Going beyond the room to meet new hotel guest expectations
eHotelier
AUGUST 26, 2024
As we look to the future, the key for hotel marketing leaders and their teams lies in agility and the ability to anticipate and meet travelers' changing desires.
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Cameron Mackenzie exits Four Pillars
Hospitality Magazine
AUGUST 28, 2024
Four Pillars’ Head Distiller Cameron Mackenzie has made the decision to step away from the business he co-founded alongside Stuart Gregor and Matt Jones in 2013. The award-winning distiller confirmed his exit to staff on Wednesday via email, writing: “It’s time to step away.” “As you would have noticed over the last 12 months, I have made myself beautifully obsolete!
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Don’t Get Burned By The IRS – Tax Tips for Restaurant Owners
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 27, 2024
Operating a restaurant is not easy. By the time you manage inventory, staffing, customer demand and narrow profit margins, the last thing you want to think about is the IRS. Recordkeeping and tax deadlines may seem like a low priority item that can be pushed off to another day. However, neglecting these obligations can not only put your restaurant in jeopardy, but expose you to personal liability for certain unpaid taxes.
From One Location to Many — Grow Smarter with Mitratech
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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.
What can search engine optimization do for your brand?
eHotelier
AUGUST 25, 2024
Search engine optimization is the process of increasing your brand awareness and strength with visibility. People can not invest or purchase what they can not see.
Bondi institution Sefa Kitchen opens in Byron Bay
Hospitality Magazine
AUGUST 28, 2024
Utku Ayhan (Foxy Luu’s Byron Bay, Sefa Kitchen Sydney) and Nicolas Degryse (Gratia & Folonomo Sydney) have launched Sefa Kitchen in Byron Bay today. The venue is the third and final instalment in the owners’ Northen NSW operation, Nourishing Habitat. Sefa Kitchen joins Ayhan and Degryse’s Mediterranean-style Commune Canteen which launched in June, and Spanish wine bar Gitana in July.
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The Godparents of the Filipino Food Movement Say Goodbye
EATER
AUGUST 29, 2024
Amy Besa surveils the Purple Yam dining room on the Wednesday evening of its final week of service. Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan are closing their beloved Filipino restaurant Purple Yam, which helped shape the modern Filipino food scene On August 30, Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan will — for the last time — serve food at Purple Yam , the Filipino restaurant in Brooklyn that they opened in 2009.
Cash in Hand: Examining the role Hotel PMS plays in digital tipping and employee rewards
eHotelier
AUGUST 27, 2024
Tipping is an integral part of North American service culture, but it has always had challenges in hospitality.
Hospitality hotshots compete to help homeless communities
Hospitality Magazine
AUGUST 26, 2024
Sydney’s hospitality hotshots will hit the field for The Hospitality Cup, a one-day soccer fundraiser for The Big Issues’ Street Soccer Program. The inaugural year of the Sydney competition will see some of the city’s best known hospitality names go head-to-head in five-a-side teams. Teams will be formed with staff from Icebergs , Aria , Solotel Group , Merivale Group , House Made Hospitality Group , Love Tilly Group , Oncore by Clare Smyth , Chachii, Esca Group , Quay/Fink Group , Swillho
The Power of Consistency in Guest Satisfaction
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 28, 2024
Recent reports of possible portion-size discrepancies at Chipotle are a cautionary tale for brands, highlighting a few critical issues in the restaurant industry: consistently meeting customer expectations and the swift power of social media. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine connected with Kim Lawton, founder and CEO of New York City-based marketing agency Enthuse to discuss social media accountability, safeguarding a brand, best practices and more.
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.
What can hospitality learn from retail?
MEWS
AUGUST 30, 2024
What is the retail value chain? The retail value chain is a series of activities or processes that a company performs to deliver a product or a service to a consumer. This includes every stop from the initial concept of whatever the product might be, all the way through to post-purchase support.
Tips on how to write a winning resume
eHotelier
AUGUST 29, 2024
Here are the essential elements of crafting a resume that showcases your skills and experiences in the best light.
Melbourne Rice & Grain Delights Fair arrives in Melbourne
Hospitality Magazine
AUGUST 28, 2024
The Japan Rice and Rice Industry Export Promotion Association (J.R.E) invites hospitality professionals to attend the Rice & Grain Delights Fair on 16 September. Held at Crown Plaza Melbourne, the Rice & Grain Delights Fair will cover a seminar on the latest cooking and food trends, live cooking demonstrations hosted by Japanese Iron Chef Ikuei Arakane, and provide attendees with the opportunity to network with leading Japanese food exporters.
Hotel Distribution Channels- Types & Strategies to Optimize
Hotelogix
AUGUST 27, 2024
Online travel distribution is growing fast—faster than the overall travel market. Why? Today’s digital travelers have many booking options. While this offers new opportunities for your hotel, it also challenges you to cut distribution costs while expanding your brand in a highly competitive market. That's why finding the right balance between direct and indirect channels is key to staying competitive and increasing profits.
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
Five ways Mews empowers hotel teams
MEWS
AUGUST 28, 2024
September 1 st is National Hotel Employee Day, a day where we take the time to honor and celebrate the hardworking individuals at the beating heart of the hospitality industry.
The Mille Club: exploring SoCal luxury at El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel
eHotelier
AUGUST 28, 2024
From the moment the team welcomes guests, their goal is to allow them to unwind, relax, and soak up the tranquil atmosphere.
Ex-burger operator penalised after failing to back-pay apprentice
Hospitality Magazine
AUGUST 28, 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a hefty $21,645 penalty against the former operator of a burger outlet in Darwin for “affecting a vulnerable worker” Good Thanks, formerly operated by Territory Tough Pty Ltd, failed to comply with a notice requiring it to calculate and back-pay an apprentice staff member (aged 17 years old) who worked as a full-time chef from May 2019 until June 2022.
The Vampiro Is a Streetside Staple in Jalisco. It Has One Man to Thank.
EATER
AUGUST 26, 2024
The Vampiro, a tequila drink from Jalisco, Mexico, is a refreshing, salty cocktail that's a local delicacy at street stalls.
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.
10 ways to get the most out of your cloud-native PMS
MEWS
AUGUST 27, 2024
10 tips to get the best out of your cloud-native PMS This list will help you make the most of a cloud-native PMS, helping to ensure you get the timesaving and revenue boost that your business deserves.
Most Haunted Hotel in the World’ now featuring HCN in-room tablets to connect guests to spirited services & amenities
eHotelier
AUGUST 25, 2024
The Emily Morgan San Antonio – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is recognized by Historic Hotels of America for many reasons.
Morena restaurant and cantina open Monday
Hospitality Magazine
AUGUST 28, 2024
The Renascence Group (Farmer’s Daughters, Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters, Morena Sydney) will open Morena Restaurant and Morena Barra side by side in the Melbourne CBD on Monday. In the wake of Morena Sydney opening in April 2024, Morena Melbourne will continue to celebrate Latin American food, with each restaurant embodying a different perspective.
Capri Sun Introducing Bottles Would Completely Miss the Point of Capri Sun
EATER
AUGUST 29, 2024
Corbis via Getty Images How else will we challenge our children? My children have never gone down a steaming hot metal slide. They have never fallen from monkey bars onto hard concrete. As babies, they never rammed their heads into an unpadded furniture corner, or had to fall asleep without the soothing whoosh of white noise to dampen their chaotic little thoughts.
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.
Paving the Way to Extended Stay: How Franchisors Can Set Up Developers for Success
Lodging Magazine
AUGUST 26, 2024
LODGING brings you the first installment of our three-part Ownership Series, providing owner perspectives on various hot topics and industry trends. We speak with Damon C. Healey, managing principal of Eternal Companies, on the various ways that a brand can facilitate success in the extended-stay sector. The extended-stay segment is attracting developers for three fundamental reasons: opportunity, performance, and longevity.
Dan Fitzgerald appointed Complex Commercial Director at Conrad Punta de Mita and Hilton Los Cabos
eHotelier
AUGUST 25, 2024
Conrad Punta de Mita and Hilton Los Cabos are pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Fitzgerald as Complex Commercial Director.
Neil Perry’s cocktail bar Bobbie’s opens this Friday
Hospitality Magazine
AUGUST 26, 2024
Neil and Samantha Perry’s Double Bay hospitality portfolio expands later this week with the opening of Bobbie’s. The 90-seat cocktail bar is the first collaborative venue between the Perry’s and Linden Pride and Nathalie Hudson of Dante (New York and Los Angeles). Bobbie’s is located in the basement of the much-anticipated Song Bird restaurant, which is gearing up to launch to the public in the coming weeks.
Discounted Kitchen Gear to Buy this Labor Day, According to Eater Staff
EATER
AUGUST 29, 2024
Photo illustration by Lille Allen Summer may be ending, but ‘tis the season for discounts on all the best stuff to outfit your kitchen, from spatulas to pizza ovens We refuse to believe summer is over, and yet, here we are, awash in tweed fashion ads and Halloween candy displays and the Starbucks fall menu launch. Luckily, nothing takes the sting out of the season’s end like a little retail therapy, using the Labor Day dealfest as an excuse to upgrade our baking and braising gear ahead of cooler
Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024
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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.
How SAS HBCU+ Fellows are inspiring future analytics professionals
SAS
AUGUST 26, 2024
Since its inception in 2023, the SAS HBCU Program has been dedicated to supporting faculty at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs). This initiative was created for educators who are passionate about learning and teaching analytics. The program brings together faculty members at different stages [.
Beyond small talk: deep networking techniques for introverts
eHotelier
AUGUST 27, 2024
Professional networking can lead to job opportunities, career advancement, and greater professional status and authority, but it does require socializing. Fortunately, introverts can learn to become proficient networkers - and eventually even enjoy it.
Recess Coffee opens in Canberra
Hospitality Magazine
AUGUST 26, 2024
Anthony Iannelli and Scott Brewer (part of the crew behind Canberra’s hatted venue Terra ) have opened Recess Coffee, a new café and roaster in the Griffith Shops precinct. With Head Chef Vance Arellano (formerly of Silo bakery), the team devised a menu that reads as a who’s-who of perfectly-executed staple brekky items. Think toast with preserves, pancakes with butter and maple syrup, and banana bread – along with old favourites updated with new twists, like the eggs benedict with saffron holla
What Do I Do With Pawpaws?
EATER
AUGUST 27, 2024
Dilek Baykara The distinctly North American fruit has a sweet, tropical flavor that makes it perfect for lassis, preserves, and much more “My first taste of a wild pawpaw was the tipping point into obsession,” says Casey Roe, a marketing consultant for food businesses who has come to be known as the pawpaw forager. “I couldn’t believe the bright yellow flesh, the sweet aroma, and the surprisingly tropical flavor of this wild fruit hiding in plain sight all around us in the woods in North Carolin
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
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