Tue.Oct 18, 2022

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3 marketing tips for your employer branding

eHotelier

With the ongoing labour shortage crisis, building a strong employer branding is crucial in travel and hospitality.

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Are EV Charging Stations Worth the Investment?

Modern Restaurant Management

Are you looking for new ways to attract key audiences, including customers, prospects, employees, and investors? Are you trying to differentiate your brand and stand out from the competition? Do you want people to stay at your restaurant longer and order more? The migration to electronic vehicles (EVs) presents a great business opportunity for restaurants, allowing you to entice key stakeholders – and drive specific behaviors – simply by adding charging stations in your parking lots.

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Luxury boutique hotel The Quoin officially opens in Wilmington, Delaware

eHotelier

The city’s first luxury boutique hotel located in the former historic Security Trust & Safe Deposit Company Building features contemporary guest rooms with Shaker-inspired furnishings & Victorian-era design influences, along with a restaurant, Wilmington’s first rooftop bar & event space and a lower level cocktail lounge.

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Life House partners with Leading Hotels of the World

Boutique Hotel News

Worldwide: Hotel management company Life House will now become the preferred parter of Leading Hotels of the World (LWH). The partnership will see the sales, marketing and distribution power of LWH paired with Life House’s operating platform, including its proprietary revenue management and marketing system. Life House has managed one of Leading Hotels’ historic properties The Wheatleigh since 2020.

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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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Preventing hotel chargebacks and fraudulent charges

MEWS

Fraudulent charges and chargebacks are part of the ugly side of hospitality. Not only do they eat away at profits, but handling the aftermath can be a drain on your valuable time. Not cool.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending 8 October

eHotelier

U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week but produced mixed comparisons with 2019, according to STR‘s latest data through 8 October. .

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Leumi UK hires portfolio director of hotels team

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Tony Burnell has been appointed the portfolio director of Leumi UK’s hotel finance desk. Burnell brings more than 41 years of experience at Lloyds Bank to the role, 17 of which were sept as the relationship director of Lloyds’ hotels team. Leumi UK is the British subsidiary of Israeli bank Leumi Group. Notable hotel groups that Leumi UK has supported include Shiva Hotels, 4C hHotel Group, Sircle Collection, Zetter Hotels and more.

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Duetto grows presence in Asia Pacific

eHotelier

Hospitality’s leading revenue management system appoints Jenna Xue and Jeong Pyon; Chris Crowley joins the Commercial Advisory Board of HSMAI APAC.

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Inn Collection Group acquires Welsh boutique hotel

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Marking the second Welsh acquisition for the team, the Inn Collection Group has purchased The Bull in Beaumaris and the adjoining Townhouse boutique hotel. The 25-bedroom Bull in Beaumaris, located on the Isle of Anglesey, comes with a restaurant and courtyard terrace, coffee shop, bars and meeting space. The venue will continue trading under its new ownership.

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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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UNWTO and Ojimah partner around branding and innovation for African tourism

eHotelier

UNWTO is to work with Ojimah to make positive storytelling and digitalization key drivers of tourism recovery across Africa.

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U.S. Travel Association Releases Latest Business Travel Tracker

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—The latest Business Travel Tracker from the U.S. Travel Association finds U.S. companies paring back pandemic-era restrictions on business travel amid developing challenges in the form of high inflation and a looming recession—pointing to the need for immediate government intervention to sustain a positive rate of growth. Many companies slashed their business travel budgets during the pandemic, but less than half of companies (42 percent) still have policies in place restricting busin

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Friedrich von Schönburg appointed Managing Director of Rosewood Villa Magna, Madrid

eHotelier

With nearly 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, von Schönburg returns to the Rosewood Hotel & Resorts family after the opening of Rosewood London in 2016, the brand’s first European property.

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Virdee Integrates With FreedomPay for Credit Card Payment Protection

Lodging Magazine

AUSTIN, Texas—Virdee has integrated with FreedomPay, the Next Level Commerce technology platform that is powering security, data, and customer loyalty for global hospitality brands. FreedomPay was the first PCI-validated point-to-point encryption solution in North America with EMV, NFC, dynamic currency conversion, and real-time data capabilities that deliver on a global scale.

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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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This Black Friday, be urgent and very special

eHotelier

When executed properly, Black Friday can be your hotel’s most successful campaign of the year.

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Giving Hotel Guests a Charge: How and Why Hoteliers Should Relieve EV-Driving Guests’ “Range Anxiety”

Lodging Magazine

With more and more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, many hoteliers are now considering offering EV charging stations as an amenity that some say can boost loyalty and immediately become a significant stream of revenue. LODGING spoke with hoteliers and EV services providers on why owners and operators—especially those in markets with a high percentage of driving guests—should consider providing this service, and best practices for doing so.

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GLH to rebrand as the Clermont Hotel Group

Hotel Owner

Great London Hospitality (GLH), the largest hotel owner-operator in London, has announced a “landmark move for the business” which will see it rebrand to become the ‘Clermont Hotel Group’ this autumn. The rebrand, which marks the culmination of £90m investment in the past four years, will see the company align more closely with its anchor brand, The Clermont.

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PMZ Realty Capital LLC Closed Over $100 Million in Financing During Q3 2022

Lodging Magazine

NEW YORK—PMZ Realty Capital LLC announced it closed over $100 million in financing during the third quarter of 2022. Some of the transactions closed include: 78-room Courtyard by Marriott Binghamton, located in Vestal, New York 159-room Hilton Garden Inn Columbus – University Area, located in Columbus, Ohio 103- room Hampton Inn by Hilton Bowie, located in Bowie, Maryland 150-room Delta by Marriott Jacksonville, located in Jacksonville, Florida Home2Suites Monaca Pennsylvania Hyatt Place Fort Le

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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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The Doxford Group to open The Tempus in 2023

Hotel Owner

Northumberland-based hospitality group, The Doxford Group, has revealed its plans to open The Tempus, a new hotel concept, on the grounds of Charlton Hall Estate in Alnwick for early 2023. . It is reported that The Tempus will mark Doxford’s third venture following the launch of its wedding and event venues, Doxford Barns in 2015 and Charlton Hall in 2017. .

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Princess Cruises Lifts All Protocols for Most Voyages

Cruise Hive

Princess Cruises makes cruising easier by lifting all protocols for the vast majority of sailings, starting from October 21, 2022. The post Princess Cruises Lifts All Protocols for Most Voyages appeared first on Cruise Hive.

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Liverpool’s Baltic Hotel brought to market for £10.5m

Hotel Owner

Baltic Hotel, a “new and unique” hotel situated in the Baltic Triangle district of Liverpool, has been brought to market at a guide price of £10,500,000. The site first commenced trading in July 2021, and is already said to be an “established and highly profitable business” with strong trading revenue year-round since opening. . It features a total of 52 bedrooms set over six floors, and is said to have an ‘urban chic meets punk’ design.

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Should booze be on your fast casual's menu?

Fast Casual

The alcoholic drink market will hit over $261 billion this year and grow 10.51% through 2025, with 48% of that being spent in bars and restaurants. Katie Fairchild, senior VP of Marketing at Restaurant365, weighs the pros and cons and offers tips for implementing cocktails to fast casual menus.

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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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How hospitality can solve its recruitment crisis

Hotel Owner

The busy summer season is usually a boon for UK hospitality businesses, and after two years of lockdown-induced interruptions, it is great to see holidaymakers back in their droves. In fact, UK hospitality has proven to be so popular this year, that it has highlighted an ongoing issue with staff recruitment and retention; the next big challenge on the horizon for the industry.

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2022 SAS Championship and HBCU Invitational, in photos

SAS

For 22 years, SAS Championship week - full of golf and community events - has provided countless memories for fans and attendees young and old. Golfing legends have walked the fairways of Prestonwood Country Club each year, battling for one of the largest purses on the PGA Tour Champions. PGA [.]. 2022 SAS Championship and HBCU Invitational, in photos was published on SAS Voices by Caslee Sims.

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Learn how a sustainable, energy-efficiency-as-a-service partner can boost your bottom line

Fast Casual

In this webinar, learn how your locations can have guaranteed energy savings using Budderfly’s energy efficiency program. We will show you how to get free equipment upgrades including HVAC, LED lighting, advanced monitoring, and more.

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How Much Inventory Should a Bar Carry?

Sculpture Hospitality

When operating a bar, one of your main inventory goals is to ensure you have the perfect amount of stock on hand at any given time. Too much or too little inventory can have a huge impact on your bottom line.

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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.