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Best practices to gain bookings on your hotel website

eHotelier

A website that puts potential guests at the center of its design and functionality is a powerful tool for attracting, engaging, and converting visitors into loyal guests, ultimately driving the success of your hotel business.

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Roaring ’20s speakeasy Brooksy arrives in Sydney

Hospitality Magazine

Hidden speakeasy Brooksy has swung open its doors on George Street in the Sydney CBD. The 55-seat venue is inspired by the sophistication and fun of the roaring 20s, equipped with velvet curtains, marble counters, and art-deco furnishings designed by Like Minds (formerly known as Guru Projects). Brooksy hosts a snack menu curated by Executive Chef Hemant Dadlani who has worked across the globe at venues such as Pangkor Laut Resort in Malaysia plus Jade Mountain and Anse Chastanet resorts in St L

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The Tech Connection in Attracting Talent

Modern Restaurant Management

Summer is prime hiring time for restaurants. However, according to recent data , the “quit rate” in the US accommodation and food services is the highest among sectors and is outpacing the overall quit rate by more than 70 percent. What can restaurant operators do to attract and retain talent for the busy season ahead? Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Jennifer Mathew, senior manager of talent acquisition and strategy on the role technology plays in hiring an

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On the Thailand-Malaysia Border, Food Defies Nations

EATER

Cooking up a storm at the Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Satun, Thailand. The governments of Thailand and Malaysia proudly promote national cuisines, but people along the border cook dishes that elude tidy patriotism, part of a larger struggle to maintain their identities If national borders were decided by dietary preferences, a line might run north to south along the Sankalakhiri and Titiwangsa mountains.

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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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Adapting to change: predictions and observations on business travel trends in 2024

eHotelier

Currently, there’s a general softening in leisure travel trends coupled with an improvement in business travel. These changes are critical as we adapt and strategize for the future.

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Where Is Surge Pricing Headed?

Modern Restaurant Management

"Restaurants thinking about implementing surge pricing need to balance the revenue upside with the potential brand backlash," says Savneet Singh, CEO of PAR Technology. "While third-party delivery companies were expected to commoditize food like airline tickets, the opposite happened: people became more attached to their favorite brands.

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Interview with CEO and Co-founder Ari Andricopoulos of RoomPriceGenie

Revfine

We're interviewing Ari Andricopoulos, the CEO and Co-founder of RoomPriceGenie. Ari developed automation that helps hoteliers determine the best pricing policy for any given moment. It's not just a flat number, either. But as an easy-to-understand analysis that both provides advice and explains the reasoning behind the decisions. The post Interview with CEO and Co-founder Ari Andricopoulos of RoomPriceGenie appeared first on Revfine.com.

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International tourism reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024

eHotelier

International tourist arrivals reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024. According to UN Tourism, more than 285 million tourists travelled internationally in January-March, about 20% more than the first quarter of 2023, underscoring the sector’s near-complete recovery from the impacts of the pandemic.

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Discover the world of Filipino breakfast dishes

Hospitality Magazine

For most of us in Australia, breakfast is the first and arguably most important meal of the day. But over in the Philippines, breakfast plays a much larger role in daily life. “Breakfast is more than just a meal — it is a celebration of family and togetherness,” says Arone Dizon, owner and chef of Lazza. “Imagine waking up to a table with delicious breakfast dishes that are meant to be shared by the whole family — that is the essence of the Filipino breakfast experience.

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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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Be Open to the Upsides

Modern Restaurant Management

Union Square Hospitality Group Founder Danny Meyer returned to his alma mater Trinity College-Hartford to deliver their 198th commencement speech. In the address, Meyer said the most important question he asks himself every day is: “What could possibly go right?

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A Martini Built From the Bounty of the Arizona Desert

EATER

Phoenix’s Bar 1912 calls on more than a dozen local botanicals—cactus paddle to ocotillo blossom—that have been foraged, extracted and preserved in its take on the classic.

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Cendyn and Shiji target hotel profitability with PMS-CRS integration

eHotelier

Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, and Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, are empowering hoteliers to improve profitability with optimized rates and availability.

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Adrian Richardson’s La Luna Bistro to close in Melbourne

Hospitality Magazine

Adrian Richardson’s Carlton bistro La Luna will hold its last service on 3 August after 25 years in the Melbourne dining scene. Opening in 1998, La Luna Bistro has been a local favourite in Carlton, serving a classic bistro offering championing local produce and season-led dishes. Richardson says the decision to close La Luna Bistro comes as he turns to new opportunities as well as the need to focus on his other venues Pasta Bambino in Brunswick East and Maestro in Geelong.

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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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AI and Hiring: Balancing Efficiency with Human Interaction

Modern Restaurant Management

In today's bustling restaurant industry, where every detail matters, technology has become an indispensable tool – especially in hiring and staffing. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the recruitment process, offering a new level of efficiency and automation. However, as restaurants embrace this, it's crucial to maintain a balance between technological advancement and human interaction, ensuring that the essence of hospitality isn't lost in the digital shuffle.

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Labor Pains: Rising Wages, Difficulty Finding Employees Among Top Hotel Company Concerns

Lodging Magazine

While hotel executives concede that the labor market has improved since bottoming out during the pandemic just a few years ago, they still acknowledge that several challenges exist, not the least of which is rising wages as well as difficulty finding and retaining employees. Robert Habeeb, president/CEO, Maverick Hotels & Restaurants, confirmed that “labor has been the big story” during the post-COVID era and detailed how the market has evolved over the last few years. […] The post Lab

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The Hotels Network unveils new dynamic targeting rules, elevating website personalization to the next level

eHotelier

In a bid to empower hotel marketers with unparalleled flexibility and effectiveness in their direct channel campaigns, The Hotels Network (THN) has expanded its array of advanced targeting rules for its Personalization platform. These innovative enhancements represent a significant leap forward in hotel website optimization, equipping hoteliers with powerful tools to tailor user experiences and display hyper-relevant content at key moments in the online booking process.

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Interview with Founder and CEO Tom Dibble of Screen Pilot

Revfine

In this interview, we're talking to Tom Dibble, the founder, and CEO of Screen Pilot. Screen Pilot optimizes hotels' direct distribution channels with comprehensive digital marketing solutions. This provides several benefits, including increased booking and brand recognition, decreased need for third-party services, and a larger return on investment.

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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

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Keeping Things Mellow for 50 Years

Modern Restaurant Management

Mellow Mushroom, the stone-baked pizza brand with a counter-culture essence, is celebrating its golden anniversary. Founded in Atlanta on pizza and beer by a trio of friends who had recently graduated college, the brand currently operates more than 160 locations and is still privately held by one of the original founders. The national campaign will have unique local takes as each individual restaurant is uniquely reflective of its local community while holding true to Mellow Mushroom’s cor

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IHG Partners with peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace Pickle

Hospitality Net

As summer festival season heats up, IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching "The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle*" a collaboration with Pickle, the premier peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace. The new partnership allows guests to rent the most in-demand festival fashion for free, tapping into the trend of travelers choosing to experiment with bolder and more adventurous styles while on the go.

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3 Keys to excellent hotel housekeeping

eHotelier

A little while ago, I checked into a hotel and immediately told my two young children, “Hop on the bed, and try not to touch the carpet”. It was filthy. Other than the cleanliness, there was nothing wrong with it. The bed was comfortable, all the facilities worked, and the front desk staff were lovely. But they could have offered me a complimentary champagne breakfast prepared by Gordon Ramsay himself, and I would still remember it as the place with someone else’s dirty tissue in the corner.

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Which New York Italian Restaurant Sells the Best Red Sauce?

EATER

Rao’s, Carbone, Patsy’s, Michaels of Brooklyn, and Carmine’s all sell jarred marinara in stores: Are they any good?

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Business Automation in Hospitality: A New World

Dive into the transformative potential of business automation within the hospitality sector. This comprehensive overview showcases how innovative technologies can streamline operations, reduce costs, and elevate guest satisfaction. Discover the advantages of integrating systems like automated check-ins, CRM, and energy management to not only save on expenses but also to provide a seamless and personalized guest experience.

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New Labor Challenges: Analyzing the Impact of Higher Wage Rates and Workforce Trends in 2023

Lodging Magazine

The scarcity of employees has long been the primary labor concern for U.S. hoteliers, even before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Historically, jobs in the lodging industry have had a negative perception as being too physically demanding, requiring excessively long hours, and requiring work on weekends and holidays. The shortage of personnel was exaggerated during 2021 and 2022 as many of the employees that were laid off during the pandemic in 2020 opted not […] The post New Labor Chal

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Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages Completes Renovation

Guides: Lodging Magazine

THE VILLAGES, Florida—Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages has recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation. Led by Florida Hotel Renovations, the project began in late 2023 and includes new contemporary flooring, furniture, lighting, and décor throughout all guestrooms and communal spaces, including the lobby and dining area. “Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages takes pride in providing our guests with a memorable travel experience backed by the latest innovations

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Why hospitality businesses win by putting people first – a mindset shift

eHotelier

Let's explore the key challenges hospitality businesses face and the strategies you can implement to align corporate culture and human values.

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Peachtree secures approval for EB-5-funded Home2 Suites

Hotel Business

Peachtree Group has received its I-956F approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the government agency that oversees the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program , for the development of a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Boone, NC. USCIS adjudicated the I-956F petition for the hotel development in just five months. “It is a testament to the due diligence of the Peachtree team that it was able to get the project approved so quickly, especially when the published proces

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Optimize Restaurant Operations With the Right Payroll & HCM Services

Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," is tailored for the restaurant industry to help you choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, crucial for maintaining staff morale. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.