Fri.Nov 17, 2023

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How to Prepare and Protect Restaurants for Drinksgiving

Modern Restaurant Management

The cultural phenomenon of Drinksgiving (or Blackout Wednesday) continues to grow in popularity for the restaurant industry, especially as sales continue to rebound from the pandemic. Data shows that alcohol sales typically increase between 270-658 percent on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, compared to weekdays prior. Higher alcohol sales typically connect to higher volume of alcohol consumption, which unfortunately leads to higher risk of harmful consumer behavior after leaving the restauran

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Unlocking the Secrets to Boosting Online Hotel Bookings: A Comprehensive Guide to Drive More Direct Bookings

Hotelogix

The hospitality industry has its own set of challenges. Bringing more and more bookings is yet another daunting task. The million-dollar question remains- "How to increase online hotel booking? Direct bookings are done directly through your website and do not involve collaboration with any third-party website or person. In this blog, we will look at various ways that help generate incremental direct bookings.

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Seven Tips to Help Prevent Pipe Bursting this Winter

Modern Restaurant Management

Many parts of the country are no stranger to arctic air masses this time of year. This type of weather system brings both bitter cold and wind chills that create dangerous conditions for those in its path, affecting not only people, roads, and vehicles, but building infrastructure, too. Frozen pipes can be a concern in buildings during the cold months, which, if left unaddressed, can burst and cause further structural damage.

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How to Level Up Your Thanksgiving Tablescape

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater Tips and tricks for making your holiday table look especially nice After pouring blood, sweat, and tears into cooking, setting the table is like the final boss of entertaining. Now, as more and more people become aware of the concept of a “tablescape,” having a table that looks good enough to post on Instagram is a sign of a successful dinner party.

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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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AHLA: Business Remains Strong for Hotels Through the End of 2023

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—The business outlook for hotels remains strong for the remainder of 2023 thanks to an uptick in business travel and a healthy preference among business and leisure travelers to stay in hotels. According to a survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and conducted by Morning Consult, 68 percent of U.S. adults whose jobs involve travel said they were likely to travel overnight for business during the last three months of 2023, up […] The post AHLA: Busine

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KWC Management Closes Acquisition of Montage Kapalua Bay

Hospitality Net

KWC Management, LLC, the hospitality investment management company of Kemmons Wilson Companies, today announced its acquisition of the storied Montage Kapalua Bay, following an engagement that began in the early spring. Montage Kapalua Bay has consistently been ranked among the top resorts on Maui and throughout the state of Hawaii.

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Why Build Guest Messaging into Your Communication Strategy?

Revenue Hub

If you think guest messaging is the way of the future when it comes to hotel communications, you’d be wrong. It’s already here. As more and more people rely on their smartphones for daily tasks, the way they communicate has shifted as well. Approximately 8.4 trillion text messages were sent globally in 2022. That factors out to be about 690 billion a month, 23 billion a day and 16 million per second.

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IHCL Unveils Its Flagship Ginger at Mumbai Airport

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Ginger Mumbai, Airport. The 371 keys flagship Ginger hotel, strategically located near the domestic airport will introduce the brand’s lean luxe design and service philosophy of offering a vibrant, contemporary, and seamless hospitality experience to its guests.

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The Kaleidoscope Collection: How SiteMinder saves time and improves revenue processes

SiteMinder

Flamboyant, vibrant, and ever-changing – that’s how the Kaleidoscope Collection summarises its style and brand identity. Instead of the usual hotel stay, it promises guests an intriguing and unexpected experience. One look at the three properties is enough to know that they make good on this promise. That’s exactly what the founders and owners Ian and Christa Taylor had in mind when they started their collection of boutique hotels.

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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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Whitbread gets green light for Bognor Regis development

Hotel Owner

Whitbread has been granted planning permission for a 116-bedroom hotel on Bognor Regis seafront by Arun District Council. The new hotel will be developed on the Bognor Regis Esplanade, on the site of the old fire station, and encompasses part of the Regis Centre car park. As a result of this Whitbread will deliver its planned £13m investment into Bognor Regis to deliver its second Premier Inn in the popular seaside resort.

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What We’re Drinking This Holiday Season

EATER

The best cocktail recipes to make and drink for the holidays, from an easy, batchable Manhattan to a nonalcoholic Negroni.

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Marston’s appoints new CEO

Hotel Owner

Marston’s has announced the appointment of Justin Platt as the new incoming CEO, who will take up the role from 10 January 2024. The news comes after the current CEO Andrew Andrea has agreed with the board that he will step down from his role with immediate effect. Andrew, who navigated the company through the pandemic and more recently the challenging macroeconomic conditions, will still be available to the group for a period to “ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities”.

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How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes

Fast Casual

Consistency is key to franchise success. Ensuring franchisees follow standardized procedures is key to maintaining that consistency.

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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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Beckford Group to launch Bramley Cabin at The Bath Arms

Hotel Owner

Beckford Group is launching Bramley Cabin on 1 December, the first of the group’s country inns to offer a spa experience. Bramley has been a sister business to the Beckford Group since its launch and was originally created for the group’s first inn, The Beckford Arms. Founded by Chloë Luxton, Bramley has produced a sustainable range of bath and body products inspired by the countryside since 2009; however, this year marks a new chapter for the brand as they launch Bramley Skin – a 22-piece ran

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Hotel Budgeting 2024: Improve Performance in Uncertain Times

Revenue Hub

In our previous article, we shared insights and advice from global hospitality experts on how to make the 2024 hotel budget process as smooth and painless as possible. Here, we share five ways to improve budget accuracy and performance in uncertain times. NB: This is an article from HotStats Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date 1.

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Hilton tops ‘Great Place to Work’ list

Hotel Owner

Hilton has been named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work. The recognition – the culmination of eight consecutive appearances on the ‘World’s Best’ list – also marks the first time a hospitality company has achieved top place. To determine the World’s Best Workplaces each year, Great Place to Work invites companies to take part in a “rigorous”, data-based model that quantifies the employee experience.

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Competitor based pricing for hotels: A complete guide

Hospitality Net

Competitor-based pricing or competition-based pricing is a data-driven approach where businesses use advanced analytics to set their prices based on competitors’ rates. In the hotel industry, this involves leveraging sophisticated pricing algorithms and software to monitor, in real-time, the room rates of comparable hotels.

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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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Broadwick Soho opens its doors

Hotel Owner

Broadwick Soho, an independent luxury hotel in London’s West End, has officially opened its doors. The 57-room site includes nine Suites and one Penthouse, and is overseen by general manager, David Monson. Broadwick Soho’s townhouse aesthetic was created by interior designer Martin Brudnizki, who used a range of inspirations, from the Jazz Age to Italy, with a “dash of English eccentricity”.

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Authentic experiences: How your brand can reach Gen Z for success and customer loyalty

Fast Casual

The APC Gen Z study found that Gen Z has five top demands from businesses and brands: 1. Authenticity. 2. PhysiDigital. 3. Experiential. 4. Custom. 5. Rewards.

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Today’s news in brief – 17/11/23

Hotel Owner

Whitbread has received planning permission from Arun District Council to construct a 116-bedroom hotel on Bognor Regis seafront, marking a £13m investment. The hotel, to be located on the site of the old fire station, will create approximately 30 year-round jobs. Designed to complement the town’s historic Regency style, Whitbread aims to support the local economy by attracting both business and leisure customers.

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This Is What Happens When a San Francisco Bakery Gets Burglarized

EATER

A burglary affects more than just the primary business, whether a restaurant, bakery, or bar.

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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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Tewkesbury Park appoints new pastry chef

Hotel Owner

Tewkesbury Park Hotel has appointed pastry chef Jiju Narayan to its new culinary team. Born in Southern India and hailing from Dubai, Narayan brings a wealth of experience, having been an integral part of the re-opening team for the five-star Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Renowned for his exceptional talent and innovative approach to pastry, Narayan views desserts not just as “delectable treats but as works of art on a plate”.

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Managing Hotel Overbookings and Cancellations

Revenue Hub

Managing hotel reservations efficiently is critical to ensure maximum occupancy and revenue. Yet, dealing with overbookings and cancellations remains a common challenge. This is where hotel booking engines come to the rescue. Read on to discover how hoteliers can harness the power of these engines to optimize room bookings, tackle overbookings, and minimize revenue losses due to cancellations.

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Racing Ahead: How PredictHQ Data Fuels an F1 Hotel Revenue Strategy

Hospitality Net

Known as the most popular racing series in the world, Formula 1 is the king of motorsports, boasting an international fanbase of 500M+ people viewing from 150 countries. With 20+ events in 20+ countries each taking place over a 10-month long season, the sport draws in millions of broadcast views and fans in the stands at each race.

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Making sense of the AI hype with Katie King

SAS

Katie King has interviewed subjects from many walks of business life for her books: academics, venture capitalists, executives from high-profile brands and telecommunications companies. Among them, one that made a lasting impression was an artist: Ai-Da. King interviewed the artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot artist for her 2022 book AI Strategy [.

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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.