July, 2024

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What is sustainable travel: 10 best practices

eHotelier

As academics specializing in the travel, tourism and hospitality (TTH) industry, we have trained and advised dozens of companies in their journey towards sustainable businesses. There is so much more to sustainable travel & tourism than the generic statements you see on brand websites – which are invarably an attempt to greenwash. TTH firms are accountable and.

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Mark Best charts his experience on Netflix’s The Final Table

Hospitality Magazine

Mark Best talks international fandom, being part of a new school of competitive culinary programming and why The Final Table was one of the greatest experiences of his career so far. When Netflix announced The Final Table in August 2018, the streaming platform described it as “a global culinary competition show featuring the world’s most renowned chefs”.

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How Senior Living Communities are Improving Resident Engagement and Mental Health

Horizon Hospitality

As the population ages, the focus on improving the quality of life and mental health of seniors becomes paramount. Senior living communities have the unique opportunity to create environments that foster both physical and mental well-being. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by increasing resident engagement. By providing opportunities for social interaction, mental stimulation, and physical activity, these communities can significantly enhance the lives of their residents.

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How AI Is Enabling Restaurant Labor Compliance

Modern Restaurant Management

When we talk about the “restaurant of the future,” labor compliance isn’t exactly the flashiest or most exciting topic to include—certainly not when juxtaposed with salad-making robots and personalized digital menus. But beyond its legal necessity, ensuring compliance with employment laws is critical to shaping a better experience for employees and customers alike.

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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 Michelin Guide Is Coming to Texas for the First Time

EATER

The Michelin Guide to Texas, from the international restaurant, the international restaurant review system that awards restaurants with stars, is coming to Texas for the first time ever in 2024, with star ratings for restaurants in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth.

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Six potential guest expectations with direct bookings

eHotelier

State-of-the-art booking engines for hotels can equip your arsenal with the insights and foresight you need to ensure that your offerings are in line with the expectations of the potential guests.

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Australia’s most popular cuisines revealed

Hospitality Magazine

BizCover has crunched more than a year’s worth of Google searches to find out Australia’s most in-demand cuisines. Japanese is the most popular cuisine across every state except for South Australia, which favours Italian. Overall, Japanese and Indian were the two most-searched-for cuisines, followed by Italian, American, Chinese, Turkish, Thai, Vietnamese, English, and Spanish.

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The AI-Fueled Organization: Transforming for the Future with Oracle

Hospitality Net

In today’s dynamic world of cloud computing and enterprise solutions, Oracle has established itself as a leader by integrating advanced technologies to boost business operations across various industries. Let’s look at the applications of Oracle Hospitality, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and Fusion within the broader framework of Oracle’s enterprise solutions, and highlight how these platforms deliver robust, AI-enhanced functionalities, driving efficiency and growth in the hospitality industry a

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Florida High Court Gave Bars a Big Win, But There Are Additional Ways to Reduce Liability Risk  

Modern Restaurant Management

Owners of bars, taverns, restaurants and other establishments serving alcohol kept a close eye on a case before the Supreme Court of Florida this year. At issue was a $28.6 million jury verdict against a bar awarded to a young woman catastrophically injured when she was hit by a pickup truck driven by an underage 20-year-old who had been drinking at the bar.

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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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Banana Ketchup Should Be Everywhere

EATER

Lille Allen The sticky-sweet sauce popularized in the Philippines and Caribbean goes with everything My first taste was in 2017, in the balmy city of Castries, St. Lucia. Fresh off a lengthy booze cruise, I stumbled toward the resort buffet and noticed a small placard that read “banana ketchup.” The combination seemed contradictory, but curiosity called me closer.

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Why it’s time to add Reddit marketing to your mix

Smart Brief Hospitality

Many marketers still consider Reddit an enigma. Founded in 2005, it’s one of the few elder social media platforms that’s survived to today. Since the company’s IPO in March, its stock price has gone in the opposite direction everyone anticipated — up, up, up. It boasts a highly engaged 850 million monthly active users , an audience that isn’t afraid to share their opinions, viewpoints and feedback.

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Revenue growth management in food service: What you should think about

eHotelier

By combining modern technology with an analytical mindset, you can refine your operations, target high-performing markets, and realign your offering with consumer demands to achieve sustained revenue growth.

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Low-waste bar Closed arrives in Newcastle

Hospitality Magazine

Newcastle has welcomed a new culinary addition in the form of low-waste bar Closed which has landed in the suburb of Islington. Former Subo talent Alannah Miceli is spearheading the culinary offering which is being tagged as ‘raw, rotten, and loud’ and showcases nose-to-tail and root-to-leaf low-waste techniques. “In the Hunter Region we have access to beautiful local produce that needs to be championed.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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5 Ways Technology Can Enhance the Guest Experience at Your Hotel

Revfine

With 40% of Americans traveling more in 2024 (1), the hospitality industry has seen a significant surge in demand. This uptick in travel presents a golden opportunity for hotels to increase revenue — but to capitalize, they must differentiate themselves in a crowded market. In this article, you’ll learn how hotels can use technology to offer The post 5 Ways Technology Can Enhance the Guest Experience at Your Hotel appeared first on Revfine.com.

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How Text Analysis Helps Restaurants Identify Customer Issues

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants receive huge amounts of feedback from customers — in survey responses, via social media, on review sites, and more. This unstructured feedback — text responses about your restaurant — holds valuable insights into what’s going right or wrong at your locations, all of which drives repeat visitors, retention, and loyalty.

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The Foods Olympic Athletes Are Importing to Paris

EATER

Going back for more bananas, probably. | Zhao Wenyu/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images America is shipping peanut butter, Australia has a barista, and Japan has requested miso As Estelle Lamotte, Sodexo’s director of Olympic Village, told Eater earlier this summer, Olympic athletes are going to eat about 3 million bananas during the games. But athletes cannot survive on bananas alone.

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The one constant in our AI future? Data

SAS

With all the technology changes coming in the next five years, what should organizations invest in first? The innovations keep coming and so do the 3 a.m. night sweats for decision makers. “How will we catch up when technology seems to change overnight, nearly every night?” It’s a surprisingly common [.] The post The one constant in our AI future? Data appeared first on SAS Blogs.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Profitable approaches to early check-ins and late check outs

eHotelier

Training your hotel reception on the best practices for early check-ins and late checkouts can help them recognize the hotel’s business goals and encourage guests to leave positive reviews.

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Peter Conistis’ new Greek restaurant Ammos opens tomorrow

Hospitality Magazine

Acclaimed chef Peter Conistis is gearing up to launch his latest eatery in Sydney tomorrow. Ammos is located at Novotel in Brighton-Le-Sands, with the dining room showcasing scenic views of the beach and the menu heroing produce from Australia and beyond – Greece, to be exact. Conistis has based the menu on seafood, taking inspiration from the food his mother Eleni made as well as his own culinary repertoire, which he has been building for more than 30 years.

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Interview with Founder Franco Grasso of Revenue Team by Franco Grasso

Revfine

In this interview, we're speaking to Revenue Team by Franco Grasso's founder and CEO, Franco Grasso. Under Grasso's guidance, the company has grown into Europe's largest hotel revenue management consulting and outsourcing entity. His company assists hoteliers in maximizing revenue through optimized sales of hotel rooms while promoting efficiency and quality.

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How to Take the Heat Off Restaurant Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Imagine your wait staff getting your restaurant ready for the day when the heat index outside exceeds 100 degrees. The temperature is so oppressive that employees immediately crank up all the air conditioning units. An hour later, when sweltering guests crowd in, your team is too distracted to turn some units down. High electric bills and wasted energy are the last things on their minds.

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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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‘The Bear’ Wants to Confront Toxic Restaurant Culture, But It Can’t Decide Who’s to Blame

EATER

Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) stands in a sterile kitchen as he glares menacingly in a moment depicting his role as both a recipient of workplace trauma and a chef bound to cause collateral damage. | Chuck Hodes/FX Initially celebrated for delving into the complex traumas of kitchen labor, the show — now in its third season — is bogged down by star-chef cameos that call its sincerity into question This post contains spoilers for Season 3 of The Bear.

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J.D. Power: 2024 NAGSI Study Shows Travelers Are Paying More for Hotel Rooms

Lodging Magazine

TROY, Michigan—With an average daily rate (ADR) for a U.S. hotel room of $158.45 in May 2024—the second-highest month ever behind $159.01 in October 2023 —virtually every traveler in every hotel price bracket is paying more for a hotel room. According to the J.D. Power 2024 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study, travelers’ perceived value for those higher prices greatly depends on how well the hotel delivers on their expectations.

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How can your hotel ensure guests sleep well?

eHotelier

By focusing on sleep quality, hotels can greatly improve the guest experience and satisfied guests are more likely to return and recommend your hotel.

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Booking’s Countermove to Price Disparities of Hotel Websites

Hospitality Net

Booking.com recently dropped the price parity clause in the European Union. This move has caused a wave of questions and uncertainty in the hotel industry. How will the platform respond to hotels that decide to offer lower rates on their own websites to promote direct sales? The answer could redefine the relationship between OTAs and hotels, creating a scenario full of opportunities and challenges.

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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.