Hospitality Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A Moonah is a native coastal tea tree that grows along dunes and grasslands. It’s also the name of Tobin Kent’s 12-seat restaurant found at the Minya Vineyard & Winery in the wetlands of Connewarre in Geelong, Victoria. When Kent made the move from chef to business owner, he was adamant his restaurant would let the produce speak for itself. Moonah would never be fussy or put-up dishes too perfect to eat.

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Horizon Hospitality

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We see it all the time…a small hospitality business owner needs a new manager, so they pay to post the job description to a few online job boards and figure they’ll spend a few hours reviewing applications and interviewing the top candidates. But before they know it, they’ve spent days or weeks spinning their wheels with no viable candidates to show for their time spent!

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Global financial losses from card fraud are truly staggering. A recent Nilson report projects that over $408 billion will be lost over the next decade. Credit card fraud in the UK is currently running at a five year high, according to Forbes. Restaurants (just like anywhere that accepts card payments), have always been a target. However, much changed for food service businesses throughout the peak of the pandemic.

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Hospitality Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Sheraton Melbourne Hotel has opened the doors to new rooftop venue The Terrace Bar. The European-inspired bar overlooks the laneways of Little Collins Street and is serving up wines, cocktails and bar snacks. Head Chef Migo Razon has curated the menu which is designed to be shared amongst patrons and champions local ingredients such as oysters, tiger prawns and spanner crab.

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eHotelier

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As Meliá Hotels International prepares to launch the first Gran Melia resort in Southeast Asia in 2023, Ernesto Osuna Lopez is stepping up to the helm as general manager. In his new role the Spaniard will oversee both the flagship Gran Meliá Nha Trang and Meliá Nha Trang, a sister property that will open by 2025.

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eHotelier

DECEMBER 12, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the launch of voco Chicago Downtown and Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown - Wolf Point following the hotel’s grand opening celebration held last week. Located in the city’s River North district, the property marks voco hotels’ first location in Chicago and sixth in the U.S. Previously a Holiday Inn, the newly opened hotel underwent a full transformation to become IHG’s first dual-branded voco hotel and Holiday Inn property.

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Boutique Hotel News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Worldwide: Hotel management system RoomRaccoon has integrated with Cendyn’s Pegasus Central Reservation System (CRS) to enable hotels distribute rates, availability and inventory on global distribution systems. The integration is powered by World Hospitality Solutions (WHS) and enables hotel partners to automatically distribute rates, inventory and availability from the RoomRaccoon Channel Manager to Pegasus CRS in real-time.

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eHotelier

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning, nature-immersed retreat outside of Park City, today announces that Jason Franey joins the luxury resort as Executive Chef. Chef Franey, who has more than 30 years of exceptional fine dining restaurant experience and three James Beard Award nominations, will usher in a new era at the property’s beloved signature restaurant, Yuta, as well as create new inventive, immersive culinary experiences to be had across its 3,500 private

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MEWS

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The revenue manager of a hotel is a very important role since they are in charge of managing room rates, establishing agreements about commissions through distribution channels, and using technology to keep track of data. Through this process, they can make data-driven decisions that will directly impact a hotel’s bottom line.

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Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

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eHotelier

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Angama is delighted to announce the November 2023 opening of Angama Amboseli, an intimate lodge of just 10 suites in the private 5,700-acre Kimana Sanctuary, against the famed backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Hotel management system provider RoomRaccoon has unveiled its annual global report, RoomRaccoon Report 2022, “A Year of Impact: What’s Next?” The report analyzed the booking data of thousands of independent properties in 54 countries around the world. The data covers key hotel performance indicators such as occupancy, RevPAR, booking lead time, length of stay, international and domestic travel, direct and OTA bookings, as well as upsell performance to forecast trends shaping the hote

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eHotelier

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Jeddah’s hotel performance came in lower than the month prior but surpassed pre-pandemic comparables, according to preliminary November 2022 data from STR. .

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Lodging Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2022

LODGING Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler sits down with Chris Green—the newly named president of Remington Hotels—to discuss the state of the Dallas-based third-party management company. During the discussion, Green offers his reaction to the recent promotion from divisional president, as well as the ongoing integration of Chesapeake Hospitality and the unique culture of the combined companies.

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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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eHotelier

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Arch Amenities Group today announced the appointment of Blake Feeney, a luxury spa industry veteran, as vice president of development, spa.

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Hotel Owner

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Travelodge has officially opened its third new-build budget luxe hotel with a new site in Wimbledon, as it looks to target further growth in London. . Wimbledon Travelodge is the group’s 79th hotel in Lonson, positioning Travelodge as one of London’s biggest hotel chains, with hotels in 31 out of the 33 London Boroughs. . The latest opening marks the group’s sixth new hotel opening this year and its third in London. .

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eHotelier

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Sydney’s hotel industry recorded its highest performance levels of the pandemic-era, according to preliminary November 2022 data from STR.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Braintree Group , a privately held, vertically integrated, national real estate development and investment firm, has acquired the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bend located in Bend, OR. The 117-room property features an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, business center and three meeting rooms totaling 2,327 sq. ft. of meeting space. It is one mile south of the Old Mill District, a 270-acre mixed-use development along Deschutes River.

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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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eHotelier

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Hotel software company aims to track how hotels intend to optimize business mix in 2023.

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Hotel Owner

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West has announced the appointment of two new key team members, with Fiona Milligan joining the team as general manager, and Lynne Woodage as director of Sales. Constructed as Scotland’s first sports hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West recently celebrated its fifth birthday and often hosts a number of top tier sports teams who train at the neighbouring Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre.

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Smart Brief Hospitality

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As hotel industry executives and analysts consider the year ahead, many are concerned with the impact of inflation. Other issues include concerns about weather, avian flu and the unknown. Rob Smith, Aimbridge Hospitality’s divisional president, full-service, noted that his company is making multiple plans to deal with the unexpected. “A lot of things that we’re doing now as we build budgets, we’re building them for the things that we know we can affect — the things

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Hotel Owner

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Cromlix hotel in Dunblane Scotland has announced that it is to undergo a major refurbishment and will move to a self management model. It confirmed that it would close the hotel for three months on 3 January 2023 for around three months to allow for work to commence on improving bedrooms, bathrooms,communal areas, including the restaurant, and the grounds around it.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Virgin Hotels , the luxury-lifestyle hotel brand by Sir Richard Branson, has named Martin Sinclair corporate director of operations, North America. Based in Miami, Sinclair is responsible for ensuring an enhanced guest experience that provides elevated hospitality services across the entire Virgin Hotels portfolio. He will craft innovative strategies to excel the performance of the Virgin Hotels brand, according to the company. “Martin is a pivotal addition to the Virgin Hotels team,” said

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Hotel Owner

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Thackeray Estates’ plans to deliver a Jurys Inn hotel and aparthotel in Reading’s town centre has been approved by Reading Borough Council’s planning committee. . The approved development will include a new 163-bed hotel which will include 104 aparthotel rooms. There will also be a courtyard and shopping area on the corner of Queen Victoria Street and Friar Street.

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Today, more than ever, revenue management is the key to running a profitable and successful hotel. NB: This is an article from Lybra , one of our Expert Partners. The data that is now readily available, as well as ways to analyse and track it, gives you a host of new opportunities to turn a profit at your business. The most successful savvy operators and hoteliers constantly look for new ways to improve the way they run their operation, allowing them to gain an edge over the competition.

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PhocusWire

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Early stage rounds in particular have been highlighted as impacted by the more conservative approach from investors who, perhaps stung by the pandemic, turned to startups with a proven market fit.

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