Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 30, 2024
As we enter 2025, hospitality continues to follow the mantra that we live in a world governed by rules, or as we refer to them in the industry, standards. While these act as guidelines for hotel employees and provide them with an element of downside protection, they also end up shaping the experience of hotel guests and encouraging conformity.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The restaurant experience was once solely comprised of human-to-human, in-person experiences. Fast food and food delivery gradually began changing that equation. Then, in 2020, we saw the restaurant industry go through a major digital upheaval, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, with the introduction of ChatGPT, we saw restaurants – and just about everyother industry – look for ways to incorporate artificial intelligence within their customer operations. 2024 was a year of ex
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Larry Mogelonsky
JANUARY 2, 2025
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
Lodging Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2025
For Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, 2024 has been a year of significant progress, ranging from robust distribution growth throughout its multi-brand portfolio to the debut of a unified loyalty program to encompass all its brands. The driving force behind the aforementioned areas of progress, as well as its overall atypical approach to franchising, has been John Murray, Sonestas president and CEO.
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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Fast Casual
JANUARY 3, 2025
Mike Stasko, the president of Sunny Street Cafe discusses how the restaurant franchise is navigating the challenges of rising egg prices while maintaining its commitment to quality and customer value.
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Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 30, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, were excited to look back at the stories that resonated most with our readers on Hospitality Net this year. From thought-provoking opinion pieces to key industry insights, these articles captured the attention of hospitality professionals worldwide. Weve compiled the most-read stories from the past 12 months for you to explore and reflect on as we prepare for another exciting year ahead.
Lodging Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2025
RIU Hotels & Resorts announced it’s offering Upgrade’s Flex PayBook Now Play Later Options to its guests. RIU, which is owned by the Riu family, specializes in holiday resorts with over 80 percent of its establishments offering its All Inclusive by RIU service. The partnership gives travelers the ability to spread the cost of their vacation over time and provides RIUs guests with an all-inclusive vacation paid for in monthly installments through Flex Pay.
Hotel Business
JANUARY 2, 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has completed an agreement for affiliates of Hyatt and Grupo Piero to enter a long-term, asset-light strategic joint venture that will manage Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts -branded properties and own the Bahia Principe brand. The joint-venture agreement was first announced in October 2024. The agreement brings 22 resorts totaling approximately 12,000 rooms to Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, including 21 resorts under the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts bran
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 2, 2025
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
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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Hospitality Net
JANUARY 2, 2025
As we enter the final year of the first quarter of the 21st century, hospitality faces an inflection point. Once driven forward by trailblazers whose bold thinking reimagined guest experiences, many industry participants find themselves fighting the challenge of standing out in a sea of sameness.
Lodging Magazine
JANUARY 3, 2025
Ambitious climate and decarbonization efforts have heightened the demand for electrified and energy-efficient buildings. Regulatory frameworks are evolving from simple incentives to stringent compliance measures. Recently, states and cities have enacted building performance standards (BPS) that mandate energy performance and emissions reductions, as well as implementing benchmarking and transparency policies.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Rocco Forte Hotels hasappointed Elena Black as SVP, marketing, joining the executive leadership team. With more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Black brings a wealth of expertise in brand development, marketing strategy and customer engagement, according to the company. Prior to joining Rocco Forte Hotels, she spent more than 13 years at Six Senses, where she played a pivotal role in shaping its distinctive and powerful brand.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The QSR industry is heading into 2025 at a crossroads of innovation and expectation. After a year defined by the rapid adoption of AI and other technologies, not every new tool has shown promise. At the same time, a rise in fast-food prices driven by inflation is reshaping consumer behavior, with many customers now treating fast food as a splurge rather than a convenience.
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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.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 3, 2025
As the hotel sector moves into the mainstream as an asset class, many investors are entering it for the first time. It is important to offer advice tailored not to the sector, but to the hotel segment they are investing into.
Hotelogix
JANUARY 2, 2025
In today's world digital breakthroughs are changing industries faster than ever before, and hotels are at the center of this tech shake-up. As we look to 2025 and beyond, hotels are using cutting-edge tech to make guests happier, work smarter, and stay ahead in a market that keeps changing. This article looks at the biggest hotel tech trends that will change the game.
Hotel Management Network
JANUARY 2, 2025
Playa Hotels & Resorts has entered into a binding agreement for selling the Jewel Paradise Cove resort for $28.5m cash consideration. The post Playa Hotels & Resorts agrees to sell Jewel Paradise Cove for $28.5m appeared first on Hotel Management Network.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Is your 2025 resolution to maximize your restaurant marketing efforts? Watch this video from Adam Guild of Owner.com to learn some best practices on usingAI as an effective marketing tool to increase sales and engage with loyal customers.
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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.
LimeTray
JANUARY 1, 2025
The restaurant industry is growing at an exponential pace with the concept of cloud kitchens & multi-outlet quick-service restaurants opening up rapidly in metro cities. Were being introduced to mainstream Pan-Asian cuisine, quirky concept cafes & exquisite new forms of desserts. All of this indicates that the restaurant industry is booming with new players entering the market and disrupting the industry and at the same time customers willing to give a chance to new offerings in the mark
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 3, 2025
Grupo Mirgor and Spanish hotel company Meli Hotels International have announced their alliance to develop a five-star hotel project in the city of Ushuaia, which will operate under the Gran Meli luxury brand. The initiative is part of the diversification strategy of the Argentinean company Mirgor and its commitment to the expansion of the productive matrix of Tierra del Fuego, and furthermore, it is aligned with the strategic commitment of Meli Hotels International to promote the most qualitativ
Hotel Management Network
JANUARY 2, 2025
Guestara, a startup specialising in AI-driven hotel solutions, has secured $500,000 in pre-seed funding, led by Sanjay Ghare. The post Guestara secures pre-seed funding for AI-driven hotel solutions appeared first on Hotel Management Network.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 2, 2025
Pizza restaurants are poised to continue their evolution this year and incremental changes, especially in the areas of artificial intelligence, operational efficiency and customer preferences, will create both challenges and opportunities for pizzeria owners. From smarter ordering systems to food that travels better, here’s what pizzeria owners can expect in the year ahead.
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.
Hotel Owner
JANUARY 2, 2025
Mark Roeberson, COO of Clink Hostels, represents a hospitality professional whose journey began in childhood and evolved into a career defined by passion, innovation, and operational excellence. With Clinks expanding portfolio and ambitious refurbishments planned for 2024, Roebersons story offers insights into creating a successful, modern hostel brand.
Hotel Business
JANUARY 3, 2025
RIU Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Upgrade to offer Flex Pay, giving travelers the ability to spread the cost of their vacation over time. Were excited to offer this new flexible payment option to our U.S. users on our website, said Juan Campins, VP, digital channels, RIU Hotels & Resorts. With Flex Pay were able to help travelers pay for their stay on their own timeline, making our offerings accessible to more people.
EATER
JANUARY 3, 2025
Of course theres barbecue, but also French fare, all-day cafes, and a vegan tasting menu
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 3, 2025
Restaurant industry challenges are pushing operators to be more creative and efficient with many opting for more multifunctional spaces – especially in a fast-casual setting. To learn how these layouts can help maxmize efficiency while still providing optimal guest experience, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine received insights from Aleksandra Kaplan, partner at Swan Dive Design Studio.
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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