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How digital content influences traveler purchasing decisions

eHotelier

Understanding and harnessing the power of digital content is not just a strategy—it's a necessity for influencing traveler purchasing decisions and shaping their journey from the moment they start planning to the post-vacation sharing of experiences.

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The NSW company turning food waste into animal feed

Hospitality Magazine

CSIRO research has shown the effectiveness of Australian technology Food Recycle in turning commercial food waste into feed for Jade Perch. For every 100kg of food produced, 30kg is wasted, according to the Australian Government’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Food Recycle’s circular economy technology aims to address this issue.

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Marriott International named in top 5 of 2024 PEOPLE® companies that care list

eHotelier

Great Place To Work® and PEOPLE magazine have recognized Marriott International as one of the 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care.

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The independent NFP that hospitality desperately needs

Hospitality Magazine

Why aren’t the woman showing up? It’s the question Shirley Yeung and Pippa Canavan asked themselves after attending multiple tastings or trainings where they were the only women. The pair knew there were plenty of highly talented women in the industry who were keen for professional development, and who were leading teams and opening venues. But industry events often felt like boys’ clubs.

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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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The future of African hospitality: Investment, innovation and strategic partnerships

eHotelier

Africa's tourism sector is poised for an exciting ascent, and it has the potential to soar if it is propelled by visionary strategies and robust investments that harness the continent's unparalleled tourist allure.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts welcomes back InterContinental to Serbia

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, proudly announces the return of its InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand to Serbia after 20 years, in partnership with Delta Holding.

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How to manage your property during busy season

MEWS

What is peak season? Before we get into the cure, let’s look at the diagnosis. Peak season, busy season – whatever you want to call it, most hospitality businesses have one (or more), though it may differ depending on your property type, location and business goals.

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Royal Lahaina reopens with new culinary venues, renovated bungalows & enhanced guest experiences

eHotelier

Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, one of Maui’s first resorts and a historically celebrated retreat for royalty, is thrilled to announce its reopening and exciting new developments as it welcomes guest to rediscover the wonders of Maui.

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Hotel Indigo debuts in the lush mountains of Oman

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts its first Hotel Indigo resort in the Middle East with the opening of Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa. Jabal Akhdar, meaning "Green Mountain" in Arabic, is a majestic range in Oman known for its stunning landscapes and cooler climate. Famed for terraced gardens, ancient villages, and dramatic canyons, the new Hotel Indigo resort is nestled 2,000 metres above sea level, featuring 173 beautifully designed rooms, suites, and chalets, each offering majestic views of

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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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Florian Heiner appointed General Manager at Kempinski The One Suites Hotel Shanghai Downtown

eHotelier

Kempinski The One Suites Hotel Shanghai Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of Florian Heiner as General Manager. In this role,he will assume full responsibility for the hotel's daily operations and management.

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It’s the End of Search Advertising as We Know It (And I Still Don’t Know if I Feel Fine.)

Hospitality Net

As we move further into generative AI experiences in Search, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the traditional advertising models used by search engines need some rethinking.

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Greg Monjure appointed General Manager at The Publisher Hotel in Fredericksburg

eHotelier

Before joining The Publisher Hotel, Monjure made an impressive impact in immersive leadership roles across the United States, including as Director of Food and Beverage at Hilton DC National Mall.

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Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing, a Unique Hutong Sanctuary, Now Open

Hospitality Net

Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing, an exquisite property nestled in the heart of a traditional hutong neighbourhood, opens its doors today. With just 42 beautifully appointed courtyard houses, this marks the Group’s second hotel in the Chinese capital, offering a blend of luxury and local culture.

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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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Price Skimming: Are Hotels Leaving Money on the Table?

Revenue Hub

Price skimming can be highly effective, especially during peak demand periods like major events or holidays. However, many hotels have yet to fully capitalize on this strategy, often hesitating due to concerns about guest satisfaction and potential reputational risks. NB: This is an article from Demand Calendar Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date This cautious approach contrasts the broader conversation around over-tourism, which suggests that hotels may be leaving significant

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NOW OPEN: The All-New Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre Welcomes Guests for the First Time

Hospitality Net

With easy access by foot, car or boat to famous sites and exciting diversions, guests will find themselves in the heart of a dynamic interplay between Hangzhou’s history and modernity.

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Hotel upselling: Techniques, strategies, and examples

SiteMinder

What is hotel upselling? Hotel upselling is the practice of encouraging guests to purchase additional services or upgrades during their stay, beyond their initial booking. This can include offering room upgrades, additional amenities such as spa treatments or dining packages, early check-in or late check-out options, and other premium services. In this blog, you’ll learn all the tips you need to make upselling a success at your business.

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IHCL Expands Its Brand Portfolio, Launches Gateway with the Opening of Gateway Bekal in Kerala

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announces an addition to its brandscape with the launch of Gateway, a full-service upscale hotel offering.

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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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Total Revenue Management and Role in Hotel Profitability Strategy

Revenue Hub

The global hotel industry is firmly positioned in an era of normalized growth levels. That means to achieve greater profits, hotel owners and operators need to explore every possible revenue stream while also working to manage expenses. NB: This is an article from STR Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date The starting point is a strategy built on a total performance picture – one that understands both the top and bottom lines as well as the circular relationship between th

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Eight Moments Helping Hilton Reach 8,000 Hotels and Accelerate Growth

Hospitality Net

Just over two years after opening its 7,000th hotel, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) now has more than 8,000 hotels operating globally. Following a series of additions to its portfolio, including NoMad, Graduate Hotels, Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Autocamp, Hilton is unlocking hundreds of new ways for guests and owners to benefit from the company’s expansive network.

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Radisson sees over 130 new signings and openings in H1 2024

Hotel Owner

Radisson Hotel Group has revealed that it has made over 130 new signings and openings across its international portfolio in the first half of 2024. This includes the Group’s Radisson RED brand expanding into several new markets, such as Ireland, New Zealand, Thailand, Laos, and China, bringing its global portfolio to nearly 90 hotels. In the EMEA region Radisson Hotel Group achieved significant portfolio growth across key destinations.

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Radisson Hotel Group delivers strong growth with over 130 new signings and openings internationally during HY1 2024

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group reports a strong H1 2024 with significant milestones across its global brand portfolio, further expanding and strengthening its business and leisure footprint around the world. The Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu and Radisson RED brands have achieved remarkable growth, with the introduction of the Radisson Collection and Radisson RED brands in several new markets and nearly 20 new Radisson Blu signings.

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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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Train to Retain

Service that Sells

Restaurant training is multi-faceted. It’s not a single event, it’s an ongoing process. It’s not one thing you do on one day, it’s many things you do every day. It solves immediate needs, such as teaching servers product knowledge on the day’s specials, and it also solves long-term needs by boosting morale and reducing turnover. Take a look at these five restaurant training strategies that can improve employee retention.

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Avani Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Bangkok’s New CBD with the Launch of Avani Ratchada Bangkok Hotel

Hospitality Net

Avani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, announces the opening of Avani Ratchada Bangkok Hotel. Located in the heart of Bangkok’s new Central Business District, the 402-room hotel offers an ideal stay for both business and leisure travellers. Guests can explore a different side of the ’Big Mango’ through unique local experiences, from bustling night markets to vibrant cultural hotspots.

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Mexico’s Independence Day holiday period drives 11% spike in country’s hotel rates: SiteMinder

SiteMinder

Hotel rooms for Mexico’s Independence Day holiday period have been sold for 11% more than the country’s August and September average. This is according to new data from the world’s leading distribution and revenue platform, SiteMinder, which analysed hotel bookings between Thursday 12 September and Monday 16 September. The average daily rate (ADR) in Mexico for the holiday period has risen 11% to US$260.

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Zannier Hotels Announces a Collaboration with NEOM for a New Luxury Eco-Resort in Saudi Arabia

Hospitality Net

Creator of one-of-a-kind hospitality projects, Zannier Hotels, has announced a partnership with NEOM to develop a new luxury eco-resort in Zardun, one of Magna’s destinations located in the Northwest of Saudi Arabia on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba. Overlooking crystalline waters, Zannier Zardun nestles into the exquisite landscape stretching from the mountains to the low hills, across the coastal plain to the sea.

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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.