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Overtourism: How to avoid it for better travel experiences

eHotelier

Savvy travelers can avoid the pitfalls of overcrowded hotspots by traveling during shoulder-seasons, staying overnight and discovering destination dupes.

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Why Restaurants Need an ‘Always On’ Approach to Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

Right now, many restaurants are benefitting from promoting a value-proposition message, but what happens after those end? How can they convert those guests into loyal diners? That's where old-fashioned consistent marketing efforts comes into play. "It’s important to think long term," HungerRush's SVP of Marketing Shannon Chirone told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "Cutting a marketing budget creates a ripple effect that may not be felt until months down th

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Redefining Luxury Hospitality: The evolution of self-service in the digital era

eHotelier

In the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, the concept of luxury has transcended opulence and exclusivity to encompass convenience, personalization, and seamless experiences.

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How to Calculate Food Costs For Your Restaurant

7 Shifts

Of all the costs your restaurants generate, your food is one of the largest. The cost of the food you serve can be affected by so many different outside influences, some of them more obvious, like the rise and fall of fuel costs or the effects of good or bad weather. Others are less so, like the sudden pop-culture status of a particular food (think avocados, bubble tea, or cupcakes).

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Nonius Mobile: So easy to find your reservation and start the Journey!

eHotelier

Simplifying Guest Experience with Enhanced Reservation Search Options and Frictionless Onboarding on Web or Native App.

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How the Most Powerful Environmental Groups Help Greenwash Big Meat’s Climate Impact

EATER

Factory farming is terrible for the environment. Environmentalists are sharply divided over what to do about it.

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New York Pizza Is an Evolution in Four Acts

EATER

Oven evolution, waves of Italian immigrants, and the city’s hustle culture has all led to the diversification of New York City pizza.

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Pawn & Co launches in $4m Brisbane redevelopment

Hospitality Magazine

Melbourne cocktail bar and club hybrid Pawn & Co has made its mark in Brisbane with the opening of its first interstate location. Occupying the former Laruche Bar and Supper Club in Fortitude Valley, the 500sqm establishment has been given a $4m makeover, combining the unique elements of a late-night cocktail bar, a pawnshop and a perfumery. Co-Founders Josh Lefers and Stephen Wools, who recently launched the immersive Ballers Clubhouse in Adelaide, hope to create a first-of-its-kind, immers

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“Season” Your Cocktail With Soy Sauce

EATER

Soy sauce is trending in cocktails at top bars, where the pantry staple adds easy, savory flavor to many drinks. Here's how to use it.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk

eHotelier

Today, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announces the opening of the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk.

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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 Best Tofu Recipes According to Eater Staff

EATER

Shutterstock Up your tofu game with recipes from Hetty McKinnon, Maanghi, Andrea Nguyen, and more Tofu is a shapeshifter. These pressed soy curds can be firm and crumbly, easily taking on the identity of ground meat or scrambled eggs, or silky like custard. Tofu can be whipped into a high-protein chocolate mousse or fried into crispy cubes reminiscent of popcorn chicken.

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The Docent’s Collection announces brand expansion with new luxury units in The heart of Portland, Maine

eHotelier

The Docent’s Collection, a curated collection of private, luxury lofts designed for short-term and long-term stays in Portland, Maine, today announced the extension of its brand with the addition of new luxury units.

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Single O launches coffee bar in Shibuya, Tokyo

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney-based coffee roastery Single O has continued to expand in Japan, opening the doors to a new takeaway-only coffee bar in Shibuya today. It’s been a jam-packed few months for the coffee experts, which has seen the launch of a new café in Brisbane’s Newstead as well as the Ryogoku Roastworks in Japan. “We’re excited to open our first Single O location in West Tokyo, and push the envelope with our most compact store yet,” says CEO Mike Brabant. “Our new coffee ba

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Robyn Bautovich named General Manager at Southern Ocean Lodge in Kingscote

eHotelier

Baillie Lodges award-winning flagship property Southern Ocean Lodge has named esteemed tourism industry leader Robyn Bautovich as General Manager.

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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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Swillhouse announces Swillfest at Le Foote

Hospitality Magazine

Part wine fair and part “full cultural freakout” Swillfest is taking over Le Foote in The Rocks on 21 September. The one-of-a-kind event is brought to you by Sydney-based hospitality group Swillhouse, with the first 200 tickets now on sale. Tickets are priced at $69 a pop , which grants guests access to some of the world’s best and rarest wines as well as the producers themselves.

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Billy Yoder appointed General Manager at Vernick Fish, at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia

eHotelier

In his role, Billy will oversee all operational aspects of Vernick Fish, including the restaurant's service expansion to seven nights a week beginning July 21, 2024.

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Mastering the highball

Hospitality Magazine

The highball is one of the most straight-forward cocktails in the book. Simply combine one part spirit with two parts soda and throw in an ice cube — your cocktail is served. While it may look ‘easy’, there is more to the highball than meets the eye. The drink’s format allows plenty of creative space for bartenders to experiment with different spirits, mixers, and garnishes.

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IHG Hotel in the Wild returned to wilderness presented by Audi for a second year

eHotelier

The renowned IHG Hotel in the Wild once again returned to Wilderness presented by Audi last weekend. Following last year’s debut, the pop-up hangout was the.

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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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Table Manners restaurant + bar opens in Bronte

Hospitality Magazine

Alex Cameron’s first solo venue is now open in Sydney’s Bronte after the general manager called time on Andrew Becher’s Franca, Armorica, and Parlar. Cameron says Table Manners has been a “labour of love”, but was well worth all the late nights as he welcomes guests to the European-leaning concept which is split into two distinct spaces; a dining room and bar.

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Cora Cora Maldives celebrates triple triumph at the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards 2024

eHotelier

Cora Cora Maldives is thrilled to announce its exceptional success at the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards 2024, securing top honours in three competitive categories.

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The revolution in revenue management: from RevPAR to RevPAM

MEWS

The rise of RevPAM The podcast covered plenty of fertile ground, and we didn’t want any non-German speakers to miss out. So here are the top six takeaways from their insightful conversation, handily translated into English.

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State Fair of Texas Drops Its 2024 Food Finalists

EATER

Oreo Nutty Bars, pancake poppers, and cotton candy bacon fill out the top foods this year but the pickle takes the cake

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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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Why your restaurant needs catering specialists

Fast Casual

Catering operations should never be a secondary function. Someone must own it.

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McDonald’s Is Finally Bringing Back (Plastic) Collectible Cups

EATER

McDonald’s A plastic cup depicting Hello Kitty camping with friends will solve all my problems My favorite memory of McDonald’s was walking to my local franchise with my grandma after school, snacking on a shared Filet-O-Fish (my grandma was an Asian immigrant, after all ) while sitting in chairs shaped like Grimace and McNugget buddies. This was the ’90s, an era of unabashed PlayPlace use, Beanie Babies obsessions, and kitschy Happy Meal toys.

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Hilton reports 15% pipeline growth for Q2

Hotel Business

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has reported its second quarter 2024 results, including 15% growth in its room pipeline. Highlights include: Diluted EPS was $1.67 for the second quarter, and diluted EPS, adjusted for special items, was $1.91 Net income was $422 million for the second quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $917 million for the second quarter System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 3.5%, on a currency neutral basis, for the second quarter compared to the same period in 2023 Approved 62,700 ne

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Bennachin’s West African Dishes Reflect the Soul of New Orleans Cuisine

EATER

How Bennachin secured its own chapter in the culinary history of New Orleans.

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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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Peachtree promotes Vickie Callahan to management division president

Hotel Business

Peachtree Group has promoted Vickie Callahan to president of the firm’s hospitality management division. In her new role, she will oversee the company’s portfolio of owned and third-party managed hotels, totaling 88 hotels across 27 brands and 11,173 rooms in 23 states and Washington, DC. “Since joining us in 2020 as SVP, revenue generation, Vickie has been an invaluable member of our team,” said Greg Friedman, managing principal/CEO, Peachtree Group. “Vickie has su

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Something Must Be Done About the Names of Plant-Based Food Companies

EATER

Illustration by Lille Allen There’s Vrimp, Malk, and now Plonts. Stop making me say these out loud. A few weeks ago, I sat down to a vegan charcuterie board and truly marveled at how far we’ve come. The cheese was creamy and tangy, spreadable but with weight and texture. It tasted like cheese. There are legitimately impressive leaps being made in the vegan food industry, plant-based options that truly do mimic the “real” thing, for those who want to avoid animal products but miss their tastes an

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Try a Triage Approach to Customer Complaint

Hospitality Net

Recently, I had the privilege of being a keynote speaker on customer experience at a company’s quarterly event. Following the speech, the CEO shared an insight into their approach to customer service and CX, comparing it to a medical emergency room. Our response to handling customer complaints and issues is akin to triage, he said. We effectively diagnose the problems, yet find ourselves treating similar cases repeatedly as if sending them to an emergency room that never addresses the underlying

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2024 Guide to Franchising

Lodging Magazine

With the brand landscape quickly evolving and offering more choices for hotel owners, LODGING‘s annual Guide to Franchising serves as a resource to help hoteliers understand the market with important information about brands in the hotel industry. This online guide provides data on each brand within a company’s portfolio, covering chain scales, franchise fees, and the number of properties in their network.

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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