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How to keep your guests and staff safe from fire risks

eHotelier

Keeping the guests and staff safe during a fire only requires some preventative planning and help from experts. Then if a fire does happen, you know that your hotel will be safe as will the people inside.

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Italy’s #2 sandwich comes to Sammy Junior Sydney

Hospitality Magazine

Alessandro Frassica from Florence’s renowned panini shop Ino is coming to Sydney this February, taking up residency at Sammy Junior and Maybe Sammy. The sandwich shop has become a go-to destination for guests to enjoy some of Italy’s best paninis since Frassica launched the deli in 2006. Ino secured the no.2 position for best sandwich by 50 Top Italy 2023 and was named the Best Designer Sandwich at the 2022 Food and Wine Italia Awards, so you know you’re in for something specia

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Mary Pat Sullivan has been appointed EVP of Marketing at NORTHSTAR Travel Group

eHotelier

Northstar Travel Group ("Northstar"), the largest information services, data, events, and marketing solutions company focused exclusively on the travel industry, has promoted Mary Pat Sullivan to the position of Executive Vice President of Marketing for the Travel Group. Sullivan was most recently Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Retail Travel Group at Northstar.

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The Mulberry Group announces Lilac Wine in Melbourne

Hospitality Magazine

It’s been a busy few months for The Mulberry Group launching their second venue in three months with the opening of Lilac Wine. Located across from sibling venues Square One Coffee Roasters, Lilac Wine will be a homely neighbourhood wine bar on the back streets of Cremorne. “We want to be the go-to wine bar here and we can’t wait to be serving some great drinks and eclectic plates to our neighbours and all the visitors that flock to the area,” says Founder Nathan Toleman. ̶

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Planning Your Restaurants 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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Low on Direct Bookings? Here are five tips to boost bookings all year long

InnQuest

In the past few decades, the rise of third-party online travel agencies has reflected a gradual decline in direct bookings. Customers nowadays trust big names like Expedia, Booking.com, or Hotels.com more than an actual hotel website. However, you can still implement strategies to increase direct bookings and create a better bottom line for your property.

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Yotel announces first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be in Neom’s Oxagon

eHotelier

YOTEL – a global hospitality brand known for challenging the status quo – announces its first hotel signing Saudi Arabia. Scheduled to open in 2025, the YOTEL property will also be the first hotel to open in Oxagon, which will be the home of advanced and clean industries in NEOM, Saudi Arabia.

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5 minutes with Yugen’s Alex Yu

Hospitality Magazine

I worked at Sokyo for eight years. It was my second home and always will be. I still miss it a lot now. I worked with some of the best chefs (Chase Kojima, Brian Logan, Sano Takashi and Daniel Kwak) who became my mentors, my best friends and my family. The decision to leave was one of the most difficult I have ever had to make. I really enjoyed working at Sokyo, but I recognised that I needed to change my environment and challenge myself more.

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LuxUrban Hotels Inc. announces artist Bradley Theodore as first brand ambassador

eHotelier

LuxUrban Hotels Inc, which utilizes a long-term lease, asset-light business model to acquire and manage a growing portfolio of short-term rental properties in major metropolitan cities, announced today that internationally renowned artist Bradley Theodore will serve as the Company’s first brand ambassador. The relationship will be built around Theodore’s bold, colorful, and iconic approach to art, and will feature the promotion of his original works through a variety of activities designed to en

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Entries now open for the Margarita Challenge

Hospitality Magazine

Cointreau is inviting Australian bartenders to submit their twist on the Margarita for their chance to win a trip to France and secure the top honour. Bar talent have the opportunity to flex their foundational skills in the Margarita Challenge, which requires bartenders to produce a drink that has a twist on the original creation. The cocktail must feature Cointreau and salt and be made using equipment that was available during the 1940s.

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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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Hotel pipeline activity down around the world, except in Middle East and Africa

eHotelier

Middle East & Africa was the only world region to show an increase in overall hotel pipeline activity at the end of the fourth quarter, according to December 2022 data from STR.

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Five Key Features of a Point-of-Sale System at a Hotel

Hotelogix

The post Five Key Features of a Point-of-Sale System at a Hotel appeared first on Hotelogix.

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Project and Room Counts in all stages of the U.S. hotel construction pipeline increase year-over-year at Q4 2022 close

eHotelier

In the most recent Construction Pipeline Trend Report for the United States (U.S.) from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of 2022’s fourth quarter, the U.S. construction pipeline stands at 5,465 projects/650,626 rooms, up 14% by projects and 12% rooms Year-Over-Year (YOY).

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WTTC: Consumers shift toward sustainable travel

Hotel Business

A new report by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group, together with Deloitte, reveals a heightened appetite for sustainable tourism among consumers, with 69% of travelers actively seeking sustainable travel options. In this follow-up report, WTTC joined forces again with leading global travel service provider, Trip.com Group and its major consumer brands Trip.com, Ctrip and Skyscanner, with additional data sourced from Deloitte, to analyze the trends that shaped the Trave

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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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HSMAI ROC takes hospitality sector to new heights

eHotelier

Leadership Day, ROC, Awards and Chief Executive Roundtables bring together thought leaders and industry professionals to share knowledge and find solutions to issues impacting the sector.

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Tewkesbury Park invests almost £800k in energy innovation as costs triple

Boutique Hotelier

Tewkesbury Park is investing in energy innovation as its costs triple pushing the need for ‘urgent action’. Patrick Jones, general manager at the hotel in the Cotswolds told Boutique Hotelier that in the absence of a suitable fully-sustainable option, the business will generate its own power through Combined Heat and Power Units, burning LPG gas, which can be used twice as efficiently.

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TPG Hotels and Resorts added nearly 30 third-party management contracts in 2022

eHotelier

TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's premier hospitality management firms, announced today they added nearly 30 new third-party management contracts in 2022.

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Michelin Guide 2023: Date announced for first in-person ceremony in three years

Boutique Hotelier

The date has been announced for the launch of the 2023 Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland, which will see a return to an in-person ceremony for the first time in three years. The annual event will take place at the Silverstone Circuit in Northampton on 27 March, where all of this year’s Michelin Star recipients will be announced, as well as a handful of special awards including the Michelin Green Stars.

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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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HiJiffy partners with Bowo

eHotelier

New HiJiffy and Bowo integration brings AI-powered guest communications to more hoteliers.

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STR: 2022 U.S. Hotel Performance Data Shows Highest ADR and RevPAR Year on Record

Lodging Magazine

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—The U.S. hotel industry reported average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) that were the highest for any year on record, according to 2022 data from STR. 2022 U.S. Hotel Performance Percentage change from 2019: Occupancy: 62.7 percent (down 4.9 percent) ADR: $148.83 (up 13.6 percent) RevPAR: $93.27 (up 8.1 percent) Despite climbing back above the 60 percent mark, the country’s occupancy level remained below the pre-pandemic comparable.

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Consumer confidence improves for first time in 15 months

Hotel Owner

UK consumer confidence in the final quarter of 2022 improved by half (+0.6) a percentage point, according to the latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker, marking the end of a 15-month period of consecutive decline. Deloitte said overall confidence was boosted by “significant” quarter-on-quarter improvement in sentiment towards levels of debt (+3.8 percentage points) and household disposable income (+6.5 percentage points), as some consumers have received pay rises or seasonal bonuses.

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Event Coverage: AHLA Foundation’s Night of a Thousand Stars Gala Raises Record Amount

Lodging Magazine

LOS ANGELES—The AHLA Foundation raised a record $1.2 million at its fifth annual gala to celebrate winners and up-and-coming hospitality leaders while raising funds to support AHLA Foundation programs that are helping the industry recruit and retain tomorrow’s leaders. Each year, the Night of a Thousand Stars gala celebrates property-level talent that makes the industry so different.

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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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Six opportunities for global hotel development

Hotel Owner

In light of the tumultuous global challenges which have dramatically affected the hospitality industry, now more than ever we need to fully understand the reality of developing properties in international contexts. For owners, developers, investors, managers and other professionals involved in hotel development and investment, the operating environment has shifted to such a degree that as we begin 2023, we need to consider how to respond to the latest challenges.

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Lodging Econometrics: U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Experienced Positive Growth in Q4 2022

Lodging Magazine

In the most recent Construction Pipeline Trend Report for the United States from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of 2022’s fourth quarter, the U.S. construction pipeline stands at 5,465 projects/650,626 rooms, up 14 percent by projects and 12 percent rooms year-over-year (YOY). In Q4 2022, all stages of hotel construction in the United States experienced positive YOY growth.

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Apex Hotels returns to profit in FY22

Hotel Owner

Apex Hotels has returned to profitability in FY22 following the Covid-19 pandemic. For the 12 months ending 30 April 2022, it reported an increase in turnover from £8.0m FY21 to £47.3m in FY22, while operating profit hit £2.9m, up from a loss of £11.2m the previous year. It comes as the family-owned four-star hotel group re-opened all nine of its hotels in London, Bath, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dundee as travel restrictions were lifted and tourism increased.

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Web Exclusive: HydroMassage can improve guest satisfaction

Hotel Business

As the hospitality industry came out of the pandemic, two areas seemed to come into focus—health and wellness and the labor shortage. Guests want to make sure that they are focusing on themselves and their bodies, whether by working out or focusing on ways to deal with the toll that stress can put on their bodies. HydroMassage has found a way to help hotel guests do this—without the need for the specialized staff that may not be easy to find—but with the added benefit of being able to offer gues

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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