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Hotel previsualization as a metaverse use case for right now

eHotelier

The travel industry is one of the prime beneficiaries of metaverse technologies with applications that your brand can realize for gains in 2023.

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Glamping Booking System - 5 Important Features that You Need

Soft Inn

A glamping type of accommodation has become a popular trend nowadays. This trend started to evolve especially after the MCO was lifted in 2022. Those travellers who love to explore nature but at the same time would like to experience another level of camping type, they will go for Glamping - “glamorous camping”.

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BrewDog teaches hospitality new tricks

Boutique Hotel News

Piers Brown, CEO at IHM (publisher of Boutique Hotel News), reflects on what hospitality providers can learn from BrewDog. Call me ‘sober-curious’, beer has been an occasional sip from Dad when nobody’s looking (12-15), naughty secret (16-17), guilty accomplice (20’s), slightly dangerous obsession (30’s/40’s), and my not so toxic friend at times turning 50.

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The White Horse announces spring reopening

Hospitality Magazine

The Surry Hills venue will close and undergo a significant renovation before opening under the lead of Craig Hemmings (ex-Quay, Bistro Guillaume and Bilsons.) Hemmings will be joined by Jed Gerrard (ex-Wills Domain, Wildflower, Ritz Carlton Perth) in the kitchen, along with James Audas and Michael Chiem looking after wine and drinks. “Our brief for the venue is simple – a pub we would all like to go to,” said Hemmings.

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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.

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Are hotel restaurants stepping up to the plate?

eHotelier

Hotels and resorts now have the ability to link key guest, dining and loyalty CRM data across both restaurant and hotel guest profiles. By integrating this combined data into a unified guest profile, hotels with restaurants can increase engagement with their most loyal guests through their dining experiences.

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The Queens Hotel acquired by Pandox for over £50m

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Real estate investment company Aprirose has sold The Queens Hotel in Leeds to hotel owner Pandox for £53 million. The acquisition will initially be financed by existing funds and credit facilities, and includes both the hotel and its operations. It will be operated as an independent brand under a new management agreement with Axiom Hospitality. In recent years, The Queens Hotel has undergone a renovation and upgrade of all rooms, public areas, restaurant and bar.

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Ashley-maree Kent on her journey from fine dining to handmade pasta

Hospitality Magazine

Making pasta from scratch is a deceptively simple process that’s nothing short of a labour of love — especially in a restaurant setting. At Ramona Trattoria in Brisbane’s Coorparoo, Owner Ashley-maree Kent forgoes extruders and produces almost every pasta shape by hand. The chef has long had an affinity for dough-based creations, honing various applications in some of the most reputable kitchens in Australia and overseas — think Quay, Tartine, Biota and Paper Daisy, to name a few.

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Opportunities for tourism due to post-pandemic travel triggers

eHotelier

New values of travel are opening up important opportunities for hoteliers and DMOs to create innovative and engaging offers based on quality rather than quantity of travel demand.

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Restaurants at the End of the World

Modern Restaurant Management

Chef Kristen Kish travels the world in search of the people, places, culture and traditions behind the world’s most remote restaurants. From local purveyors, farmers and herders to kitchen crew, managers and chefs, she goes behind the scenes to meet the people, hear the stories, and see the day-to-day balancing act required to keep food on the table.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Rosewood reveals fifth standalone residential project

Boutique Hotel News

US: Rosewood Hotel Group has announced the development of Rosewood Residences in Turtle Creek , Dallas, scheduled for completion in 2025. The 17-storey tower, to be developed by One Turtle Creek and led by architect Lucien Lagrange, will comprise around 46 residences. Each residence will range from 2,000 to 6,380 square-feet and will come with the option to combine units.

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Artisans of Barossa announce new head chef Robin Wagner

Hospitality Magazine

Culinary talent Robin Wagner has joined Artisans of Barossa as head chef, taking over the role from Ryan Edward. Wagner previously worked at Magill Estate in Adelaide and was named as the Pacific representative for the upcoming S.Pellegrino Young Chef global final to be held in Milan, Italy. Wagner secured the win with a vegan dish, with the chef set to bring his seasonal-focused culinary approach to Artisans.

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OTA commissions – can you cut back?

eHotelier

While it's unrealistic to target an overnight reduction in commissions, here are ways to bring about a steady adjustment of your direct booking to OTA ratio.

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An Ethos Worth Investing In

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s Possible to Be Profitable While Sticking With Your Values, and Here’s How I’m Doing It My business partner and I met when we were kids. In fourth grade, we became best friends and we shared a common vision to one day start a business together. After graduating from the University of Washington and starting a career in headhunting in Los Angeles, we decided to act on our entrepreneurial spirit and start our own recruiting firm.

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Win More in 2024: Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success

Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success Start maximizing ROI and doing more with less with Olo’s ultimate guide to restaurant marketing. In this guide: Strategies to level up in 4 key areas: data, audiences, content distribution, and loyalty Interactive checklists to help you track your progress throughout the year Tips for leveraging guest data across your entire business What you’ll learn: Level 1 | Beginner: Learn how to collect guest data, build a healthy subscriber list, launch personali

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Langham Hospitality Group breaks ground on Venice hotel

Boutique Hotel News

Italy: Global hotel company Langham Hospitality Group has begun work on The Langham, Venice, which is due to open in 2026. The hotel is set directly on the Venetian laguna on the island of Murano, where the Casino Mocenigo and the Murano glass factory used to stand. The sites will be transformed into a 133-room hotel with an exclusive courtyard garden and a 20-metre pool by Italian architects Matteo Thun & Partners.

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You can now have breakfast at Nobu Sydney

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney’s breakfast landscape has a new player in the form of Japanese fine diner Nobu. The Crown Sydney restaurant is the first Nobu in Australia to launch the Teishoku breakfast menu, which kicks off this weekend. Nobu Sydney Head Chef Harold Hurtada collaborated with Nobu Founder Nobu Matsuhisa on the dishes during the chef’s recent visit to the city.

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Key opportunities for APAC hoteliers in 2023

eHotelier

Hospitality organisations can navigate potential headwinds through strategies that keep costs under control while maximising the guest experience and revenue. Here are four key trends hoteliers should be aware of to support their businesses going forward.

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Five Ways to Capture Frequent Users in a Tightening Economy 

Modern Restaurant Management

We’re all aware of the value of an existing customer. Restaurant operators have scrambled to launch loyalty programs and subscription services in recent years – capitalizing on new technology to keep that “old” customer, often 16x more valuable than a new one. Recent data from our team at Revenue Management Solutions confirms the importance of loyal-to-the-brand customers.

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Unlock Restaurant Success: Mastering 7 Vital Employment Laws

As a restaurant leader, your plate is full with responsibilities, from staff management to serving up delicious dishes. But amidst the hustle, there's a crucial area you can't afford to overlook – employment laws. In this comprehensive eBook, we'll unveil the seven essential employment laws every restaurant leader must master. We'll break down the intricacies of each law, showing you how it directly impacts your business.

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Exclusive Collection acquires Ansty Hall

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Independent hotel group Exclusive Collection has purchased Ansty Hall in North Warwickshire from Macdonald Hotels. The 62-bedroom property marks the seventh addition to the Exclusive Collection portfolio of country house hotels. It joins Pennyhill Park, South Lodge, The Manor House, Lainston House, Royal Berkshire, and Fanhams Hall. Ansty Hall sits on eight acres of landscaped gardens and dates back to the 17th century.

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What is zapier? Here's Everything you Need to Know

MEWS

You may be wondering what is Zapier and how this tool works. In layman’s terms, Zapier is a virtual assistant which automates tasks using workflows called Zaps and is the glue that connects more than 1,000 web apps together for your needs.

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Mar Monte Hotel appoints Danielle Shear as Director of Operations

eHotelier

The reimagined Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, announces the appointments of Patricia Kimball as Director of Sales & Marketing and Danielle Shear as Director of Operations.

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Sustaining Insta-Success

Modern Restaurant Management

It should come as no surprise that the world’s first marshmallow café would attract a lot of social media attention. XO Marshmallow brand co-founders Lindzi Shanks and Kat Connor created their handmade gourmet confections in their home kitchens before expanding from digital direct-to-consumer to include a café and a separate production and shipping space.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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The BoTree names GM ahead of summer opening

Boutique Hotel News

UK: The BoTree, opening in Marylebone, London this summer , has appointed Eva Mount as its general manager. Mount joins The BoTree from sister hotel The Guardsman. Both properties, as well as Middle Eight, form part of Shiva Hotels’ portfolio. Having spent over 10 years with Firmdale Hotels , including general manager roles at Dorset Square Hotel and Charlotte Street Hotel, Mount has gained five-star experience working across other independent properties in London.

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Why you should attend Mews Unfold 2023

MEWS

Unless you've been living under a rock (hey, we love eco stays), you’ll have heard about Mews Unfold. Every year, our flagship hospitality tech event attracts the best of the best: future shifters, hotel tech disruptors and fearless innovators. People who look at mediocrity and say: no thanks. And since you're reading this, we know you belong to this group of trailblazers too.

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YAANA Ventures announces innovative research opportunity for Anurak Lodge

eHotelier

YAANA Ventures, a leading travel and hospitality company in Asia, is proud to announce a new research opportunity for Anurak Lodge, an award-winning eco-lodge located in Khao Sok, Thailand. This research project is aimed at identifying new and innovative ways for Anurak Lodge to fully utilize their property management system, HMP Master (HMP).

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Our Wage Models are Broken

7 Shifts

It’s no secret that with a workforce mass exodus and rising minimum wages, the restaurant industry is long overdue for an overhaul of its business structure and compensation model. This isn’t an easy conversation to have. The institution of tipping and the existence of the sub-minimum wage is heavily rooted in slavery , and has led to decades of underpaying a workforce that is majority black, brown, and female.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i