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Choice Hotels Completes Radisson Hotels Americas Milestone, Integrating Loyalty Programs And Allowing For Full Booking Capabilities On ChoiceHotels.com

Hospitality Net

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel franchisors, announced today that all nine Radisson Hotels Americas brands – including Radisson Blu, Radisson, and Country Inn & Suites – are now available to be booked on ChoiceHotels.com. This adds nearly 600 hotels onto its world-class central reservation system ahead of schedule and less than a year since its acquisition of Radisson Americas closed.

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Rupert Gutteridge has been appointed Chief Operations Officer at Ireckonu

eHotelier

Ireckonu, the industry leader in hospitality middleware, CDP, and digital guest relationship systems integration, today announced the appointment of 25-year hospitality industry veteran, Rupert Gutteridge, as their Chief Operations Officer (COO). Gutteridge comes to Ireckonu after successful appointments at Oracle, Guestline, and Oaky where he successfully demonstrated his ability to grow businesses with a hands-on approach by creating great teams to drive a successful sales engine.

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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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Hilton West Palm Beach is Reimagining Downtown Paradise with A $25 Million Transformative Renovation

Hospitality Net

Located in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach, Hilton West Palm Beach has brought unparalleled ambience, service and experiences to the Palm Beaches for the last seven years, making it a favorite among travelers. A beacon for hospitality, the award-winning hotel will debut a fully transformative renovation this fall.

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UNWTO: Rethinking agenda for African Tourism

eHotelier

Travel and Tourism leaders from across African continent joined representatives from international organizations and the private sector at the 66th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa, to focus on opportunities around tourism jobs and investments while also recognizing the vital need to address challenges including the climate crisis.

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Transactions of Scottish boutique hotels hit £71m in H1

Hotel Owner

Scotland has seen transactions of independent boutique hotels reach £71m in H1 of 2023, accounting for 43% of all deals year to date, according to Savills. This compares to transaction volumes of just £54m for all hotels in the same period last year. This figure included the sale of a portfolio of seven four and five-star boutique hotels located across Ballater, Glencoe, Inverurie, Oban, the Isle of Mull, Inveraray and Nairn, that sold for £45m by funds advised by Blantyre Capital with its oper

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Pipeline remains steady; 2025 Supply Growth Forecast is 1.5%

eHotelier

According to the Q2 2023 United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of the second quarter, the hotel construction pipeline stands at 5,572 projects/660,061 rooms, with projects up 7% year-over-year (YOY) and rooms up 6% YOY.

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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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Canyon Ranch to Receive Additional $150 Million Investment in Growth Partnership with VICI Properties

Hospitality Net

Canyon Ranch, a pioneer in destination wellness, today announced the Canyon Ranch–VICI Growth Partnership with VICI Properties (NYSE: VICI) ("VICI Properties"), an experiential focused real estate investment trust, aiming to expand the reach of Canyon Ranch’s integrative wellness offerings across North America and beyond. The announcement comes as Canyon Ranch sets its sights on Texas as the first location to debut both a destination resort and Canyon Ranch Wellness Clubs within one market.

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IDeaS welcomes over 200 hotel commercial leaders to Converge Client Summit in London

eHotelier

Executives from Microsoft, Starwood Capital Group, and Aimbridge Hospitality cover trends ranging from AI to revenue optimization.

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TravelBoom Releases 2023 Leisure Travel Trends Study

Hospitality Net

TravelBoom, the leading data-driven digital marketing agency for hotels, resorts, and vacation rental companies, released its annual Leisure Travel Trends Study after recently surveying approximately 2,000 travelers in 2023. The findings uncover the influence of an ever-changing economy on travel choices, increases in online bookings, an increased frequency of vacations, and the most sought-after amenities when booking.

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GHIG acquires Doubletree Resort Scottsdale Paradise Valley

Hotel Business

Global Hospitality Investment Group (GHIG), a hospitality-focused real estate private equity firm, has acquired the Doubletree Resort Scottsdale Paradise Valley. The hotel is located in Paradise Valley, between the Kierland and Old Town Scottsdale areas, and will remain a Hilton-flagged hotel following the transaction. The property spans more than 23 acres and features 378 guestrooms, including 12 suites with panoramic views of the scenic areas surrounding Camelback & Mummy Mountains.

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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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Accor ups full-year guidance as revenues soar 35% in H1

Hotel Owner

Accor has reported that revenues in the first half of the year hit €2.4bn (£2bn), up by 35% against the prior year, and has now raised its full-year guidance following a period of strong trading. The group said revenue growth over the period breaks down into a 34% increase for its Premium, Midscale and Economy division and 40% for its Luxury and Lifestyle division.

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Ennismore Launches Dis-loyalty To ’Beat Boring’

Hospitality Net

Ennismore, the global lifestyle hospitality company, launches Dis-loyalty – a game-changing travel and food membership that takes a different approach to loyalty by actively encouraging members to explore new destinations and rewarding them for being disloyal. Dis-loyalty is a unique programme dedicated to lifestyle, bringing together more than 75 hotels and 150 restaurants and bars from Ennismore’s collective of 10 globally renowned brands, including 25hours Hotels, Mama Shelter, The Hoxton, Mo

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Greenbank Hotel unveils 30-room expansion plan

Hotel Owner

The Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth has submitted a pre-planning application to Cornwall Council for an expansion plan for 30 new rooms and a purpose-built restaurant. Plans range from relocating an existing conference and events suite to a new purpose-built restaurant and events area to the waterfront side. The hotel also wants new bedrooms above the new restaurant space and in other underutilised areas and a conversion of the current under-croft parking area to new hotel bedrooms.

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The Casa Bonita Reopening Is Real but It Might as Well Be a Joke

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Casa Bonita. | Hyoung Chang/Getty The “South Park” creators have dumped $40 million into the beloved Colorado restaurant, which is now selectively open, but to what end is still unclear You wanna come on down to where, exactly? If the answer is “unincorporated Park County, Colorado,” an hour or two outside of Denver, great news: Two guys from around there have been making a TV show about it for 26 years and counting.

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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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Pennyhill Park launches new dedicated wedding event space

Hotel Owner

Country house hotel, Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, has launched a new dedicated wedding venue space for the summer season. The newly renovated Parkview suite can accommodate up to 120 wedding guests and features a full bar. Couples can also book the hotel’s private terrace wing in its entirety. The private terrace wing includes five refurbished rooms and suites for members of the wedding party to stay in on the wedding night or longer.

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IDeaS Welcomes More than 200 Hotel Commercial Leaders to its 2023 Converge Client Summit in London

Hospitality Net

IDeaS, the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, held its annual Converge Hospitality Revenue Summit. The sold-out event was attended by more than 200 global hospitality executives and delivered two days of networking opportunities, education, and strategies for business growth and a look at the future of revenue management (RM) technology.

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The Knaresborough Inn enters final refurb stages

Hotel Owner

The Inn Collection Group has announced that the Knaresborough Inn has entered the final stages of its transformation. The Bond End property was acquired by the Inn Collection Group back in December 2021 and closed for renovation in last summer, with the works set to create a brand-new pub for people to enjoy in the historic town. The biggest area of change comes in the number of bedrooms, with the Inn Collection Group increasing the number at the venue from 38 to 57 by using the space previousl

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Cloudbeds Announces Partnership with Vrbo

Hospitality Net

Cloudbeds, the hospitality management platform powering more reservations and happier guests for lodging businesses around the globe, today announced its integration with Vrbo. Through a full API connection, owners and operators can manage all aspects of their Vrbo listing through the Cloudbeds platform. The integration creates a superior user experience with automation in onboarding, managing rates and availability, reconciliation, and more.

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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.