Hospitality Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The group behind Loulou Bistro, The Charles Grand Brasserie & Bar, and Poetica has confirmed it has teamed up with The Langham Sydney to open a restaurant and lounge bar inside the hotel. The existing restaurant and bar spaces will be revamped to make way for the new concept, which will be inspired by luxury European hotels – think influences from France, Italy, and Spain and a seafood bar. “While a beautiful space, the restaurant will be very approachable and a destination for S

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9). The data revealed an overwhelming 72 percent of diners plan on ordering pizza this year on either The Big Game, National Pizza Day, or both.

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Hospitality Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sydney-based group House Made Hospitality is continuing to expand, today announcing it will open four venues at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth’s Bligh Street precinct in the CBD. The group have revealed the four unnamed venues will include two bars and two restaurants which are slated to open this spring. “We know this section of the CBD exceptionally well and have a clear vision of what venue concepts are missing, and what could be developed to complement the existing hospitality footprint,

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

We talked to Hotel manager Davide Barnes to see how the property is fairing post an 18-month renovation at the outset of the pandemic in 2020 and what every hotelier can learn about managing the reopening process after a full-scale PIP.

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Hospitality Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park has welcomed a new woodfire grill restaurant and bar Sydney Common. Head Chef Jamie Robertson is leading the kitchen team under mentorship of Sepia talent and award-winning chef Martin Benn. Robertson comes from time at London’s Hide and the Michelin-starred The Capital, plus Ester and The Bridge Room here in Australia. “I’m excited to introduce Sydney Common, a culmination of my culinary journey that has been profoundly influenced by Martin Benn

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Hospitality Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Australia’s beer and spirits industries have once again been hit with a growth-inhibiting tax increase as the bi-annual CPI increase kicks in and the Federal Government continues to ignore pleas to help the Australian businesses. The law indexes the excise duty rates for alcohol twice a year, based on the upward movement of the consumer price index (CPI).

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Lodging Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The security and safety of all guests, employees, and visitors at hotels is top priority for hotel security management teams. Investing in upgrades to security and safety technology helps hotels stay compliant, manage assets, and prevent security incidents. One component of security technology that hotels invest in is key control and asset management solutions.

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Hospitality Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The husband and wife operators of two Adelaide Vietnamese restaurants are facing the Fair Work Ombudsman in court over accusations the couple underpaid 36 Mr Viet workers $407,546. The alleged underpayments affected mostly Vietnamese international students aged under 25 and took place between 2018 and 2021, with amounts ranging from $74 up to $58,000.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, opened its doors on January 23rd, becoming the newest addition to The Ritz-Carlton's collection of over 110 hotels and resorts worldwide. The property has a 38-year-old legacy in the Dallas area and is undergoing a substantial $55 million renovation following its acquisition in 2022 through a joint venture between Trinity Investments and Partners Group.

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Lodging Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

WASHINGTON—Improvement in group business, especially across the Top 25 Markets and upper-upscale chains, drove growth in U.S. hotel revenues and profits, according to 2023 P&L data from CoStar. U.S. Hotel Performance 2023 per-available-room metrics Percentage change from 2022GOPPAR: $75.83 (up 8.2 percent)TRevPAR: $211.49 (up 9.6 percent)EBITDA PAR: $53.05 (up 7.6 percent)LPAR: $71.56 (up 13.2 percent) “Total industry revenues and profits were well beyond 2022 levels as pricing power continu

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Burgeoning boutique luxury hotel brand, The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts, has announced the addition of Occitania’s exceptional Château De Fiac to its portfolio from 1 January 2024, taking its growing European footprint to six properties across four countries and further enhancing the brand’s immersive local offerings.

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Lodging Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

WASHINGTON—As more than two-thirds of hotels continue to experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering more pay and incentives to attract and retain talent, according to a new survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Over the last six months, 82 percent of respondents have increased wages, which hit a record-high average for hotels in December 2023.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has announced the appointment of Sébastien Carre as Group Head of Hospitality. In this key role, Mr. Carre will lead the hospitality function for all RSG destinations and self-operated properties to elevate Saudi Arabia's position in global tourism.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Walter and Margarita Manzke lose two more LA restaurants, leaving just République after the closures of Petty Cash and Sari Sari Store

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Red Sea Global (RSG), the visionary developer behind the world's most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and Amaala, has announced the appointment of Martin Greenslade as Group Chief Financial Officer.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As more than two-thirds of hotels continue to experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering more pay and a host of incentives to attract and retain talent, according to a new survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Over the last six months, 82% of respondents have increased wages, which hit a record-high average for hotels in December 2023.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Expedia Group announced today that American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) will use Expedia Group’s Fraud Prevention as a Service (FPaaS) solution for travel bookings on its Amex GBT Egencia solution. FPaaS blocks fraudulent transactions before they happen, reducing unscrupulous activity and enabling more protection for their clients.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Mexico City’s Tlecān reimagines tascalate—a Maya drink made with maíz, cacao, achiote and water—as a bright and earthy mezcal cocktail.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Extended Stay America, the leading mid-price extended stay brand, announced today its growth outlook through franchising, following the momentum from a strong year of milestones, including 20% growth of its franchise portfolio across its family of brands: Extended Stay America Premier Suites, Extended Stay America Suites and Extended Stay America Select Suites.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, is delighted to announce SLS Madrid Infantas Residences, Ennismore and the brand’s first standalone residence in Spain. The building, which will undergo careful refurbishment beginning in early 2024, is steeped in history, designed by Spanish architect Eduardo Sanchez Eznarriaga in the 1920s and home to writer Enrique Jardiel Poncela.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel representation companies, has outpaced the market with 52% revenue growth with reservations up by over 42% in the past 12-months.

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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

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The hotel, formerly known as Madrid Atocha Affiliated by Meliá and located in the literary heart of Madrid, has undergone a complete renovation and will reopen under the Meliá Collection brand, in response to the increasing demand for luxury accommodations in the capital city.

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Lodging Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The security and safety of all guests, employees, and visitors at hotels is top priority for hotel security management teams. Investing in upgrades to security and safety technology helps hotels stay compliant, manage assets, and prevent security incidents. One component of security technology that hotels invest in is key control and asset management solutions.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sydney, Australia – A new report by SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, shows the global hotel industry has been primed for a new era of travel after rises in international hotel arrivals in 2023 triggered a wave of changes in travel behaviour.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Open pricing is a hotel pricing and room distribution strategy that sells rooms at a rate that will both benefit the customer and provide the highest possible profit for the hotel at the same time. Properties that utilise open pricing strategies allow rates for all room types, dates, and across all hotel distribution channels to be optimised independently of one another with the primary goal of maximising revenue.

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