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How Hotel Tech Is Helping South Korean Hotels Get Ahead

Duetto Cloud

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the South Korean hotel industry significantly, as was the case with most countries. Now, post-pandemic, hotels are adapting the way they approach revenue strategy to get ahead, and innovative hotel tech is helping them on their way.

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Effective methods of waste management in the hotel industry and why it’s important

eHotelier

Hotel companies need to have a comprehensive framework that helps optimise each waste material in the sector while also reducing environmental impact. Cost savings are also a great side benefit.

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Wayward Brewing opens Speakeasy bar in Marrickville

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney brewery Wayward has been serving the public at its taproom for more than seven years, but now it’s launched something a little different – a cocktail and beer speakeasy. The new addition to the Inner West landscape is all about comfort, with the 50-seat space fitted out according to a homey aesthetic – think cozy chairs and leather lounges.

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Dan Rose-Bristow, Master Innholders and The Torridon, on the new KPIs of leadership

Boutique Hotel News

BoHoNews · Dan Rose-Bristow, Master Innholders and The Torridon, on the new KPIs of leadership. BHN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Dan Rose-Bristow, chair of the Master Innholders and owner of The Torridon , about 2023 trends, what hoteliers can expect at the Hotel Leadership Conference, and the new KPIs of leadership. The post Dan Rose-Bristow, Master Innholders and The Torridon, on the new KPIs of leadership appeared first on Boutique Hotel News.

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Planning Your Restaurants 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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How Negative Candidate Interview Experiences Impact Your Recruitment Efforts

Horizon Hospitality

One of the most often-overlooked aspects of a recruitment process is what the interview experience is like for the candidates. Are they made to wait weeks for the next interview step? Are they given accurate information about the opportunity? Did they receive adequate feedback after the interviews? The recruitment process doesn’t happen in a vacuum, meaning that the consequences of a poor candidate experience can ripple through your company’s talent acquisition strategy.

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Pastuso’s Samuel Rivas on Peruvian-inspired cooking

Hospitality Magazine

Head Chef Samuel Rivas combines Australian produce with Peruvian ingredients and cooking techniques. The San Telmo Group opened the doors to Pastuso on Melbourne’s AC/DC Lane back in 2014, with the venue playing an instrumental role in putting Peruvian cuisine on the map. Samuel Rivas worked as a sous chef at the restaurant for several years before taking on the head chef position.

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2023 outlook: Industry voices on travel and hospitality

Boutique Hotel News

Industry leaders share their thoughts on the travel, hospitality and economic landscape in 2023. BHN reports. Connor Llewellyn Ryterski , managing director, prizeotel: “We expect sustainability to remain a key focus for 2023, with hospitality businesses working towards ambitious emission reduction targets to become net zero, which is something we and the wider Radisson Hotel Group aim to achieve by 2050. .

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What Is a Tip Credit and How Do They Work?

Modern Restaurant Management

Confusion Around Wage and Hour Law Can Be Costly for The Restaurant Owner. Most restaurant owners know that federal wage law (“FLSA”) permits employers to take a “tip credit” and pay employees who traditionally receive tips—such as servers and bartenders— wages that are less than the federal minimum wage as long as the tips make up the difference.

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A commercial team generates more profits than functions in silos

eHotelier

Hotels must put a lot of work into attracting more guests and selling more to each guest, so every hotel needs a knowledgeable and skilled commercial team with distinct roles in marketing, sales, and revenue. Here's a look at what these roles contribute to each step in the guest funnel.

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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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Black Star Founder launches Hearthe cafe in Sydney’s Inner West

Hospitality Magazine

The force behind the iconic strawberry and watermelon cake has unveiled his latest project Hearthe in Sydney’s Stanmore. Christopher Thé took over Mrs Underwood cafe in May last year, with the space undergoing renovations and re-emerging as Hearthe. The cake shop and cafe will open seven days a week with a menu that covers a range of savoury and vegan options alongside pastries, breads, cakes and other sweet treats. “After growing my previous business Black Star Pastry into a huge en

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SH Hotels & Resorts appoints SVP EMEA

Boutique Hotel News

EMEA: Hotel brand management company SH Hotels & Resorts names Robert Koren as SVP and area managing director of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. SH Hotels & Resorts have announced the launch of a European corporate office led by Koren. He is the new senior vice president and area managing director of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, where the group is planning to expand.

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Tech Will Help Restaurants Do More with Less in 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

If 2020 and 2021 were all about helping operators find new revenue streams to reach guests when they couldn’t come into restaurants, then 2022 was all about getting customers back in. Yet, just as virus restrictions lifted and customer demand shot back up, rampant inflation caused consumers to pull back on their spending, slowing restaurant recovery.

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Farm to Wellness Retreats as an evolution for wellness and hotel distribution

eHotelier

Platform are emerging to helping wellness-motivated travelers escape the overabundance of brand choice on the Internet by presenting users with a curated selection of hotels, spas and resorts that meet certain criteria centered around locally sourced, farm-to-table cuisine and wellness experiences.

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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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Second Senpai Ramen opens in Burwood next week

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney’s Burwood is set to welcome the second installment of the much-loved Senpai Ramen by Chase Kojima. The Sokyo executive chef launched the first ramen location in Chatswood last year, recently teaming up with Sydney Restaurateur Howin Chui to roll out the brand across the city. Opening on 27 January, the venue will serve bowls of its signature ramen along with a bunch of new dishes including the Senpai malatang made with 16-hour pork bone broth and rice don with New Zealand King salmo

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Gravity Haus announces financial partnership with EPR properties

Boutique Hotel News

USA: Adventure hotel brand Gravity Haus has announced a strategic financial partnership with EPR Properties for future acquisitions. EPR Properties are providing $64.5 million of debt refinancing for Gravity Haus’ current portfolio of six hotels. Additionally, the two have agreed to finance future acquisitions. Greg Silvers, chairman and CEO of EPR Properties said: “Gravity Haus is bringing thought leadership to experiential real estate and continues to demonstrate strong execution of their con

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Elevating Your Restaurant Beyond Food

Modern Restaurant Management

If you want to have a successful restaurant, great food is not an option — it is a necessity. After all, people go to restaurants to eat. If they are not satisfied with the quality of their meal, they will stay away and likely tell their friends and families to do the same. Still, great food is not enough. Any restaurant can have great food. Unless your kitchen is managed by an award-winning, cookbook writing, celebrity chef, you will need to move beyond great food to elevate your restaura

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Tivoli Hotels to debut in Amsterdam with the historic Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel

eHotelier

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts continues its expansion in Europe announcing the brand’s upcoming debut in the Netherlands. The Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam, located in the city centre by the canals, is scheduled to launch in March, bringing to the city the cultural heritage and outstanding service of the Tivoli brand, after the rebrand of the NH Collection Doelen.

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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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How Warike is levelling up Peruvian in Sydney

Hospitality Magazine

The work Warike (or warique) has two meanings in Quecha — an indigenous language spoken in Peru — when broken apart. ‘Wa’ translates to unknown or hidden and ‘rique’ means stew. Hector Chunga, Luis Guzman and Valeria Finogeeva thought it was a fitting name for a restaurant, which is fittingly tucked away on Devonshire Street in Sydney’s Surry Hills.

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Belmond announces EMEA divisional leaders

Boutique Hotel News

EMEA: Luxury hospitality group Belmond has appointed Christian Boyens and Iain Langridge as VP’s of two newly created divisions. Beginning his new role on 23 January, Boyens will become VP and divisional leader of Southern Europe, overseeing the operations and management of Belmond properties across Italy, Spain and Portugal. Prior to joining Belmond, Boyens served as head of operations for urban hotels act LVMH Hotel Management/Cheval Blanc.

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Optimize Staff and Resources with Pre-Made Food Products

Modern Restaurant Management

Learn how the foodservice industry can stay competitive and fresh amid widespread food and labor shortages. As consumers watch food prices continue to rise, the demand for cost-effective meal solutions are prompting c-stores, full-service, and quick-service restaurants to increase their offerings. The sudden demand surge is often more than suppliers can handle, leaving many restaurant and c-store operators without staple ingredients.

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2023 trends: Top 5 future innovations in hotels and hospitality

eHotelier

Let's take a glimpse into the future.

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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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Frank Camorra on Movida’s collaboration ceramics range

Hospitality Magazine

Frank Camorra’s laneway tapas bar Movida is a luminary in the culinary landscape, serving up raciones since 2002. The pocket-sized venue has since been joined by Next Door, Tres a Cinco and most recently, Movida Auckland, to name a few. There’s no denying the Movida effect — it was one of the original pioneers of share plates — but Camorra has turned his eye to a new project beyond the kitchen: ceramics.

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Cambridge Lansdowne selects Aimbridge to manage Napa Valley hotel

Boutique Hotel News

US: Investment firm Cambridge Lansdowne has retained operator Aimbridge Hospitality for the recently acquired White House Inn Napa Valley. The White House Inn features 17 rooms, a private outdoor pool and hot tub, courtyard fire pit, a spa, guest lounge, on-site yoga and more. Future renovations of the interior and exterior of the property are in the pipeline.

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Tech’s Role in Beating the Restaurant Hiring Crunch

Modern Restaurant Management

The hiring shortage and the fallout from "The Great Resignation" that saw 47 million U.S. workers quit their jobs in 2021 is still in full swing, particularly in restaurants. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics finds that restaurants have seen the largest number of resignations of any employment sector, with the year-over-year quit rate rising from 4.8 to 6.9 percent, with many workers citing take-home pay as a big factor for quitting.

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SH Hotels & Resorts appoints Robert Koren Senior Vice President & Area Managing Director of Europe

eHotelier

SH Hotels & Resorts, a sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, Treehouse Hotels & Baccarat Hotels & Resorts, today announced the launch of their European Corporate office helmed by Robert Koren, who joins the company as Senior Vice President & Area Managing Director of Europe, the Middle East & Africa. The appointment highlights SH Hotels & Resorts accelerated growth and focus on expanding each brands footprint across the region.

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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