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Business travel is back, but corporate customers are more demanding than ever

eHotelier

The rising demand for business travel is not necessarily easy for the industry to handle. Here are just some of the issues travel and hospitality providers are grappling with at the moment.

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Josh Niland closes Charcoal Fish + Fish Butchery Paddington

Hospitality Magazine

Acclaimed chef Josh Niland has closed the doors of two Sydney stores. Charcoal Fish in Rose Bay and Fish Butchery’s Paddington location both ceased trading on 31 March. A spokesperson told Nine the reason for Charcoal Fish’s departure was due to “the variable seasonality of that location”, with the store’s Instagram bio reading “closed.

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On the Road to Relief: Restaurant Trends and Opportunities to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief in 2024. According to September 2023 numbers from the National Restaurant Association , 49 percent of restaurants reported year-over-year increases in same-store sales.

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Former Din Tai Fung operators penalised $4 million by Fair Work

Hospitality Magazine

The former operators of three Din Tai Fung restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne have been penalised $4 million in court by Fair Work for underpaying workers and falsifying records. It’s the second-highest penalty ever secured by the Fair Work Ombudsman with Justice Anna Katzmann describing the case as serious and calculated. “[They] deliberately deprived the employees of their legislated entitlements and contrived to disguise their wrongdoing through the creation of a false set of rec

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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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Mega Drive-Thrus Explain Everything Wrong With American Cities

EATER

They’re great for the fast food industry — but not so great for us.

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Chefs Love Wonder, the Latest App Trying to Disrupt Delivery. Will Diners Follow Suit?

EATER

Tomekah George Wonder’s big idea for food delivery is to own every aspect of the process, from recipe development to the moment it ends up at your door A few weeks ago, chef JJ Johnson launched a new restaurant concept in downtown Brooklyn. It’s called Bankside, with a menu that includes peel-and-eat shrimp, clam chowder, crispy cod sandwiches, and a lobster roll.

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Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands opens for business

eHotelier

TFE Hotels has put their stamp in Docklands… quite literally… with the rebranding of the 273-room Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands, which officially welcomed its first guests, Aucklanders Lindy Catchpole and Roberta Donjeany yesterday afternoon.

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Shogroup acquires Adelaide pub Eight Dragons Chinatown

Hospitality Magazine

Adelaide pub Eight Dragons has been acquired by Victorian publican John Upham and Shogroup’s James Wynn. The pair have secured a 37-year leasehold of the Chinatown venue and have already commenced a multi-million dollar renovation of the pub, which will see the installation of a new public bar, food concept, and 175sqm gaming room. “We see the market, and this asset class in particular, brimming with opportunity right now,” says Wynne.

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Matt Schuster appointed Chief Financial Officer at First Hospitality

eHotelier

First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, announces the appointment of Matt Schuster as chief financial officer. Schuster brings a wealth of expertise in hospitality finance and investment to this position.

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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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Bang Bang opens in Melbourne’s Hampton

Hospitality Magazine

Asian street food eatery Bang Bang is slated to open a new location in Melbourne’s Hampton on 17 April. The opening follows Bang Bang’s flagship location in Melbourne’s Mordialloc. Bang Bang’s menu will feature a range of Asian street food dishes taking inspiration from areas such as Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, and India. The menu will be split up into sections of bites, raw dishes, gua bao, small plates, large, plates and sides plus a dessert offering.

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Sera Cawanibuka-Seruvatu appointed Market Director of Marketing for Fiji & Samoa at Marriott International

eHotelier

Marriott International is thrilled to announce the promotion of Sera Cawanibuka-Seruvatu to the esteemed position of Market Director of Marketing – Fiji & Samoa, effective from April 1, 2024.

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Agave prices fall as demand stabilises

Hospitality Magazine

As agave prices in Mexico continue to fall and demand for premium-and-above tequila moderates in the United States, alcohol market analysts IWSR says brand owners have an opportunity to improve product quality at lower price points. Agave prices in Mexico hit a record MXP32/kg 18 months ago, but by February 2024 they had plunged to MXP5/kg, and prices are set to keep falling thanks to the large number of plants that have gone into the ground in recent years.

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Onko Chishin selects extensive suite of Sabre SynXis technology including game-changing SynXis Retailing

eHotelier

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry today announced a new agreement with Japanese hotel chain Onko Chishin. The company, which prides itself on immersing guests in the local experience, will be using SynXis Booking Engine and SynXis Retailing to propel its hotels into the future of hospitality retailing, along with a raft of additional Sabre technology solutions.

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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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Tres Monos Isn’t Just One of Buenos Aires’ Best Bars, It’s Also a One-of-a-Kind Bartending School

EATER

The post Tres Monos Isn’t Just One of Buenos Aires’ Best Bars, It’s Also a One-of-a-Kind Bartending School appeared first on PUNCH.

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Expedia Group’s advertising solutions boost hotel and airline visibility and revenue during biggest global cultural moments

eHotelier

Expedia Group has revealed new data highlighting the impact of its advertising tools in boosting travel partners’ visibility on Expedia Group brands and increasing partner revenue during popular cultural events.

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No, Thank You, I Do Not Want to Sleep Inside El Bulli

EATER

Help. | Marc Ensenyat/Airbnb An Airbnb experience is offering diners the chance to spend the night at the restaurant-turned-museum In the mid-2000s, Ferran Adrià’s restaurant El Bulli reigned supreme among the pioneers of modernist cuisine. When the restaurant, which is partly responsible for putting gelees and foams and spherified things on pretentious menus everywhere, closed in 2011, Adrià turned it into El Bulli 1846, a museum that was “designed to be the ideal ecosystem for creativity,” as

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VisitEngland announces Awards for Excellence finalists for 2024

eHotelier

VisitEngland has today, announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national Awards for Excellence.

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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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50+ Hotel Management Companies to Know in 2024

Lodging Magazine

The U.S. hospitality industry has made significant strides within the past year, and the pace only continues to grow despite challenges. The AHLA recently predicted the demand for hotel jobs will outpace overall market job growth over the next five years, but at the same time, two-thirds of hotels are still experiencing staffing shortages. CBRE reported that the commercial real estate lending market demonstrated signs of stabilization at the end of 2023 even though transaction […] The post

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YOTEL Geneva Lake Officially Opens Its Doors

Hospitality Net

The international and innovative hotel brand, YOTEL, welcomes guests to its highly anticipated opening of YOTEL Geneva Lake, featuring Switzerland’s first Nordic-inspired gastronomy destination.

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9 Best TikTok Practices for Hotels & Examples to Get You Started

Revenue Hub

There’s a common myth that TikTok is full of teenagers participating in dance challenges and other viral crazes. While this does exist, a growing number of people use TikTok as a place of community and a platform for connection. NB: This is an article from Cloudbeds , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date TikTok’s algorithm makes it easy to find other users and brands with similar values and interests — and increasingly attracts broad demographics.

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Vignette Collection Planning for Kuwait

Hospitality Net

Mirroring its identity as a fortress built near the water, Arabella Beach Hotel, Vignette Collection gives a glimpse into Kuwait’s rich heritage to capture the breath-taking allure of the region.

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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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Voting opens for Serviced Apartment Awards 2024

Serviced Apartments

UK: Voting is now open for three categories of the Serviced Apartment Awards, with the winners due to be revealed on 23 May 2024 at Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge. Every year, a handful of SAA categories are voted for online by readers of Serviced Apartment News. In addition to Rising Star and Inspiration Inspiration, new for 2024 is Team of the Year.

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Budapest to Welcome Verno House, Vignette Collection

Hospitality Net

An urban oasis overlooking Liberty Square, Verno House Budapest, Vignette Collection presents a 50-room hotel evoking the idea of 19th century Budapest - the notion that one can only truly appreciate all the modern attributes of a city if there is a nurturing, natural environment for them to escape to from time to time.

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Impact If Hotels Do Not Follow New Email Sending Requirements

Revenue Hub

If you’re a regular reader of our informational articles on hospitality marketing, chances are you caught our previous piece on Gmail and Yahoo’s new sender requirements. If not, feel free to hit that link; it’s a convenient primer on the latest updates for crafting emailed communication, with handy, “news-you-can-use” tips for increasing open rates and engagement.

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Driftwood Capital’s Hotel Development Pipeline Exceeds $1 Billion, with $800 Million Worth of Planned Projects Underway In 2024

Hospitality Net

Following its annual investor conference, Driftwood Capital, a leading vertically integrated commercial real estate firm, is proud to announce its hotel development pipeline has now exceeded $1 billion in projected value. This robust portfolio includes $800 million worth of strategically pursued projects either under construction or scheduled to break ground in 2024, showcasing Driftwood Capital’s robust and strategic growth in the hospitality sector.

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Optimize Restaurant Operations With the Right Payroll & HCM Services

Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," is tailored for the restaurant industry to help you choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, crucial for maintaining staff morale. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.