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The power of networking to drive innovation

eHotelier

Here is a fresh perspective on design-driven approaches to innovation in the hospitality sector which shows the power of social networks to drive innovation in boutique hotels.

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David Boyle joins Northside Group as executive chef

Hospitality Magazine

After visiting a couple of Northside venues, chef David Boyle quickly became a fan of the groups beers. So when a job came up with the company, Boyle who was then working as head chef Alejandro Saravias award-winning farm-to-table restaurant Farmers Daughters found his interest piqued. I felt like I had achieved a lot at Farmers Daughters and that I was ready for a new challenge, Boyle tells Hospitality.

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25 tips to work smarter in hospitality

Hospitality Magazine

Feeling tired already? Did January feel like it was never going to end? Now is the time to take stock of what’s setting you back and make changes that will set you up for success for the rest of the year. Put your ego to the side you have a team for a reason, so dont be afraid to delegate tasks to the people you hired. Create job descriptions for each position within the business from chefs and kitchen hands to sommeliers and front of house.

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Creating a Compelling Benefits Package for Club and Resort Employees

Horizon Hospitality

Employee retention and satisfaction are pivotal in the hospitality industry, particularly for clubs and resorts where personalized service is the cornerstone of guest experience. A well-crafted benefits package can make all the difference in attracting top talent and keeping them engaged. Heres how to create a benefits package that stands out while aligning with industry trends. 1.

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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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Air Travel Is a Disaster for Health and Hotel Wellness Can Save the Day

Larry Mogelonsky

Traveling is fundamentally positive for ones wellbeing. It elevates the mood. It facilitates personal growth or transformation. And increasing evidence points to how a change in scenery and novel experiences help the memory centers of the brain to stay active, indicating travel as a leading endeavor to stave off dementia. As more and more people all over the world become cognizant of the positive impact of travel on health, this will propel even greater numbers of people to venture abroad a meg

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Sustainable Wellness: Trends and Practices in Hospitality

eHotelier

The Wellness & Sustainability Panel at the 2024 Cayuga Annual Conference explored the intersection of wellness and sustainability in the hospitality industry.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Perak Local Service Charge for Hoteliers

Soft Inn

If you operate a hotel in Perak, Malaysia, understanding the Local Service Charge (LSC) is essential for compliance and smooth business operations. This charge, which applies to accommodations in specific municipal areas, directly impacts pricing, guest invoices, and financial planning. In this guide, we will break down what the Perak Local Service Charge is, how it applies to hotels, and the necessary steps to ensure compliance.

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How to Hire Gen Z for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators listen up: by 2025, Gen Z and Millennials will outnumber all other generations in the workforce by 18 million. If your "Help Wanted" sign and job board posts aren't cutting it anymore, there's a good reason why. Think about your last round of hiring. You probably received a decent volume of applications, you spent money boosting the ads, yet you’re left still looking for quality.

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Japan’s Most Popular Yakitori Chain Just Opened Its First U.S. Location in California

EATER

Torikizoku is now serving skewers, takoyaki, karaage, and more in the South Bay

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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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Smarter journeys: 6 ways AI is elevating the travel experience

eHotelier

As technology continues to evolve, the integration of AI will unlock even more possibilities to ensure that the future of travel is smarter, more sustainable, and highly personalized.

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Michelin-star restaurant L’Enclume returns to Sydney

Hospitality Magazine

Internationally lauded restaurant LEnclume is once again taking over Balmorals Bathers Pavilion for a multi-week residency. It marks the restaurants second visit to Australia , after it sold out five weeks’ worth of sittings in 2023. LEnclume, located in Cartmel in Cumbria in Northern England, is recognised for its innovative farm-to-table dishes and sustainable practices.

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Nova Express Pattaya expands online visibility with STAAH

STAAH

Combined with the STAAH channel manager, booking engine and online review management capabilities, the Thai property sees an uplift in bookings. An oasis of ease and tranquility Part of the Nova Hotels Group, Nova Express Pattaya is located in the heart of Pattaya City, easily accessible to both the downtown and the popular Pattaya beach. Previously known as De Mandarin Nova Express, the property was rebranded in April 2024.

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Building a Culture of Feedback

Modern Restaurant Management

In an industry where cultivating guest relationships is critical to success, operators often forget that developing positive relationships with the people serving those guests is equally, if not more, important. I learned this lesson during my first job as a line cook, often working 10 to 12 hours a day, five to six days a week. I loved the challenge of the job and found the pace exhilarating.

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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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Award-Winning Pasadena Restaurant Is Closing, and the Eaton Fire Is Partially to Blame

EATER

The last day to dine at chef Doug Rankins acclaimed restaurant is February 16

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Mastering OTA Bookings: A Guide for Travelers and Hotels

eHotelier

When planning a trip, choosing the right hotel is crucial to ensure a memorable experience.

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Maybe Cocktail Festival brings world’s top bars to Sydney

Hospitality Magazine

The force behind Sydney’s Maybe Sammy, Dean & Nancy, and El Primo Sanchez, will once again host some of the world’s top bar teams during the Maybe Cocktail Festival 2025. Held from 7-13 April, bartenders from Argentina, Indonesia, Spain, Mexico, the US, the UK, Italy, and Japan will take up residency at the aforementioned Sydney locations plus Maybe Frank, Little Cooler, Precinct 48, Hacienda, and more yet-to-be-announced venues.

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Cherryh Cansler joins Paul Barron as co-host of Fast Casual Nation

Fast Casual

Fast Casual Nation will be the restaurant industry's first in a Podcasting 3.0 revolution that will focus on new interactive engagement models and build a new education frontier for information on the fast-casual restaurant industry.

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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 To Optimize Your Hotel For AI Search Like ChatGPT

Revenue Hub

First, lets explore some context. Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek et al) play a growing role in travel planning. NB: This is an article from Mews Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Travelers can easily streamline their accommodation search, receiving personalized recommendations in an instant. Google is great for tracking the latest room prices for specific locations.

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Stephen Starr Workers in D.C. Protest Alleged Workplace Violations

EATER

Starr counters by saying his group is committed to "fostering a respectful, fair workplace environment"

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Key Trends in Hotel Transactions and Development

eHotelier

At the recent annual meeting of Cayuga Hospitality Consultants, we brought together a panel of experts to discuss the state of transactions and development in the hotel industry.

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The Bar Copains team is taking control of Bar Vincent

Hospitality Magazine

Morgan McGlone, and Nathan and Sali Sasi are onto a good thing. The trio recently opened Albion Street bar-restaurant combo Bessies and Bar Almas a move which came off the back of the success of their hatted nearby eatery, Bar Copains. Now, less than one month after the launch of the new venues, the team has announced it will take control of beloved Darlinghurst venue Bar Vincent.

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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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Biting into Branding: Restaurant Design Trends for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

In a world where dining out is as much about the vibe as it is about the food, great branding is the appetizer to every meal. The visual identity of a restaurant can be the deciding factor behind reserving a table or scrolling on past. That’s why VistaPrint rounded up the hottest brand design trends tipped to be spicing up 2025. The team has drawn insights from its community of 1.4M freelance designers to predict 2025’s hottest hospitality trends that restaurant, bar, pub, hotel, caf

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10+ Brilliant Ideas to Enhance Your Guest Experience

Hotelogix

In today’s competitive hospitality industry, enhancing guest experience is more critical than ever. Modern travelers expect seamless stays, personalized touches, and exceptional service. Hoteliers must deliver all this while managing the complexities of daily operations. An unforgettable guest experience doesn’t just boost satisfaction—it fosters loyalty, drives referrals, and generates positive reviews.

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‘I Feel Like a Drug Dealer’: How Seattle’s Beth’s Cafe Sources Eggs for Its 12-Egg Omelets

EATER

The egg shortage has hit the legendary Green Lake diner, where the massive omelets cost as much as $42, particularly hard.

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A shining example of regenerative tourism with the Babylonstoren

eHotelier

Here is an in-depth look at the inner workings of a luxury hotel property that represents the pinnacle of regenerative tourism - Babylonstoren, a rural resort located near Paarl, South Africa within the Cape Winelands vinicultural region.

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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.