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Making Workforce and Cost Reduction Part of Revenue Management Mix

Revenue Hub

The transient nature of hospitality is an inherent issue that costs a typical hotel $5,864 per employee according to Cornell University. The continuous training and uniform expenses that come along with skyrocketing turnover rates make operational budgets a challenge to get under control. Read rest of the article at Hotel Executive.

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What Restaurant Groups Need to Know about Managing Prescription Drug Expenditures

Modern Restaurant Management

Still, there are other considerations: Does your consultant/broker have the ability to integrate medical and Rx claims information into a reporting structure to summarize expenses and projected budgets? While cost reductions are almost impossible in an environment of double-digit cost increases, it is vital to limit the rate of increase.

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First dual-brand property for avid hotels opens in Suburban Nashville

Hotel Business

The property offers a range of rooms to fit any budget or desired stay experience, and the positive response from guests and the Mt. Additionally, dual branding has offered cost reduction and operational advantages for IHG owners, namely through streamlined management, housekeeping and front desk functions.

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Accor launches Global Leadership Council to reshape corporate travel

Hotel Owner

The Council delegates, who have a combined employee base of over 2.7

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

One in four consumers use gift cards to better manage money – Inflation continues to impact consumer spending, and many consumers are turning to the incentives associated with gift cards to help keep them on budget. A five-percent loyalty-increase is equal to a 12-21 percent across-the-board cost reduction program.

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How to Drastically Cut Expenses in Your Restaurant (and Stay Profitable During COVID-19)

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Looking at each of them individually, here are simple ways to reduce your expenses for each cost category: Labor Your team is the backbone of your restaurant and your greatest asset, but is also typically your greatest cost. Have certain costs been reduced? Is there still more work to be done? Did you learn anything surprising?

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10 Effective Cost-Saving Strategies for Hotels

Revenue Hub

Competitive advantage: Cost control can also provide hotels with a competitive advantage. By reducing costs, hotels can offer better rates to guests, enabling them to better position themselves to budget-conscious travellers. This can help hotels attract more guests and compete more effectively with other hotels in the area.