eHotelier

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

While it's unrealistic to target an overnight reduction in commissions, here are ways to bring about a steady adjustment of your direct booking to OTA ratio.

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Hospitality Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Surry Hills venue will close and undergo a significant renovation before opening under the lead of Craig Hemmings (ex-Quay, Bistro Guillaume and Bilsons.) Hemmings will be joined by Jed Gerrard (ex-Wills Domain, Wildflower, Ritz Carlton Perth) in the kitchen, along with James Audas and Michael Chiem looking after wine and drinks. “Our brief for the venue is simple – a pub we would all like to go to,” said Hemmings.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The reimagined Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, announces the appointments of Patricia Kimball as Director of Sales & Marketing and Danielle Shear as Director of Operations.

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Hospitality Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Lorne Hotel has stood along the shores of the Great Ocean Road in Victoria for more than 145 years. When Merivale acquired the venue in 2021, there was much anticipation around how the group would change the historic landmark. The answer was a welcome surprise: the first interstate Totti’s, a concept that is synonymous on the Sydney dining scene for its puffy bread and pared-back approach to Italian cuisine.

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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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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection, a treasured Austin landmark, re-envisioned with modern glamour, is delighted to announce Jordi Vallѐs Blistin as General Manager. A seasoned hospitality professional with more than 20 years of luxury experience, Vallѐs will oversee all operations for the destination’s celebrated modern retreat.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves in the charming, historic town of Los Olivos, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection has welcomed guests since the late 1880s when pioneers began settling this sun-drenched, mountain-fringed valley just north of Santa Barbara. Witness to changing times, from the stagecoach era through the introduction of railroads and automobiles.

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Hospitality Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Arthur Laundy and Fraser Short have signed a deal that sees Short cash-in his 50 per cent interest in their jointly owned portfolio of hotels to Arthur and Laundy Hotels. The portfolio includes the Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel, Park House Mona Vale, Northies at Cronulla, Lennox Head Hotel, Illawong Hotel and The Farm at Byron Bay. Short and Laundy began their partnership ten years ago, investing $10 million collectively to build up an impressive suite of venues in New South Wales that are now wort

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group is bringing its luxury lifestyle brand, Radisson Collection, to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city and governmental powerhouse. Radisson Collection Hotel & Conference Center, Abuja Nigeria marks the Group’s 9th hotel and 3rd Radisson Collection in the country, placing it firmly on track to achieve 15 hotels in Nigeria by 2025.

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Boutique Hotel News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

US: Private equity firm Rockbridge has opened The Pennywell St. Louis Downtown, a Hilton Hotel , operated by HEI Hotels & Resorts. The Pennywell is housed in the former Merchants-Laclede National Bank. Designer Jacky Arena Interiors oversaw the renovation. Now complete, the hotel offers 195 rooms, a lobby lounge, coworking spaces, a bar and restaurant, and a fitness centre.

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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

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Abu Dhabi’s hotel occupancy remained roughly 5 percentage points lower than pre-pandemic levels, while average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) far exceeded recent comparables for the month, according to preliminary January 2023 data from STR.

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Boutique Hotel News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Taiwan: Luxury hotel group Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and developer Yuan Lih Construction Co., Ltd., will open a 31-storey hotel in the centre of Taipei. Four Seasons Hotel Taipei will be located in the Xinyi District, opposite the Taipei 101 skyscraper. Designed by RSHP, the hotel will feature 260 rooms, a high-end Chinese restaurant, two additional restaurants, a bar and pool bar, and a lobby lounge.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Bangkok’s hotel industry reported the second-highest monthly average daily rate (ADR) on record in the market, according to preliminary January 2023 data from STR.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Bettina Makalintal The uses for the Filipino braise go way, way beyond meat There are two things I always have big bottles of in my pantry: soy sauce and vinegar. Each is useful in its own way. But of course, it’s no coincidence that together, the two make up the base of Filipino adobo , the simple braise that so often appears on the table in homes across the diaspora.

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Lodging Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In December, a 52-foot high cylindrical aquarium, the largest of its kind, burst—sending millions of gallons of water flooding into the lobby of Berlin’s Radisson Blu hotel. It left 1,500 tropical fish dead, two guests injured, and devastating damage. The scene proved irresistible to international media that streamed the images almost instantly across nearly every media outlet from BBC to CNN.

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Boutique Hotelier

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The 2023 edition of Northcote Obsession raised a staggering £73,000 for the charity Hospitality Action. The award-winning culinary festival was held at Northcote in the Ribble Valley and hosted 20 chefs with 16 Michelin stars between them, headed up by the hotel’s executive chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen. Obsession took place from January 20 – February 5 2023 and saw chefs from the UK, France and Portugal create their own menus, with the likes of Tommy Banks, Tom Sellers, John Williams and Anna Haugh o

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Lodging Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas—Denver-based 5 Senses Hospitality announced its investment in The Waters Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. 5 Senses Hospitality has been managing the property since early 2022. “Since we first became involved, we have been continuously impressed with the hotel, its leadership, and the support of the surrounding communities,” said Chris Manley, founder and president of 5 Senses Hospitality.

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Hotel Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A new London hotel that is due to open later this summer in Marylebone Lane, The BoTree, has announced the appointment of Eva Mount as its new general manager who will be overseeing the launch. Mount brings five-star experience in London hotel openings and rebranding to The BoTree, having held roles at The Guardsman, the sister hotel to The BoTree, The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences, The Arch London.

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Lodging Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee, and MILWAUKEE—The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index jumped 16.4 percent in January to a level of 5,685. “Hotel stocks rebounded sharply in January and were significant outperformers as the back-and-forth recessionary concerns once again subsided to start the year,” said Michael Bellisario, senior hotel research analyst and director at Baird.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Haluski. | Brian Yarvin/Shutterstock There are a lot of ways to make haluski, but the Central and Eastern European dish of noodles and cabbage is pure comfort in every case Every table has its own holiday food traditions, often a mixture of foods handed down through generations and others adopted through circumstance. Growing up in a Polish family, Christmas Eve came with kielbasa, sauerkraut, and pierogi.

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Hotel Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Inflation slowed for the third consecutive month in January to 10.1%, down from 10.5% in December, but remains close to a near 40-year high. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), on a monthly basis, inflation fell by 0.6% in January 2023, compared with a fall of 0.1% in January 2022. The largest downward contribution to the change between December 2022 and January 2023 came from transport (particularly passenger transport and motor fuels), and restaurants

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Lodging Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts debuted its newest brand in its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, the Vignette Collection, in the Americas with the opening of Yours Truly DC. Vignette Collection consists of hotels connected by a shared vision that travel can benefit local people and places. The property is located within Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle. Claire Bennett, global chief customer officer for IHG Hotels & Resorts, commented, “We committed to bring Vignette Collection to the American [

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Nation's Restaurant News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The head chef of Panda Express discusses menu innovation and how he is approaching automated equipment as a way to retain labor

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Travel Pulse Destinations

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The famous tourist attraction in Peru has been reopened after nearly a month-long closure due to civil unrest.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The storm clouds of a global recession are still looming large on the horizon. NB: This is an article from OTA Insight Headlines about the impending downturn bring back memories of 2008. Back then, several quarters of negative economic growth brought uncertainty and turbulence to most business sectors. Hospitality was no exception. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date But as we may be steering towards rough waters once more, we can draw on lessons from the 2008 downturn to cush

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Travel Pulse Hotels

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown and Element Salt Lake City Downtown is the first dual-branded property in the Utah capital.

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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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