Tue.Nov 07, 2023

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Leading the culinary lifestyle segment with Christopher Hunsberger of Appellation

eHotelier

Let's take a closer look at a new venture with a culinary-first hotel concept and see what lessons apply for every hotelier looking to evolve their brand.

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Strategy A La Carte: The Dish on Digital Marketing Trends for Restaurant Brands 

Modern Restaurant Management

The future is digital. Restaurant brands around the world are finding that their audience is craving something more than pretty pictures of delectable dishes, but rather a need for community and discussion. They want engaging content that keeps them entertained. Effective full-funnel marketing strategies are vital for the success of any business, but are definitely the garnish on top for those in the food and beverage industry.

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How to improve leadership in the hospitality industry | Mews

MEWS

Hospitality leadership is about encouraging staff across all levels to take ownership of their role. Empowering your teams to make decisions has a positive impact on the hotel's success. When upper management communicates strategic goals, everyone's aligned towards a common goal – business growth, increased customer satisfaction and delivering remarkable experiences.

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General Manager Justin Robbins joins Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection

eHotelier

Auberge Resorts Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Robbins to general manager of Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection, the collection’s Austrian ski chalet-inspired mountain retreat in the year-round destination of Deer Valley, Utah.

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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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Embassy Suites Gulf Shore Commences Development

Lodging Magazine

GULF SHORES, Alabama—DD Partners, LLC of Birmingham, Alabama, and Marietta, Georgia, Peachtree Group of Atlanta, and Woodbine Development Corporation of Dallas announced the development of Embassy Suites Gulf Shores. Now underway, Embassy Suites Gulf Shores is a joint venture among the three firms. DD Partners and Woodbine are leading development and asset management efforts, and Peachtree will manage operations for the resort upon completion in the summer of 2025.

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Histamine Levels from Bed Bugs May Be Putting Rooms at Risk

Hotel Business

Wellness is a growing focus of the hospitality experience, with the industry increasingly offering healthy, relaxing and personal care-driven stays to guests. This is a basic principle of resorts and spas, while hotel locations have also integrated health consciousness into their environment. This process must begin with the physical environment of your facility.

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UNWTO Ministers Summit in London: Transforming tourism through education and youth empowerment

eHotelier

UNWTO celebrated the biggest Ministers Summit on record as it brought tourism leaders together on the opening day of the World Travel Market in London to focus on education and skills development.

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Use Your Dang Gravy Boat

EATER

Dina Ávila/Eater The gravy boat is ridiculous. That’s why you should embrace it. It’s likely you already have a gravy boat lingering in the back of some cabinet because you never know what to do with it. The gravy boat has fallen out of favor because most of our meals probably don’t involve a discrete gravy anymore, and when it does exist, it’s served straight on the meat and tastes just as good.

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Twin Peaks Lodge leverages Maestro PMS’ self-service kiosks to elevate the guest experience

eHotelier

Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs, located in Ouray, Colo., is using technology to simplify operations at a time when its team needs it most. The 93-room hotel has a storied history, beginning life as a two-story residence built in 1893. Over the years the property was transformed into a business, expanded, renovated, changed hands, and more, but the spirit of what it provides to the community of Ouray remains consistent.

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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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The Evolution of Key Control

Lodging Magazine

Managing the distribution and availability of hotel keys to staff is a basic but sometimes underappreciated aspect of building security. Speaking with LODGING, Tim Purpura, VP global sales & marketing, Morse Watchmans, explained how far tech-enabled key control has come in recent years. Founded in 1882, Morse Watchmans has made several advancements in key management in recent decades, beginning with the introduction of the KeyWatcher in 1993.

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Arch Amenities Group expands business operations into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best

eHotelier

Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, spa and amenity management and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels, private clubs and pools, today announced its expansion into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health and Performance Inc., a Canadian leader in corporate wellness services.

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Suppliers Are Improving by Leaps and Bounds, Planners Say

Lodging Magazine

Meetings and events have been back in a big way since late 2022, but they haven’t been without their challenges. Event planners have been dissatisfied with venue and supplier performance since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but planner opinion is finally swinging the other way. This is great news for venues, which will benefit from a closer relationship with event planners.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts expand luxury portfolio with signing of Vignette Collection at the heart of Europe project in Dubai

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for its second Vignette Collection hotel in Dubai in partnership with The Heart of Europe, the flagship project under Kleindienst Group. Scheduled for a grand opening in January 2026, Marbella Resort Hotel, Vignette Collection The World Islands Dubai, will mark a significant milestone for The Heart of Europe, solidifying IHG’s presence within The World Islands – an archipelago of manmade islands located in the Arabian G

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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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Capstone Hotel Management celebrates 10 years of growth, looks to scale further with SiteMinder

SiteMinder

Sydney, Australia – Prominent New Zealand hospitality management company, Capstone Hotel Management (Capstone), is today celebrating 10 years of growth with SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels. The anniversary comes as Capstone ignites a fresh spree of partnerships, with plans to expand its portfolio from 18 properties to 22 in the next three months.

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Coral Cay Mackay sold to private Queensland hotel group

eHotelier

The freehold going concern interest in one of Mackay’s leading accommodation offerings, Coral Cay Mackay, has been sold to a private Queensland-based hotel group.

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The Best New Bars of 2023

EATER

Here are the 5 best new cocktail bars in America in 2023, from Superbueno in New York City to Room for Improvement in Portland, Maine.

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Sabre appoints Chinmai Sharma to lead its Lodging, Ground and Sea business

eHotelier

Sabre Corporation, today announced that Chinmai Sharma has joined the company as Global Head - Lodging, Ground & Sea for Sabre Travel Solutions.

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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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Radisson debuts in Reunion Island with the opening of Radisson Hotel Saint Denis

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group marks its debut on the tropical island of Réunion with the opening of Radisson Hotel Saint Denis. The Group now boasts a portfolio of six hotels across three Indian Ocean islands, including Mauritius and Madagascar, in this popular and captivating region.

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Why Your Definition of Revenue Management Needs an Overhaul

Revenue Hub

Revenue management has long been one of the cornerstones of hotel operations. NB: This is an article from Demand Calendar Its traditional definition has guided countless professionals in optimizing profitability and driving success. But as the industry matures and guest expectations evolve, I have asked a crucial question: Does our established understanding of revenue management truly serve our current needs?

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Accor signs first contract of ibis Styles in Sorriso, in Mato Grosso

Hospitality Net

Accor takes another step towards franchise expansion and signs a contract for a new venture in Sorriso, Mato Grosso. This will be the ibis Styles brand’s first hotel in the city, scheduled to open in 2027, with an architectural project by Marabuco.

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The 12 Best New Restaurants in America 2023

EATER

Ellen Mary Cronin/Nat Belkov Where to eat well, right now A great new restaurant can be a fun experience. A best new restaurant announces itself as part of the national dining conversation. Each restaurant on this list does more than offer an exceptional meal, it also reflects something larger about the way we eat. It might set one trend in motion, or subvert another.

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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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DD Partners, LLC, Peachtree Group and Woodbine Development Corporation join forces to develop 257-room beachfront destination

Hospitality Net

DD Partners, LLC of Birmingham, Alabama, and Marietta, Georgia, Peachtree Group of Atlanta and Woodbine Development Corporation of Dallas announced the development of Embassy Suites Gulf Shores, a full-service resort overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and its renowned white sand beaches - located in Alabama’s No. 1 tourism destination, the City of Gulf Shores.

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Bleisure trips becomes ‘mainstream’ component of hospitality and travel demand

Hotel Owner

‘Bleisure’, a trend of combining a work trip with leisure activities, is becoming a mainstream and sustained component of hospitality and travel demand, according to new data from global professional services firm Alvarez and Marsal (A&M). According to the survey of 3,818 global travellers, close to a third (31%) have taken combined business and leisure trips in the past 12 months.

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Nashville Hits 31.5 Percent Meeting and Event Growth in October, according to Knowland

Hospitality Net

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reports Nashville experienced strong growth for meetings and events since last year at 31.5 percent. Las Vegas came in second with 20.3 percent year-over-year growth. Overall, U.S. industry growth of meetings and events increased by 12.8 percent.

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AGO Hotels calls for govt to protect businesses in Autumn Budget

Hotel Owner

AGO Hotels has called for the government to “protect businesses from economic fragility and demonstrate commitment to the hospitality industry, a huge contributor to the UK economy”, ahead of the Autumn Budget. Lionel Benjamin, co-founder of AGO Hotels – a hotel operator with a portfolio of 14 hotels across the UK – has highlighted a number of issues such as an extension of the energy Bill Discount Scheme, the scheduled rise in corporation tax and a revaluation of business rates.

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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.