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How to File Tourism Tax (TTx) for Malaysian Hotels

Soft Inn

The Tourism Tax (TTx) in Malaysia is a fee imposed on foreign tourists staying at accommodation premises in the country. It was introduced to boost the country's tourism industry and improve the facilities and infrastructure available for tourists. The tax is charged at MYR10.00 per room per night, regardless of the star rating of the hotel or the type of accommodation.

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Fire Prevention Week 2024 – Is Your Restaurant Safe?

Modern Restaurant Management

As a result of the Great Chicago Fire that killed 250 people in 1871, the National Fire Protection Association has declared the public observance of Fire Prevention Week since 1922, marking more than 100 years this year of the public observance. The holiday was later cemented by President Coolidge, marking the longest-running public health and safety observance on record.

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Nonius Centralised TV Headend: Simplify TV Channel Distribution with Nonius CDN Platform

eHotelier

Experience unparalleled cost efficiency, versatility, and seamless integration with Nonius Centralised Headend, a cloud-based solution powered by the robust Nonius CDN Platform.

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How to Market Hotel in OTAs. Improve Hotel Ranking

Hotelogix

In today's digital world, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com and Expedia have become essential for hotels looking to reach a larger audience and increase bookings. OTAs offer unmatched exposure, but with so many hotels listed, it can be challenging to stand out. To attract more guests and ensure high visibility, it’s crucial to improve your ranking on these platforms.

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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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IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts vignette collection brand in Egypt, at a landmark heritage location

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Maxim Hotels and Resorts Management to bring the Vignette Collection brand to Egypt with a signing in Port Said.

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Extended Stay America Premier Suites debuts in Colorado

eHotelier

Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the 45th Extended Stay America Premier Suites located in Pueblo, Colorado.

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NewcrestImage acquires The Beeman Hotel In Dallas

Hotel Business

NewcrestImage continues to grow its portfolio of luxury full-service properties with the addition of The Beeman Hotel in Dallas, which features 296 guestrooms and suites over nine floors. “The Beeman is a very high-quality property that offers tremendous upside potential to help drive our ambitious growth goals,” said Mehul Patel, managing partner/CEO, NewcrestImage.

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The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts joins the World Travel & Tourism Council

eHotelier

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) proudly announces the addition of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts to its prestigious Membership, aligning it with the world's most influential hotel groups.

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5 features you need from your RMS | Duetto

Duetto Cloud

Whether you're looking to replace your legacy tech systems or considering swapping your Excel spreadsheets for a revenue management system (RMS), there’s a lot to think about when choosing the right solution for your business, especially when it comes to features. What do you actually need and what's nice to have?

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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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Cloudbeds integrates PXier to enhance sales, catering, and spa management capabilities

eHotelier

Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has today announced a preferred partnership with PXier, a leader in sales, catering, and spa management software solutions.

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Every Single TikTok Grandma Is My Favorite 

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater The best kind of culinary role model is someone’s meemaw I was lucky enough to grow up with a grandmother who could really throw down in the kitchen. She could make biscuits from scratch, fry perfectly crispy chicken, and turn even the humblest ingredients into something delicious. But if you weren’t lucky enough to have a grandma like mine, fortunately TikTok is positively packed with the best kind of culinary role model: somebody’s meemaw.

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What is the difference between a hotel CRM for B2B and for B2C?

eHotelier

In an era of relationships and personalisation, a Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) has become the king. And especially for hospitality, this type of software is turning into a key element of every hotel’s tech stack.

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Employer Branding: Upskilling as a Strategy in the War for Talent

EHL Insights

“Why would an intelligent, passionate, ambitious person want to work for us?” In today's competitive job market, where the war for talent has become more intense than ever, that’s the question that every business should be asking itself if it wants to achieve success. The answer, however, isn’t always straightforward. With companies currently facing significant challenges to hiring and retaining talented individuals, it’s essential they adopt innovative strategies to enhance their employer brand

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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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PATA and MGM launch MICE capacity building programme in Macao, China

eHotelier

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is delighted to announce the launch of an innovative capacity-building programme for the Asia Pacific tourism sector.

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Mandarin Oriental to Open Luxury Resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya Coastline

Hospitality Net

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has today announced that it will manage a luxury beachfront resort with branded residences on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, on the Yucatan Peninsula. The resort is expected to open in 2028 and has been meticulously designed to respect the diversity of the environment and reflect local culture, blending serene architecture and exceptional craftsmanship with Mandarin Oriental’s renowned legendary service.

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Sean Richard appointed General Manager at Altamer Luxury Villas

eHotelier

Altamer Luxury Villas, the exclusive collection of meticulously designed villas, announces the appointment of Sean Richard as General Manager.

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Whitbread gets permission for Strand hotel

Hotel Owner

Whitbread has secured planning permission from Westminster City Council (WCC) to develop a hotel at 5 Strand in the heart of central London. The 693-bedroom hotel, which will be one of London’s largest budget hotels when it opens, will be operated under the hub by Premier Inn brand. The consented 16,000 sq metre hotel at 5 Strand will be set over thirteen storeys with a ground-floor space fronting onto the Strand and Northumberland Street to the east of the site.

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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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Ariek Mahardika appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Mandapa

eHotelier

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is excited to announce the promotion of Ariek Mahardika to Director of Sales and Marketing.

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Michelin Guide reveals UK&I first ever Key hotels

Hotel Owner

The Michelin Guide has announced the brand new One, Two, and Three Key hotel distinctions in the UK and Ireland for the very first time. In the UK and Ireland in total the 2024 Michelin Guide hotel selection includes 14 Three Key hotels, 37 Two Key hotels and 72 One Key hotels. Of the 14 properties that earned the Three Key distinction there is The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland, Adare Manor and Ballyfin Demesne in the Republic of Ireland, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Great Milton, Luckna

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The Best Places to Drink Mezcal in America

EATER

The 10 best mezcal bars and mezcalerías in America prioritize sustainable sourcing, bar training and educational programming.

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Two thirds of hospitality businesses yet to implement major food waste change

Hotel Owner

From 31 March 2025, new ‘Simpler Recycling’ legislation, being brought in under the Environment Act 2021, will require all businesses with 10 or more employees to separate dry mixed recyclables and food waste from their general waste, prior to collection from their premises. The survey of 250 hospitality businesses, conducted by international waste and recycling manufacturer Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) through Censuswide, showed that while 88% are already separating some waste for recyc

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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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UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation Announce Grants for Rural Artisans in Africa

Hospitality Net

UN Tourism and the TUI Care Foundation launch ’Colourful Cultures’, a call for proposals focused on supporting the creative talent of a continent. The initiative aims to empower local artists and artisans, particularly women and youth, in rural tourism destinations across selected African countries. These projects will enhance the benefits of tourism for local artists and artisans, progressing sustainable economic opportunities while safeguarding cultural heritage and enhancing community empower

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Liverpool Street hotel-led development brought to market for over £75m

Hotel Owner

A new fully implemented hotel-led development situated to the north-west side of Liverpool Street station has been brought to market for offers in excess of £75m. Giant Mind Properties Group Limited has appointed Savills and CBRE to market the freehold interest in Bavaria House, Appold Street, London. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox architects, the fully consented mixed-use hotel and office tower encompasses a total of 340,085 sq ft (GIA), arranged over four basements, ground, and 45 upper floors.

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Hampton by Hilton Waffle Thursdays: The (Beverly) Christmas Waffle

Hospitality Net

Hampton by Hilton has long been celebrated for its fresh baked-by-guests Belgian-style waffle, a breakfast favorite that has become a hallmark of the brand. Known for its innovative breakfast offerings, Hampton continues to delight guests with new, delicious options thanks to the creativity and dedication from the brand’s breakfast attendants and the newly crowned Waffle Bosses.

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Cameron House on Loch Lomond receives Green Tourism Gold Award

Hotel Owner

Cameron House on Loch Lomond has received the Gold Award from Green Tourism. This award is given to travel, tourism and hospitality businesses at the “forefront” of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. The hotel was recognised for its level of commitment in running and promoting a sustainable hospitality business in the area, led by the resort’s conservation team.

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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.