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The debut of appellation as an immersive culinary hotel brand

eHotelier

For hotel brands near the top of the chain-scale, the requirement for creating meaningful experiences that embrace sense of place becomes essential.

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Drinks industry survey open to hospitality workers

Hospitality Magazine

Hospitality workers have the opportunity to provide valuable insights into the drinks industry to help improve job roles, address key issues and ensure more support, as part of the new Data Census Survey for the drinks industry. Launched in a collaboration between global drinks industry community Celebrate Her, hospitality training platform Allara Global, and consumer intelligence experts CGA by NIQ, the new survey is designed to gain real insight into the drinks industry and the people who work

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Hotel revenue maximization: the five building blocks for success

MEWS

What is revenue maximization? Revenue maximization is the process of taking advantage of every opportunity to realize your full revenue potential. This means thinking beyond rooms and overnight stays and looking at metrics other than average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR).

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Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Show Proves She’s Still an LA Girl at Heart

EATER

The Duchess of Sussex shares her devotion to Los Angeless roadside fruit stands, local doughnuts, and Korean culture

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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The Future of Hotel Tech: Top Trends You Need to Know

Hotelogix

As we venture into the future of hospitality, it's crucial to stay ahead of the technological curve. Let's explore the groundbreaking trends that are reshaping our industry and elevating guest experiences to unprecedented levels. 1. AI-Powered Personalization: Your Digital Concierge Evolved Artificial Intelligence has transcended buzzword status to become an indispensable ally in 2025: Advanced Chatbots: These sophisticated digital assistants manage everything from bookings to local re

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Hotel revenue optimization: the five building blocks for success

MEWS

What is revenue optimization? Revenue optimization is the process of taking advantage of every opportunity to realize your full revenue potential. This means thinking beyond rooms and overnight stays and looking at metrics other than average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR).

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The Opportunities for Highly ADA-Compliant Hotels

Larry Mogelonsky

The hotel industry has seen an explosion of new brands and sub-brands over the past two decades, and this trend shows no signs of abating. This diversification is driven by various forces, with a prominent rationale being that emergent brands can better appeal to niche interests, microsegments or specific customer identities. We see this trend in the rise of the extended stay category (Home2 Suites by Hilton, Residence Inn by Marriott, Hyatt House) and the growth of serviced apartment or apartho

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Hunter St. Hospitality launches new cocktail bar above Rockpool

Hospitality Magazine

Hunter St. Hospitality the group behind Rockpool Bar & Grill, Sak Restaurant & Bar, and The Cut Bar & Grill is launching Rockpool Lounge, a late-night cocktail bar above its namesake restaurant. Rockpool Lounge is set to open Thursday, March 13 and is aimed at patrons looking for an elegant bar to unwind or conclude an evening. Bar Manager Leonardo Zuccardi Merli developed the cocktail menu with classic recipes featuring modern twists at its heart.

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Beyond the Scoop Shop: A Blueprint for Scaling Artisan Food Businesses

Modern Restaurant Management

Scaling an artisan food business is no easy feat. What starts as a passion for quality, craftsmanship, and unique flavors often turns into a logistical challenge when demand grows beyond the capacity of a single storefront or kitchen. Many small food businesses reach a critical point where they must decide whether to remain small and exclusive or expand into wholesale, manufacturing, and broader distribution.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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The Hotel Design Secrets That Attract the Ultra-Wealthy

eHotelier

Ultra-luxury hotels set themselves apart from even the most refined five-star properties by crafting an experience that embodies exclusivity, bespoke craftsmanship, seamless technology, and holistic wellness.

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10 Digital Marketing Mistakes Hotels Often Make (and How to Fix Them)

STAAH

With 87% of travelers reading online reviews before booking and 53% abandoning a website that takes longer than three seconds to load, hotels cannot afford to overlook digital marketing. Yet, many continue to make costly mistakes, missing out on direct bookings, guest engagement, and long-term loyalty. In this blog, we will look at ten common digital marketing mistakes hotels make.

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The ultimate guide to Revenue Management Systems (RMS)

MEWS

Your shift at the hotel is over, it's time to head home and get some rest. The next morning, everything looks great as every room is booked. But then it hits you there was more to gain. An event in town drove demand way up, and the rates were set to your standard (and low) prices. Revenue that could have been captured is now lost.

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Event Programming Ideas to Boost Club Engagement and Retention

Horizon Hospitality

Member engagement is the cornerstone of a thriving private club. Whether you manage a country club, golf club, yacht club, or senior living community, offering dynamic and well-curated events can significantly boost member satisfaction and retention. Below are innovative event programming ideas designed to create memorable experiences and reinforce long-term loyalty.

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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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Star Entertainment strikes deal with Hong Kong investors

Hospitality Magazine

Star Entertainment has fended off impending insolvency thanks to a $53 million deal with Hong Kong investors. The mega casino operator behind The Star Brisbane, The Star Gold Coast, and The Star Sydney announced in January that after spending $108 million in the three months leading up to the end of 2024, it only had $71 million left in the bank. In an ASX announcement on Friday, the company said it has sold its 50 per cent stake in its new Brisbane Queens Wharf development to existing partners

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Spring Cleaning for Hoteliers – Revamping Digital Room Service Menus and Beyond

eHotelier

As the seasons change and spring approaches in the northern hemisphere, hoteliers are reminded of the importance of refreshing their offerings

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How to Do SXSW 2025 on a Budget: All the Free Drinks and Food in Austin

EATER

Drink with the cast of Love is Blind, bite into the viral Dubai chocolate bar, and eat Argentinian barbecue at no cost

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Google’s new hotel ad bidding: Impact on your revenue

MEWS

Google officially ended commission-based bidding for hotel ads as of February 20, 2025. In short, the way hoteliers pay for Google ads that generate bookings changed. What does this mean for you? And how can platforms like Mews help you stay lucrative in the new reality? We had a chat with Jenna Decker, Solution Architect at Mews, to help answer those questions.

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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 Spagato turned equipment challenges into sweet success

Fast Casual

The gelato, which looks like spaghetti, has garnered a lot of social media attention.

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Produce update: Over 1 million Tassie Salmon dumped

Hospitality Magazine

An outbreak of the Piscirickettsia salmonis bacterial disease in Tasmanian fish farms triggered a mass death of at least 1 million salmon last month. Tasmanian waste facilities received over 5,500 tonnes of dead salmon in February, the equivalent of more than 1 million full-grown Atlantic salmon. The Bob Brown Foundation posted footage on Saturday of live salmon being pumped into bins with dead salmon at Atlantic salmon farmer Huon Aquaculture.

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Cloudbeds and Duetto announce strategic partnership to drive innovation in hotel revenue optimization

eHotelier

Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, and Duetto, the industrys leading revenue management software provider

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The Best Dirty Martinis Are Made With the Worst Olives

EATER

The best dirty Martinis are made with the worst olives. At these New York cocktail bars, dive bar olives have become the standard-bearers.

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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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The new luxury: how alumnus Ashraf Fala is transforming five-star hotels with hydroponic farming

Les Roches

The new luxury: how alumnus Ashraf Fala is transforming five-star hotels with hydroponic farming 5th March, 2025 In this article Reinventing fine dining Overcoming obstacles Valuable learning experiences Rising to one challenge, taking on another Not content with launching the first organic hydroponic fresh vegetables farm in the Red Sea area of Egypt, alumnus Ashraf Fala is taking things a step further and aiming to transform the regions hospitality landscape.

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Women in the Lead 2025: Spotlighting 21 fast casual leaders

Fast Casual

Designated by the National Women's History Alliance, this year's theme is "Moving Forward Together," spotlighting "women educating and inspiring generations." Its fitting for women working in the fast casual industry, who have a reputation for working together to elevate one another.

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PMax for Hotels: Insights To Improve PPC Performance

Revenue Hub

Performance Max, or PMax, puts AI behind the wheel to drive customers to hotel websites and increase direct bookings. To be successful, hoteliers must understand how to use PMax to its full potential by guiding ad placements and audience targets. NB: This is an article from Travelboom Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date This AI-powered tools advanced automation, powerful bidding strategies and enhanced reporting may take some time to master.

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Vietnam Airlines chooses Sabre’s Network Planning and Optimization technology to support global growth

eHotelier

VietnamAirlines has selectedNetwork Planning and Optimizationtechnology fromSabre Corporation, a leading global travel technology company, as the airline sets its sights on global growth.

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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.