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Creating an oasis in the city at the Andaz Mexico City Condesa

eHotelier

Let's take a closer look at how this hotel programs for the leisure, hybrid and group segments across its four signature restaurants and six M&E spaces.

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Preserving the Purity of Ice: Strategies for Combating Mold Contamination

Modern Restaurant Management

Ice plays an indispensable role in the restaurant industry. Not merely a frozen necessity, quality ice is the hallmark of an establishment's commitment to excellence, hygiene, and customer satisfaction. However, the omnipresent challenge that frequently undermines this commitment is the insidious infiltration of mold in ice machines. Understanding the mechanisms of mold incursion and implementing preventative measures is not just advisable—it is imperative.

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Best ways to improve your hotel operations | Mews Systems

MEWS

What do we mean by hotel operations? When we talk about hotel operations, we are referring to the whole process of how a hotel runs on a daily basis. In order for a hotel to be successful, all these moving parts must be closely coordinated, with optimal communication so that guests are ensured a top-notch experience.

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How to Save on Credit Card Processing Fees

Modern Restaurant Management

The past few years have been difficult for restaurants across the country as they have found themselves struggling to adjust to a new normal. Among the many pressures are rapidly rising credit card processing fees. Despite a recent settlement where the two largest card brands agreed to a modest cap of interchange fees for five years, processing fees show no signs of decreasing.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Australian Hospitality Brand, A by Adina, to debut in Europe in 2025

eHotelier

Three years after TFE’s homegrown A by Adina made its debut in Australia, TFE Hotels has announced the premium brand will head offshore with the opening of A by Adina Vienna Danube in Austria in 2025. The international announcement comes as TFE’s Joint Venture Partner, TOGA Group, marks another A by Adina milestone closer to home, with NSW Government approval now confirmed for construction to commence on the 204-key A by Adina Sydney Central, which is part of Australia’s biggest innovation distr

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First Hospitality grows management portfolio adding three new lifestyle hotels and seven restaurants

eHotelier

First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, assumed management and operations of Hotel Ardent, Dayton, OH, Lively Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK, and opened Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu (May 1, 2024) bringing the number of lifestyle properties to 25+ in its overall portfolio of 70 hotels. First Hospitality is set to open and has assumed management of seven new restaurants, bringing the total number to 30+ restaurants in the portfolio, including its f

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Rita’s Is My 26-Year-Old Ritual

EATER

Photo illustration by Lille Allen; see below for full credits Perfectly situated between water ice and custard, an order of chocolate gelati is the summer treat I never miss out on I’ve eaten no fewer than 26 orders of Rita’s gelati in my life, but almost certainly far more. I’ve had at least one each summer since the year I moved to this country, right into the heart of water ice territory (Pennsylvania).

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Brendan Brennan appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at HBX Group

eHotelier

HBX Group, a leading TravelTech B2B ecosystem player, announced today that Chief Financial Officer Andrés García-Tenorio will leave his role and step away from the business over the next 12 months, following a planned succession process. The company has appointed Brendan Brennan, former CFO of ICON plc, as the new CFO, effective October 2024.

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Paramount JV to bring Nickelodeon hotel to Orlando

Hotel Business

Lion Star Hospitality Inc. , Everest Place and Paramount have unveiled their partnership to develop the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando in Kissimmee, FL. Slated to open in 2026, this resort will be located in the 220-acre Everest Place development and operated by Lion Star, the exclusive U.S. licensee for Karisma Hotels & Resorts. The property’s more than 400 hotel rooms and condo units will include suites inspired by Nickelodeon characters, while guests will have the opportun

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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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Eric McCarthy-Zink promoted Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Hotel Equities Group, LLC Hotel Equities

eHotelier

Today, hotel owner, operator, and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), announced Eric McCarthy-Zink has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Eric joined the company in 2021 through Hotel Equities' strategic partnership with The Hotel Group. Recognizing his talents early on, Eric was promoted to oversee hotel accounting for the enterprise. During his tenure, Eric's leadership and expertise have been vital to the financial health and strategic direction of the organization.

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Smart devices, smarter hackers?

Smart Brief Hospitality

How businesses can manage security for AI and the IoT What if your house wanted to kill you? It’s a pretty classic horror movie question, one that video games like System Shock and Portal and movies from “Demon Seed” to “2001: A Space Odyssey” have given a technological edge. When we give machines control of our environment, we make ourselves vulnerable, and what might an inhuman intelligence do with that?

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Accor & Everyday Rewards announce points partnership

eHotelier

Accor and Everyday Rewards today announced a new partnership, enabling members of Accor’s lifestyle loyalty programme, ALL - Accor Live Limitless, to transfer their points to the Everyday Rewards program.

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InnSpire Integration with Optii Leverages AI to Optimize Hotel Operational Efficiency, Guest Service and Satisfaction

Hospitality Net

InnSpire, the leading provider of innovative hospitality technology solutions that help drive seamless, world-class guest experiences for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has announced a strategic partnership with Optii Solutions, a leading hotel operations and service delivery platform. Optii leverages machine-learning and predictive intelligence to automate and enhance hotel housekeeping, maintenance, service delivery, and operations management.

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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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VisitBritain/VisitEngland activity boosts economy by £1.26 billion, as agency sets out plans to grow value of tourism

eHotelier

Visitors spent an additional £1.26 billion across Britain as a result of activity by national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland, latest figures show.

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AAA: 43.8 Million Travelers Expected to Go 50 Miles or More for Memorial Day Weekend

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C.—AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday travel period. This year’s total number of travelers is a 4 percent increase over last year and comes close to matching 2005’s record of 44 million Memorial Day travelers. “We haven’t seen Memorial Day weekend travel numbers like these in almost 20 years,” said Paula Twidale, senior vice president of AAA Travel.

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Revolutionize Hotel Luggage Storage with Zutapp’s NFC Technology!

eHotelier

At Zutapp.com, we're transforming the way hotels handle luggage with our cutting-edge NFC-based luggage storage technology.

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First Hospitality Grows Management Portfolio With Three Hotels and Seven Restaurants

Lodging Magazine

CHICAGO—First Hospitality assumed management and operations of Hotel Ardent, Dayton, Ohio; Lively Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and opened Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu, bringing the number of lifestyle properties to 25+ in its overall portfolio of 70 hotels. First Hospitality is set to open and has assumed management of seven new restaurants, bringing the total number to 30+ restaurants in the portfolio, including its first international property, Carnivale Bahamas located on Parad

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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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Industry first: Tokenized Debt Issuance will finance Hampton by Hilton hotel at El Salvador International Airport

Hospitality Net

Inversiones Laguardia S.A. de C.V. (Inverlag) is pleased to announce that HILSV, El Salvador’s first tokenized debt issuance, is now live. The issuance aims to raise USD 6.25 million to finance the construction of a Hampton by Hilton hotel at El Salvador International Airport.

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Restaurant Budgeting: How to Create A Restaurant Budget

7 Shifts

Managing a restaurant is not for the faint-hearted. The restaurant business is one of the most competitive industries, and this shows in the fact that only 20% of restaurants succeed in the market. Your stiff competition requires innovative thinking and aggressive growth strategies to stay on top. In this industry, one of the worst-case scenarios is running out of money.

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Net Revenue: A Possibility But Not Without a Major Shift in Mindset

Revenue Hub

We follow upon our video from yesterday looking at whether Net Revenue is a challenge to embrace of just another pipedream for hoteliers. In today’s video we are joined again by Vassilis Syropoulos , Founder and CEO of Juyo Analytics , one of our Expert Partners As with our videos last week looking at Total Revenue Management , in this discussion we ask for his thoughts on Net Revenue and some of the points made by Karin, Amrita and Jens insights We ask what his opinion is on the adoption of net

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How to Improve Restaurant Operations: 9 Proven Strategies

7 Shifts

Every manager aims for maximum operational efficiency in their restaurants, but achieving this isn't easy, with the industry's success rate recorded at only 20%. Improving your restaurant operations to succeed in this highly competitive industry means serving quality food and providing excellent customer service while minimizing waste, reducing costs, and keeping your employees engaged.

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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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Newport Hospitality Group Celebrates Milestone Promotions

Hospitality Net

Newport Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality company, announces the promotion of two exceptional leaders, Brendan McCoy and Whitney Altizer, to key roles within the organization. Brendan McCoy has been appointed as Senior Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, while Whitney Altizer assumes the role of Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer.

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12 Types of Hotel Guest and How To Satisfy Their Expectations

Revenue Hub

Defining your ideal hotel guest enables you to develop strategies, offers, and communications that specifically appeal to this demographic. Certain guest personas will gravitate towards your brand more than others, whether due to location or the hotel’s ambiance. NB: This is an article from Mews Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date The goal is to attract the highest possible number of ideal guests.

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Naples’ LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort Unveils Stunning Transformation

Hospitality Net

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, a Noble House Resort nestled along the pristine white sands and sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico, proudly announces the successful culmination of its comprehensive 18-month restoration journey. Meticulously undertaken, this endeavor marks the restoration of the award-winning resort to its former esteemed glory following significant damages incurred from Hurricane Ian in September of 2022.

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Role of Hotel Leadership in Leveraging Data Analytics for Upselling

Revenue Hub

As competition in the hospitality industry intensifies, upselling becomes an increasingly important tactic for boosting revenue and maximizing profits. Furthermore, having the ability to properly use and analyze data is critical to the success of upselling campaigns. Senior leadership in hotels plays a crucial role in integrating data analytics into the business strategy to identify trends and opportunities for upselling.

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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.