Tue.Jan 10, 2023

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Taking a Trip Down Sweetlane

Modern Restaurant Management

In mid-November, sweetgreen opened its first advanced order vehicle pickup window, “sweetlane” in Schaumburg, Illinois. As the first of its fleet, the “sweetlane” provides an effortless experience for visitors in vehicles to pickup online orders through a drive-up window. To order via “sweetlane,” customers place their order through the sweetgreen website or app, and choose “sweetlane” as their desired retrieval method under “Select a Pickup

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The Paloma is the cocktail of the summer

Hospitality Magazine

The drinking public has well and truly adapted tequila as a staple, finally coming to appreciate the nuances of the spirit made from Mexico’s native blue agave plant. It’s been a long journey for some (myself included), whose early tequila experiences involved a red-capped bottle consumed a little too quickly. But perceptions change — and thank goodness for that.

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Cvent extends partnership with IHM for 2023

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Meetings and event hospitality technology platform Cvent has extended its partnership with IHM, publisher of Boutique Hotel News, for 2023. . Cvent, which provides the hotel industry with the tools and technology to plan, design and host meetings and events, will sponsor several online media campaigns supported by BHN. This includes a bespoke Cvent branded webinar which will form part of the Q1/2 schedule , as well as sponsoring BHN’s weekly e-newsletter which is distributed to a global sub

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The Peruvian dining scene in Australia: Pepito’s Marrickville

Hospitality Magazine

Tabernas or taverns, are commonplace on the bustling city streets of Peru. The venues are casual eateries where people can eat and drink with a soundtrack of live music. Peruvian-born José Alkon wanted to recreate the experience in Sydney’s Marrickville and spearhead a dining experience that reflected the multicultural landscape of Peru. He opened the doors to Pepito’s (named after his father) in 2020, which showcases the regional diversity of Peru through the lens of taberna food.

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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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Studio Moren partners with EEA to drive sustainability in hospitality

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Hospitality design firm Studio Moren has partnered with the Energy and Environment Alliance (EEA) to provide guidance on sustainable architecture and interior design. . The EEA is a non-profit coalition driving the decarbonisation of the hospitality industry. Studio Moren will work with the EEA to steer the development of the new BREEAM in Use Hospitality (BiUH) standard.

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AHLA: U.S. Travelers Are More Likely to Stay in Hotels in 2023

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—Sixty percent of U.S. adults report being more likely to stay in hotels this year than in 2022, and hotels are the top lodging choice among those planning to travel for business and leisure in the next three months, according to new national Hotel Booking Index survey research commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult.

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Oaky named #1 Hotel Upselling Software in HotelTechAwards

eHotelier

Oaky is excited to announce that it has been selected 2023’s #1 Upselling Software by Hotel Tech Report 6th year in a row.

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Boutique townhouse The Selwyn officially opens

Hotel Owner

A new 50-bedroom townhouse in the heart of Richmond has officially opened. The new property, named The Selwyn, has been restored with eclectic design details. The wisteria-draped Victorian façade of The Selwyn gives way to a lobby with elevated and ornate ceilings. The hotel features a choice of well-appointed bedrooms which offer guests views over the neighbourhood or the city.

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Sojern and PUSHTech announce new collaboration

eHotelier

Partnership will enable Sojern to scale-up their Travel Marketing Platform solutions by tapping into PUSHTech’s clients.

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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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Gino D’Acampo to open restaurant and bar at Leeds Marriott Hotel

Hotel Owner

Gino D’Acampo will be opening a new upmarket Italian restaurant and bar at the recently refurbished Leeds Marriott Hotel, with work on the new venue is supposed to start today (10 January). . The latest project, which will see an investment of £1.5m in the building, also strikes a partnership with Marriott Hotels International and Hamilton-Pyramid Europe. .

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Duetto named Best Revenue Management System in 2023 HotelTechAwards

eHotelier

Hospitality’s Software-as-a-Service innovator scoops the top spot for the second year in a row.

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Wirefox Real Estate acquires Ardgowan Hotel

Hotel Owner

Wirefox Real Estate Group has received a loan from OakNorth Bank to part-fund its acquisition of The Ardgowan Hotel in St Andrews Scotland. The Ardgowan Hotel is a Scottish Tourist Board three-star rated accommodation which comprises 29 en-suite bedrooms, with a further seven in the adjoining Pilmour hotel. Its Playfair’s Restaurant and Steakhouse has been awarded an AA Rosette every year since 2015, and the hotel also has a bar and outdoor terrace.

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In-N-Out Is Headed East After Years of Insisting It Wouldn’t

EATER

An In-N-Out in LA. | George Rose/Getty Images. The California burger chain is opening a territory office outside of Nashville to oversee expansion After decades of only slinging its burgers west of the Mississippi, California chain In-N-Out has announced plans for an eastward expansion. According to Restaurant Business , the chain will open its first “territory office” in the eastern United States in Tennessee in the coming months, with plans for In-N-Out’s first locations to arrive in the state

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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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Cambridgeshire mill house hotel sold to new owners

Hotel Owner

A 10-bedroom mill house hotel and restaurant in the village of Melbourn, Cambridgeshire has been sold off a guide price of £350,000 to new owners. . Sheene Mill is set on the River Mel, located on the border of Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, and Essex. The country property was formerly a 16 th Century flour mill, but now operates as a popular boutique wedding venue and restaurant, with 10-bedrooms, landscaped gardens, pond, and the capacity for up to 180 guests at events.

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SiteMinder named #1 Best Hotel eCommerce Platform in major awards sweep at 2023 HotelTechAwards

SiteMinder

Sydney, Australia – SiteMinder has further cemented its category-defining position as the world’s leading hotel commerce platform, winning Best Hotel eCommerce Platform and the most major accolades of any accommodation software company at the 2023 HotelTechAwards. SiteMinder secured nine major awards in total, including Best Hotel eCommerce Platform — a new category recognising the best all-in-one solution for hoteliers to accelerate their business growth online, which unifies the highest-rated

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Hotel Marketing; The Latest Trends in the Hotel Industry

Revfine

Hotel marketing has a key role to play in helping you to attract bookings and optimise revenue. For the most part, your marketing messages are how customers will become aware of your hotel and also how they will understand your values and unique selling proposition. Of course, to optimise your marketing, you need to be. The post Hotel Marketing; The Latest Trends in the Hotel Industry appeared first on Revfine.com.

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NHLA Behind the Scenes program a success

NV Hotels

We implemented our NHLA Behind the Scenes tour program in Q2 last year. The program presents the opportunity for our members to visit various hotels and entities to learn more about what they each have to offer and how they operate. Each NHLA Behind the Scenes tour event caps attendance at 30 participants and they fill up quickly. Take a look at all the places we visited in 2022: Area 15 -We were taken on a tour of the entire facility and then given free admission to the Omega Mart.

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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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Active Travel acquires cycling business of Inspired Italy

PhocusWire

The acquisition gives Active Travel Group a platform for cycle operations in Tuscany and Umbria and brings its operating bases to six across the U.K., France and now Italy.

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5 ways to protect your restaurant's online reputation

Fast Casual

Adam Leff, co-founder and chief strategy officer for Merchant Centric, shares best practices for protecting your brand's digital reputation.

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What are the Benefits of Inventory Management Software

Hotelogix

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How to Create Booking Boosting Hotel Videos

Revenue Hub

Hotel videos not only let guests know what to expect, they establish an emotional connection. Guests don’t book based on logic alone; they book based on what makes them excited. NB: This is an article from WebRezPro. Videos can increase conversion rates by as much as 80 percent , if they are well-produced, and you have an effective marketing strategy.

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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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EXCLUSIVE: Farncombe Estate to grow Hillside Hangouts business

Boutique Hotelier

Farncombe Estate is to grow its Hillside Hangouts business after the new accommodation offering continues to prove lucrative at the Cotswolds site. The Estate, which is home to Dormy House Hotel, Foxhill Manor and The Fish, will focus on expanding its Hillside Hangouts portfolio as the three high-end party houses ‘prove very popular’. The current collection comprises Nook, with three bedrooms, five-bedroomed Hoot and Elsker, which is home to seven bedrooms.

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Are you Going to Miss The Best Time To Sell Hotel Rooms in 2023?

Revenue Hub

While many believe Black Friday is the best time for a Flash Sale on hotel rooms, there is an even better time. NB: This is an article from The Hotels Network , one of our Expert Partners. This not so secret, secret, takes place during the first two weeks of January. Here’s why this time is so special. In late December, around the world, the day-to-day lives of 75% of people are put on hold.

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Travel companies explore metaverse with eye on future

PhocusWire

Some travel and hospital companies are getting in on the ground floor of the metaverse to take a lead role while it is still in its infancy.

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How Demand Forecasting Helps Increase Revenue and Develop Marketing Strategy?

Revenue Hub

An accurate demand forecast can help a hotel optimise pricing, inventory and operations, resulting in increased revenue and profitability. NB: This is an article from Lybra , one of our Expert Partners. Demand forecasting is also very useful for defining more targeted and effective marketing strategies allowing hotels to reach their target market effectively and increase bookings and revenue.

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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