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Cultural intelligence: Fostering excellence in human experiences

eHotelier

How can we develop our cultural intelligence to face the future, especially in an industry where positive human interaction lies at the heart of creating transformative experiences?

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Moon Dog opens mega venue in Footscray

Hospitality Magazine

One of the country’s top breweries is gearing up to open its biggest venue yet, with Moon Dog set to launch Wild West in Footscray this March. The Western-inspired site is double the size of Moon Dog World in Preston, with the team transforming the Franco Cozzo building into an 800-capacity beer destination. “We’re so excited to join the vibrant Footscray community in such an iconic location; the support has been overwhelming and we can’t wait to finally throw open the doors and welcome ev

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Avoid Digital Pitfalls When a Restaurant Changes Hands

Modern Restaurant Management

There are many details to keep track of during the process of buying or selling a restaurant. Beyond the brick and mortar, there are many digital assets to manage during the transition phase. Part of what you’re paying for when purchasing a restaurant is the brand reputation and web history. To prevent issues down the road, it's best to make sure you speak with your attorney to have all the necessary information.

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Secolo reopens at former Fabbrica Balmain site

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney CBD restaurant Secolo has reopened at the former Fabbrica Balmain site inside the Exchange Hotel in Balmain. Secolo owners Anthony, Tanja, and Robert Arienzale were forced to shut down the Castlereagh restaurant during Covid-19 lockdowns and secured this spot earlier this year. The space is the former Fabbrica Balmain site, which closed suddenly late last year during the split between Public and the Love Tilly Group.

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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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Accor officially opens Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel

eHotelier

Accor, welcomes Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel into its portfolio. The hotel is the first five-star hotel to open at the Auckland Airport precinct, being only 100m from the front entrance of the international terminal. Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel is set to quickly establish itself as one of New Zealand’s most architecturally striking hotels.

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19 Hotels win Gold for this years Choice Hotels Asia Pac Gold Awards

eHotelier

Leading hotel group Choice Hotels Asia-Pac is delighted to announce its 2023 Gold Award Winners across Australia and New Zealand, celebrating excellence in customer service and exceptional guest experiences at properties from Perth to Mackay, and many places in between.

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Argentinian eatery Casa Esquina arrives in Balmain

Hospitality Magazine

Casa Esquina is the latest restaurant from Atticus Hospitality who also run Sydney venues Esteban and Tequila Mockingbird. The Argentinian eatery will open on 15 February in the historic landmark building which formerly hosted L’Unico and Efendy. Head Chef Will Quartel who has worked across the group’s other venues will lead the food offering after spending a three-week stint in Argentina alongside Atticus Hospitality Director Michael Fegent.

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Kristi Cotten-Morris appointed General Manager at Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead

eHotelier

Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead is delighted to introduce Kristi Cotten-Morris as the newly appointed General Manager. In her role, she will be entrusted with the comprehensive oversight of all hotel operations and staff training, playing a pivotal role in the multi-phase renovation scheduled for 2024. Her focus on team development aims to ensure a seamless launch, and her leadership extends beyond the initial stages, encompassing the ongoing enhancement of the hotel's offerings.

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The art of the theatre menu

Hospitality Magazine

“Dinner and a show” is a phrase that’s becoming more and more prevalent as live entertainment continues to grow in our cities. And therein lies an opportunity for restaurants to offer a curated offering that focuses on speed and showcases what an institution does best. Hospitality speaks with Aria, Beckett’s, and Gingerboy about condensing a dining experience through the medium of a pre-theatre menu.

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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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Masdhooq Saeed appointed General Manager at Sun Siyam Iru Veli in Male

eHotelier

Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Maldives is delighted to announce the appointment of Masdhooq Saeed as General Manager, signifying a pivotal moment in the resort's quest for the ultimate tropical island getaway while crafting enchanting, but authentic experiences for its guests.

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What Does It Take to Become a Hotel General Manager?

Horizon Hospitality

Whether you are a hotel professional trying to climb the ladder, or transitioning mid-career into hotels, the path to becoming a hotel general manager can sometimes be unclear. While each brand, region, and even property has its quirks, there are a few things that every hotel manager needs to be successful. Consider these skills when deciding if you have what it takes to be a successful hotel general manager: Strong Financial Acumen Ability to Problem-Solve Hands-on Leadership An Eye for Talent

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PATA predicts strong gains in Asia Pacific international visitor numbers for 2024

eHotelier

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today released the Executive Summary report for its latest forecasts for international visitor arrivals (IVAs) into and across Asia Pacific, which shows strong annual increases in numbers for 2024 with growth momentum continuing to 2026.

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The Mille Club: Thinking of the Hidden Costs for High Rates

Larry Mogelonsky

What’s it cost? Can you measure its direct effect on net contribution? While the two of us are tremendous fans of helping a hotel evolve into a more data-driven organization, there is nevertheless an art to creating a successful hospitality operation. And nowhere puts this more in focus than the luxury segment where the grandeur, opulence and excess are largely irrational yet wholly necessary to support thousand-dollar rates.

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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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The June Bug is TGI Fridays’ Electric Green, Escapist Dream

EATER

Pulled from the pages of the restaurant chain’s exhaustive training manual, the Midori and coconut rum cocktail has become an unlikely muse for bartenders as far afield as the U.K.

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Spying Opportunity: Born With the “Hospitality Gene,” Expotel President Mike Nixon Has Developed a Multifaceted Career

Lodging Magazine

As a college student, Expotel Hospitality President and Chief Development Officer Michael Nixon was considering different careers—medicine, law, and especially, espionage—while working summers at a hotel. Describing his journey from his college days, he told LODGING, “I had majored in the Russian language and minored in international affairs, with thoughts of joining the CIA or the NSA, that is, until I factored in the starting salary.

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Best Practices for GDS Optimisation in Hotel Distribution Strategy

Revfine

Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What is your advice for using GDS as part of a hotel's overall distribution strategy? What tips or best practices can you share for getting the most out of your GDS? (Question from Nicole Sideris) Our Marketing Expert Panel Tamie Matthews The post Best Practices for GDS Optimisation in Hotel Distribution Strategy appeared first on Revfine.com.

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The Founder of Bob’s Red Mill, One of the Country’s Most Famous Whole Grain Brands, Has Died

EATER

Bob Moore, the founder of Bob’s Red Mill, passed away at home on Saturday, February 10

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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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Maestro PMS All-In-One Solution Provider Unveils 2024 Tech Roadmap Featuring AI Chatbots, AI Booking Engine, Embedded Payments and More

Hospitality Net

Hotel technology remains an investment priority this year, with a nod to solutions that help drive guest and employee loyalty. According to the 2024 Lodging Technology Study, 100% of survey respondents (hotel professionals representing more than 10,000 properties worldwide, including luxury, upscale, midscale, and economy brands) say their IT budgets will increase or hold steady this year.

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INDIA – 2

Mary Gostelow

It’s a fact. Everyone stands taller in India. You have to when you stand next to one of the splendid Sikh doormen at The Imperial New Delhi – above, the trio is completed by the hotel’s boss, SEVP Louis Sailer, a quality perfectionist with whom few can compare. Everything at the 235-room is the best. Bedroom furnishings are Italianate-luscious (see the room tour video below of suite 259, with its four-poster).

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Signing of Ramada by Wyndham Chennai, Potheri

Hospitality Net

SRM Group, a Group is known for its formidable foray into the multi-vertical enterprise, has made its presence in the fields of Education, Healthcare, Cement Industry, Media, Hospitality, and Transport across the country, today announced the signing of Ramada by Wyndham Chennai, Potheri under a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

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These 10 fast-food items pack the most calories

Fast Casual

After reviewing 47 of the most popular fast food restaurants in the U.S., pricelisto.com reveals the menu items that pack the most calories.

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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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STR Weekly Insights: 28 January – 3 February 2024

Hospitality Net

U.S. hotels took an expected seasonal pause with occupancy 1.0 percentage points (ppts) lower compared to the prior week and flat from a year ago. This bridge week between January and February historically has produced a week-over-week decline. Even with this year’s decrease, average daily rate (ADR) continued to grow, up 1.9% year over year (YoY), resulting in a gain in revenue per available room (RevPAR) of 1.7%.

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Wyndham and Groups360 Roll Out GroupSync Marketplace

Lodging Magazine

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham and Groups360 announced the rollout of GroupSync Marketplace across 5,600 Wyndham hotels for group bookings. The shift is a change not just for traditional travel planners (meetings, weddings, and events) but also those in infrastructure-centric fields like construction and logistics, whose crews need to spend weeks if not months on the job, sometimes with a short 24-hour notice.

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Dream Big. Push boundaries. Work hard. Hilton Area Manager Cedric Nubul Talks About His Decades?Long Dedication to Empowerment

Hospitality Net

At Hilton, we believe diversity makes us stronger, more innovative and more representative of the many guests and communities we serve around the world. Hilton celebrates Black History Month by honoring team members who are making an impact within the company and in the communities they support.

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Moxy Halifax Downtown Opens, Brand’s First Canadian Hotel

Lodging Magazine

Moxy Hotels announced the opening of Moxy Halifax Downtown, marking the brand’s debut in Canada. Located in Halifax, a coastal city in Atlantic Canada, the 160-room hotel is accessible to Halifax’s downtown and near a mix of shopping, spas, galleries, parks, concert venues, and sporting attractions. “As we continue to grow our global portfolio, introducing the spirited Moxy brand to Canada with the opening of Moxy Halifax Downtown is a milestone we are excited to […] The post Moxy Halifax

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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.