Thu.May 30, 2024

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New Australian hospitality industry group ARCA forms

Hospitality Magazine

A new hospitality association launched to the public today, with leading restaurant groups from across the country joining the group to call for action. The Australian Restaurant and Café Association (ARCA) is led by former Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) CEO Wes Lambert, who is joined by restaurateur and chef Neil Perry AM (Margaret) as chair and Chris Lucas (Lucas Restaurants) as deputy chair.

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Adapting to change: predictions and observations on business travel trends in 2024

eHotelier

Currently, there’s a general softening in leisure travel trends coupled with an improvement in business travel. These changes are critical as we adapt and strategize for the future.

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Which New York Italian Restaurant Sells the Best Red Sauce?

EATER

Rao’s, Carbone, Patsy’s, Michaels of Brooklyn, and Carmine’s all sell jarred marinara in stores: Are they any good?

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The Hotels Network unveils new dynamic targeting rules, elevating website personalization to the next level

eHotelier

In a bid to empower hotel marketers with unparalleled flexibility and effectiveness in their direct channel campaigns, The Hotels Network (THN) has expanded its array of advanced targeting rules for its Personalization platform. These innovative enhancements represent a significant leap forward in hotel website optimization, equipping hoteliers with powerful tools to tailor user experiences and display hyper-relevant content at key moments in the online booking process.

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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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15 social media marketing strategies for hotels in 2024

MEWS

What is a social media marketing strategy? Social media marketing is a realm of digital marketing that focuses on the strategic use of social media platforms like X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram or LinkedIn to interact with customers, helping you to build your hotel brand, increase sales and drive traffic to your website.

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A Martini Built From the Bounty of the Arizona Desert

EATER

Phoenix’s Bar 1912 calls on more than a dozen local botanicals—cactus paddle to ocotillo blossom—that have been foraged, extracted and preserved in its take on the classic.

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TPG Hotels & Resorts selected to manage two premier Washington DC properties

eHotelier

TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's premier hospitality management firms, announced today it has been selected to manage two upscale independent properties in Washington DC. The Glover Park Hotel and The Graham Hotel, both located in the Georgetown neighborhood, will be managed within the INTERA Collection by TPG Hotel and Resorts.

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The 19 Essentials Restaurants in Seychelles

EATER

Tyler Zielinski Coconut curry and shark chutney at a quintessential takeaway, sushi made from local seafood at a luxury hotel, classic Creole dishes at the oldest restaurant in the country, and more of Seychelles’ best meals Unlike some tropical escapes that pander to tourists with phoned-in continental cuisine or sad buffets, the majority of restaurants in Seychelles, both independent venues and hotel properties, ensure diners actually taste the local food.

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Edouard Grosmangin appointed Regional Vice President, Mexico and South America at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Mexico and South America

eHotelier

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® is pleased to announce the appointment of Edouard Grosmangin as Regional Vice President, Mexico and South America, effective May 1, 2024. This strategic move comes after Edouard's remarkable leadership as Managing Director of Rosewood São Paulo, where he has played a pivotal role in the continued success of the renowned hotel since its launch in 2022.

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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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Labor Pains: Rising Wages, Difficulty Finding Employees Among Top Hotel Company Concerns

Lodging Magazine

While hotel executives concede that the labor market has improved since bottoming out during the pandemic just a few years ago, they still acknowledge that several challenges exist, not the least of which is rising wages as well as difficulty finding and retaining employees. Robert Habeeb, president/CEO, Maverick Hotels & Restaurants, confirmed that “labor has been the big story” during the post-COVID era and detailed how the market has evolved over the last few years. […] The post Lab

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Rajeev Neolia promoted Director of Sales at Shangri-La Eros New Delhi

eHotelier

On the other hand, a proud alumnus of Kanpur University, Rajeev Neolia, hails from the vibrant city of Lucknow. Throughout his career, Rajeev has played a key role in the success of multiple eminent names, including The Lalit - New Delhi, The Grand - New Delhi, and The Jaypee Palace - Agra.

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McKinsey: The state of tourism and hospitality 2024

Hospitality Net

Tourism and hospitality are on a journey of disruption. Shifting source markets and destinations, growing demand for experiential and luxury travel, and innovative business strategies are all combining to dramatically alter the industry landscape.

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Accor’s expansion of new-era airport hotels taps into rapidly ascending travel sector

eHotelier

Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, is taking off with a new breed of hotels that are helping transform airport precincts into dynamic mini-cities.

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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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Keeping Things Mellow for 50 Years

Modern Restaurant Management

Mellow Mushroom, the stone-baked pizza brand with a counter-culture essence, is celebrating its golden anniversary. Founded in Atlanta on pizza and beer by a trio of friends who had recently graduated college, the brand currently operates more than 160 locations and is still privately held by one of the original founders. The national campaign will have unique local takes as each individual restaurant is uniquely reflective of its local community while holding true to Mellow Mushroom’s cor

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Hotel market report: Budget brands to join luxury in Spain

eHotelier

International hotel brands will continue to pour into Spain, according to Global Asset Solution’s Spanish Hotel Market Outlook 2024.

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How to Increase Visibility and Direct Revenue: Key Trends & Strategies

Revenue Hub

Hi, welcome to another Expert Insights discussion Today we explore how connected marketing & revenue strategies are a powerful ecommerce combination, leveraging the hotels direct channel to drive direct bookings. We dig into how powering up your hotel website and booking engine, aligning marketing efforts with revenue priorities and automating these strategies can truly increase conversion.

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GATE College's Impact on Businesses, Communities, and Places

EHL Insights

Discover how GATE College in Nepal leads the way in regenerative hospitality, shaping a sustainable future for the industry through collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.

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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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Driftwood provides $34.8M for Miami hotel complex refi

Hotel Business

Driftwood Capital has provided $34.8 million in mezzanine financing for the refinancing of Miami Airport Marriott Connection, a Marriott-branded complex with three hotels near Miami International Airport. Through its lending fund, Driftwood Lending Partners LP, the firm provided financing to an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management and Highgate. Driftwood originated a two-year loan with three, one-year extension options at a competitive interest rate.

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LE: New York Leads Top 50 U.S. Markets in Under-Construction Hotels

Lodging Magazine

Lodging Econometrics (LE) released the latest hotel development for the New York market before the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference (NYU Conference). In the Q1 2024 LE Market Trend Report for New York, analysts report the market had 78 projects/13,549 rooms in the hotel construction pipeline, the 10th largest pipeline by projects of any market in the United States.

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Hyatt Place Nantong Xinghu City Plaza Celebrates Official Opening

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Place Nantong Xinghu City Plaza, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Nantong, Jiangsu Province is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings.

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HB Exclusive: Stayntouch launches UpsellPRO

Hotel Business

Stayntouch , a cloud hotel property management system (PMS) and guest-centric technology company, has unveiled UpsellPRO, an advanced upselling tool designed to expand and maximize revenue opportunities for hotels, according to the company. Powered by attribute-based selling (ABS) and dynamic pricing, the tool enables hotels to unbundle room reservations and market individual room features to guests during the booking process.

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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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IHG Hotels & Resorts heats up in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean with exciting openings and upcoming debuts across its luxury and lifestyle brands

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today celebrates its exceptional luxury and lifestyle growth in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean (MLAC). Already one of the largest luxury and lifestyle portfolios in the world, this expansion underscores IHG’s strategic focus, significant investment, and ambitious growth plans in the region for this important segment.

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Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars appoints NYnLON head chef

Hotel Owner

NYnLON at Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars has announced the appointment of Giuseppe Federico as its new head chef. In his role at the recently-opened signature restaurant, Federico will be responsible for elevating the culinary experience and providing a memorable restaurant experience. He will also be tasked with creating a menu that makes the best of NYnLON’s ingredients, and adapting it seasonally while minimising wastage.

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Tackling API and third-party PMS integrations vulnerabilities

Hospitality Net

In the hotel industry but especially the luxury segment, the protection of guest data is crucial, yet the security of APIs and third-party Property Management Systems integrations is often alarmingly weak. API security is particularly neglected, with many interfaces poorly protected, exposing personal guest information to potential cyber-attacks.

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Adagio targets franchised pipeline

Serviced Apartments

Europe: Aparthotel brand Adagio has increased its franchised network to around 20 per cent, with plans to reach 35 per cent before 2030. Since 2018, Adagio has quadrupled its franchised network from five aparthotels to 28 today, representing around 20 per cent of its portfolio. Recent franchised openings include Adagio Access Rouen Center Cathédrale, the Adagio Access Porte de Camargue, and the Adagio Access Brussels Airport.

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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.