Wed.Jan 17, 2024

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Three chefs on redefining the industry’s ‘f’ word

Hospitality Magazine

There’s no doubt fusion cuisine has come a long way from nacho pizzas and sushi tacos. Like all trends, fusion peaked and fell in popularity, with arguably more down time as the dish combinations became more extravagant and harder to understand. Fusion cuisine generates mixed reactions from both the industry and the dining public, but restaurants combining multiple culinary influences are beginning to reappear once again.

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Reaching and Keeping the New Generation of Diners with Effective Customer Loyalty

Modern Restaurant Management

Time is money, and consumers representing the youngest two adult generations are in short supply of both. When it comes to having a side hustle, Gen Z and millennial consumers are outpacing Gen X, baby boomers and seniors. With not much time on their hands, the younger generations of adults don’t have much time to cook – with other sources of supplemental income keeping them busy 24/7.

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Mahjong club takes over Merivale’s Est. for one day

Hospitality Magazine

Est. is set to transform into a mahjong club courtesy of Johnnie Walker Blue Label come 17 February. The brand is celebrating Lunar New Year with the installation in Sydney’s CBD, which will see a mahjong master lead tournaments throughout the day as guests sample food by Dan Hong and Johnnie Walker cocktails. “I have vivid memories of growing up watching my friend’s mum play mahjong and spending Lunar New Year with my family, surrounded by food,” says Hong. “The menu I’ve crea

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Upleveling rooms and expanding wellness at the Fairmont Tremblant: a case study

eHotelier

Unique touchpoints give guests a reason to visit a hotel beyond the attractions of the local area.

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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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Sydney Spirits Festival to welcome country’s top producers

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney Spirits Festival has announced the line-up for its inaugural event this 10-12 May. Held at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney Cove, the festival is set to welcome 148 spirit brands across whisk(e)y, gin, soju, schnapps, rum, agave, vodka, vermouth, grappa, tequila, liqueurs, fortified wines, and more. The three-day festival will include stalls and free tastings from some of the country’s top producers, along with a schedule of masterclasses with international brands such as B

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Sydney’s Lana announces 2024 collaborative chef series

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney’s Lana is teaming up with some of the city’s most talented chefs to host one-off dining experiences until April. Executive Chef Alex Wong is overseeing the program and kicked off the series alongside Adam Hall from Flying Fish last week, with the pair combining Filipino flavours with local seafood – think pancit palabok and mussels with banana ketchup.

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Chuck E. Cheese Is Getting Into the TV Game

EATER

A production company behind some top food shows is working with the Irving-based chain

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Johnny’s Green Room opens in Melbourne

Hospitality Magazine

After months of renovations, Jonny’s Green Room has swung open its doors in Melbourne’s Carlton. Karen Martini is spearheading the rooftop bar’s new food offering which stars Italian-style share plates and pizza. Some of the dishes on the menu include tuna crudo with pickled fennel and curry leaves; smoky peppers with anchovies; stracciatella with cucumber, green melon, and mint.

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Ashburton Hospitality Advisors launches

Hotel Business

Carmen Almos has launched Ashburton Hospitality , a full-service consultancy firm focused on asset management. The firm began initial operations in 2023 and already has amassed a portfolio that includes nine hotels across brands such as Hilton, Marriott and IHG. “As a female- and minority-founded business whose leadership brings ownership and operational experience to the table, Ashburton brings its own, unique perspective to asset management,” Almos said.

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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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Mike Woodward Names EVP and Chief Growth Officer of HVMG

Lodging Magazine

ATLANTA—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) announced that Mike “Woody” Woodward has been named executive vice president and chief growth officer. In his new role as a member of HVMG’s executive team, Woodward will lead the organization’s growth and investment team and be responsible for strategies that lead to both third-party management agreements and property acquisitions.

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Instacart hosting 'Curtailing Kitchen Chaos' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

Fast Casual

Register here by Feb. 23 for the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit to receive the early bird discount.

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Hilton for Business Debuts as a Digital-Forward Travel Program

Lodging Magazine

MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton debuted Hilton for Business, a digital-forward travel program that empowers professionals running small and medium-sized businesses to simplify travel management. The global program offers a set of tools to enhance the business travel booking and management experience and provide Hilton Honors benefits to business customers and their employees around the world.

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Industry Veteran Carmen Almos Launches Ashburton Hospitality Advisors

Hospitality Net

Industry veteran Carmen Almos today announced the launch of Ashburton Hospitality, a full-service consultancy firm focused on asset management. The firm began initial operations in 2023 and already has amassed a portfolio that includes nine hotels across brands such as Hilton, Marriott and IHG.

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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 Oscillation: Unraveling the Pendulum Effect on Hotel Rates

Revenue Hub

We are living in an unprecedented era in the hospitality industry in Spain. NB: This is an article from BEONx , one of our Expert Partners During the last few years, a unique and powerful phenomenon has occurred in this industry market: we have been witnesses of a swing similar to that of a pendulum, not only recovering from the challenging situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, but surpassing unexpected limits.

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‘Hilton for Business’ Transforms the Travel Management Experience for Small? and Medium?Sized Businesses

Hospitality Net

Hilton yesterday debuted Hilton for Business, a new, digital-forward travel program that empowers professionals running small- and medium-sized businesses to simplify travel management while enhancing rewards and discounts for their loyalty.

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The Art of Resort Hotel Revenue Management: Specifics and Strategies

Revenue Hub

Effective revenue management is critical to maximizing revenue and profits and ensuring long-term success. NB: This is an article from Hotellistat , one of our Expert Partners While the basic principles of revenue management apply to all types of hotels, resort hotels have important strategic considerations. This blog post highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by these types of properties.

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How to Build Your Hotel Tech Stack 7 things to consider

eHotelier

The hospitality industry, like many others, has experienced big changes because of technology.

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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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Boost Hotel Bookings and Revenue: Strategies for Success in 2024

Revenue Hub

As the hospitality industry gears up for a transformative year in 2024, hoteliers face an exciting challenge – how to capitalise on emerging trends to boost bookings and revenue in the first two quarters. NB: This is an article from Userguest , one of our Expert Partners In this article, we’ll explore practical and effective ways for hoteliers to boost bookings and revenue in Q1 and Q2 of 2024 that align with the evolving landscape of travel and hotel trends.

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The Changing Landscape of Hotel Supply and Demand

eHotelier

Hotel supply grew a meager 0.5% in 2022 and is forecasted to grow just 1% on average for the next three years, according to a CBRE June report.

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How to navigate career change when you are 30, 40 or 50 - A guide

EHL Insights

Are you contemplating a career change? It's a journey many embark upon, and it's never too late to start. Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, changing careers is a significant step that requires thought, passion, and strategy. This article explores the signs that you're ready for a career change and how to navigate this transition at any stage in your life.

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Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre unveils new look

eHotelier

Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre is pleased to announce its grand re-opening in early January 2024, following a remarkable renovation that has transformed the property.

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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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Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit session to explore scaling up by franchising

Fast Casual

"Scaling Up: From Small Start-up to Full Growth Mode" is a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, which will be held March 42-26 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Marriott Hotels brings hospitality to Japan’s Kyushu Island

eHotelier

Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Nagasaki Marriott Hotel

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Arch Amenities Group Opens Newly Renovated 13,000-Square-Foot Privai Spa + Fitness Center at the Luxury Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami

Hospitality Net

ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Jan. 18, 2024) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service, global provider of wellness, amenity management and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels, private clubs and pools, today announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness Center in a hotel: the 411-room, luxury Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami.

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Pär Christiansen appointed new CFO of Scandic Hotels Group

eHotelier

Pär Christiansen has been appointed new Chief Financial Officer for Scandic Hotels Group (publ).

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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.