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Could revenue management solve hospitality’s labor shortage?

eHotelier

While there are various factors to consider for implementation to be successful, hospitality must think outside the box if it is to tackle the labor shortage.

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Hospitality Insights webinar highlights part 1

MEWS

The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on the recent changes we’ve seen in hospitality. So we gathered some of our industry’s bright sparks and asked them to reflect in our webinar series: Hospitality Insights: What’s in Store for ’24?

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Survey finds many Holiday Travelers are Seeking a Vacation, Post-Vacation

eHotelier

With the holiday season in full swing, the joy of reuniting with loved ones brings a lot of excitement and anticipation, but according to a new holiday travel survey by IHG Hotels & Resorts, it might also come with an unexpected need for additional rest.

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The Many Causes and Effects of Keith Lee

EATER

Lille Allen | Eater Known to 15 million TikTok followers for his candid restaurant reviews and multi-thousand-dollar tips, here’s how the MMA-fighter-turned-social-media-phenomenon became the voice of a generation of diners There is no shortage of food opinions online. (Hi, you’re on Eater.) But over the past year, Keith Lee has emerged as the voice millions of people turn to for their restaurant recommendations.

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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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Palazzo Cordusio, A Gran Meliá Hotel, opens in Milan

eHotelier

Gran Meliá ushers in a new era with the opening of Palazzo Cordusio, Providing a gateway to Milan’s rich culture and iconic landmarks, the hotel is set to become the city’s new gourmet hotspot and social hub thanks to the partnership with the leading international company Sunset Hospitality Group, boasting globally inspired fine dining concepts and an unmatched central location.

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Immersive hotel tech: enhancing guest experiences

MEWS

The future of hospitality belongs to hoteliers who embrace innovative immersive technology. Hotels that seamlessly intertwine technology to revolutionize the guest journey will find ways to stand apart from their competitors.

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Merry Shrimpmas: ’70s-Style Shrimp Trees Are Back

EATER

Photoillustration: Lille Allen/Eater; shrimp tree: Kaitlin Bray/Eater The kitschy 1970s shrimp tree has made its grand return to the holiday party table The bar is admittedly low, but the shrimp tree — that Christmas tree-shaped assemblage of cooked shrimp, edible greenery, toothpicks, and styrofoam — is maybe the holiest of the unholy creations of 1970s American dining, an era when fish mousses in the shapes of fish , salads with hot dog crowns , and all sorts of aspics reigned supreme.

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Mews Hospitality Insights webinar highlights, part 2

MEWS

Welcome to part two of Mews Hospitality Insights. We hope you enjoyed part one , where the star-studded cast f rom Microsoft, Lamington Group, Generator / Freehand and NHL tried to answe r the question on every hotelier ’s mind: What’s in Store for ’24? If you haven’t had the chance to catch up, we got you – just hit the button below.

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Artists Boycott Philadelphia Bar After It Prevented Palestinian Burlesque Artist From Performing

EATER

After taking issue with a sign that performer Leila Delicious brought to her performance, bar Tabu now faces backlash

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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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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. Here are some of their insights. This year has shown us that the demand for drive-thru is growing, and continues to meet consumer demands with quick, efficient, and convenient service. As the pioneer of the double drive-thru, as we see competitors begin to adopt our double-lane model, we view it as a testament to our proven concept and continued success.

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2024 Meetings and Events Business Looks Robust

Lodging Magazine

Event planners believe 2024 is looking up for hospitality, though they aren’t reporting increasing rates of optimism as much as they were a few months ago. They’re also planning just as many events, if not more, than they have been throughout 2023, spreading their business out across much of the country, and seeing more positive interactions with hotel staff despite the lack of reduction in costs, according to the most recent Planner PULSE Survey.

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2024's Top 3 restaurant trends: Better back-office tech, smarter operations, more staff support

Fast Casual

Tony Smith, CEO and co-founder of Restaurant365, reveals that the majority of respondents from a 5,500- location study are planning digital, operational and physical investments.

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Mercure Tokyo Hibiya Opens in the Heart of Japan’s Theater and Entertainment District

Hospitality Net

THE CLASSIC YET MODERN URBAN HOTEL, WELCOMES TRAVELERS UNDER THE DESIGN CONCEPT OF "STAGE ART".

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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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What a Zingerman’s Mail Order Maven Makes for Dinner During the Busiest Time of Year

EATER

Daniela Jordan-Villaveces/Eater When Brad Hedeman isn’t busy battling the holiday rush, he’s cooking for his family We all could use a little dinner inspiration — even Ali Slagle, who dreams of dinner. In “Dinner Is Served,” she asks colleagues about one night when they somehow transformed ingredients into dinner with all this life going on. This month’s installment: It’s easy to imagine Zingerman’s Mail Order as a real-life, culinary Santa’s workshop.

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Hard Rock and the Tejon Indian Tribe Celebrate the Groundbreaking of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon

Hospitality Net

Hard Rock International and the Tejon Indian Tribe celebrated the groundbreaking of the long-awaited hotel and casino located at Hwy. 166 and Sabodan Road West of the community of Mettler, California on Tejon Tribal land. The celebration featured a commemorative shovel groundbreaking with Hard Rock representatives, Tejon Indian Tribe leadership and general membership plus statewide and local community leaders.

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Sameer Nair joins Peachtree Group

Hotel Business

Peachtree Group , a diversified commercial real estate investment firm, has appointed Sameer Nair as SVP, equity asset management. In this role, he will oversee and implement asset oversight to Peachtree’s real estate portfolio and preferred equity investments. “Over the past decade, Sameer has been instrumental in the growth of some of the most respected companies in the hospitality industry,” said Brian Waldman, CIO, Peachtree Group.

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IHG Opens First Garner-Branded Hotel

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today celebrates the opening of the first Garner hotel less than three months after the midscale conversion brand’s launch. Located in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, Wash., Garner Auburn - Seattle’s accelerated conversion and reopening signifies owners’ recognition of the brand’s strength, revenue potential and offer for travelers in the midscale space.

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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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CHAP Hospitality Management increases ADR for all hotel clients using SiteMinder’s platform

SiteMinder

CHAP Hospitality Management Company Limited provides professional hotel management services, with more than 20 years of experience helping small to medium hotel operators manage both sales and service. Currently, the company manages The Oceanic Sportel in Phuket, ViengTara VangVieng Resort, and SENGLAO BOUTIQUE HOTEL in Laos. We talked with Mr. Ton – Apichet Ongsri, Founder and General Manager of CHAP Hospitality Management Company Limited and CHAP Hotels Co., Ltd., including acting as Gen

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The World’s Best New Luxury Hotels of 2023

Hospitality Net

We are pleased to announce the 15 global arrivals that Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI) rates as this year’s best.

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Buying and Selling: Restaurants Rebound to Pre-Pandemic Market, But Interest Rates Remain a Challenge

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry has been put through a meat grinder the last three years with pandemic lockdowns in 2020 and inflation and labor issues dominating most of 2021 and 2022. This year was the first year that restaurant owners had a chance to breathe and get their business back to baseline after spending the last two years recovering from pandemic losses.

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A New Era in Luxury Nordic Hospitality Begins with the Opening of The Hotel Maria in Helsinki

Hospitality Net

The heart of Helsinki welcomes a new chapter in luxury Nordic hospitality today with the opening of The Hotel Maria. Proudly joining Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ prestigious Legend Collection, this urban sanctuary seamlessly melds contemporary elegance with the echoes of its storied past in the city’s historic Kruununhaka district. Featuring 117 rooms, including 38 lavish suites, two restaurants, a grand ballroom, serene chapel, state-of-the-art spa, and a destination boutique showcasing jewelry

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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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Extended Stay America Premier Suites adds property in Sparks, Nevada

eHotelier

Extended Stay America announced today the opening of the 40th Extended Stay America Premier Suites located in the city of Sparks, east of Reno, Nevada. Sandpiper Hospitality developed and will manage the property.

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PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Jakarta Opens

Hospitality Net

Experience style and sophistication in the heart of the city.

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Electrolux Professional Group adds Logan McCoy as Corporate Chef

eHotelier

Electrolux Professional Group, a global foodservice equipment manufacturer, announced that Logan McCoy has joined the Americas marketing team as Corporate Chef, East.

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Customer service management with a people-first hospitality touch

EHL Insights

Are your customers receiving excellent service? How can you be sure? These questions are a good place to start when examining one of the most influential aspects of business success: customer service management.

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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.