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5 essential hotel marketing tips to increase bookings

eHotelier

Customers won’t just walk into your hotel; you’ll need to attract them. And to do that effectively, you’ll need to rely on the best marketing strategies. Sadly, many hoteliers lack insights into these strategies. If you are one of them, this post can help.

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Hotel conversions in European pipeline reach “all-time high”

Boutique Hotel News

EU: According to a recent Q3 report from Lodging Econometrics, hotel conversions across Europe stand at an all-time high of 324 hotels comprising 46,977 rooms. The Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report found that at the close of the third quarter, Europe’s hotel construction pipeline stands at 1,600 projects of 258,476 rooms. There are 790 projects currently under construction, and in the next 12 months a further 408 are planning to get underway. 462 projects have been recorded which a

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Totti’s expands from Sydney with first Victorian location

Hospitality Magazine

Merivale has announced one of its signature restaurant brands Totti’s will open in the Lorne Hotel in February next year. The group acquired the Victorian pub in May 2021, and will launch Totti’s on the ground floor, with executive chef team Mike Eggert and Matt Germanchis (Former Movida) spearheading the concept. It marks the fifth Totti’s location for Merivale, which originally launched the Eggert-fronted restaurant in Bondi before branching out to the CBD, Three Weeds in Roz

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Inflation Takes a Bite at the Restaurant Industry; How Can Operators Cope?

Modern Restaurant Management

As is the norm in the widespread economic landscape of 2022, inflation has well-and-truly hit the restaurant industry. In August of this year, the cost for consumers of purchasing food away from home rose by 8.3 percent compared to the same period in 2021. Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021.

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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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5 tips on how to become a hotel General Manager

eHotelier

The role of Hotel General Manager often requires between 15 to 20 years of experience. Learn how you can fast-track your career in less than 10 years.

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Levantine-inspired restaurant Babylon launches in Brisbane

Hospitality Magazine

Mantle Group Hospitality is gearing up to open Levantine-inspired concept Babylon in Brisbane this summer. Babylon Brisbane is the sibling venue of the first location in Sydney, which opened in the CBD in 2019. Head Chef Ferdinand Sari has collaborated with Babylon Sydney Chef Robert Taylor to create an offering that combines Eastern Mediterranean seafood influences with Middle Eastern cuisine.

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Five Common Seasonal Hiring Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Modern Restaurant Management

The inevitable cycle of seasonal-driven activity fluctuations occurs each year, but it can still catch the restaurant industry off guard if they’re not prepared. As these chaotic holiday months approach, restaurants may find themselves needing to stock both their kitchen and their staff, but neither is as easy as it sounds. This is especially true as restaurants prepare for another uncertain holiday season.

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Old ideas behind new hotel technology (plus what’s next)

eHotelier

Considering problems that the technology can solve in the day-to-day areas of the hospitality business, it’s clear that adopting hotel tech is no longer a nice-to-have, but a must-have to stay competitive.

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How to ease and improve the booking and payment process

Boutique Hotel News

[SPONSORED CONTENT] Payment software company Flywire outlines some key considerations for easing the booking and payment process. Booking.com’s 2023 travel predictions yield some gems for accommodations providers. Travellers are placing top priority on getting out of their comfort zones in booking their 2023 trips. At the same time, there’s a competing thread in the research that they still want a pretty comfortable travel experience.

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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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Josh and Julie Niland to open Petermen on Sydney’s North Shore

Hospitality Magazine

The force behind Saint Peter, Fish Butchery and Charcoal Fish Josh and Julie Niland have confirmed they will open a new Sydney restaurant early next year. Petermen will mark the fifth venue venue for the couple, who will also relocate their first restaurant Saint Peter to the Grand National Hotel in Paddington in the second quarter of 2023. The project will cover a 45-seat dining room along with an accommodation offering and bar.

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Why a Hotel CRM System is Essential for Your Property

InnQuest

In the competitive business that is hospitality, hotels must have their digital strategy on point in order to stand out, and a good Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is one important aspect of that. In fact, global business revenue was projected to increase by $1.1 trillion thanks to CRM system s that involve Artificial Intelligence. . Hotels that are going to thrive in the future also need to make their operations as streamlined as possible in order to serve customers in a way that

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Splendid Hospitality expands portfolio with Mercure

eHotelier

Splendid Hospitality, one of the UK's fastest growing privately-owned hospitality management companies, has expanded its portfolio with the new Mercure Dumfries Cargenholm House, due to open 5 December 2022. Located close to the historic market town of Dumfries yet surrounded by countryside, the hotel offers an idyllic getaway for a break in coastal Scotland.

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Wild Thyme & Honey appoints general manager

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Wild Thyme & Honey, a boutique hotel located in the Cotswolds, has appointed Simon Stanbrook as general manager. With over 24 years of hospitality experience in management and front of house roles with several boutique hotels and country inns across the country, Stanbrook is now responsible for the day-to-day running of Wild Thyme & Honey and its adjoining pub, The Crown at Ampney Brook.

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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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Japanese café Kahii opens as wine bar for night services

Hospitality Magazine

Japanese café and kissaten Kahii is now moonlighting as a French-inspired wine bar by night. Kahii is part of a multi-faceted Japanese drinking and dining hub on Kent Street in Sydney’s CBD and is the sibling venue of one-hatted restaurant Kuro. Co-Owners Alan Wong and Edmond Loo first launched the venue in 2016, which was one of the first specialty cafés in the city at the time.

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Port Canaveral Celebrates Newest Homeported Ship, Wonder of the Seas

Cruise Hive

Port Canaveral welcomes the world's largest cruise ship Wonder of the Seas, now sailing Caribbean cruises from the port. The post Port Canaveral Celebrates Newest Homeported Ship, Wonder of the Seas appeared first on Cruise Hive.

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5 things that keep travel marketers awake at night

eHotelier

As the year ends and we start looking into future projections for what’s to come in 2023 and beyond, the outlook is a mixed bag.

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Three Cork hotels announce certified green managers

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Staff at three hotels in Cork have qualified as green managers after being awarded the Certificate in Environmental Sustainability Management in Hospitality. . The certificate is a follow on programme from the Fifty Shades Greener (FSG) environmental programme. Earlier this year, FSG in partnership with the Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality created and launched the Level 4 certification in environmental sustainability management, which is registered by Ofqual.

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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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BrewDog confirms first Sydney location with AVC

Hospitality Magazine

BrewDog will open the doors to a $3.2 million site in Sydney’s South Eveleigh this December. The brewery partnered with Australian Venue Co. (AVC) on the project, which is located in the Locomotive Workshop, neighbouring Lucky Kwong and Re-. The space can fit 730 patrons inside and 190 outside, spanning a dining room, bar and communal beer garden.

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Two Cruise Lines Make Lobster Changes, Add Charges

Cruise Hive

Both Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line are making changes to lobster offerings, but why? How can guests still enjoy lobster onboard? The post Two Cruise Lines Make Lobster Changes, Add Charges appeared first on Cruise Hive.

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Crisis management preparedness: New innovation strategies

eHotelier

Here are some fresh ideas for surviving future crises in the hotel business.

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Co-living inspired Peruvian hotel group NOMAD launches

Boutique Hotel News

Peru: NOMAD Hotels Group, a co-living inspired Peruvian hotel chain for digital nomads, has launched with eight brands. The founding CEO of NOMAD , Christopher Ramos, came up with the idea for Peru’s “home-boutique” hotel chain in 2013. The group consists of eight brands: Nomad Urban, Tribe, Family, Ecohotel, Village, and Hybrid (which were developed in 2020), as well as the qASA CARE co-working space, the INDIGO dining concept, and the AMBAR bars, which will be be incorporated into the hotels a

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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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Produce focus: a deep dive into sea urchin

Hospitality Magazine

The sea urchin — also known as uni in Japan— is an echinoderm that belong to the class Echinoidea. There are more than 950 species of sea urchins that inhabit the world’s oceans, but it is estimated only 18 are considered edible. There are three main varieties of sea urchin currently harvested in Australia including purple, red and green. The purple sea urchin, or Heliocidaris erythrogramma, is mostly found along Sydney’s coastline and comprises the majority of commercial harvests across the cou

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Fourth Virgin Voyages Cruise Ship Floats Out at Shipyard

Cruise Hive

Brilliant Lady reached an important milestone in her construction today, as the ship was floated out for the first time in Genoa, Italy. The post Fourth Virgin Voyages Cruise Ship Floats Out at Shipyard appeared first on Cruise Hive.

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The Anam Mui Ne to celebrate grand opening in January

eHotelier

The Anam Mui Ne, a resort with 127 elegant rooms and suites, a sublime design inspired by Vietnam’s Indochine era and prime beachfront location will celebrate its grand opening in January next year.

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Jonathon Liu, Clermont Hotel Group, on rebranding and vision

Boutique Hotel News

BHN sits down with Jonathon Liu, chief commercial officer at Clermont Hotel Group, to learn more about the company’s rebrand from Great London Hospitality (glh) and what’s next for the group. Filmed at The Clermont Victoria. The post Jonathon Liu, Clermont Hotel Group, on rebranding and vision appeared first on Boutique Hotel News.

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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