Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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EATER

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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EATER

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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

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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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Fast Casual

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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EATER

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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Fast Casual

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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Nation's Restaurant News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Plus, hear from Douglas Stritzel, CEO and Founder of Pickleman’s

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Lodging Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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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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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Zleep Hotels brand continues its international growth in Europe: guests can now experience Scandinavian simplicity, Danish design, and quality where it matters at the new Zleep Hotel in Prague.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Meliá Hotels International continues to strengthen the tourism experience it offers in Cuba’s top destinations with the opening of the new Meliá Trinidad Peninsula, a stunning hotel nestled in one of the country’s most iconic areas.

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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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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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Hotel Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This property marks Harlem’s first full-service hotel in 100 years.

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Hotel Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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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

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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Hotel Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Expected to open in early 2026, the 207-room hotel will be the 17th Candlewood Suites in Lendlease and IHG’s Privatized Army Lodging portfolio.

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Hotel Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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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.

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