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2023 hotel and travel trends

Boutique Hotel News

BHN editor Eloise Hanson outlines six hotel and travel trends expected to shape the industry in 2023. Hotel e-tail. With inflation on the rise globally, consumers are likely to be more mindful when it comes to spending their money. Pent-up demand and revenge travel have helped major cities recover post-Covid, resulting in strong and resilient ADRs. In fact, research from HVS shows that over the past 50 years, daily rates across London hotels have grown 0.75 per cent on average above inflation pe

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Are you going to miss the best time to sell hotel rooms in 2023?

eHotelier

Start off the new year on the right foot with this lesser-known hotel marketing strategy.

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2022 Reflections: The Year That Was for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. Here are some of their insights. The restaurant industry once again proved its resilience in 2022 as it dealt with ongoing obstacles like inflation, supply chain, labor shortages and more. Over the past year, brands modified expansion strategies, leaned into new technologies and chose to invest more into their employees to keep up with trends, improve operations, win over customers a

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Mews’ top 10 reads in 2022

MEWS

We’re not sure about you, but 2022 felt like a busy year. There was a lot going on, globally but also in the world of hospitality. Staff shortages continued, the summer saw peak ADR and RevPAR numbers, and hotel tech companies received massive funding injections *cough cough*.

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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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Career Development is the Benefit Trend to Watch

Horizon Hospitality

Recently, any talk of employee benefits almost certainly revolves around mental health, flexible work, and family leave. One of the most surprising priority shifts since the pandemic for companies and workers has nothing to do with personal life. According to reports by SHRM and NSHS , career development has grown significantly as a priority for the majority of employers and job seekers.

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Why hotels should consider IAQ to enhance guest experience

Hotel Business

By Bhavesh Gupta. The pandemic has changed the world’s perception on many things, including how people think about, interact with and what they expect from the buildings they visit. Humans spend 90% of their lives indoors ; however, they don’t always think about the air they breathe inside. It might actually be surprising to some that indoor air can be more seriously polluted than outdoor air.

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Conrad Hotels to debut in Germany 2024

Boutique Hotel News

Germany: Located in the historic Levantehaus building, Conrad Hamburg will mark Hilton’s debut of its Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand in the country. Hilton has entered a franchise agreement with Munich Hotel Partners to open the luxury Conrad Hamburg in 2024. It will join 15 Conrad-branded hotels currently trading or under development across EMEA.

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Watergate Bay Hotel owner acquires the Sands Resort

Hotel Owner

Watergate Bay Hotel has acquired the Sands Resort, a 72-room hotel located one mile from the hotel in Cornwall with the financial support of Barclays. The property will reportedly undergo a multi-million-pound refurbishment to turn it into a new lifestyle aparthotel, which will be operated by the group’s self-catering brand, Beach Retreats. . According to the group, the property will remain open during 2023, with work on the 72-unit aparthotel due to get underway later in 2023 and early 2024. .

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Knowland and ConferenceDirect Survey Reports 2023 Meeting Insights

Lodging Magazine

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland and ConferenceDirect announced the results of a survey entitled 2023 State of the Meetings Industry. The collaboration reports insights to help industry professionals understand what meeting planners and event managers expect and will prioritize in 2023. Meeting volumes continued to rise in 2022, attendance is nearing 2019 levels, and COVID is no longer a concern for most.

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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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Lympstone Manor joins Concord Hotels Group

Hotel Owner

The Lympstone Manor hotel in Exmouth Devon has joined the Concord Hotels group, which provides training for hoteliers and chefs in the hotel industry. The Concord Hotels group offers trainees all-round operational experience whilst giving exposure to various types of hotel environment. All trainees complete a two-year programme, working across either three or four member hotels.

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HB on the Scene: Industry leaders discuss DEI in hospitality

Hotel Business

It is undeniable that there is a lack of diversity in the executive ranks of the hospitality industry. In fact, the 2022 edition of the “Black Representation in Hospitality Industry Leadership” report from Castell, an AHLA Foundation Project, found that Black executives represented 2% of hospitality industry executives at the director through CEO level on 671 company websites at the end of 2021.

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Aimbridge EMEA sees UK RevPAR surpass pre-Covid levels

Hotel Owner

Aimbridge EMEA has reported an average of 15% uplift in RevPAR across its UK portfolio against 2019, with certain locations doubling that performance at points during 2022. It said the increase follows a strong year for the third-party management company which has seen multiple property signings and openings. It revealed that key areas of RevPAR growth within the portfolio included airport properties and gateway cities such as Edinburgh, Birmingham and Newcastle, as the travel industry recovered

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The Top 10 Reasons 2023 Will Be Great For Pizzerias

Adora POS

Pizza is a beloved and consistently popular food, and it looks like 2023 is shaping up to be a great year for the industry. In North America, pizza sales increased by 5.3% to $56.5 billion in 2022, and this growth is expected to continue in 2023. Here are the top ten reasons why.

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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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The Snackification of Caviar

EATER

On TikTok, caviar is appearing on chips and bread as a luxurious snack | Screenshot via TikTok. It seems like everyone on TikTok is trying caviar as a luxurious little treat, thanks to influencer Danielle Matzon This might have been the year that restaurants had us eating like “ fancy little b **s ” ( martinis , caviar “bumps,” etc.), but clearly that tendency has extended into our homes as well.

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How Does Revenue Management Software Work

Hotelogix

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For Olia Hercules, Making Kolach ‘Feels Like Therapy’

EATER

Daniela Jordan-Villaveces/Eater. The cookbook author finds multiple kind of sustenance in the Ukrainian Christmas bread We all could use a little dinner inspiration — even Ali Slagle, who dreams of dinner. In “Dinner Is Served,” she asks colleagues about one night when they somehow transformed ingredients into dinner with all this life going on. This month’s installment: Olia Hercules’s latest book, Home Food , is about connecting to her homes by sharing recipes from her current base in London,

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Biggby Coffee co-CEO reveals top 4 growth strategies

Fast Casual

Mike McFall, co-founder and co-CEO of Biggy Coffee provides a glimpse into what's behind the brand's booming sales.

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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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10 Things To Look for In Inventory Management Software For Restaurants

Sculpture Hospitality

You’re ready to start using inventory management software for your restaurant so that you can benefit from consistency and accuracy. That’s fantastic! Accurate inventory management provides the information and insights you need to be successful.

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10 In-Demand Hospitality Resume Skills

EHL Insights

Is your resume good enough to stand out to a hiring manager or an artificial intelligence bot that's doing first round screening? Optimize your CV with the skills that hospitality managers are looking for.

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Top 5 Hospitality Industry Videos of 2022

STAAH

It was a great year where we had amazing webinars, BLAAH BLAAH sessions, and hotel technology-related video blogs. Bringing together some of the most watched videos from this year here are our top 5 videos. Hotel Technology Trends – What To Expect In 2022. Best practices to drive Direct bookings. STAAH Webinar Sell More Rooms with Google Free Listing Indian Sub-Continent & Europe.

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TravelgateX acquires chatbot specialist Quonversa

PhocusWire

The acquisition, which is TravelgateX's second this year, will further improve process optimization and product selection for TravelgateX partners.

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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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Survey: Technology key for meeting planners in ’23

Hotel Business

Knowland , a provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, and ConferenceDirect , a full-service global meetings solution company, revealed the results of their 2023 State of the Meetings Industry survey. The collaboration reveals insights to help industry professionals understand what meeting planners and event managers expect and will prioritize in 2023.

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Harwood International to Open Flagship Property: Hôtel Swexan

Lodging Magazine

DALLAS—Harwood International announced the company’s flagship boutique hotel property, Hôtel Swexan. Set to open in the summer of 2023, Hôtel Swexan will reside in the 19-city block Harwood District. Hôtel Swexan’s moniker stands for “Swiss meets Texan,” inspired by Harwood International founders’ multi-generational Swiss-Texan family heritage. Operated by Harwood Hospitality Group with a collective of 100 years of experience, the destination represents the group’s vision for the Harwood neighbo

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Hard Rock Int’l completes acquisition of The Mirage

Hotel Business

Hard Rock International (HRI) has received regulatory approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission for its acquisition of The Mirage Hotel & Casino from MGM Resorts International. HRI assumed operations control of the property as of 6 a.m. Dec. 19. Under terms of the transaction, HRI paid $1.075 billion in cash for the operating assets of The Mirage Hotel & Casino.

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The Lag in F&B Recovery: Hoteliers React to Profit-Margin Challenges With New Service Styles

Lodging Magazine

According to CBRE’s September 2022 Hotel Horizons forecast for the overall U.S. lodging industry, RevPAR will exceed 2019 annual levels in 2022. This performance is driven by the accelerated recovery of ADR, which first occurred during the third quarter of 2021. Unfortunately for the owners and operators of full-service, convention, and resort hotels, food and beverage revenue is yet to return to pre-COVID levels.

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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