Hospitality Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Trippas White Group has been announced as the exclusive food and beverage partner for the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. Starting from 28 February, Trippas White Group will take responsibility for the venue’s multiple event spaces including the Gandel Hall area. Trippas White Group will also provide catering services across the venue in the form of breakfasts, communal-style grazing, and food stations.

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eHotelier

JANUARY 29, 2024

Guests with the monetary flexibility to pay lofty prices think less in terms of total cost and more in terms of total experience. It’s all about exclusivity, privacy and self-actualization. What can your hotel offer that is irreplicable anywhere else in the world? The more you differentiate, the more you can ultimately charge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 29, 2024

I n the hospitality and service industry, the ability to see beyond the obvious and anticipate guests' needs before they are even aware of their own needs is a skill that sets good from exceptional service apart. The key lies in understanding subtle cues and employing a proactive approach to ensure a seamless and delightful experience for patrons.

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Hospitality Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Food and beverage ordering platform Ordermentum has announced a new program that aims to give back to its customers. Ordermentum Rewards is now live, with venues able to earn points for actions such as connecting and paying suppliers. Users also have the option to convert rewards points into Qantas points, and there are more partners set to be announced down the track.

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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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Horizon Hospitality

JANUARY 29, 2024

Which generation has the most influence over how Country Clubs are evolving? Is it the Millennials, one of the fastest-growing groups of new golfers? Or is it Generation X (aged 42 – 57), which currently holds the highest utilization increase of Country Clubs ? Or is it Generation Z, the current members’ children who can’t yet afford a membership?

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EATER

JANUARY 29, 2024

Plant-based foods, like beans and tofu, are great sources of protein. But in the search for good macros, we’re forgetting about fiber.

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Hospitality Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

After 40-plus years operating Cafe Perons in Sydney, the Kelly family decided it was time for a fresh start. The Double Bay site is now home to Bartiga, a venue championing South East Asian flavours from Head Chef Faheem Noor’s Malaysian background teamed with local ingredients. “Double Bay has had its ups and downs, but the current atmosphere is the most exciting it’s ever been,” says Co-Owner Charlie Kelly.

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Lodging Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced its 2024 officers, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors, which all include leaders from a variety of hospitality industry segments. Kevin Jacobs, Hilton’s chief financial officer and president, global development, was named chair of the board; Vision Hospitality Group President and CEO Mitch Patel was named vice chair; Marriott International Group President, United States and Canada Liam Brown was named secretary/tre

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eHotelier

JANUARY 29, 2024

Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced the closure of its last data center, making it the first hotel company to migrate its entire system infrastructure to the cloud. Now fully on Amazon Web Services (AWS), the move to the cloud enables Choice to respond to real-time market conditions and provides the company with a flexible, resilient, and scalable platform that benefits owners and operators within the Choice system.

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EATER

JANUARY 29, 2024

A double reveal: The cake goes from Charmander to Charmeleon to Charizard. | Namaya Navaratnarajah/ @CakesByNams Here’s how the burn-away cakes all over TikTok actually work The internet loves a reveal: a Princess Diaries -esque makeover scene; a home renovation; a gender reveal, for better or worse. It’s no wonder then that burn-away cakes, in which the top layer of a cake is burned to reveal another image beneath it, have quickly taken over social media in the past month.

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eHotelier

JANUARY 29, 2024

Following a bullish year, Samana Developers continues building on its growth trajectory and today unveiled its biggest and priciest project, an AED1.4 billion ($381 million) Samana Barari Twin Towers, a flagship luxury residential complex in Majan Dubai.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 29, 2024

Hotels are projected to pay a record amount of wages and generate a record level of tax revenue in 2024, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s 2024 State of the Hotel Industry report. The report, which forecasts that hoteliers will face continued challenges due to nationwide labor shortages while inching closer to 2019 occupancy levels, is based on data and analysis from Oxford Economics and was created in collaboration with AHLA Premier Partners STR, Avendra, Ecolab, Encor

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eHotelier

JANUARY 29, 2024

To start of the year, Ultima Collection announced the appointment of a new leadership team to spearhead the brand’s expansion. Effective January 2024, newly appointment Chief Executive Officer Petar Krstic and Chief Commercial Officer Sven Flory are set to bring Ultima Collection into a new era of brilliance and sustained success.

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Lodging Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Las Vegas hotel average daily rate (ADR) is forecasted to reach $573 for Feb. 9-11, 2024, which would be the highest level for any Super Bowl weekend on record, according to STR. The market is projected for a Friday through Sunday night occupancy of 87.9 percent. That level combined with an ADR of $573 would result in revenue per available room (RevPAR) of $504.

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eHotelier

JANUARY 29, 2024

W San Francisco, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Ossenkop as general manager. Ossenkop was also honored with an appointment to the board of directors of The Hotel City Council of San Francisco (HCSF) - a non-profit trade association founded in 1987 designed to advocate on behalf of the local hospitality community. With more than 22 years of hospitality management experience, he will be responsible for the hotel's daily operations, ensuring efficiency, providing strategic direction

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 29, 2024

Driftwood Capital has secured the $60.5 million refinancing of Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake of the Ozarks, a 520-key resort located in Osage Beach, MO. Managing Directors Michael Weinberg and Scott Wadler, along with Associate Director Alec Fox of Berkadia South Florida arranged the financing through Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Starwood Mortgage Capital. “The $60.5 million loan enables us to unlock tremendous value for our investors,” said Carlos Rodriguez Jr., president/COO, Driftwood

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eHotelier

JANUARY 29, 2024

At pioneering and transformative wellness destination, Chiva-Som Hua Hin in Thailand, wellness is a holistic way of life that builds on the world’s leading healing traditions. Chiva-Som Hua Hin once again welcomes visiting practitioners of international renown, enhancing the wellness journeys of its guests with novel and highly sought-after experiences.

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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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EATER

JANUARY 29, 2024

Xeque Mate, a rum and yerba mate cocktail from Brazil, has gone from a hometown favorite to a staple at the iconic Carnival festival.

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eHotelier

JANUARY 29, 2024

A growing body of evidence indicates that human health, both mental and physical, is intrinsically linked to nature, while many experts now believe blue spaces, such as lakes, rivers and oceans could be even more beneficial than the green spaces celebrated for keeping us calm and grounded. The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, an architectural masterpiece hovering above the crystal waters of one of the world’s most enticing oceans, enters 2024 offering a prescriptive package to harness nature

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 29, 2024

KSL Capital Partners LLC has closed a single-asset continuation vehicle for Alterra Mountain Company , with total commitments of more than $3 billion, including the commitments of the general partner and rollover investors. The transaction underscores KSL’s commitment to Alterra, while allowing KSL to return capital to limited partners. Investors in the continuation vehicle include a diverse group of state and county pension funds, corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowment

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eHotelier

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sabre Corporation today announced a new agreement with Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide. The hotel chain will deploy the Sabre SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS) to reach the broadest points of distribution in the industry as they forge ahead with ambitions to double the size of their property portfolio.

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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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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 29, 2024

Something big is going down. Downright Austin is opening in spring 2024, bringing its own unique and decidedly Downright take on the global Renaissance Hotels brand. Located in downtown Austin, Downright Austin will feature a bold and postmodern lobby experience, 367 stylish guest rooms including five suites, 31,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event spaces, and new culinary concepts, all within blocks of the Texas State Capitol and Moody Amphitheater.

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Revenue Hub

JANUARY 29, 2024

The primary objective of any commercial function in a hotel remains crystal clear: to attract guests and maximize revenue per guest most productively and cost-effectively. Traditional structures have often segmented essential functions into distinct silos: Marketing, Sales, and Revenue Management, historically operating within their realms with their unique set of strategies, goals, and metrics.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 29, 2024

GCommerce Solutions will be honored for travel marketing excellence by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) at the annual Adrian Awards Celebration Award winners to be celebrated at an in-person event at the New York Marriott Marquis, on February 13, 2024.

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Revenue Hub

JANUARY 29, 2024

As guest behavior, available technology and your competitors’ strategies continue to evolve, it becomes even more crucial to stay updated with the latest developments. We look into the future of hospitality marketing and suggest ideas that could position your hotel as the top choice for guests. NB: This is an article from Canary Technologies Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date 1.

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