January, 2025

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12 essentials for a good hotel room

MEWS

What makes a good hotel room? Its a simple question but it doesnt have a short answer. There are certain things we can take as a given: cleanliness, functionality, comfort. Without these basics, guests are never likely to be satisfied.

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The paradox of progress: AI, staffing shortages, and the future of hospitality

eHotelier

By striking a delicate balance between AI implementation and human expertise, hotels can create a win-win scenario where technology enhances efficiency and empowers human staff to deliver exceptional service.

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How tech can create a human hotel guest experience

MEWS

61% of consumers will spend more for personalized experiences. But if guests crave more tailored stays, how can hoteliers more easily deliver them?

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Leadership and the traits of a great leader in the hospitality industry

eHotelier

Here are some of the fundamental qualities that constitute outstanding leadership in the hospitality industry and how these traits can be cultivated.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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See the future with the 2025 Hospitality Outlook

MEWS

Its a must-read for any hotelier and will set you on the way to a remarkable 2025. This article covers the key insights and trends from the report, so that you can get thinking about how to thrive in the year ahead.

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How Restaurants Can Manage Food Costs During Disruptions

Modern Restaurant Management

Experts have deemed recovery from the pandemic “complete ,” but a new set of challenges has emerged for restaurants: labor shortages, disrupted supply chains, and extreme weather. Amid these potential disruptions, operators need a fresh approach to managing food costs. Here are seven strategies to boost adaptability and resilience while safeguarding the bottom line.

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Starting a New Hotel: From Groundwork to Guestbook

Hotelogix

As a hotel owner you’ve navigated the chaos of permits, watched the first brick get laid, and seen your vision take shape room by room. From selecting the right location to managing construction and hiring staff, the pre-opening phase is about laying the groundwork. But once everything is ready, the focus shifts. The next step is just as important— getting your hotel noticed.

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Exquisitely Experiential Meetings and Events at the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Larry Mogelonsky

Meetings and events are in the midst of a renaissance heading into 2025, with numerous contributing factors as to why. Top of the list for the corporate and group segments is the need to bring people together in a world that has embraced hybrid or fully remote working arrangements. As weve all learned from the pandemic, no form of video or voice call can replace the rapport formed only by in-person conversation.

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Poor hotel tech is affecting employee retention, Cloudbeds finds

eHotelier

Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has revealed 38% of hotel employees say their experience with property management systems (PMS) influenced their decision to leave a job.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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12 essentials for a good hotel room

MEWS

12 essentials for a good hotel room The small things listed in this article are some of the most common remarks we hear from guests. How many does your hotel cater for?

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25 business tips for 2025

Hospitality Magazine

Hospitality professionals from across the country share their business acumen and tips to take the industry into the new year. Ash Bailey, owner, Bar Yuki Create a vibe you want to be a part of. There is so much stress that comes with running a hospitality business, but if you create a space that you genuinely enjoy being in, it will create an environment people love coming back to.

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Make or Break: Managing the Media’s Role in Food Recalls

Modern Restaurant Management

In a recall crisis, the media can be your greatest ally or your worst enemy – it all comes down to how you manage the message. With food recalls at a five year high , there’s (understandably!) increased consumer demand for real-time information about these incidents. The media can be incredibly valuable in distributing updates to the public and other key stakeholders, but if the information they have is inaccurate or sensationalized, it’s not helpful in protecting public health

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Hotel Theft and Pilferage: Key Prevention Tactics

Hotelogix

Pilferage, or petty theft, is a silent problem in hotels that often goes unnoticed until the losses start adding up. While guests may occasionally take small items, the biggest pain point for hoteliers is internal theft. Housekeeping , front desk cash handling, and inventory mismanagement can all contribute to significant revenue leaks. This article will help you understand the major sources of pilferage in hotels and provide effective strategies to prevent theft.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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The Estate Hotels and Residences Heralds a New Era for Longevity Tourism

Larry Mogelonsky

Ever since the story of Gilgamesh was written down in ancient Mesopotamia, humankind has sought the means by which to restore health and extend life. Today, our knowledge of medicine and physiology has progressed to the point where we can quantify how aging occurs at the cellular level as well as offer people a host of therapies to attenuate the onset of aging and the diseases that aging contributes to, therein extending the good years of wellbeing and vitality that one has on this planet healt

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Exploring the Future of Food and Beverage

eHotelier

As leaders in the food and beverage industry, we at Samson Hospitality are always on the lookout for emerging food trends that will shape the culinary landscape.

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Five Ways to Improve Retention in Your Restaurant’s Front-of-House Team

Horizon Hospitality

Retaining a skilled front-of-house team is essential for maintaining a smooth operation and delivering an exceptional guest experience. High turnover can lead to inconsistent service, increased recruitment costs, and disruptions to team morale. Building a team that not only stays but thrives requires a thoughtful approach. Here are five actionable strategies to improve retention among your front-of-house staff: 1.

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Dumpling restaurant operators face court

Hospitality Magazine

Kailing Chen and Alex Du, the operators of Dumpling Land in Wallsend, Newcastle, are facing court over the alleged breach involving vulnerable migrant workers. Fair Work issued Chen and Du with a compliance notice after an inspector formed the belief that the operators had underpaid the minimum wages, overtime, and penalty rates of 28 workers between June 2021 and April 2023.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’

Modern Restaurant Management

Chatham University and the American Culinary Federation (ACF) are debuting a trio of online courses offering official certification in induction cooking methods. Sales of induction stoves are on the rise in the U.S., representing 18 percent of sales in 2023. Last year, the global induction cooktops market was valued at more than $9B, and is expected to surpass $15B by 2032. “Induction reduces the environmental impact of cooking, gives people effective ways to combat climate change, and div

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Hotel Management Technology: The Future of Hospitality

Hotelogix

Hold onto your room keys—2025 is the year hotels go high-tech! With 56% of hoteliers worldwide prioritizing smarter tech investments (2024 Lodging Technology Survey), the focus isn’t just on cutting costs but revolutionizing guest experiences and streamlining operations. In this article, discover 12 game-changing tech tools transforming hotels into smart, guest-focused havens.

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The Value of Soft Brands with Prime Group and Faro Blanco Resort

Larry Mogelonsky

The last two decades have seen an explosion in soft-branded hotels, with the past few years in particular seeing many remarkable properties launch or enter development. If there was a single word to explain this megatrend in our industry, its flexibility. Owners and developers have more wiggle room for the conceptualization, area planning or site repositioning while retaining the distribution, sales and marketing support from a major chain.

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Revolutionizing Restaurant Operations with Robotics

eHotelier

In todays highly competitive restaurant industry, operators are under more pressure than ever to deliver exceptional guest experiences while controlling costs.

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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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Trends in Hospitality Hiring: What Employers Should Know for 2025

Horizon Hospitality

The hospitality industry is entering 2025 with a rapidly evolving hiring landscape. Employers who understand emerging trends will be better positioned to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market. Here are key trends shaping hospitality hiring and actionable tips for navigating them effectively. 1. Flexibility is a Non-Negotiable Job seekers in 2025 prioritize flexibility, including scheduling options and remote work where possible.

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Duncan Welgemoed on his new BBQ book

Hospitality Magazine

I am a cook that never finished high school, however writing kind of comes easily when Im inspired, in the zone and/or drunk. I generally tend to get comfy, put on music, close the door, procrastinate for several months, and then write in big chunks once I get a publisher email to hurry up. This book is less biography and more an exploration of regional and suburban Australia and its free public BBQs.

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How a Creative Cocktail Program with a Beer and Wine License Can Help Your New Restaurant Succeed

Modern Restaurant Management

Opening a restaurant in competitive markets like South Florida is no easy task. Nearly 49 percent of restaurants fail within their first five years, and the 10-year survival rate is less than 35 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. High rents, competition, and fees make it tough for new restaurants to stay afloat. However, one way to boost your restaurant's chances of success is by using a beer and wine license to offer creative cocktails—without the high cost and

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UPDATED: Hotel industry offers support to wildfire victims

Hotel Business

Hotels in and around Los Angeles and industry associates are offering support to those displaced by the devastating wildfires in California. AAHOA Charitable Foundation launches wildfire initiative AAHOA has launched the Hope & Haven: California Wildfire Recovery Initiative , powered by the AAHOA Charitable Foundation (ACF) to support communities devastated by the ongoing wildfires in California.

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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.