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The future of hotel operations isn’t coming – it’s already here!

eHotelier

Walk into the back-of-house of almost any hotel today, and youll see a story that hasnt changed in decades: a maze of manual processes, fragmented communication

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How Are Hotels Capitalizing on the Micro Event Trend?

Revenue Hub

The most expensive real estate in your hotel? It’s not the presidential suite – it’s your empty meeting room on a Tuesday afternoon. NB: This is an article from SalesAndCatering Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date While most properties scramble for the dwindling pool of mega-conferences, forward-thinking hotels are quietly building sustainable revenue streams through micro events – those intimate gatherings of 10-50 attendees that are transforming the v

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AI revenue management for hotels (without losing the human touch)

MEWS

1. Set the strategy (so AI can run with it) Before your revenue management system (RMS) can start optimizing rates with AI, youve got to teach it how to think.

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8 Strategies to Grow Revenue Across Hotel Commercial Teams

Revenue Hub

It takes alignment across sales, marketing, and revenue to ensure your commercial goals are met. With so much in motion, knowing where to focus isnt always obvious. NB: This is an article from Lighthouse Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date And when everything feels urgent, small decisions can make a big difference. Here we share eight practical, data-backed strategies that are already being used by top-performing properties.

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From One Location to Many — Grow Smarter with Mitratech

Hospitality and food & beverage businesses—especially those managing multiple locations—are under pressure to grow quickly while staying compliant with evolving labor laws and industry regulations. High turnover, time-consuming onboarding, and regulatory risk can strain even the most efficient operations. That’s where this free solutions guide can help.

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“The madness and magic of hospitality”: Massimo Mele’s story

Hospitality Magazine

Massimo Mele recalls growing up in a restaurant run by his parents. Somewhere between watching my mum roll pasta and my dad running the floor, I fell in love with the madness and the magic of hospitality, says Mele. It was in this restaurant, where food was always around, that Meles dream of becoming a chef was first ignited. It wasnt just about the cooking.

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What Google’s new AI tools mean for Hotel Marketing

eHotelier

Google has long made it clear that it doesnt want to just help users search it wants to help them find answers.

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

Modern Restaurant Management

In today's digital landscape, restaurants have become prime targets for cybercriminals who take advantage of potential entry points from point-of-sale systems, online ordering platforms, customer databases, loyalty programs and third-party delivery services. Consider the alarming pattern over the past three years. Five Guys experienced a breach in September 2022 that compromised job applicants' personal data.

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Bundjalung restaurateur Mindy Woods wins top global accolade

Hospitality Magazine

Former MasterChef Australia contestant Mindy Woods has been awarded the Champions of Change Award by The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants 2025. The celebrated global awards honoured her commitment to community empowerment, ethical food practices and her significant contributions to preserving and sharing Indigenous culture through food. The Champions of Change Award recognises those making a significant impact on the future of hospitality, according to The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants Director of Conten

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From paper to profit: business planning is an underrated asset

eHotelier

As hotel owners and commercial leaders, we can no longer afford to treat business planning as a compliance exercise, or a dusty document filed away after budget season. A strategic business plan is your profit blueprintand when done right, it becomes your most valuable commercial asset.

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Where Your Favorite Chefs and Food Experts Eat When They’re Off the Clock

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater Eric Ripert, Alicia Kennedy, Yara Herrera, Dan Pelosi, and more share restaurant lists on the Eater app Since the Eater app launched last October , its been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times, consistently helping users find their next great meal. Now, the app has a shiny new feature: list sharing! In this latest update, users can create their own list of Eater-approved restaurants around the world, whether its favorite date night spots in Brooklyn, wine bars in the Bay

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Why is Airbnb losing the war of STR dominance to Booking.com?

Hospitality Net

Last year, Booking.com delivered 400.4 million nights booked at short-term rentals (STRs), which was 80% of Airbnbs total nights. At the same time, Booking.com generates almost twice as many nights per listing on its platform as Airbnb. Growth rates for a number of STR listings on the Booking.com platform were 17% vs only 4% for Airbnb.

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Atticus Hospitality ordered to repaint restaurant or face $6000 fine

Hospitality Magazine

Woollahra Council has ordered Michael Fegent of Atticus Hospitality to repaint the bright yellow faade of his Paddington restaurant Tqm. or face a $6000 fine. Fegent recently updated the restaurant, turning it from Tequila Mockingbird, which he had run in the same location for almost a decade, to Tqm. Tqm. follows the ethos of fine food made fun, offering creative South American-style share plates and cocktails.

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Christian González appointed General Manager at Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection

eHotelier

Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts, and residences, is pleased to announce the appointment

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Five Months After the Eaton Fire, Altadena Restaurants Are Finally Reopening

EATER

Altadena restaurants face reopening challenges and find resilience in support after the Eaton Fire

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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AI-Powered Fraud: How Image Generation Threatens Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

An upgraded AI function can now generate incredibly realistic images, including fake restaurant receipts. This new capability opens the door for unscrupulous individuals to try and scam restaurants out of free meals, gift cards, and more. To help you understand this emerging threat and learn how operators can protect their bottom line, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine consulted Doriel Abrahams, Principal Technologist at Forter, a leader in e-commerce trust and fraud prevention.

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Neil Perry announces Bobbie’s closure

Hospitality Magazine

Neil Perry has announced that he will close Bobbies, the cocktail bar run in collaboration with Linden Pride in Double Bays Gaden House. Perry opened Bobbies and Song Bird in August last year, with Bobbie’s occupying the basement, and Song Bird in the floors above. In response to a recent AFR article , Perry has reassured patrons that Song Bird will remain in operation.

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University Hotel becomes B Corp certified for social and environmental performance

eHotelier

The Edgbaston Park Hotel, owned by the University of Birmingham and which opened in 2018, has earned the prestigious B Corp Certification.

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Downtown Monroe’s Newest Crown Jewel, The Hotel Monroe Officially Opens May 29

Hospitality Net

MONROE, LA May 29, 2025 A new chapter begins in Northeast Louisiana today with the grand opening of The Hotel Monroe. The design-forward boutique hotel seamlessly blends historic architecture with modern Southern hospitality. The Hotel Monroe buildings originally stood as a Sugar Brothers Grocery and Opera House. Since then, they have housed a hardware store, poolside shop, and in the 1920s, the Star Hotel.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Are You Invisible? Restaurant Marketing Faces a Multi-Platform Reckoning

Modern Restaurant Management

Are we at the end of the "Just Google It" era? According to SOCi's 2025 Consumer Behavior Index, a significant shift is underway in how consumers discover restaurants. With search impressions declining and platforms like social media and AI gaining traction, traditional search strategies are breaking down. The report analyzes the data, highlights the key factors driving this change, and outlines the urgent need for restaurants to adapt to this fragmented reality or risk losing vital

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Sydney’s oldest pub reopens with new bistro, breakfast menu, and boutique hotel

Hospitality Magazine

Fortune of War has reopened today with a new 60-seat diner, Bistro 1828. Set in the heart of The Rocks, the 200-year-old heritage-listed pub boasts Sydneys oldest continuous license. Family-owned WDS Hotels acquired the venue and the upstairs Russell Boutique Hotel in 2013. Now, theyve transformed what was previously two retail spaces and the Push Bar into the bistro.

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The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki joins Hilton’s Tapestry Collection

eHotelier

The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on the island of O'ahu, has officially joined Hilton as the first Tapestry Collection property

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Top Accounting Software for Hotel in Malaysia

Soft Inn

Choosing the Right Accounting Software Running a hotel means youve got to keep an eye on your numbers. From tracking your income and expenses to handling SST and payroll, having the right accounting software can really save you time. You can also reduce manual tasks by linking your hotel PMS with your accounting software , which helps streamline daily operations for account clerks.

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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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If This Benihana Power Lunch Isn’t Done in 45 Minutes, It’s Free

EATER

Priced under $20 before tax and tip, the speedy lunch deal is available at all Benihanas in Southern California

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Rooftop robata Joji shakes up food and entertainment offer

Hospitality Magazine

Rooftop Japanese restaurant Joji, perched atop the fifth floor of the Cartier building on George Street in Sydneys CBD with standout panoramic city views, has unveiled a new menu and live entertainment offer. The six-month-old restaurant promises an expanded a la carte menu, new sushi direction, live entertainment throughout the week and bottomless lunch every Saturday.

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Marriott International signs agreement to debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Brand in Costa Rica

eHotelier

Marriott International, Inc. announced today a signed agreement with Solana PA, S.R.L. to debut the iconic St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand in Costa Rica.

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AI Security Isn’t Sexy, But It’s the Most Important Hotel Conversation You’re Not Having (Yet)

Hospitality Net

Lets get real for a moment.

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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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Juan Corvinos named Hotel Equities CALA president

Hotel Business

Hotel Equities (HE) has appointed hospitality industry veteran Juan Corvinos as president of the Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) division. Corvinos joins Hotel Equities following more than 15 years with Hilton, where he most recently served as SVP, development, architecture, design & construction for Latin America and the Caribbean. He was instrumental in tripling Hiltons footprint in the region and launching brands such as All-Inclusive by Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR, Curio, C

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Australian craft distilleries praised in SOCraft spirit awards

Hospitality Magazine

Australian distilleries from Sydney, the Gold Coast, Hobart, and across Asia and Oceania picked up gongs at the Spirit Of Craft (SOCraft) Awards in Singapore. In the second iteration of the global awards just announced, Australian producer Launceston Distillery was one of just two spirits to receive a Platinum (3-star) award. Judges described their Single Malt Tawny Cask Matured Whisky as Sweet nose with chocolate, berries, raisins, toffee; smooth, rich mouthfeel, robust tawny-influenced flavour

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2-Minute Survey: How hospitality teams are (Re)building marketing around data

eHotelier

Were seeing a shift in hospitality marketing.

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Top 35 Marketers to be honored at Restaurant Marketing Workshop

Fast Casual

After a rigorous nomination process and enthusiastic social media voting, 35 leaders were selected for their exceptional contributions to brand growth, digital transformation and customer engagement.

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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.