Fri.Oct 21, 2022

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POS Market Momentum Continues

Modern Restaurant Management

Rapid inclination of restaurateurs to adopt POS software for better management of operations will complement the restaurant POS terminals market by 2027. Restaurant point-of-sale (POS) terminals are steadily replacing the now obsolete cash registers used in restaurants. Businesses in the food service industry are primarily adopting these advanced POS systems to streamline the communication between waitstaff and kitchen staff, inventory tracking, and improving team management.

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9 differences between cloud and legacy POS systems

MEWS

Legacy POS systems are traditional POS (point of sale) systems that must be physically located on the premises of your hotel because information is stored on an intranet on local servers. Sales are managed through a computer that has the point of sale software installed on it, which is designed to save purchase data and other important information. The capacities of a legacy system are quite limited in comparison with a cloud system.

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Guestline acquires Newbridge Software

Boutique Hotel News

Europe/Asia: Guestline, a European hotel software platform, has acquired Newbridge Software Ltd, a cloud-native electronic point of sale (ePOS) software company. The acquisition will assist Guestline in providing the software necessary to operate bars and restaurants. It will strengthen Guestline’s platform which already provides distribution, guest experience, operations software and payments to hotels across Europe and Asia. .

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5 KPIs that every property should track

Hotel Owner

All properties, no matter their size, must identify key metrics that determine how well their business is performing. Setting clear goals, backed by the technology to help collect and analyze data, can help management make better business decisions to grow their property and attract more guests. . Due to the dynamic nature of the hospitality industry, data collection and analysis can often be pushed to the side, leaving management unsure of their property’s performance.

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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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Baltic Hotel comes to market at £10m

Boutique Hotel News

UK: The Baltic Hotel, located in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, is being marketed by Knight Frank at a guide price of £10.5 million. Baltic Hotel first opened in July 2021 with 52 bedrooms. Town Hotels , the hospitality division of Living Brick, invested around £7 million into the project. The property has potential to develop a roof terrace and bar in addition to its existing indoor and outdoor pub areas, restaurant, and event space.

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One man, Four Seasons

Boutique Hotel News

Alejandro Reynal’s appointment as CEO and president of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts comes at an exciting time for the group. Having recently announced its foray into luxury yachts and celebrated the first flight of its brand new private jet, Four Seasons is clearly betting on the future of ultra-luxe travel experiences. Current trends show a demand for blow-out, high-quality trips which could place Four Seasons in a strong position to capture market share within the luxury travel and ho

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Lake District’s Melrose Guest House sold to new owners

Hotel Owner

Melrose Guest House in Ambleside has been sold to new owners from an asking price of £895,000. The historic townhouse is located on Church Street in the honey pot village of Ambleside, Cumbria, and has been trading as an eight-bedroom bed and breakfast. Originally built in 1880’s as a Victorian gentleman’s residence, Melrose Guest House has operated under the hands of Jim and Monique Nelson for five years, and they are now retiring from the hospitality industry to live in the south of the

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Axiom Hospitality to manage two Hampshire hotels

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Jastar Capital has appointed Axiom Hospitality to manage The Elvetham Hotel and The Winchester Hotel & Spa. Jastar Capital purchased The Elvetham and The Winchester hotels in 2019 and 2021 respectively. The Elvetham occupies 35 acres and consists of 91 bedrooms shared between the Main House and The Stables, along with a restaurant, a bar, and four meeting rooms.

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RBH relaunches talent development programme

Hotel Owner

RBH Hospitality Management has relaunched its Pyramid Programme – a fast-track talent development scheme for hospitality professionals “showing great promise”. Kicking off this month at the Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre, the group said the development programme has found itself again at the top of RBH’s staff retention agenda, since the scheme was halted in 2020 due to the pandemic.

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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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10 Highly-Rated Things to Do in Mazatlan, Mexico

Cruise Hive

Check out these 10 highly rated things to do in Mazatlán, Mexico, which can be helpful during a Mexican Riviera cruise. The post 10 Highly-Rated Things to Do in Mazatlan, Mexico appeared first on Cruise Hive.

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IHG Hotels surpasses pre-pandemic RevPAR levels

Hotel Owner

IHG Hotels and Resorts report that its RevPAR grew by 28% in Q3 to 30 September 2022, compared to the 2.7% increase in 2019. . The hotel operator’s average daily rates also saw an increase of 13% compared to last year. Though occupancy rose by 8%, it was still 6% less than in 2019. . The group also saw its gross system size grow by 4.3% year-on-year, opening 8,000 rooms in 51 hotels during Q3, in keeping with levels reported in Q2 and ahead of Q1.

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It Took Less Than Two Weeks to Get Bottled Negroni Sbagliato

EATER

St. Agrestis’s new negroni sbagliato, and Emma D’Arcy who inadvertently made it happen. | St. Agrestis; Getty Images. Brands are capitalizing on the latest viral celebrity food moments faster than ever It wasn’t actor Emma D’Arcy’s recent viral moment that inspired the idea of St. Agrestis’s bottled negroni sbagliato. But it is what made the drink finally happen, as drinkers have recently swarmed bars in search of a negroni… sbagliato… with prosecco in it.

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Direct Booking: Isn’t It Time We Were More Direct?! [Event Replay]

Revenue Hub

Are you struggling to win the direct booking “war”? Wondering if it’s even possible for non-branded properties without massive marketing budgets to beat the OTAs at their own game, and drive more bookings to their website? NB: This is an online event conceived and produced by Jurrnee. Watch this discussion involving top Direct Booking experts to discover the answers to those questions and more – and to get actionable tips that will help your property boost your direct booking conversion rate TOD

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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 Best Apple Recipes, According to Eater Editors

EATER

Shutterstock. Come home from apple-picking with about 60 more apples than you can eat? Try these Eater-approved recipes to get you through the whole bushel. Every fall, it seems inevitable that you will end up in a friend’s car on the way to pick apples at a local orchard. Whether this is your bag or decidedly not , whether you find apple picking pleasantly whimsical or really weird, there comes a time in every fall aficionado’s life when you will amass 40 times as many apples as you can humanly

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Travel Recovery Set to Continue Through to Q4 in Europe

Revenue Hub

The travel sector in Europe is slowly but surely showing signs of recovery in the post-pandemic with Istanbul, Lisbon, and Madrid showing strong results. NB: This is an article from ForwardKeys. And the best news? Travel recovery across Europe is set to continue in Q4 despite all the doom and gloom in the news about inflation, recession, oil prices and the war in Ukraine.

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A Sticky Bun Recipe That May Momentarily Change Your Outlook on Life

EATER

The Dusty Knuckle’s transcendent sticky buns. | Matt Russell/Quadrille. These buns from London’s Dusty Knuckle bakery make everything better (at least for a minute) On a recent very short trip to London, I went to a bakery called the Dusty Knuckle in Dalston — twice. I had already gone there with my friend Dom on a Monday, but had neglected to order one of their massive sticky buns and regretted it until I made it back on a Wednesday.

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How Hotels Recover More Direct Booking Revenue with A/B Tests

Revenue Hub

As a hotelier, you’re likely always looking for new strategies to increase your direct booking revenue. NB: This is an article from CartStack. Abandoned booking recovery is one such strategy, but are you A/B split testing your recovery campaigns? A/B split testing is an important, though often overlooked, digital marketing strategy that will increase the effectiveness of your email recovery campaigns.

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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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Carnival Cruise Line Prepares for Two Additional Costa Ships

Cruise Hive

New information and a first look is now available for Costa Venezia and Costa Firenze as they prepare to join the Carnival fleet. The post Carnival Cruise Line Prepares for Two Additional Costa Ships appeared first on Cruise Hive.

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Where was 'The Banshees of Inisherin' Filmed?

CN Traveler

Lifting the curtain on the destinations behind the season’s most exciting new releases.

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MakeMyTrip and OYO fined for anti-competitive behavior

PhocusWire

MakeMyTrip-Goibibo (MMT-Go) has been fined for abusing a dominant position as well as having an anti-competitive arrangement with OYO, which is also being fined.

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Capital One’s New Airport Lounges With José Andrés Are Set to Be a Culinary Experience Unlike Any Other

CN Traveler

Capital One Landing is set to debut at New York LaGuardia and D.C.'s Reagan National airport—and will be available to cardholders and their guests.

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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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Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas to Sail Caribbean Itineraries from Miami

Cruise Hive

Royal Caribbean's giant Icon of the Seas cruise ship will sail Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries out of Miami, Florida. The post Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas to Sail Caribbean Itineraries from Miami appeared first on Cruise Hive.

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Actor Rose Byrne’s Favorite Cure for Jet Lag Is the Ocean

CN Traveler

Tourism Australia's new partner on her favorite Sydney beaches, a breathtaking visit to Uluru, and the simple pleasure of a coffee at Bill's.

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How destinations can help travelers live their values

PhocusWire

In today’s market, travelers are no longer willing to compromise their beliefs, which means destinations must prioritize diversity and inclusion to create the right reputation and win travel bookings.

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The 13 Best Hotels in Denver

CN Traveler

The city's hotel scene is new and shiny, on par with cities twice its size.

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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