Mon.Nov 20, 2023

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Navigating new horizons: strategies for hotel sales teams to thrive in evolving markets

eHotelier

By understanding the needs of their target market, providing them with tailored services, and creating unique experiences for them, hotels can take advantage of these emerging trends and turn their property into an essential destination in the remote work movement.

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Surprise and Delight: How to Build Better Leaders

Modern Restaurant Management

There is no single path to success in the restaurant industry. With a passion for service, a keen understanding of people, and genuine support and guidance from industry veterans, an ambitious individual can climb the ranks while making a tremendous impact in their organization each step of the way. Training programs are an essential tool for developing these future restaurant leaders, and in an industry where surprise and delights are key components of a memorable experience, a one-size-fits-al

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Cendyn and SiteMinder establish strategic partnership to grow revenue for hotels

eHotelier

Cendyn, and SiteMinder, are excited to announce a strategic partnership to mutually grow each other’s revenue management capabilities for the benefit of more than 70,000 hotels.

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Mediterranean eatery Bobby’s lands in Cronulla

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney’s south has welcomed Mediterranean-led seafood restaurant, bar, and beach club Bobby’s on the Cronulla Esplanade. The 115-seat venue is open for breakfast, lunch daily, and also for dinner from Thursday through to Sunday. Executive Chef Pablo Tordesillas (Otto and Totti’s) and Head Chef Shaun Baker (Pier, Yan Restaurant, Bills) are leading the culinary offering which celebrates its proximity to the ocean with an array of local seafood.

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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 expands Crowne Plaza brand in Canada with new Saint John Property

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), recently celebrated the opening of a new Crowne Plaza hotel in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, following a conversion and extensive renovation. Located minutes from Saint John Airport, and within walking distance to downtown Saint John, Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View offers guests coastal allure and unrivaled views of the port city.

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Renaissance Hotels debuts in Harlem, celebrating the history and culture of the iconic neighborhood

eHotelier

Renaissance Hotels, debuts its fifth property in New York City - Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel. Featuring the original landmark marquee, the much-anticipated property is situated in the heart of one of the world’s most iconic neighborhoods, on the site of the historic Victoria Theater on 125th Street and steps away from the storied Apollo Theater.

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Analiese Gregory and Taylor & Smith launch Honey Gin

Hospitality Magazine

Celebrated chef and author Analiese Gregory has teamed up with Tasmanian distillery Taylor & Smith to launch Honey Gin. Honey Gin is crafted from honey and beeswax produced from Gregory’s own beehives in Tasmania’s Huon Valley. The idea came to be after Gregory spent home quarantine tending to her beehives and doing her own cocktail hour with honey she produced.

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INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit welcomes Executive Chef

eHotelier

Drawing on more than two decade’s experience with some of the most popular hotel brands in Thailand, Katisak Pinkaew has been named the executive chef at the Kingdom’s first INNSiDE by Meliá hotel.

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22 Australian venues make the annual La Liste World’s Best Restaurants list

Hospitality Magazine

Paris-based independent restaurant ranking La Liste has revealed its Top 1000 World’s Best Restaurants 2024 list with 22 Australian venues making the cut. Sydney’s Oncore by Clare Smyth and Melbourne’s Vue de Monde both came in top for Australia with a score of 97.50 per cent and a number 4 ranking. Sydney’s Quay followed with a number 5 ranking and score of 97.5 per cent; Melbourne’s Attica was next with a number 6 ranking and 97 per cent score; then it was Melbour

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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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STR, TE upgrade U.S. ADR and RevPAR forecast

eHotelier

STR and Tourism Economics lifted year-over-year growth projections for average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the final U.S. hotel forecast revision of 2023.

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Meet Funda: Sydney’s new era of Korean dining

Hospitality Magazine

Back in August, a confidential invitation arrived in my inbox to experience a modern Korean restaurant “with Y2K vibes”. My curiosity was piqued with the mention of Y2K and cemented when I saw the chef team: Jung-su Chang, Chris Kim, and Yuji Shin who each have resumes studded with Michelin stars and hats. Chang and Shin worked together at Jungsik Seoul, which currently holds two Michelin stars, and is renowned for cuisine that takes foundational Korean dishes such as gimbap and evolves them int

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GuestRevu and Right Revenue unveil game-changing integration for hospitality excellence

eHotelier

GuestRevu, proudly announces its new integration with Right Revenue, a leading revenue management solution for hoteliers. This innovative collaboration introduces the seamless inclusion of GuestRevu's guest feedback data directly into Right Revenue dashboards, providing hoteliers with even more critical data in their ongoing mission to optimise guest satisfaction and revenue management.

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Five Surprising Trends that Country Club Event Planners Need to Know About in 2024

Horizon Hospitality

The recent wedding boom has finally eased as the industry catches up on two years of pent-up celebrations. After the dust settled, what has changed in the way people celebrate? For country club event planners looking to capture the revenue and exposure that weddings and special events can bring, consider these trends for 2024: Unplugged Events Personalized and Inclusive Menus Eco-friendly Planning Curated Intimate Moments Unplugged Events Instead of pushing kitschy hashtags and Snapchat filters

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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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Accor partners with NAB to bring enhanced benefits to members of ALL

eHotelier

Accor, announced today a new partnership with National Australia Bank (NAB) to bring enhanced benefits to members of its ALL – Accor Live Limitless loyalty programme.

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Crafting a Luxury Sleep Experience at the Equinox Hotel New York

Larry Mogelonsky

Does the guarantee of a good night’s sleep influence a guest’s hotel choice? We say unquestionably yes. With the rise of sleep tourism where millions of people are starting to prioritize getting a solid seven hours rest when traveling, hotels all over the world are responding in kind with newfangled or upgraded sleep programs. However, marketing that a brand cares about a guest’s sleep is a world of difference from the program’s execution.

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The Kessler Collection welcomes Peter Wu as President of Hospitality Operations

eHotelier

The Kessler Collection is thrilled to welcome accomplished hospitality industry veteran Peter Wu to the new role of President of Hospitality Operations!

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2024 Is the Year of the Sustainable Hotel

Lodging Magazine

For the second year in a row, sustainability will be a defining factor in hospitality in 2024. Hotels that prioritize sustainable initiatives will bring in more business, both from groups and leisure travelers. Even business travel managers are looking for ways to reduce the carbon footprint of their corporate travel programs, and that can include choosing more eco-friendly accommodations.

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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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Sojern reveals first of its kind ‘State of Destination Marketing 2024 Report’

eHotelier

Sojern is excited to announce the launch of the “State of Destination Marketing 2024” report for destination marketing organizations (DMOs).

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An Argument for a Slightly Fussier Cornbread Stuffing

EATER

Dina Ávila/Eater Bread cubes are the key to a great stuffing. Yours deserves an upgrade. Every year, my sister and I have a stuffing-off. Not that we’re all that competitive (we are), but she insists on having her signature mushroom and sage stuffing, and I insist on making the best stuffing. My recipe is just an old Gourmet magazine version of sausage cornbread stuffing with a bunch of fennel, but what makes it exceptional is my own riff on what is so often overlooked as filler when it comes to

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STR, TE Lift ADR and RevPAR Predictions in Final U.S. Hotel Forecast Revision of 2023

Lodging Magazine

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—STR and Tourism Economics lifted year-over-year growth projections for average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the final U.S. hotel forecast revision of 2023. For 2023, growth in RevPAR was raised by 0.3 percentage points, due to a 0.6 percentage point lift in ADR growth. Recent RevPAR trends demonstrate that rate continues to be the primary driver of performance.

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This Year, Donate to Hunger Relief Charities

EATER

Our increased interest in food has, in some ways, made it harder for some people to get enough to eat No one has to tell you that right now is an incredibly expensive time to eat. Whether you’re at the grocery store, where prices have risen nearly 6 percent over the last year, or eating at your favorite restaurant, everyone’s felt the pinch of high food prices.

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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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airasia MOVE partners with SiteMinder for better hotel offerings

SiteMinder

Bangkok, Thailand – airasia MOVE, formally known as airasia Superapp, has today announced it has partnered with SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, to offer a wider range of hotels and accommodations to travellers on its platform. The collaboration will allow airasia MOVE to tap into SiteMinder’s thousands of hotel customers in the Asian region, while enabling SiteMinder’s customers to offer more value-added deals such a

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Sojern releases State of Destination Marketing 2024 Report

Hotel Business

Sojern , a digital marketing platform built for travel, has launched the “ State of Destination Marketing ” report for destination marketing organizations (DMOs). This first-of-its-kind report, produced through a partnership between Sojern and Digital Tourism Think Tank (DTTT) , and supported by Brand USA , Destination Canada and the European Travel Commission , sheds light on the latest industry trends and challenges.

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Four Points by Sheraton Opens in Hungary

Hospitality Net

Following the successful summer trial, the inauguration of the Four Points by Sheraton Budapest Danube hotel took place in Újlipótváros. This marks the debut of Marriott International’s special brand in Budapest. Accent Hotel Management operates this new hotel, which boasts 105 guest rooms and a rooftop bar offering breathtaking panoramic views. Nestled right along the banks of the Danube, this establishment enhances the tourist offerings of the 13th district.

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MHG Hotels purchases Florida Courtyard

Hotel Business

MHG Hotels has acquired the Courtyard West Palm Beach Airport in West Palm Beach, FL. The property offers 103 guestrooms, an outdoor pool & spa, a full-service bistro offering daily breakfast & dinner and access to the Tri-Rail, Brightline and West Palm Beach International Airport. Sanjay Patel, president/CEO, MHG Hotels, said, “This acquisition aligns with our commitment to expanding our presence in key markets and providing our guests with exceptional options for their travel nee

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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.