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From data to decisions: how tech tools help navigate hotel management challenges

eHotelier

Not all data is created equal; only relevant information should guide business decisions. So, how do you know which data is relevant in different situations, and how can automation help you surface insights to support better decisions?

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ESOPs and Sustainable Restaurant Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

Denver-based chef Justin Cucci has long been a champion for sustainability at his farm-to table eateries. To date, he has opened six restaurants and venues, turning a former mortuary, gas station and brothel all into restaurants with globally inspired locally sourced menus. Cucci also wanted to create a sustainable culture for his employees and implemented a self-funded 100-percent employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) so his 325-plus Edible Beats employees will now share in the long-term financi

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When Does Dallas Chef Tiffany Derry Find Time to Sleep?

EATER

Opening new restaurants, achieving celebrity chef status, and changing the hospitality industry — she’s doing it all

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Hotel staff | Types of positions and how to manage them

MEWS

What are hotel staff? Hotel staff are the people responsible for running your hotel. From those responsible for daily operations, to those friendly faces at the front desk who greet guests and help take care of their needs, to housekeeping, managers and those working in the hotel bar or restaurant - everyone plays a key part.

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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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Destination Vietnam: IHG debuts two brands and enters exciting new locations

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel operators, is proud to debut two Luxury & Lifestyle brands in Vietnam this year as it introduces Hotel Indigo and Vignette Collection to the market as part of its growth strategy.

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New Extended Stay America opens in Florida

eHotelier

Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites® Fort Myers – Airport in Fort Myers, Florida. Turnstone Group developed the property, which Sandpiper Hospitality will manage.

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How Barbs B Q Pairs Mom’s Green Spaghett With Perfect Brisket

EATER

From the meats to the sides, pitmaster Chuck Charnichart guarantees an “explosion of flavor” at her Lockhart, Texas barbecue joint In the Texas Hill Country, barbecue is the stuff of legends. You have likely heard of Lockhart, the tiny town that is, officially, the state’s barbecue capital. And for decades, the scene was ruled by just a few smoke-stained joints — Smitty’s, Black’s, and Kreuz Market are among the most iconic — but now Barbs B Q, a restaurant helmed by 25-year-old pitmaster Chuck

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Paul Pellman named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Virdee

eHotelier

Virdee, a leader in guest experience technology and check-in automation, today announced the appointment of Paul Pellman as the company's first CEO. Pellman joins the Virdee executive team following a 35-year career in the technology industry and will lead Virdee through its next phase of growth, building on the strength of the company's highly regarded hotel guest experience technology and reputation for innovative solutions.

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Conrad Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Bahrain

Hospitality Net

Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s (NYSE:HLT) global luxury hotel brand, today announced the opening of Conrad Bahrain Financial Harbour, signifying the debut of the brand in Bahrain.

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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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Avi Niego appointed General Manager at Waymore’s Guest House & Casual Club in Nashville

eHotelier

Waymore's Guest House & Casual Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Avi Niego as the new general manager. With over 18 years of leadership in the hospitality industry, Niego brings a wealth of experience managing lifestyle hotels, mixed-use properties, and innovative food and beverage concepts across the country. In his new role, Niego will cultivate an atmosphere that celebrates the hyperlocal community of East Nashville, positioning Waymore's as the premier destination in the hea

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Mews Acquires HS3 Hotelsoftware to Bolster German Expansion

Hospitality Net

Mews, a leader in hospitality technology and cloud-native property management systems (PMS), today announced its acquisition of HS3 Hotelsoftware, the German-founded on-premises property management system.

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Radisson Hotel Group innovates meetings & group sales with cutting-edge technology

eHotelier

At this year’s IMEX in Frankfurt, Germany, Radisson Hotel Group announces new technological implementations that allow meeting and event planners to book the Group’s M&E venues via external MICE platforms making our offer widely available. This new distribution channel continues to position the Group as one of the industry’s leading digital pioneers and meeting and event organizers of choice, with award-winning offerings, tapping into the world of AI and integrated digital solutions.

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Wyndham expands all-inclusive offerings

Hotel Business

A newly formed alliance between Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Decameron All Inclusive Hotels & Resorts will add nine resorts across Mexico, Panama and Jamaica to the Wyndham portfolio. The deal expands Wyndham’s all-inclusive offerings to more than 50 resorts globally while connecting Decameron to Wyndham’s marketing, technology and distribution platforms, including the Wyndham Rewards program.

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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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Accor remains first-class accommodation partner of Pacific Airshow

eHotelier

Pacific Airshow Gold Coast is thrilled to announce a two-year partnership extension with Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, as the official accommodation partner of the event.

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How to Analyse Your Hotel’s Website Performance – In-Depth!

Revenue Hub

In a previous article, we gave you the 8 key performance indicators (KPI) to monitor the efficiency of your website. Here we give you other tools and KPIs to deepen the analysis of your hotel website’s performance. NB: This is an article from Cendyn , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Your website is the pillar of your online marketing and sales strategy, and measuring its results is crucial to adjusting your online sales strategy.

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Sojern Expands its Guest Experience Solutions to Europe

eHotelier

Sojern, the leading digital marketing platform built for travel, today announces its suite of Guest Experience Solutions are now available in Europe. The launch will kick off in Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom and Ireland, with France and Portugal to follow. In 2023, Sojern acquired VenueLytics, hospitality’s most integrated guest experience platform, and incorporated VenueLytics’ capabilities as an extension of the Sojern Travel Marketing Platform, known as Guest Experience Solutions (GES).

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Cost to Hotels of Open Executive Positions and Loss of Momentum

Revenue Hub

Hi, welcome to another Expert Insights discussion. Today we look at Hotel staffing and the impact an executive opening can have on a property – momentum is a key word here. Joining us for this conversation is Greg Velasquez , Executive Director of Sales at Strategic Solution Partners , one of our Expert Partners. We look at the obvious, and often less obvious, risks hotels face with open positions.

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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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Cloudbeds and Cendyn partner to enhance hotel revenue and guest experience

Hospitality Net

San Diego, CA, May 14, 2024 – Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, and Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, have today announced a strategic partnership dedicated to driving revenue growth for hoteliers.

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Navigating Slow Demand: 5 Surgical Revenue Management Tactics

Revenue Hub

In recent times, the hotel industry has been grappling with slowing demand, an issue that calls for finely-tuned revenue management strategies. As we navigate through these uncertain times, it’s crucial for hoteliers to avoid common pitfalls in pricing and promotions that might further jeopardize their profitability. NB: This is an article from Origin World Labs Here are five strategic recommendations to ensure you’re maximizing revenue without falling prey to unforced errors.

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Tribute Portfolio Debuts in the United Arab Emirates with The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hospitality Net

Tribute Portfolio - part of Marriott Bonvoy’s growing collection of characterful, independent hotels - welcomes its first hotel in the Middle East with the launch of The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Dubai.

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How to Perfect Your Hotel’s Direct Booking Strategy

Revenue Hub

If you’re looking for avenues to amplify revenue and create a more loyal guest base, look towards fine-tuning your hotel’s direct booking strategy. Despite increased accessibility by third-party sites, direct bookings have quickly become a preferred method for consumers. NB: This is an article from iVvy Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date In fact, in a trickle-down effect of COVID-19, direct hotel bookings increased from an average of 20% in 2019 to 30% in 2021.

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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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Meriton Suites Continues Portfolio Expansion With Properties Secured by Latest in Hotel Security Technology From Vingcard

Hospitality Net

Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY company and leading provider of advanced technologies for the hospitality industry, is honored to today share details regarding its expanding relationship with Meriton Suites, Australia’s largest owner of apartment-style hotel accommodation. With the recent expansion of its portfolio to 23 locations to include Canberra and Melbourne, the Australian group can importantly continue to rely on Vingcard to provide the latest advances in property security- ensuring that its gue

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CBRE: Commercial Real Estate Lending Market Slowed in Q1 2024

Lodging Magazine

DALLAS, Texas—The commercial real estate lending market slowed in Q1 2024 due to high interest rates and limited credit availability, but a tightening of credit spreads indicated signs of stabilizing, according to the latest research from CBRE. The CBRE Lending Momentum Index, which tracks the pace of CBRE-originated commercial loan closings in the United States, decreased by 11 percent from Q4 2023.

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9 places where you can actually study

Hospitality Net

Discovering the perfect study environment can significantly boost your focus, learning capabilities, and retention of crucial information. Effective studying is a cornerstone of success in college and paves the way for a prosperous future career. Research from Psychological Science highlights the benefits of a strategic study approach in enhancing exam performance for college students.

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7 Trending revenue streams for your hotel in 2024

STAAH

As the hospitality industry continues to evolve in response to shifting consumer preferences and technological advancements, hotels are redefining their approach to revenue generation. Recognizing the need to adapt and diversify, forward-thinking hoteliers are exploring new avenues to bolster their bottom line and enhance guest experiences in 2024. Let’s explore 7 trending new revenue streams that can boost your hotel’s profitability. 1.

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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.