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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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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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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This South Indian Tasting Menu Serves a 1,000-Year-Old Dish

EATER

Chicago’s Coach House aspires to educate customers on South Indian cuisine and history Chicago’s Coach House is a 22-seat tasting menu restaurant that aims to educate patrons on South Indian cuisine. Helmed by James Beard Award-nominated chef Zubair Mohajir, Coach House serves dishes from Mohajir’s home in Chennai and across the South Asian subcontinent.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In Defense of Fridgescaping

EATER

Lille Allen The TikTok trend has gotten tons of backlash, but the refrigerator has long existed to be shown off From Get Ready With Me videos to the What’s-In-My-Bag Reels, there exists online an entire behind-the-scenes genre of content that feeds our desire to know what is happening in the obscure corners of other peoples’ lives. The latest of these is fridgescaping, a term coined by blogger Kathy Perdue in 2011 to describe the food organization practice that blends the practical with the aest

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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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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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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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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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Group Metrix “Who Are We”: In Conversation with Don Bundock

Revenue Hub

We are delighted to welcome Quality Track as an Expert Partner Through this “Who Are We” interview we hear from Don Bundock , CEO of Quality Track, the company behind Group Metrix, as he explains their solution. Don outlines what Group Metrix is by first explaining what they are not, then he explains how their service works, benefits hotels, costs associated, which often equates to a fraction of what hotels charge for a single room night and their Free Trial Month to help hotels experience its v

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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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How can I increase my ADR?

Revenue Hub

With a 25+ year career in revenue, I cannot begin to count the number of times that I have been asked that very question. NB: This is an article from Right Revenue , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Revenue Managers of old may have gone to the first tool in their toolbox and that is ‘increase the rate’.

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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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Hyatt Expands Inclusive Collection Portfolio in Europe with Opening of Dreams Madeira Resort, Spa & Marina

Hospitality Net

The 366-room family-friendly all-inclusive resort, located on the exclusive island of Madeira, marks the expansion of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection into Portugal.

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Search Generative Experience and Potential Impact for Hotels

Revenue Hub

Hi, welcome to another Expert Insights discussion Today we are joined by Tristan Heaword , Co-founder of 3&6 , one of our Expert Partners In this interview Tris discusses the evolution of search technology. He outlines the challenges and opportunities hoteliers face in a landscape dominated by Google, and the potential effects of Google’s SGE (Search Generative Experience) on the industry.

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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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Why Your Hotel’s Google Ads Aren’t Driving Enough Traffic

Revenue Hub

You’ve set up your Google Ads, you’ve spent hours tweaking your budget, and yet – crickets. Where’s all the traffic? Why aren’t potential guests flocking to your website? NB: This is an article from Userguest , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many hotels struggle to see meaningful traffic from their Google Ads, but the good news is, it’s fixable.

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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.