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Opportunities for tourism due to post-pandemic travel triggers

eHotelier

New values of travel are opening up important opportunities for hoteliers and DMOs to create innovative and engaging offers based on quality rather than quantity of travel demand.

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Glamping Booking System - 5 Important Features that You Need

Soft Inn

A glamping type of accommodation has become a popular trend nowadays. This trend started to evolve especially after the MCO was lifted in 2022. Those travellers who love to explore nature but at the same time would like to experience another level of camping type, they will go for Glamping - “glamorous camping”.

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Europe’s tourism rebound predicted to continue into 2023

eHotelier

The outlook for travel to Europe is promising despite global pressures such as high inflation, the war in Ukraine and consequent energy crisis, and the looming economic recession. The latest data indicates a recovery of 75% of 2019 travel volumes to Europe in 2022. This strong tourism rebound is expected to continue well into 2023, though at a slower pace.

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Langham Hospitality Group breaks ground on Venice hotel

Boutique Hotel News

Italy: Global hotel company Langham Hospitality Group has begun work on The Langham, Venice, which is due to open in 2026. The hotel is set directly on the Venetian laguna on the island of Murano, where the Casino Mocenigo and the Murano glass factory used to stand. The sites will be transformed into a 133-room hotel with an exclusive courtyard garden and a 20-metre pool by Italian architects Matteo Thun & Partners.

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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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Sustaining Insta-Success

Modern Restaurant Management

It should come as no surprise that the world’s first marshmallow café would attract a lot of social media attention. XO Marshmallow brand co-founders Lindzi Shanks and Kat Connor created their handmade gourmet confections in their home kitchens before expanding from digital direct-to-consumer to include a café and a separate production and shipping space.

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Chef Pascal Silman appointed Executive Chef of La Fonda Heritage Hotel Marbella

eHotelier

Pascal Silman has been appointed as Executive Chef of La Fonda Heritage Hotel, a boutique luxury hotel set to open soon in Marbella as the first Relais & Châteaux property in Andalucia, Spain.

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RoomRaccoon integrates with Epos Now

Boutique Hotel News

Worldwide: Hotel management system RoomRaccoon has announced a two-way integration with point-of-sale (POS) system , Epos Now. The integration will enable hotel clients to track guests’ payments throughout their stay. Orders can be processed from the Epos Now platform and then added to the guest’s invoice in the RoomRaccoon PMS. It will also provide guests the opportunity to settle payments from anywhere on property.

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Bab Al Shams, Dubai’s iconic heritage desert resort is now open

eHotelier

Nestled within the glistening golden dunes of the desert on the outskirts of Dubai, the iconic Bab Al Shams Desert Resort opens under the Rare Finds vertical of Kerzner International, welcoming guests from 10 February 2023.

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UNDER THE GRILL: Top chefs reveal menu ideas for 2023

Boutique Hotelier

With the cost of living squeeze, people are looking for much more than just a seat at a top restaurant when they dine out. Consumers are wanting to be wowed with experiences that are exclusive, wild and authentic as they seek new tastes and more than just fuel in their food. Despite the economic and environmental challenges that we are all facing, people are determined to find inspiration and optimism in the restaurant space.

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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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HEI Hotels and Resorts adds 93-room Saranac Waterfront Lodge to portfolio of Third-Party Managed Hotels

eHotelier

Officials of HEI Hotels & Resorts, a leading hospitality investment and management company, today announced the addition of the 93-room Saranac Waterfront Lodge, bringing its portfolio of third-party managed hotels to 101.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

Lodging Magazine

Virgin Hotels Collection announced the appointment of Tim Wyman as vice president of development. In this role, Wyman will identify new business, including management and investment opportunities, for Virgin Hotels Collection. HEI Hotels & Resorts announced that Cindy Murphy has been named regional vice president of operations. Prior to joining HEI, Murphy was vice president of operations and head of the Sonesta Select brand for Sonesta Hotels.

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Amsterdam hotels showed typical seasonal slowing in January

eHotelier

In its first January without restrictions since 2020, Amsterdam hotel performance showed a typical season slowing from the months prior, according to preliminary January 2023 data from STR.

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STR: Labor-Related Issues and Energy Costs Are Top Hotel Industry Challenges

Lodging Magazine

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Labor-related issues and energy/utility costs are among the top challenges on the mind of global hotel and travel industry professionals, while leisure demand and increased guest spending are seen as the biggest strengths, according to a new survey from STR. The Hospitality Industry Sentiment survey is STR’s first longitudinal study of hotel and travel industry professionals, with initial findings captured between November 29 and December 11, 2022, from 200 respon

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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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Vespera Resort names Executive Chef

eHotelier

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, an Autograph Collection Hotel on California’s Central Coast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Aviles from sous chef to the position of executive chef for both its signature restaurant Pequín Coastal Cocina and for the resort.

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The Malvern Hotel appoints new head chef

Hotel Owner

Worcestershire hotel and spa The Malvern has appointed Alex Easterby as its new head chef. Easterby took up the role last month, having formerly worked as its sous chef for four years. Having been in the industry for 14 years, he started his career at a local hotel, Cottage in the Woods, where he was offered a job following some work experience and started as a waiter before joining the kitchen team.

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Surviving and Thriving in the New Restaurant Normal

Fast Casual

Despite recent challenges, many operators are doing more than just surviving; they’re finding ways to thrive. To find out how, the team at FastCasual.com spoke with operators across the industry, from fine dining to food trucks, and across the country, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Here’s what they had to say.

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‘The way we were’, and other trends to lift the spirits

Hotel Owner

I am obsessed with trends. As the new year dawns, my inbox fills with guru and think tank predictions on consumer behaviour for the year ahead. I love trawling through them and seeing how our hotels can leverage market support from new or amplified tourist aspirations. With ongoing recruitment challenges and the cost-of-living crisis nibbling away at people’s disposable income, one could take a gloomy view of 2023, but I think there are chinks of bright light for the Scottish hospitality sector

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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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Hotel renovation and conversion activity soars in the U.S.

Hotel Business

Hotel renovation and conversion pipeline activity, at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022, is at the highest totals Lodging Econometrics (LE) has ever recorded. Renovations and conversions account for more projects and rooms than those that are currently in the under construction stage of the new construction pipeline. At the end of Q4 ’22, there were a total of 1,008 projects/135,492 rooms under construction in the U.S.

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Dalata acquires first London Maldron Hotel for £44m

Hotel Owner

Dalata Group has announced it has acquired its first Maldron Hotel in London for a total consideration of £44.3m from Furinado Holdings Limited. The purchased hotel has 192 bedrooms and is located at 240 Seven Sisters Road in Finsbury Park, North London. It also features a ground floor lobby, a restaurant and a bar. In addition, the hotel is located within walking distance of the Emirates Stadium and is also adjacent to Finsbury Park Station, which has National Rail, London Underground and bus

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The 3 Step Process to Unlocking the Power of Guest Data

Revenue Hub

Hotels have always run on watching for patterns among guest behaviors. NB: This is an article from RateGain It is how hotels strategize for growth. But with the rise of personalized guest journeys, the scale of data collection and analysis has reached new heights. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Data collection and analysis remains among the most under-utilized tools in the hotel industry.

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Claridge’s opens Artspace Café

Hotel Owner

Mayfair hotel Claridge’s has announced the opening of Artspace Café, a venue that will focus on breakfast and lunch. The cafe, which has its own entrance on Brook’s Mews, was designed by renowned British architectural designer John Pawson, and features a patisserie counter, marble communal table as a central spot, and entry down to Claridge’s Artspace, a gallery which rotates free exhibitions.

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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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Fistral Beach Hotel refurbs F&B spaces to maximise beach views

Boutique Hotelier

The Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa in Newquay has undergone a refurbishment of its food and beverage spaces, in order to maximise the hotel’s beach views. The new look for the Bay Bar and Dune Restaurant includes raised flooring throughout both areas, ensuring guests have an uninterrupted view of the sea. Choosing a colour palette inspired by the hotel’s coastal location, the neutral tones of the hanging rope ceiling featured in Bay Bar complement the blue hues captured in the seating spaces that m

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Fistral Beach Hotel unveils major F&B refurb

Hotel Owner

Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa in Newquay has conducted a major refurbishment of its food and dining spaces. The hotel said it aimed to create a place for “laid-back socialising, dining and drinking”, using local suppliers. The design of the bar includes neutral tones of a hanging rope ceiling feature in Bay Bar complemented by blue hues captured in the seating spaces that mimic the famous landscapes of Fistral Beach.

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Experts explore NFTs, digital innovation, labor shortages, food insecurity needs

Fast Casual

Attendees will become mini experts in all-things NFT, digital innovation, fixing the labor shortages and meeting food insecurity needs. Speakers include Blaine Hurst, former Panera CEO, and Bryce Fluellen, executive director of Everytable.

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The Top 5 Bar and Restaurant Trends 2023

Sculpture Hospitality

Inventory management is a critical aspect of running a successful restaurant or bar business, but strategies are constantly evolving. Throw into the mix rising wages, skyrocketing food prices, staffing shortages, inflation and a difficult economy and the hospitality industry is no doubt set for a difficult year.

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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