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Turning website views into restaurant visits

eHotelier

Turning website views into restaurant visits - Insights - Insights Turning user clicks into dining visits depends on consistently positive messaging. We've tested what works.

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Thai-style dessert cafe Homm opens two new locations

Hospitality Magazine

After debuting on Melbourne’s La Trobe Street earlier this year, Homm is set to launch two new outposts in Melbourne Central and Box Hill next month. Homm is known for its unique offering of Asian desserts which take on Thai-inspired influences. Some of the venue’s most well-known dishes include a Thai-twist on Korean bingsu with Thai tea and salted egg; plus a toasted coconut and kaya crumble.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Marketing Your Virtual Restaurant – Tips for Success

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry is changing quickly, and technology plays a big role. This means that restaurants and franchises must focus on efficiency and lean operations. One way to do this is to open a virtual restaurant. A virtual restaurant is a restaurant that doesn't have a physical location. It only exists online; customers can order food through a delivery app.

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Sydney’s north shore to welcome The Belroy Hotel

Hospitality Magazine

Located on the former site of Gilroy’s Hotel, The Belroy Hotel is set to open on 22 November in Sydney’s St Leonards. The Belroy Hotel is the work of Garry McGrath of Sonenco Hotels (Barangaroo’s The Sussex Hotel) who also operated the former Gilroy’s Hotel. The Belroy Hotel will host a sports bar downstairs, plus a terrace bar and bistro upstairs with a large wrap-around balcony and conservatory style space.

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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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Hotel Indigo makes its debut in Sydney

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Pro-invest Group announce the opening of Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point, debuting the neighbourhood-inspired global boutique brand in Sydney.

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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts makes its debut in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the opening of the St. Regis Riyadh

eHotelier

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Riyadh. The newest jewel in an exquisite global portfolio brings the brand’s celebrated traditions and signature hallmarks born at New York’s finest address of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street to the country’s luminaries. The hotel marks Marriott International’s 500th luxury property globally.

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Cantina OK! talent wins Patrón Perfectionists Cocktail Competition

Hospitality Magazine

Storm Evans of Sydney’s Cantina OK! has been announced as the winner of the 2023 Patrón Perfectionists Australian Cocktail Competition. Evans was revealed as the winner last night at Sydney’s El Primo Sanchez after two days of competing in challenges alongside nine other drink specialists from across the country. The nine other finalists were: The Rechabite’s Benjamin Thomson; Nectar’s Finn Sugrue; El Primo Sanchez’s Jarah Retana; The Mulberry Group’s Kayla Sa

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Ascott strengthens leadership team in Southeast Asia with key appointments

eHotelier

The Ascott Limited, a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), today announced the appointment of industry veterans David Cumming and Kanit Sangmookda to lead fast-growing markets within the group’s Southeast Asia portfolio. David Cumming joins as Regional General Manager for Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar, and Kanit Sangmookda joins as Country General Manager for Thailand and Laos.

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Pebblebrook completes sale of Hotel Zoe Fisherman’s Wharf

Hotel Business

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust has closed on the sale of the 221-room Hotel Zoe Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco for $68.5 million to a third party. For the trailing 12 months ended Sept. 30, the hotel’s net loss was $1.2 million, its net operating income was $2.2 million and its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) was $2.7 million.

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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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Charles Anthony Johnson appointed General Manager at Sea Breeze Beach House

eHotelier

Sea Breeze Beach House, an all-inclusive resort and haven for laid-back luxury, part of Barbados' prestigious family-owned Ocean Hotels Group, has announced the appointment of Barbadian, Charles Anthony Johnson as General Manager.

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How Vicious Biscuit plans to conquer brunch

Fast Casual

South Carolina-based Vicious Biscuit is taking its "Body by Biscuit" messaging and its $2.5 million AUVs cross-country with franchising opportunities.

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Accor franchise team achieve 10,000 keys in the Pacific

eHotelier

Accor Pacific, Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the success of its franchise hotel operations in Australia and New Zealand. The company now partners with 120 hotels (over 10,000 rooms) across a diverse portfolio of hotels, apartments, and resorts.

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Why Can’t We Quit the Clarified Cocktail?

EATER

The clarified cocktail went from a niche bartending technique to an obligatory part of every modern bar's menu. Here's why it won't quit.

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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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Mews surpasses 5k customers worldwide

eHotelier

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has surpassed 5,000 customers using its property management system as it continues its impressive growth around the world.

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Tambourine Unveils Captivating New Website for St. Kitts Tourism Authority

Hospitality Net

Tambourine, the digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is delighted to announce the successful launch of the new St. Kitts Tourism Authority website.

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How Consumers Engage with QSRs

Modern Restaurant Management

A return to work in offices and higher grocery prices due to continued inflation pressures are among the factors leading to nearly one in four U.S. households eating out or ordering food more frequently, according to a TransUnion report that details consumer attitudes and behaviors when engaging with QSRs. Heading into the end of 2023, two-thirds of consumer households (64 percent) planned to spend at the same levels with restaurants as they did over the second and third quarters of the year.

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Kempinski to Operate New Luxury Resort and Residences on World Famous Turks and Caicos Grace Bay Beach

Hospitality Net

International real estate developer JTRE partners with Europe’s oldest hospitality brand to offer owners and guests a one-of-a-kind luxury beachfront experience.

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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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Dynamic Pricing for Independent Hotels: The Secret to Capturing More Revenue

Revenue Hub

In the good old days, hotel room pricing used to be simple. NB: This is an article from RoomPriceGenie , one of our Expert Partners Hotels set rates by season and rarely changed unless the World Cup or Superbowl was coming to town. As a result, however, hotels were often under priced when travellers were willing to pay more and overpriced when travellers were price sensitive.

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December Opening for Hotel Ardo - The epitome of North Queensland luxury from the edge of the Coral Sea

Hospitality Net

Townsville’s first luxury hotel, Ardo is just weeks away from welcoming its first guests with Morris Group announcing reservations for Ardo will open on November 20. From high-end accommodation across 132 rooms and suites, world-class dining, and a luxurious day spa to a stunning rooftop pool deck with postcard-worthy views across the Coral Sea, Ardo is set to redefine North Queensland’s hotel landscape.

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The Role of Profitability Data in the Hotel Benchmarking Experience

Revenue Hub

Hotel owners and operators are best positioned for success when they measure their business from every angle. NB: This is an article from STR That is why no benchmarking experience can be considered comprehensive without frequent insight into the bottom line. Those hoteliers who benchmark with STR find the data sets and analytics needed to cover the full hotel lifecycle, with monthly profitability features providing vital intelligence for building and executing investment and operational strat

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368 -Room San Ramon Marriott Finalizes $17 Million Renovation

Hospitality Net

Officials of the 368 -room San Ramon Marriott today announced the completion of a $17 million renovation. The hotel, owned by Hudson Advisors L.P., and operated by HEI Hotel & Resorts, a leading hospitality investment and management company, received a top-to-bottom refurbishment to upgrade guest rooms, public spaces and back-of-house services to bring the hotel to "like-new" status.

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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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Belfast council approves development of four new hotels

Hotel Owner

Belfast City Council has approved the development plans of four new hotels to meet rising visitor demand in the city. Out of the four hotels, three are planned for the Cathedral Quarter. According to the latest meeting of Belfast City Council’s Planning Committee, permission was granted for a change of use at 5 and 9-13 Waring Street from a museum and vacant office building to a 120-bedroom hotel with a six-storey extension, a single storey roof-top extension with a bar/restaurant and a covered

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Creative Supply’s new handbook reveals the secret formula behind the world’s best hospitality concepts

Hospitality Net

Creative Supply, the Zurich-based creative consultancy specialising in the hospitality industry, launches the 2nd edition of its flagship Hospitality Concept Handbook to equip hospitality executives and property owners with the tools and mindset to launch and operate successful hospitality concepts. The Handbook is available for free download from the Creative Supply website.

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Meet leading hospitality suppliers at HRC 2024

Luxury Hospitality Magazine

HRC, Hotel Restaurant & Catering, will welcome the hospitality community back to ExCeL London on 25-27 March 2024 to connect, learn and meet with quality industry suppliers. HRC is the ultimate business event for the UK hospitality industry, welcoming more buying groups and independent decision makers to meet face-to-face with industry suppliers of design, décor & tableware, professional kitchen equipment, hospitality tech solutions, and food and drink products than any other event.

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Introducing Colombian Eco-Lodge, Cannúa

Hospitality Net

Pioneering luxury eco-lodge is the world’s first built of sustainable earth bricks.

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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.