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What Gen Z guests want in their hotel stay

eHotelier

Appealing to Gen Z is essential for your long-term success. But, how do you do it? How can you slightly shift your marketing strategy to go from Gen X and millennials to a younger audience wanting to see the world?

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2023 hotel and travel trends

Boutique Hotel News

BHN editor Eloise Hanson outlines six hotel and travel trends expected to shape the industry in 2023. Hotel e-tail. With inflation on the rise globally, consumers are likely to be more mindful when it comes to spending their money. Pent-up demand and revenge travel have helped major cities recover post-Covid, resulting in strong and resilient ADRs. In fact, research from HVS shows that over the past 50 years, daily rates across London hotels have grown 0.75 per cent on average above inflation pe

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How sustainability in hotels can help save the planet?

eHotelier

There’s just one Earth, and it is currently in a triple emergency according to the United Nations. Here’s the part your hotel can play in bringing a change.

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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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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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Wellbrook Hospitality’s principals on future growth

Boutique Hotel News

BHN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Timothy Griffin, PJ Kenny and Prasanthan Balakrishnan, principals at Wellbrook Hospitality , about the group’s first project LEVEN Manchester, expansion plans, and investor sentiment. The post Wellbrook Hospitality’s principals on future growth appeared first on Boutique Hotel News.

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Restaurant Payments Go from Cash to Credit to Contactless – to Cryptocurrency 

Modern Restaurant Management

The value of the cryptocurrency market almost tripled in 2021 , with digital currencies having the potential to achieve returns higher than the stock market. People use cryptocurrency for quick payments, anonymity, investments or to sidestep transaction fees charged by banks. As payments evolve, consumers adapt and restaurants must meet them there. Why the Crypto Craze?

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The 10 Best Bits of Advice We Heard on Season 1 of the Restaurant Growth Podcast

7 Shifts

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. About a year and more than a dozen episodes later, we had the privilege to interview a wide range of folks with advice on everything from hiring staff , to creating content, to providing benefits, and increasing profits.

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Carnival Cruise Line Drops All Protocols for Most Sailings

Cruise Hive

Carnival Cruise Line drops requirements for almost all sailings, making it even easier for passengers to take a vacation. The post Carnival Cruise Line Drops All Protocols for Most Sailings appeared first on Cruise Hive.

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The 34 Best Cleveland Restaurants

EATER

Martha on the Fly. Fancy cocktails at a Viking drinking hall, steamy breakfast sandwiches at a pandemic-era micro-diner, lamb ssam for two at a Mediterranean stunner, and more great bites to try now in Cleveland Cleveland has always been somewhat of an overachiever when it comes to restaurants. Thanks to a handful of talented, pioneering chefs like Michael Symon, Karen Small, Zack Bruell, Dante Boccuzzi, and Doug Katz, who got the culinary ball rolling 20 years ago, the city had a jump on simila

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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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How organizations can close the data science skills gap amid a shortage of talent

SAS

From sparking innovation to reducing operational inefficiencies, top organizational priorities in the modern era depend on one thing: data. Because of its ability to uncover blind spots and power decision-making, data helps organizations identify growth areas and progress toward their strategic goals. The catch? Turning raw numbers into useful, valuable [.].

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How technology is putting choice in the hands of the traveler

Hotel Business

By Hari Nair. Today’s travelers have an unprecedented level of power when it comes to booking their trips online. With a simple search, millions of travelers can be connected to their choice of brands and experiences. Travelers can select how they want to travel by sharing preferences, instantly enabling them to compare options for where they might want to stay.

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AHLA Launches ‘Responsible Stay’ Sustainability Initiative

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced Responsible Stay, an industry-wide commitment to make meetings, events, and guest experiences in America’s hotels more environmentally and socially responsible. Responsible Stay is focused on prioritizing hotels’ environmental sustainability efforts in four key areas: Energy efficiency: Optimizing energy efficiency through operational improvements and adoption of clean energy technologies; Waste reduction: Inv

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Service Robots and AI: What impact on the future of Hospitality

EHL Insights

Would you allow a humanoid robot to greet a paying guest at your hotel? Would the hotel guest prefer the ease and convenience of service robots or the warmth and service of a fellow human being? There is no doubt that AI will create both challenges and opportunities for the industry. This article reviews the trajectory and impact of AI in the hospitality industry.

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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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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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Global Asset Solutions launches Hotel Asset Management course

Hotel Owner

Global Asset Solutions has launched an online training course with external accreditation which will aim to support the growing demand for hotel asset management. The course will reportedly target aspiring asset managers who are already working elsewhere in the sector, as well as students and new entrants. According to Global Asset Solutions, the certificate is tailored towards hotel owners, bankers, investors, lenders, operators, students and “anyone involved in hotel real estate who wants to u

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Blockskye, Arise and Dtravel on blockchain in action for travel

PhocusWire

Blockchain-based travel systems are no longer a "someday" but are being used today. Executives from three companies using this technology explain the benefits.

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Fraud and Cybersecurity Trends: What the Restaurant Industry Needs to Know

Modern Restaurant Management

A lot of people would assume that fraud in the restaurant industry doesn’t extend beyond dine-and-dashers and bad cheques, but those with experience in the industry, especially at the level of popular franchises and chains, will tell you that fraud is more common than most people recognize. The food service industry has had a tough couple of years, and a large part of what has kept restaurants afloat has been a move to digitalization.

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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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We've raised $80MM to build more great products for you, our restaurant partners

7 Shifts

Today is a big day for us, but an even bigger day for our restaurant partners. We've raised $80MM in new funding led by Softbank with continued support from Ten Coves Capital and Enlightened Hospitality , the fund affiliated with Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. With these new funds, I'm tremendously grateful to be able to accelerate our mission— to simplify team management and improve performance for restaurants.

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Nassau’s New $300 Million Cruise Port to Open May 2023

Cruise Hive

After an extensive 3.5-year redevelopment project, Nassau's new cruise port is set to officially open at the end of May 2023. The post Nassau’s New $300 Million Cruise Port to Open May 2023 appeared first on Cruise Hive.

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We’re Always Falling for Fake Food Stunts

EATER

A person making “NyQuil chicken” | Screenshot via Know Your TikTok/YouTube. NyQuil chicken proves one of our worst collective online tendencies Last week, the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning : Don’t cook your chicken in NyQuil. This needed to be said, according to the FDA, because of a “recent social media video challenge,” presumably linked to TikTok.

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When Is a Dive Bar Truly a Dive?

The Restaurant Manifesto

Misappropriating the term to chase trends cheapens the earned glory of our most beloved watering holes. The post When Is a Dive Bar Truly a Dive? appeared first on The Restaurant Manifesto.

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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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Fertitta acquires Montage Laguna Beach Resort Hotel

Hotel Business

Tilman J. Fertitta has acquired the Montage Laguna Beach Resort Hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean along the California coastline. “I am truly thrilled to acquire this world-renowned property and add one of America’s most iconic trophy resorts to our luxury hotel portfolio,” said Fertitta. “I have been traveling to Laguna Beach for over 30 years.

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Lodging Econometrics: Dallas Leads the U.S. Construction Pipeline By Projects

Lodging Magazine

PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire—According to the third quarter United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the U.S. market with the largest hotel construction pipeline by projects is Dallas with a record high count of 174 projects, accounting for 20,676 rooms. Following Dallas is Atlanta with 139 projects/17,843 rooms, Los Angeles with 118 projects/19,062 rooms, Phoenix with 113 projects/15,508 rooms, and New York with 102 projects/17,805 rooms.

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Does Your Restaurant Website Need a Boost? 7 Design Ideas

Restaurant Engine

After a couple of years, it’s often time to give your website a boost. Your restaurant has a certain ambiance and vibe. From your theme to the layout of your tables, the design of your restaurant, and your lighting, your brick-and-mortar restaurant tells your customers what they can expect when they dine with you. The sights and smells of your food entice them and provide your diners with a feeling they can only get when they eat in your restaurant.

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How to respond to reviews, according to experienced hoteliers

eHotelier

These tips from experienced hoteliers can make the task of responding to guest feedback a little less daunting, and they also show how imperative it is to engage with customers in the form of review responses.

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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.