Fri.Jan 19, 2024

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Keeping Your Restaurant Safe from Fires

Modern Restaurant Management

As a restaurant manager or owner, you are aware of the dangers fire presents to your business. Restaurants are prone to fires due to several reasons including grease build up, gas leaks, electrical fires, and cooking mistakes. According to the latest data provided by FEMA , an estimated 5,600 restaurant fires are reported to local fire departments each year resulting in injuries, death and over 100 million dollars in property damage.

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Atlanta’s Good Vibes, Hospitality Not Included

EATER

A new wave of entertainment and aesthetics-obsessed restaurants has swept the city, merging club and lounge atmospheres with next-level interiors — often at the cost of their food and service

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Hyatt Shares Expected Growth Trajectory for 2024, Includes Pipeline of 127,000 Rooms

Lodging Magazine

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation updated its projected growth for 2024 and beyond. In 2023, Hyatt’s pipeline resulted in 127,000 rooms worldwide at year-end, which is expected to fuel its expansion this year. As a result, the pipeline represents nearly 40 percent of existing rooms in the Hyatt portfolio. Since going public, Hyatt’s hotel portfolio has nearly tripled while its development pipeline has quadrupled; the organic growth is underscored by conversions and acquisitions. ̶

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Kraft’s New Flavored Singles Are Basically Dip

EATER

Kraft Singles, aka dip squares. | Kraft Taste testing the three new flavors of Kraft singles felt weirdly familiar American cheese is a scientific miracle. But until now, most of the options have stuck with one, pseudo-cheddary flavor. Which is not a problem, to be clear. “Pasteurized prepared cheese product” is a beloved American staple. But Kraft has now asked and answered a new question: What if American cheese came in flavors?

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

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Social Media Advertising Strategies and Best Practices for Ecommerce Brands

Social Hospitality

Creating a dedicated space or hashtag Social media advertising has risen to prominence as a formidable tool for ecommerce businesses. Advertising allows brands to broaden their reach, increase sales, and establish brand awareness. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, have millions have active users each day. Leveraging social media for advertising has the potential to revolutionize the success of ecommerce endeavors.

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Four months later: An update on New York City’s short-term rental rules

Hospitality Net

Four months after New York City’s restrictive short-term rental rules went into effect, a new analysis of publicly available data reveals no discernible improvement in rental prices or housing inventory in the city.

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There’s No Wrong Way to Sesame

EATER

Whether it’s applied via syrup or as a few drops of oil directly in the shaker, there’s a reason the ingredient has become a go-to shortcut to savory complexity in Daiquiris, Margaritas and more.

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5 Hotel Website Maintenance Tasks to Quickly Boost Site Health

Revenue Hub

The health of your hotel website can have a big impact on its performance and conversion rate, and even the smallest, most seemingly insignificant detail must be taken into account. You may be offering people the holiday of a lifetime, but if you don’t take care of your hotel website, people may become exasperated when trying to book, or it may not even reach the audience you need it to.

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Long Live ShopRite’s Can Can Sale

EATER

My local ShopRite. | Mike Diago In the Northeast, the annual January sale is a cultural touchstone In early January, on couches and La-Z-Boys across the Northeast, sluggish parents and grandparents get a beaming signal that the post-holiday lag time is over. A cartoon Frenchman with a pencil mustache and beret appears on TV, eyebrows twitching, and sings a familiar slogan, “Ooh la la, it’s the ShopRite Can Can sale.

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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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Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO Accepting Reservations for Next Winter

Hospitality Net

Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO, the second hotel in Japan under the Nikko Style lifestyle-hotel brand of Okura Nikko Hotels, announced today that it has begun accepting reservations for next winter in advance of the hotel’s scheduled opening in December 2024.

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From spills to sustainability: How dry towels are revolutionizing restaurant sustainability efforts

Fast Casual

Innovation is allowing restaurant operators to easily and seamlessly incorporate sustainability into their operations, catering to socially conscience consumers. And those efforts are paying off. Learn more about how dry towels are revolutionizing restaurant sustainability efforts.

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Case Study: How One Hotel Increased RevPAR by 25% in Two Months

Hospitality Net

Josh Ramsey, SSP’s Hotel Revenue Performance Industry Expert, is trusted as an expert in revenue management and hotel performance for top management companies in the US.

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Maximizing Total Profitability: Transitioning from RevPAR to RevPAG

Revenue Hub

In an era where guest experience and satisfaction play pivotal roles in a hotel or resort’s success, the hospitality industry would be well-advised to invest in a concerted effort toward shifting how it measures financial health from traditional metrics like Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) to a more comprehensive metric known as Revenue Per Available Guest (RevPAG).

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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 navigate career change when you are 30, 40 or 50 - A guide

Hospitality Net

Are you contemplating a career change? It’s a journey many embark upon, and it’s never too late to start. Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, changing careers is a significant step that requires thought, passion, and strategy. This article explores the signs that you’re ready for a career change and how to navigate this transition at any stage in your life.

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Google and Yahoo’s Email Authentication Changes: What Hotels Must Know

Revenue Hub

New year, new email rules. Google and Yahoo have announced new email authentication requirements that take effect on February 1st, 2024. As email marketers in the hospitality space, we should pay attention to these new rules, because email continues to be a top — if not the top — marketing channel. NB: This is an article from Revinate Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Email marketing is stable, controllable, and affordable.

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Hyatt Announces Record Signings and Pipeline of 127,000 Rooms at Year-End, Fueling Growth Strategy in 2024 and Beyond

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) highlighted today its expected growth trajectory for 2024 and beyond, underscored by a record year of deal signings in 2023. Hyatt’s commitment to be the preferred brand for guests, customers and owners has resulted in a record pipeline of 127,000 rooms worldwide as of year-end 2023, which is expected to fuel asset-light earnings into the future.

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How to Profit from Loyalty: Revenue Strategies for Long-Time Guests

Revenue Hub

In the ever-evolving world of hospitality, one of the trickiest parts of revenue management is figuring out how to handle those die-hard customers. You know the ones – they’ve been coming to your property for 25 years and are pretty much part of the furniture now. How do you find the right balance between rewarding their loyalty and optimizing profit margins?

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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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Al Faisaliah Hotel Officially Rebrands as Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh

Hospitality Net

Al Faisaliah Hotel, one of the most sought-after addresses in Saudi Arabia, has officially rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh. This marks Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s debut in the Kingdom, bringing the brand’s prestige and legendary service to a landmark in the heart of Riyadh.

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Welcome to the new SmartBrief.com

Smart Brief Hospitality

As SmartBrief marks 25 years as a leading voice in digital B2B media, we’re thrilled to welcome you to our new website , a hub for connecting professionals with the information they need to succeed in our rapidly changing world. Our refreshed website debuts a fresh new look, and it is designed to make it easy for you to leverage the best of our business: Great content, mutually beneficial publishing partnerships and a suite of B2B marketing solutions for brands across over a dozen industries.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts signs LOI to bring its new midscale conversion brand Garner to Japan in 2024

Hospitality Net

London, United Kingdom – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) plans to launch the Garner™ brand in Japan this year, marking the first deal outside of North America for its new midscale conversion brand.

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Generative AI: A way of destruction or disruption for the public workforce in 2024?

SAS

Whether for better or for worse, many people agree that generative AI is a game changer that will revolutionize the way we live and work. Optimists believe that generative AI is an opportunity to improve and expand our technological knowledge. At the same time, catastrophists fear that AI in general [.] Generative AI: A way of destruction or disruption for the public workforce in 2024?

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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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Conrad Hotels & Resorts Expands Luxury Portfolio with Brand Debut in Orlando

Hospitality Net

Opening of Conrad Orlando brings sophisticated luxury and elevated travel experience to Central Florida.

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Hot Off The Press – January 2024

Hotel Business

The January 2024 issue is out and the cover story focuses on the industry’s career opportunities—and why it’s important to get the word out. There’s also a feature on Auric Road and its one-of-a-kind experiences, as well as an interview with Richard Sandoval, Spire Hospitality. In addition, the 2024 Industry Outlook provides insight from industry executives about the year ahead.

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The 8 top travel & hospitality trends to look out for in 2024

Hospitality Net

The travel industry has shown remarkable resilience in the face of economic uncertainty, tightened disposable incomes and the shadow of the pandemic hanging overhead - with consumers prioritizing vacations and putting more savings aside to fund substantial trips.

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Castlerock Asset Management makes exec appointments

Hotel Business

Castlerock Asset Management, an integrated real estate development, ownership, marketing, hospitality management and asset management firm, has made several executive appointments, including a new chief information officer. Joining Castlerock in 2022, Eduard Torres has been appointed to chief information officer, leveraging a 25-year career in IT leadership.

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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.