Smart Brief Hospitality

MARCH 10, 2024

As the pandemic slowed travel to a halt and changed both the frequency and the ways in which we travel, the hospitality industry was forced to implement technological innovations with offerings such as no-contact guest services.

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InnQuest

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In this blog, we have outlined the latest hotel technology trends that are going to take the hospitality industry by storm in 2023. Taking this into consideration, we have curated a list of the latest hotel technology trends in the industry. Research shows that we’re going to be seeing a lot more robots in hotels.

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Boutique Hotel News

APRIL 14, 2023

The Series A funding will fuel Thynk’s research and development efforts as well as its global expansion. Thynk is a cloud-based technology platform which provides hotels with tools to support sales, event management, guest communication and data insights.

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InnQuest

AUGUST 3, 2023

In the hospitality industry, guest satisfaction is the ultimate goal. To ensure continuous improvement and success, hospitality businesses must adopt effective methods to measure guest satisfaction. The bottom line benefits of guest satisfaction in hospitality industry are customers’ recommendations and repeat business.

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Boutique Hotel News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

BHN editor Eloise Hanson outlines six hotel and travel trends expected to shape the industry in 2023. In fact, research from HVS shows that over the past 50 years, daily rates across London hotels have grown 0.75 Hotel e-tail. per cent on average above inflation per year. percentage points. “The

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 25, 2024

Employee turnover is widespread in the restaurant industry, marked by an average annual rate of 79.6 Meeting the Moment through Workforce Education The restaurant industry’s low barrier to entry has long fostered a belief that employees are easily replaceable, but a tightening U.S. labor market demands owners rethink this notion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders to give us their insights into how the industry has been doing so far this year and where they feel it's going. " – Paul Westra, Managing Director of Restaurants Investments Research at Capital One Commercial Bank. Everything matters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. The restaurant industry once again proved its resilience in 2022 as it dealt with ongoing obstacles like inflation, supply chain, labor shortages and more. Hospitality will undoubtedly do well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Over the course of 111 days, Brian Masilionis, Director, On-Premise Commercial Strategy & National Accounts for Southern Glazer’s, led a team of its industry-leading mixologists to sample more than 400 drinks in 83 restaurants, bars and hotels, compiling their insights to discover emerging cocktail and wine trends across the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Over the last 16 months of the Covid- 19 pandemic, the industry that has arguably suffered the most is the restaurant industry. As the restaurant industry gradually re-opens across the country, it would behoove restaurant executives to be aware of the way consumers have shifted their meal choices and routines.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Researchers at the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership say many skilled hospitality workers who were furloughed or laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic are angry and unlikely to return to the industry. by the pandemic in terms of workforce reduction. “I

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Hotel Owner

MAY 23, 2023

In the hospitality industry, which is still reeling after the Pandemic, consumers have become less tied to long-held loyalties. Cornell’s researchers also, however, offered hope by revealing that hotel loyalty programs can account for a 57% increase in room revenue.

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Serviced Apartments

APRIL 5, 2024

Germany: Serviced apartment brand Adina Apartment Hotels, owned and operated by TFE Hotels, has launched the MM:NT Berlin Lab to research guest stays and adapt future brands and experiences. We eagerly anticipate the market’s response to our efforts and remain committed to advancing the hospitality industry.”

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Hotel Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This is according to the Caterer.com Hospitality Hiring Insider, which analyses job ad data and the views of 600 hospitality professionals and has found that more than 130,000 over 50s are working in the sector to boost pension savings, and hospitality employers have seen a surge in applications from this demographic.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In 2022, the hospitality industry saw demand strengthen as restrictions eased post-pandemic, and travelers felt more confident to start researching and booking trips again. 5 trends in traveler behavior Before we jump into marketing-specific hospitality trends, let’s look at how travel patterns are changing in 2023.

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Hotel Owner

MARCH 13, 2023

The hospitality industry has navigated numerous challenges in recent years as it worked tirelessly to recover from the pandemic, but for all the pressures brought about by Covid-19, many in the industry showed a robustness to meet them head on with an unabating perseverance in what were unprecedented circumstances.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Within the hospitality industry, there is universal agreement that restaurants have been through the ringer. And it doesn’t appear the ups and downs of this pandemic will end anytime soon. Managing brands online is rapidly growing in importance, particularly in this pandemic business environment.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 19, 2023

For the ninth consecutive year, the annual Cornell Hotel Sustainability Benchmarking research reveals a general decrease in energy and water usage among the participating hotels. The decrease is largely associated with the pandemic which shook the world and granted no exception to the hospitality industry.

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Any business leader in any industry understands that Google is synonymous with the internet, and the internet is a catalyst to success in this age of digital connection and e-commerce. Perhaps our industry is on the brink of a direct booking era. The New Online Travel Landscape. Hoteliers – The Cards Are Finally Stacked in Your Favor.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

2020 has been a challenging year for restaurants and hospitality professionals to say the least. Looking ahead to 2021, there are three trends we see defining the restaurant and hospitality industry. 1: COVID pivots are here to stay for a while longer until widespread vaccination and herd immunity.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 4, 2024

2020 was a critical year for hospitality—it was, without a doubt, a devastating year for the industry, but it also presented some unlikely opportunities. AEP Consulting —a hospitality design firm created to help boutique and lifestyle hoteliers— sought to guide hoteliers with design and development aspirations in an unknown market.

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Hotel Owner

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Hoteliers have skilfully navigated many challenges over the last few years, from the pandemic to rising prices and staff shortages. Our latest research shows that the ability to shop tax-free when travelling abroad appeals to over 40% of international consumers, rising to almost 50% of Americans and just short of 60% of Chinese tourists.

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Revenue Hub

APRIL 27, 2023

NB: This is an article from Hong Kong Poly The year COVID-19 hit was a tough one for hospitality and tourism firms, who were forced to make swift decisions about changes to their refund policies. This inspiring work will help industry practitioners to optimise refund policy strategies in the future. appeared first on Revenue Hub.

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Revenue Hub

JANUARY 27, 2023

At the end of 2022, data and insights from STR showed the hospitality industry at substantial levels of performance recovery around the globe with no signs of demand significantly slowing. During the pandemic, consumers spent a lot of their quarantined time purchasing goods from Amazon and other online suppliers.

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Boutique Hotel News

MARCH 6, 2023

Judi Blakeburn , brand director, Another Place , Watergate Bay and Beach Retreats [FC] With a career spent in hospitality marketing, Blakeburn is an expert on both the sector and the role of marketing in medium-sized businesses, and is a passionate advocate of the importance of brand and marketing at board level.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 27, 2022

A report from MarketWatch found up-trending news for the pest control industry regarding bed bug incidents, which may mean bad news for the hospitality industry overall. A booming pest control industry unfortunately means more and more hotels throughout the country are calling their provider for pest control support.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features top trends for 2020, how 2020 changed food and the year's top wines. “This year’s restaurant trends highlight the grit and perseverance of the hospitality industry during a year of unprecedented challenges,” said Krystle Mobayeni, Co-Founder and CEO of BentoBox.

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Revenue Hub

JULY 31, 2023

The travel and tourism industry continues to be highly competitive, with people eager to travel again and hotels and chains vying for business against online travel agencies, vacation rentals, and booking sites. After the pandemic in 2021, Google searches for hotels increased by 92%.

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Revenue Hub

MARCH 21, 2024

The hospitality industry is constantly trying to keep up with ever changing consumer demands. NB: This is an article from Deloitte Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Shift in corporate travel patterns Since the pandemic, there has been a shift in attitudes towards corporate travel and hybrid working patterns.

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Boutique Hotel News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Already, planners are planning more meetings and returning to pre-pandemic levels. Looking into 2023 and beyond, event professionals are more optimistic than ever about the meetings and events industry. The pandemic has caused people to be more socially conscious. However, there are still challenges at hand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The restaurant workforce is largely back to pre-pandemic levels, signaling a much-needed reprieve amidst the larger, ongoing hospitality labor crisis. Add a pandemic-turned-endemic to the equation, and it becomes even more challenging to avoid getting sick.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 25, 2024

The travel industry remains resilient even amid economic uncertainty, as consumers continue to prioritize experiences and leverage flexible work arrangements. The report is based on Deloitte’s leisure and corporate travel research as well as data from its monthly ConsumerSignals survey. Laptop lugging continues post-pandemic.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This is naturally having a knock-on effect on the hospitality industry. This shift in behaviour is welcome news for the hospitality sector and presents a unique opportunity for anyone considering launching their own business. Brits are planning to get spending too. The Staycation Boom Is Here to Stay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features What Feeds Us, top delivery apps, popular drinks and who is winning the chicken wars. Bluedot released the fourth installment of its State of What Feeds Us report which has kept tabs on consumer behavior and restaurant habits throughout the course of the pandemic. Drive-Thrus.

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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 20, 2022

It’s hard to believe the speed at which this year seemed to pass, a stark (but welcomed) contrast to the two years spent in relative stillness due to the pandemic. Recent research has shown that mobile is often the preferred channel for last-minute bookings. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The current state of employee retention rates can feel dire for restaurant owners, especially after the Covid pandemic. Keeping staff has long been an issue for the food and beverage industry, but many restaurants now feel it is their primary obstacle to running a successful business.

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