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Everwood Hospitality Partners Acquires LaQuinta I Drive/Convention Center

Lodging Magazine

ORLANDO, Florida—Officials of Everwood Hospitality Partners (EHP) announced the company has acquired the 184-room LaQuinta I Drive/Convention Center hotel in Orlando, Florida, from Cavalier Florida, LP. Cronheim Hotel Capital (CHC), a real estate capital advisory firm specializing in capital solutions for hotel owners, operators, and investors, helped secure the loan that will be used for the acquisition and subsequent hotel renovation.

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Your Restaurant Website Needs to Have These 5 Things

Restaurant Engine

Provide the right website features to attract visitors and keep them on your website. When it comes to your restaurant website , you want to put your customer first. Design your website and add features that will enhance the overall customer experience. Putting your website visitors first is vital if you want to convert customers into diners. To help you know how to accomplish this, we look at these five things your restaurant needs to have. #1: Your Location and Contact Info.

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2022 Person of the Year: Choice Hotels CEO Pat Pacious Has Helped Steer the Company to Industry-Leading Performance in Recent Years

Lodging Magazine

Having served as a U.S. Navy officer in surface warfare and strategic planning from 1987 to 1993, Pat Pacious is no stranger to navigating rough waters with foresight and determination. Serving as Choice Hotels International CEO since 2017, Pacious has recently led the company through one of the most challenging times in the history of the hotel industry, remaining focused on both brand development and enhancing ROI for franchisees, who currently number over 13,000.

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What is luxury marketing?

Les Roches

Interested in working for Four Seasons, Louis Vuitton, or Bollinger? As a luxury marketing manager, you could find yourself working with world-renowned, big-name brands. Luxury marketers work with selling or promoting high-end goods or services that are generally not considered essential to everyday life but offer pleasure and enjoyment to those who buy them.

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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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Barnsley Resort Selects Davidson Hospitality Group as Manager

Lodging Magazine

ATLANTA—Davidson Hospitality Group has been identified to manage Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia, under its operating vertical, Davidson Resorts. Situated one-hour northwest of Atlanta, the 3,000-acre resort has 140 rooms, including standalone cottages and suites; 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space; a hunting reserve, a championship golf club, and a 10-acre lake.

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How Sub Rosa Bakery Makes a Croissant with Pear, Ricotta, and Caramel

EATER

The bakery makes its own dough and ricotta. When it comes to wood-fired ovens, many think of a charred pizza or slow-roasted piece of meat. But at Sub Rosa Bakery, sibling owners Evin and Evrim Dogu use their double-decker masonry oven to bake croissants. At the Virginia bakery, which also mills its own flour, precision matters — from the dough that goes into croissants and bread to the in-house produced ricotta that goes into its pear and caramel croissant, creatively referred to as a “pear-a-m

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INTELITY and Unifocus Announce an Updated Partnership

Lodging Magazine

LOS ANGELES—INTELITY announced an updated partnership with Unifocus. Following recent revisions to Unifocus’s technology, the INTELITY integration is new. Built on INTELITY’s R5 platform and capabilities, the latest integration includes synchronization of guest request details between INTELITY and Unifocus. “Partnering with INTELITY was a natural choice to create a more seamless workflow process for hotel staff,” said Moneesh Arora, CEO of Unifocus.

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What does a communications manager do?

Les Roches

Are you creative, with a passion for people, words, and sharing stories? Then a career in communications could be for you. It’s a varied and challenging profession, but a rewarding one with a lot to offer. A communications manager is a critical role and plays an important role in promoting an organization, its people, products, and services – both internally and externally — through expertly-designed and executed communications strategies.

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ZEL Brand Launches by Meliá Hotels International and Rafael Nadal

Lodging Magazine

MADRID—Tennis player Rafael Nadal and Gabriel Escarrer, CEO of Meliá Hotels International, announced the launch of ZEL, a new brand of resort and urban leisure hotels that will first operate in Spain, and expand in destinations throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. The joint venture between Nadal and Meliá Hotels International aims to create a hospitality experience focused on Mediterranean character throughout global destinations.

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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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How to decide on a career path

Les Roches

It can be daunting to try to pick a career path, but it’s not impossible. If you are still in education or have only just finished high school, you might not know what you want to do yet. This guide will help you figure out the right kind of career path for you, as well as the possibilities in hospitality and careers you can get with a business degree.

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ShriGo Hotels to open five new hotels in northern India next year

Hotel Management Network

The post ShriGo Hotels to open five new hotels in northern India next year appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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What is digital transformation?

Les Roches

Digital transformation is a powerful tool that can help companies create more efficient processes and accelerate business growth. Digital transformation involves integrating technology into all areas of the business, changing how the organization operates, and ultimately improving the customer experience. Whether it’s a restaurant, hotel, or events company, digital transformation is a vital component for modern, thriving businesses.

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How EaaS Benefits Businesses Big and Small

Modern Restaurant Management

We’re all familiar with equipment rental and software subscription services in the restaurant industry. But have you considered how an equipment subscription is a better, smarter business move than equipment ownership? If you’re going to run a successful restaurant, there are certain pieces of equipment you just can’t do without: dishwasher, walk-in refrigerator, ice machine, etc.

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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.