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6 Social Media Trends Hoteliers Must Leverage in 2025

STAAH

Social media in 2025 isnt just about posting stunning property photos, its about crafting immersive experiences that drive bookings and loyalty. The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, and hoteliers who stay ahead of these trends will see higher engagement, increased brand awareness, and ultimately, more direct bookings. Heres whats making waves in social media and how you can use these trends to elevate your hotels online presence. 1.

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Creating a Compelling Benefits Package for Club and Resort Employees

Horizon Hospitality

Employee retention and satisfaction are pivotal in the hospitality industry, particularly for clubs and resorts where personalized service is the cornerstone of guest experience. A well-crafted benefits package can make all the difference in attracting top talent and keeping them engaged. Heres how to create a benefits package that stands out while aligning with industry trends. 1.

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How To Optimize Your Hotel For AI Search Like ChatGPT

Revenue Hub

First, lets explore some context. Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek et al) play a growing role in travel planning. NB: This is an article from Mews Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Travelers can easily streamline their accommodation search, receiving personalized recommendations in an instant. Google is great for tracking the latest room prices for specific locations.

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New hospitality dining insights revealed

Hospitality Magazine

A report covering Australia’s hospitality industry has been released, with data confirming the trends expected to take over the sector this year. Lightspeed’s State of the Industry Report is compiled from customer (2,004) and business surveys (1,004) answered by owners and decision-makers at bars, restaurants, and cafes in Australia. “The report captures the nuances of how Australians are engaging with dining experiences,” said Nicole Buisson, Lightspeed commerce managing

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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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Air Travel Is a Disaster for Health and Hotel Wellness Can Save the Day

Larry Mogelonsky

Traveling is fundamentally positive for ones wellbeing. It elevates the mood. It facilitates personal growth or transformation. And increasing evidence points to how a change in scenery and novel experiences help the memory centers of the brain to stay active, indicating travel as a leading endeavor to stave off dementia. As more and more people all over the world become cognizant of the positive impact of travel on health, this will propel even greater numbers of people to venture abroad a meg

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How to Hire Gen Z for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators listen up: by 2025, Gen Z and Millennials will outnumber all other generations in the workforce by 18 million. If your "Help Wanted" sign and job board posts aren't cutting it anymore, there's a good reason why. Think about your last round of hiring. You probably received a decent volume of applications, you spent money boosting the ads, yet you’re left still looking for quality.

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David Boyle joins Northside Group as executive chef

Hospitality Magazine

After visiting a couple of Northside venues, chef David Boyle quickly became a fan of the groups beers. So when a job came up with the company, Boyle who was then working as head chef Alejandro Saravias award-winning farm-to-table restaurant Farmers Daughters found his interest piqued. I felt like I had achieved a lot at Farmers Daughters and that I was ready for a new challenge, Boyle tells Hospitality.

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The power of networking to drive innovation

eHotelier

Here is a fresh perspective on design-driven approaches to innovation in the hospitality sector which shows the power of social networks to drive innovation in boutique hotels.

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Small Hotels, Big Dreams: Beating Online Marketing Challenges

Hotelogix

Competing with large hotel chains can feel overwhelming. They have big budgets and entire teams dedicated to marketing, making it tough to stand out. It might seem like your efforts are overshadowed. But being smaller gives you an edge. Guests appreciate the personal attention and unique experience you can provide—things larger hotels often struggle to deliver.

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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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Five Top Payment Trends that Must Be on Your Radar

Modern Restaurant Management

The pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital payments, driven by a surge in online commerce. Today, digital payment methods, especially mobile payments, have matured across Europe as consumers embrace diverse digital channels with ease. Convenience and a wide range of options have emerged as key purchasing drivers, providing significant opportunities for innovation to ensure more inclusive and seamless payment experiences.

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The Bar Copains team is taking control of Bar Vincent

Hospitality Magazine

Morgan McGlone, and Nathan and Sali Sasi are onto a good thing. The trio recently opened Albion Street bar-restaurant combo Bessies and Bar Almas a move which came off the back of the success of their hatted nearby eatery, Bar Copains. Now, less than one month after the launch of the new venues, the team has announced it will take control of beloved Darlinghurst venue Bar Vincent.

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The Wellness-Hospitality Axis: Prepare to Pivot

Hospitality Net

It is no secret that wellness and lifestyle have made their way into and established their value through the upper-upscale and luxury hospitality segments. In some cases, this has trickled down into extended stay and economy lodging markets. The momentum and demand for wellness programs has fast-tracked new programs that not only serve market and growth, but also create distinction, enhance market positioning, and mitigate risk while optimizing the performance of the business, amid wide and ever

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Top 5 challenges independent hotels face in marketing their rooms online

Hotelogix

The hospitality industry has advanced to a new level; thanks to Internet that has helped hoteliers market themselves through various online channels. Online marketing helps hotels in establishing a brand identity, reaching out to millions of travelers and marketing rooms on a global platform. While big brands and hotel chains have dedicated departments and sufficient budgets to handle their sales and marketing online, small hotels find it tough due to inadequate budget, less manpower and absence

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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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STAAH’s new eBook to guide hoteliers through a rapidly transforming distribution world

STAAH

STAAH, a leading global hospitality distribution and guest acquisition technology provider, has launched a new eBook for hoteliers Hotel Online Distribution 2.0. The eBook is a must-read for hoteliers looking to redefine their guest acquisition and revenue management strategy as guest demands and travel behaviours rapidly evolve. Authored by the STAAH team, the book looks into the changing guest behaviours , including their almost unsatiable demand for content across multiple online channels to

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How technology has helped secure the future of Australian scampi caviar

Hospitality Magazine

Eight years ago, Shark Bay Seafoods approached seafood marketing expert Umar Nguyen to see if she wanted to work with them on a new product: scampi caviar. She jumped at the opportunity how hard could it be? They sent Nguyen simple instructions on how to defrost, remove impurities, salt, and package the eggs in tins. But then I saw the eggs, she says.

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Peachtree names Michael Brunner EVP, credit investments

Hotel Business

Peachtree Group , a diversified commercial real estate investment platform, has appointed Michael Brunner as EVP, credit investments. With a background in securitized products, asset finance and commercial real estate, he is charged with elevating the companys credit platform and driving its strategic growth initiatives. Brunner has more than 25 years of experience at top-tier financial institutions, including ATLAS SP Partners, where he was instrumental in the warehouse finance and securitized

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A shining example of regenerative tourism with the Babylonstoren

eHotelier

Here is an in-depth look at the inner workings of a luxury hotel property that represents the pinnacle of regenerative tourism - Babylonstoren, a rural resort located near Paarl, South Africa within the Cape Winelands vinicultural region.

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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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Hotel WhatsApp Marketing: How to Transform Guest Engagement

Revenue Hub

Picture this: Its 9 AM, your future guest is coffee in hand, scrolling through their phone. A new email arrives – yet another promotional offer lost in a sea of unread messages. NB: This is an article from Chatlyn , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date But a WhatsApp message? Now that is something they’ll actually read.

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Ex-Boathouse Head Chef Natali MikailoÄŸlu joins Sydney Seaplanes

Hospitality Magazine

Natali Mikailolu recalls her first exposure to working in true fine dining at Barcelonas 3-Michelin Star restaurant ABaC. In terms of a [career] standout, I cant go past my experience at the 3-Michelin star ABaC in Barcelona. I learnt so much about precision, technique, and the art of balancing flavours at the highest level. The discipline, attention to detail, and creativity I witnessed there completely reshaped my understanding of what a kitchen could be, Mikailolu tells Hospitality.

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A Natural Brand Evolution

Modern Restaurant Management

Health-driven brand True Food Kitchen transitioned its kitchens across all 46 locations in 18 states as well as its entire menu to become 100-percemt seed oil-free. As part of a multi-year shift, the brand exclusively uses avocado and olive oils, eliminating industrial seed oils from every ingredient of its 100-plus menu items. “This isn’t just a trend or a tagline—this is who we are,” said Matthew Padilla, Head of Culinary at True Food Kitchen. "It was a massive unde

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Enna Hernández appointed Director of Sales at The Ocean Club

eHotelier

The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte, is pleased to announce the appointment of Enna Hernndez as Director of Sales.

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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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Crowne Plaza continues New Modern design refresh across Americas

Hotel Business

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts premium portfolio, continues to roll out its New Modern design across its properties in the U.S. The New Modern design style establishes defined zones for productivity, restoration and collaboration among its refreshed public and guest spaces. Updated guestrooms include thoughtfully arranged furniture and amenities to ensure a smoother transition between work and relaxation, according the company.

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Bookings trends are shifting this Valentine’s Day

Hospitality Magazine

Falling on a Friday for only the second time in over a decade, Valentines 2025 will be something of a hospitality unicorn. Already one of the industry calendars busiest nights of the year, a weekend evening is set to increase restaurant and bar custom even more this year and for many patrons who don’t have to worry about work the next day, average spend is likely to be higher.

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What Perplexity AI Means for High-Consideration Hotel Bookings

Revenue Hub

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant strides in redefining how brands engage with customers. NB: This is an article from Curacity Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Perplexity, an emerging AI-powered search and answer engine, recently adopted a CPM (Cost Per Thousand Impressions) model, signaling a shift in how high-consideration industries like hospitality should think about marketing and attribution.

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Key operational strategies to foster long-term guest relationships

eHotelier

Through careful consideration of guest expectations, purposeful staff training, and smart technology integration, hotels can build genuine connections that turn first-time visitors into lifelong guests.

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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