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AVA Resort Cancun – 1,600 room luxury all-inclusive & all-oceanfront oasis

eHotelier

AVA Resort Cancun, led by trailblazing hospitality brand AIC Hotel Group, has announced its official opening, setting an elevated new standard for all-inclusive vacations. AVA offers 1600 ocean-facing rooms, 27 restaurants and bars—helmed by award-winning chefs and mixologists—a world-class, 22,000-square foot spa & wellness center, a state-of-the-art fitness center with Technogym equipment, pickleball courts, boxing ring, and more, a custom-designed waterpark, AVA Kids Club, The Lounge (ju

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Is Your Restaurant Business Thriving?

Modern Restaurant Management

Have you completed a small business checkup at your restaurant lately? If not, you might be overlooking ways to improve your eatery’s financial health and learn to thrive in this challenging economic climate. Full tables, employees earning solid tips, shifts being fully staffed and the restaurant having the ability to source quality provisions at reasonable prices and dependable delivery times, are among the signs the business is thriving, according to Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus.

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Meet Table Manners – the first venue from Alex Cameron

Hospitality Magazine

Bronte in Sydney’s east will have a new culinary addition in the form of European-influenced neighbourhood restaurant and bar Table Manners. Slated to open in late-winter, Table Manners is being spearheaded by Sydney hospitality figure Alex Cameron who is known for his work with Franca, Parlar, and Armorica and most recently as consultant on Bobby’s in Cronulla and Bartiga in Double Bay.

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Is my hotel room pricing logical?

eHotelier

Optimizing hotel room pricing requires a holistic understanding of various factors influencing demand and market conditions. By analyzing these elements and implementing strategic recommendations, you can set logical, competitive prices that enhance revenue and profitability.

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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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A Sneak Peek of the Food at LA’s Intuit Dome, the World’s Most Expensive Basketball Arena

EATER

The Clippers’ new $2 billion arena will have bacon-wrapped hot dogs, churros, and sushi from a former Nobu chef

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Step Inside the Cool New Modern Wine Bar

EATER

As bafflingly flexible as they are unmistakably distinct, these spaces have managed to recapture the anything-goes romance of simply “going out.

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Euro wine bar and restaurant Attenzione! opens in Redfern

Hospitality Magazine

Redfern is set to welcome a new culinary destination this July when Attenzione! Food & Wine opens its doors late July. The venue is the brainchild of friends and former coworkers Felix Colman, Toby Davis, Toby Stansfield, and Dexter Kim, who have worked at various Sydney eateries over the years from Ragazzi and Yellow to The Old Fitz, and Lola’s.

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Sleep Tourism Now Mainstream with the Global Sleep Symposium at the Equinox Hotel

Larry Mogelonsky

Once you go down the wellness rabbit hole, there’s no going back. Living a healthy lifestyle has far too many advantages. You think more clearly; you have more energy; your mood improves; you’re happier; then you end up having better relationships and being more successful overall. We wellness folks can often forget, however, that not everyone shares the same mindset.

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Chris Lucas announces 2 Melbourne restaurants in billion-dollar building

Hospitality Magazine

Restaurateur Chris Lucas is teaming up with property investor and developer Cbus Property to open two new concepts in the Melbourne CBD. The two restaurants will be part of the new-build $1 billion commercial office tower on 435 Bourke Street. The concepts which are yet to be named are planned to be a modern Chinese eatery and Mediterranean-inspired restaurant.

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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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Ringhotels expands its PMS selection with Mews to optimize guest experience

eHotelier

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud and winner of Best Hotel PMS at the HotelTechAwards 2024, was chosen by Ringhotels as an official PMS provider as part of their efforts to drive digital transformation in the German hotel industry. The hospitality cloud is now one of seven approved options that Ringhotels hoteliers can use to optimize operations and improve the guest experience.

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Single O expands cafe in Brisbane’s Newstead

Hospitality Magazine

Brisbane is now enjoying a much larger Single O footprint with the roastery’s Newstead cafe unveiling a new look. The cafe opened last year as a 16-seat coffee bar, and is now a fully fledged table service cafe with room for 29 patrons. “When we first opened our cafe in Queensland last year, we got a great reception from the locals, and already started hatching a plan for an expanded space,” says Mike Brabant, CEO.

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Radisson Hotel Group to bring vibrant Radisson RED brand to the heart of Bangkok

eHotelier

The existing Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18 will be rebranded and reimagined with a colorful new (upper-) upscale concept, before relaunching as Radisson RED Bangkok Sukhumvit 18 in Q4 2025.

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In profile: Shell House’s new head chef Brad Guest

Hospitality Magazine

Brad Guest has worked in the kitchens of some of Sydney’s most acclaimed restaurants — Sepia, Bilson’s, Sixpenny, Oncore by Clare Smyth, and Cafe Paci are just a few. There’s no doubt the chef has built a solid skillset over the years, which made him the top candidate for the head chef role at Shell House. Guest speaks to Hospitality about his culinary experiences, taking over the kitchen of a multi-venue concept, and what diners can expect from his launch menu at Shell House.

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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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Elias Saad appointed Hotel Manager at Royal M Hotel Abu Dhabi

eHotelier

Gewan Hotels & Resorts has announced, today, the appointment of Elias Saad as Hotel Manager Acting General Manager of Royal M Hotel by Gewan, Abu Dhabi, effective from June.

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Bachan’s Is the Pinnacle of Barbecue Sauces

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater With flavors like yuzu, miso, and sweet honey, there’s a version of Bachan’s for everyone Arguably the most American of condiments, barbeque sauce takes many different forms. And while making it at home with some tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and onions isn’t that much of a lift, I’ve always been a sucker for a good sauce in a bottle.

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Report: Hilton most valuable hotel brand

Hotel Business

Hilton , with a brand value of $11.6 billion, has retained its title as the world’s most valuable hotel brand for the ninth consecutive year, according to new data from brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. Hyatt , with a brand value of $6 billion, secured the second spot again. Hilton and Hyatt are the only two hotel brands to feature in the Brand Finance Global 500 2024 ranking.

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What’s Going on With Joey Chestnut and Nathan’s Famous?

EATER

Joey Chestnut holds a record of 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes. | Andrew Burton/Getty Images A partnership with Impossible Foods has put Joey Chestnut in hot water with Nathan’s annual competitive eating event The competitive eating world has been upended: Competitive eater Joey Chestnut, who holds a record of 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes, announced this week via X that he will not be competing in this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest, which he has won 16 times.

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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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AHLA: 76 Percent of Hotels Are Experiencing Staffing Shortages

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—More than three-quarters of surveyed hotels are experiencing a staffing shortage, and hotels are increasing pay, benefits, and perks to recruit and retain employees, according to a May survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Over the last six months, 86 percent of respondents have increased wages, 52 percent have offered greater flexibility with hours, and 33 percent have expanded benefits to cope with the nationwide workforce shortage.

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The James Beard Awards Festivities Featured Feathers, Caballero Gear, and Ketchup-Covered Hot Dogs

EATER

From the red carpet to the after-party dance floor, the restaurant industry showed up and showed out at the 2024 James Beard Awards restaurant and chef gala.

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Island Hospitality adds Residence Inn Boca Raton to portfolio

Hotel Business

Island Hospitality Management has commenced operations of the 120-room Residence Inn Boca Raton. “We are excited to work with a south Florida-based ownership group to improve results and work together to achieve their long-term goals,” said Gregg Forde, president/COO, Island Hospitality Management, “Our teams have smoothly integrated the Residence Inn Boca Raton into our existing infrastructure, resulting in immediate success.” The pet-friendly property offers complimentary bre

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How Kingfisher in San Diego Puts a Vietnamese Spin on Local Ingredients

EATER

Watch how one of some of SD’s most iconic dishes come to life San Diego restaurant Kingfisher combines Vietnamese-French cuisine with a California flair: Local fried rockfish makes an appearance, as does grilled abalone (in a special with plum vinegar, fish sauce, and Thai chiles), and a fried San Diego rock cod that represents one of the most classic Vietnamese dishes on the menu, according to executive chef David Sim.

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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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To-go packaging revolution: 5 must-haves for the modern eater

Fast Casual

Sales of prepared foods and ready-to-eat meals have surged, forcing operators to adapt their packaging solutions to meet the needs of on-the-go consumers.

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Economic Feasibility Studies: Using AI to Provide an Assist for Tourism and Lodging Development

Hospitality Net

Your company may be looking to add a new property, updates, or an expansion. What would you do if you are asked to prepare an economic feasibility study on a new tourism and hotel development project in your area? What are the major steps that you would include in this economic feasibility study?

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Hot Topics—Revenue management should go beyond the room

Hotel Business

Every hotel has a revenue management strategy. For some, revenue management systems—and there are numerous platforms to choose from—guide the pricing decisions based on various data points. For others, seasoned industry veterans use their years of experience to formulate their own systems of pricing principles. There is no incorrect process of revenue management, but there is no doubt that it plays an integral role in the financial success of a hotel.

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Marriott Expands Footprint in France with 10 Additions Anticipated by the End of 2025

Hospitality Net

Marriott International, Inc., announced its plans to expand its portfolio in France with the expected addition of 10 properties with over 1,000 rooms by the end of 2025. The anticipated openings will further strengthen the company’s footprint in France, where it currently has a portfolio of 69 properties with over 12,000 rooms across 16 brands and 29 cities, including Paris, Nice, Cannes, Lyon, Strasbourg, Marseille, Reims, Lille, Bordeaux and Toulouse.

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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.