Mon.Apr 14, 2025

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Value Is the New Battleground for Loyalty

Modern Restaurant Management

A third of diners said their favorite restaurant changed in the past 12 months, with “better food” (46 percent) and “better value” (40 percent) cited as the leading reasons, according to Tillster’s 2025 Phygital Index Report. The report found that loyalty is eroding as brands worked hard to offer new limited time offers, value meals, upgraded loyalty programs, and digital innovations.

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Smart Spending in 2025 for Greater Cost Effectiveness

Larry Mogelonsky

Pause for a moment and take in the broader landscape of the hospitality industry. Youll see that labor challenges, from shortages to rising wages, will remain ongoing issues. While the pandemic significantly reduced the hospitality workforce and dented the industrys appeal for younger recruits, thats only part of the picture. Other factors, such as the growing appeal of remote work over on-site roles, shrinking Gen Z workforce numbers, and evolving immigration patterns, are all outside of your c

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Shaffa team launches Middle Eastern tapas bar Caness

Hospitality Magazine

The celebrated team behind Surry Hills restaurant and cocktail bar Shaffa, Desert Ship Hospitality, has launched a new Middle Eastern tapas bar. Co-owners Erez Nahum and Juan Colmenares wanted to create a unique space that captures the vibrant energy of the Middle East and the laid-back charm of tapas culture. “Our vision was to create a home-like dining experience.

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Is Making Your Own Gefilte Fish Worth It?

EATER

For many Jews, gefilte fish is the bte noire of the Passover Seder table. It doesnt have to be that way. Growing up in an Ashkenazi Jewish American household in the Midwest during the 80s and 90s, my earliest Passover memories are not of the story of Exodus but the reality of gefilte fish. It was matzo that was framed as the food of affliction, but to me that seemed both unfair and inaccurate when gefilte fish was sitting right there on the table, as lumpen, beige, and chilled as a medical speci

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Hotel Demand Generators: Strategies to Attract More Guests

Revenue Hub

In an increasingly competitive hospitality landscape, simply having a great property is no longer enough to drive bookings. NB: This is an article from Chekin Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Hotels need to understand and activate their key demand generators, those factors that attract travelers and convert interest into reservations.

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WTF Is a Hormbles Chormbles?

EATER

Hormbles Chormbles! | Jaya Saxena/Hormbles Chormbles A new chocolate bar is trying to disrupt candy by calling it the weirdest thing possible Working in food media means your inbox is a minefield of pitches about brands disrupting things that were perfectly fine to begin with. But we must give credit when a brand actually succeeds at something, and in this case, it was agitating our entire newsroom for a good hour after my colleague dropped the name of a new product intended to disrupt the candy

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Novotel’s Momentum: Driving Growth Through Innovation, Impact and Sustainability

Hospitality Net

As the founding brand of Accor, Novotel has been at the forefront of hospitality innovation for more than half a century. Today, with 600 hotels in 68 countries and a strong global pipeline, Novotel remains a driving force for Accor, demonstrating high profitability and visibility, leading through innovation, sustainability and positive impact. Novotel remains at the forefront of hospitality, shaping the future while maintaining its core values, crafting unique experiences - such as the newly la

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How to Maximize Hotel Revenue Without Heavy Discounting

Revenue Hub

Okay, so we all love a good deal, right? Getting something cheaper always feels like a win. And hotels and resorts have definitely caught on to this, discounting and offering tons of deals to get people to book. NB: This is an article from Duetto Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date But a lot of hoteliers have gotten stuck in a loop of constantly slashing prices, offering direct channel discounts, OTA promotions, and special rate packages to drive occupancy.

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Sustainable Hospitality: Minimal impact, maximum experience

eHotelier

The hospitality industry has witnessed a shift toward sustainability.

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Peachtree Group Announces Grand Opening of TownePlace Suites in Forney, Texas

Lodging Magazine

DALLAS, TexasPeachtree Group, a diversified commercial real estate investment platform, announced the grand opening of the 87-suite TownePlace Suites in Forney, Texas. Peachtree will operate the hotel for TEKMAK Development (TEKMAK), a full-service hospitality development company. TownePlace Suites Forney is located 22 miles east of Dallas. Ongoing new construction, expanding retail centers, and industrial parks continue to position Forney as an appealing destination for business and leisure tra

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Homewood Suites Newport Cincinnati Celebrates Successful Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting and Open House

Hospitality Net

Corporex and Commonwealth Hotels, a Covington, Kentucky-based hotel management company, proudly celebrated the official grand opening of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Newport Cincinnati with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house event, bringing together city officials, esteemed clients and guests to mark this significant milestone. The hotel is located at 201 W 4th Street in Newport, Kentucky in the Ovation Development.

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‘Restaurants Are Hard and Beautiful and Important and They Can Break You Down and Boost You Up.’

Modern Restaurant Management

James Beard Award-nominated lifestyle writer Hannah Selinger details her decade working in restaurants in CELLAR RAT: My Life in the Restaurant Underbelly , a part scorched-earth account/part loving ode to the restaurant industry. Along the way, she reveals what goes on behind New York City’s fine dining scene, while dealing with harassment, and gaslighting before her journey of healing and self-recovery.

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Peachtree opens TownePlace Suites in Forney, TX

Hotel Business

Peachtree Group has opened the 87-suite TownePlace Suites Forney in Forney, TX. The company will operate the hotel for TEKMAK Development. Located 22 miles east of Dallas, the pet-friendly hotel offers suites featuring full kitchens, as well as complimentary breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor pool. We are thrilled to join the Forney community and serve the fastest-growing county in the country with our new TownePlace Suites hotel, said Glenn Decker, president, TEKMAK.

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HAMA Releases Spring 2025 Industry Outlook Survey Results

Lodging Magazine

CAMBRIDGE, MassachusettsThe Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) announced the results of its Spring 2025 Industry Outlook Survey. The semi-annual report updated the latest opinions, experiences, and predictions of 80 hotel asset managers from the previous survey on topics ranging from forecast predictions to recession concerns. Conducted in conjunction with HAMA’S 2025 Annual Spring Meeting that was held in Cambridge, the results were presented to the media with a concluding Q

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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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Hospitality Women’s Innovation Council joins Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance

Hotel Business

The Hospitality Womens Innovation Council (WIC) has joined the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance to advance the cause of women and underserved communities across the industry, while collecting womens input to enhance innovation. The alliance was founded in 2021 as a consortium of organizations networking in concert to maximize their efforts at advancing women in hospitality.

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Blackstone Real Estate to Acquire 6M SF Industrial Portfolio Developed by Crow Holdings for $718M

Lodging Magazine

NEW YORK & DALLASBlackstone and Crow Holdings announced that Core+ funds affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate have agreed to acquire a 95 percent stake in an industrial portfolio developed by Crow Holdings for $718 million. Crow Holdings and its partners will retain 5 percent ownership. The portfolio consists of 25 Class A buildings totaling 6 million square feet and is predominantly located in high-barrier submarkets in Dallas and Houston.

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Online Reviews That Boost Hotel Revenue in 2025

Revenue Hub

In the hospitality industry, the phrase ‘ Customer is king ‘ takes on a whole new meaning. When your hotel’s unique selling proposition (USP) is delivering an exceptional guest experience, putting your customers on a pedestal isn’t just logical – it’s essential for success. NB: This is an article from Hotelogix Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Let’s explore how you can leverage online reviews to boost your hotel’s revenue in 2

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Albert Hotel: Blending Past and Present

Lodging Magazine

New Waterloo, an Austin, Texas-based hospitality development and management company, began the new year by opening AlbertHotelon Main Street, Fredericksburg. Combining the historically protected Keidel home and Brockmann-Kiehne House with new construction, the hotel is named after the towns well-known architect and historical preservationist Albert Keidel and reflects his signature mix of grit and sophistication in its design.

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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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Step-by-Step Guide to Launching a Facebook Ad

eHotelier

Facebook has seriously awesome targeting parameters to get your business in front of potential customers that align with a business target market and need periods.

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AAHOA launches AAHOALending.com

Hotel Business

In response to the growing challenges in securing financing, AAHOA has launched AAHOALending.com , powered by Bridge. This hospitality-focused digital lending platform offers AAHOA members access to more than 150 lenders, with plans to add more lenders regularly to maintain a competitive edge. The platform will allow users to compare financing options side-by-side, find the best rates and secure funding, according to the companies.

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Full but failing: the quiet crisis in boutique hotels

Hotel Owner

Andy Murrays Cromlix Hotel is beautiful. Award-winning, fully booked, and sitting on 34 acres of private grounds in the Scottish countryside. It was crowned AA Hotel of the Year Scotland 2024. It has a Michelin Key. Guests write glowing reviews. And yet, it’s losing money. In the year to March 2024, Cromlix reported a loss of 369k. That followed an even steeper loss of 919k the year before.

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Women’s Innovation Council Joins Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance

Lodging Magazine

RICHARDSON, TexasThe Hospitality Womens Innovation Council has joined the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance to advance the cause of women and underserved communities across the industry while collecting womens input to enhance innovation. The Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance was founded in 2021 as a consortium of organizations networking in concert to maximize their efforts at advancing women in hospitality.

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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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Giorgio Saturnino joins Azul Hospitality in F&B role

Hotel Business

Azul Hospitality Group has appointed Giorgio Saturnino as VP, food & beverage. He brings more than 20 years of experience in F&B to the company. He has led operations across multiple outlets, driving improvements in service, efficiency and financial performance, according to the company. His background includes leadership roles at luxury hotels, including the Fairmont Grand Del Mar and several Four Seasons properties across Hawaii and the mainland U.S.

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AHLA: Los Angeles Tourism Industry Lagging Behind All Other Major U.S. Cities in Post-Pandemic Recovery

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C.As Los Angeles continues to recover from the long-term effects of the pandemic and most recently the devastating wildfires, anew reportreleased by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that the citys recovery of international visitors from 2019 levels lags behind every other major U.S. city. Coupled with the recent wildfires and the potential passage of legislation before the City Council, the tourism industry is facing significant challenges that have already

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Pyramid Global COO Eric Habermann to retire

Hotel Business

Pyramid Global Hospitality has revealed that COO Eric Habermann will retire this month following seven years with the company and a nearly 40-year career in hospitality. He will be succeeded by Isaac Hicks , the firm’s current CFO. Replacing Hicks will be Judy Brigham, formerly EVP, corporate finance, will become the company;s first femaie CFO.

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Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel Begins $60 Million Renovation

Guides: Lodging Magazine

PHILADELPHIA, PennsylvaniaSheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, situated within the city’s academic and cultural landscape, announced the start of a $60+ million renovation slated for completion in 2025. Designed by Gensler, the hotel’s renovation will include the revitalization of guest rooms, which will have new textiles, accents, and state-of-the-art upgrades, while the hotel’s public spaces including the lobby, porte cochre, corridors, and Club Lounge will undergo a

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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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Terra and Turnberry to Begin Construction of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach with $392 Million in Financing from TYKO Capital

Hospitality Net

Terra and Turnberry, two of South Floridas leading real estate development firms, have secured $392 million in construction financing that will help advance the development of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, an 800-room, 17-story property adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center. The financing was provided by TYKO Capital, a multi-billion-dollar commercial real estate private equity and private credit investment management platform, backed by Elliott Investment Management and led by Adi Chugh.

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Cross Hotels & Resorts expands Bali Portfolio with Cross Bali Waluya

eHotelier

Cross Hotels & Resorts has signed a hotel management agreement with PT Agungwaluya Kuta Pengembang for Cross Bali Waluya, a 115-key resort in Balis

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HVS ANAROCK Insights - Navigating the Noise: What US Tariffs Could Mean for Indian Hospitality?

Hospitality Net

India has received a short break on the tariff front, but the bigger picture remains complex. Earlier this month, the US administration announced a steep 26% tariff on Indian imports, sparking concerns across trade-focused sectors. Fortunately, a 90-day suspension has been granted, offering India, along with several other countries, a temporary pause and a crucial opportunity for trade discussions.Key Indian export sectors like electronics, gems and jewelry, textiles, and auto components are wat

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Double luxury and lifestyle signing in Greece for IHG Hotels & Resorts

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the worlds leading hotel companies, announces the signing of two properties on the island of Crete, Greece

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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