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Boost Engagement Through Visual Communication

Modern Restaurant Management

The world of food franchising has been a catalyst for pioneering innovations that have had a ripple effect across multiple industries. After all, the McDonald brothers, with the pivotal support of Ray Kroc, changed our approach to franchising altogether. And it’s safe to say that the food franchising industry brought Henry Ford’s approach to process optimization to a whole new level.

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The Importance of Benchmarking in Hotel Management

Revfine

In the dynamic world of hotel management, every day is different. It can feel difficult to find the time to take stock of your property's performance, which can be a problem in such a competitive industry where staying ahead of the game is crucial. When navigating the industry's complexities, benchmarking is the unsung hero for The post The Importance of Benchmarking in Hotel Management appeared first on Revfine.com.

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How ‘The Taste of Things’ Translated Cooking Into a Visual Feast

EATER

Binoche and Magimel have the lockstep choreography of two people who have been sharing a kitchen together for decades. | IFC Juliette Binoche and chef Pierre Gagnaire share what it was like to film the most mesmerizing food movie in years The Taste of Things , the new French-language film from director Trần Anh Hùng, begins with an extended cooking sequence.

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Report: TikTok inspires student travelers

Hotel Business

StudentUniverse , a Flight Centre Travel Group company, has released its annual The State of Student & Youth Travel Report delving into the latest travel sentiments among those aged 18-25. The report reveals trends among Gen Z travelers including how TikTok can influence travel decisions, a preference for taking “dry vacations” and a concern for the environment that is driving some to actively choose to abstain from traveling by air.

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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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Knowland: Secondary Markets Surpass Top 25 in Meetings and Events Growth

Lodging Magazine

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported meetings and events in secondary markets outpaced the traditional Top 25 markets in January. Most notably, the highest growth Top 25 market, Nashville, Tennesee, was up 16.1 percent, while the top growth secondary market city, Lexington, Kentucky, had a 76.4 percent uptick in meetings and events for the month. This suggests a trend that indicates meeting planners are sometimes opting for secondary destinations to reduce costs.

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Radisson Hotel Group Debuts in Montenegro With the Signing of Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Kolasin

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group announces at HOTCO 2024 its debut in Montenegro with the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Kolasin. The 188-room hotel consisting of spacious standard rooms and a range of contemporary suites, including junior and presidential, is scheduled to open during the ski season in Q4 2024.

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In New Orleans, Dong Phuong’s King Cakes Reign Supreme

EATER

How a bakery founded by South Vietnamese refugees in the early 1980s elevated New Orleans’s reputation as one of the best food cities in the world.

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Why Shake Shack, Wingstop ended 2023 on top

Fast Casual

Placer.ai's Lila Margalit dives into the data behind Shake Shack and Wingstop to reveal why they performed so well during the final quarter of 2023 and what lies ahead for them in 2024.

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You Really Need a Soup Mug

EATER

Sarah Baird If you want to maximize your soup consumption, it’s time to invest in a vessel that’s up to the task For the extremely online among us, it’s been nearly impossible to miss the rise of soup as the latest embodiment of our collective need for comfort. It arguably began in late 2021 with the “soup girl” phenomenon, which gave us viral TikTok audios like “ gorgeous, gorgeous girls love soup ” and “ good soup.

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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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Novotel makes its debut in Cambodia

Hospitality Net

The new urban style-resort blends warm Cambodian hospitality and modern design, catering to travelers wishing to experience the relaxed, seaside destination of Sihanoukville.

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Hotel Brand Overload: The Coming Shakeout

Revenue Hub

The rise of brands has been the dominant trend in the global hotel industry over the past four decades. During this time, many hotel owners sought brand representation, while most brands themselves exited the business of owning or operating hotels. Starting with some three hundred brands at five price points, the hotel chains have repeatedly created brands that subdivided those price points.

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All White: Booking.com Reveals the Luxurious Stays Behind the Popular Dark Drama TV Series

Hospitality Net

One of the breakout hits of the 2021 lockdown and 14-time Emmy Award winner, the dark comedy drama that documents the secrets and twisted truths of a luxury hotel chain is set to return to screens with a bang in 2025. The second series moved from Hawaii to the north-east coast of Sicily, and it has just been announced that the highly anticipated season three will be filmed at two luxury resorts in Thailand.

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tROAS for Hotel Campaigns Brings Improved Bidding Accuracy

Revenue Hub

Travelers are taking trips again. International tourism ended 2023 at 88% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the World Tourism Organization , an agency of the United Nations. During the pandemic, the travel industry experienced significant challenges and we created solutions to help advertisers navigate a time of deep economic uncertainty. NB: This is an article from Google Ads Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date As the needs of travelers and advertisers shift with the indu

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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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HBA Atlanta Designs The Westin Buckhead Atlanta to the Rhythm of Surrounding Nature and Vibrant Social Energy

Hospitality Net

Hospitality design firm HBA Atlanta has completed the redesign of The Westin Buckhead Atlanta, elevating the public spaces and guest rooms with residential-like interiors that blend modernity with tradition. The 368-room hotel is situated in the heart of Buckhead, where the serenity of nature meets the dynamic social scene within the "City in a Forest.

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The Olympics Effect: Insights on Paris Hotel Impact

Revenue Hub

In just less than 180 days, the city of Paris will ignite the Olympic flame, setting the stage for the world’s most extraordinary sporting spectacles and casting the City of Lights into the global spotlight. It’s a unique opportunity to examine the hotel pricing trends and patterns emerging in the run-up to the Games. NB: This is an article from Lighthouse (formerly OTA Insight) Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date So what is the impact of the 2024 Olympic Games on

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Hotel Tonnelle Unveils Renovation in the Heart of New Orleans’ Garden District

Hospitality Net

Hotel Tonnelle, part of Marriott’s Tribute portfolio, announces it has completed a comprehensive renovation that has transformed every corner of the New Orleans property, including guest rooms, meeting spaces, lobby and public areas.

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Guest Loyalty Doesn’t Need To Be Complicated… I Promise!

Revenue Hub

Tell me if you have been in this situation before? You want and know that you need a loyalty strategy for you property or portfolio, maybe you’ve had a few false starts and don’t know where to begin again or start at all… Everyone usually has something to say about loyalty across marketing, sales, operations, finance… you get the point! NB: T his is an article from Laasie Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Here’s a quick guide on how you can seamlessly level

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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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Kimpton Virgilio Opens as the First Boutique Hotel from Kimpton Hotels & Resorts in Mexico City

Hospitality Net

The vibrant "Polanquito" area welcomes Kimpton Virgilio, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ first boutique hotel in Mexico City, with a unique concept of absurdly personalized experiences and a modern and original gastronomic offer.

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JLL: 2023 NYC RevPAR up 15.2% vs. 2019

Hotel Business

According to JLL Hotels & Hospitality ‘s NYC State of the Lodging Industry report, New York City RevPAR, driven by the highest ADR in the market’s history, reached historic heights in 2023, exceeding 2019 levels by 15.2%. Other key takeaways from the report include: Strong market fundamentals: NYC RevPAR led top-25 U.S. markets in 2023 Expect continued growth in 2024 underpinned by the resurgence of international travel (China’s group travel ban was lifted in August 2023) and the

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The future of tech in hospitality

Hospitality Net

In prehistoric times, our technology was limited to tools made of stone and bone. In the 21st century, we live in an era of technological innovation that is changing almost every aspect of our lives, from communication and education to recreation and entertainment. Technology continues to evolve and in the hospitality industry we have seen drastic changes in recent years.

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Choice Implements Toast as Brand Standard for Cambria and Radisson Brands

Lodging Magazine

BOSTON—Toast announced a collaboration with Choice Hotels International to make its Toast for Hotel Restaurants technology a brand standard for two of Choice’s brands, Cambria Hotels and Radisson. Toast is also a qualified vendor for Choice’s other brands. Cambria and Radisson will implement Toast technology as a brand standard by summer 2025 for Cambria and by the beginning of 2026 for Radisson properties.

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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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Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts Unveils The Prince Kitano New York, the Brand’s First Property in the Continental United States

Hospitality Net

Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts, the leading hospitality company with a diverse collection of hotels, resorts and other leisure facilities within Japan and across the world, today unveils The Prince Kitano New York following a years-long renovation. Formerly known as The Kitano Hotel New York, the refreshed property now sits within The Prince portfolio, the company’s flagship hotel brand characterized by exceptional elegance, comfort and privacy.

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One Very Important Day

Lodging Magazine

AHLA facilitates victories against tester lawsuits and the homeless-in-hotels ballot measure Dec. 5, 2023, was an important day for the hotel industry, as hoteliers scored key victories in two tough, high-profile fights that have vexed the industry for years: tester lawsuits and Los Angeles’ homeless-in-hotels ballot initiative. Supreme Court Reviews Serial Lawsuits It’s rare that an issue affecting our industry goes all the way to the Supreme Court.

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Embassy Suites By Hilton Asheville Downtown Now Open

Hospitality Net

Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown opened its doors to guests today. Located at 192 Haywood Street, the 188-room hotel, owned and managed by Parks Hospitality Group, is conveniently situated in the heart of the city and offers sweeping views of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The only full-service, all-suites property in Asheville also brings more than 7,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space to the downtown area, creating a premier venue for weddings, meetings, and

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AI’s impact on fraud: A growing challenge for global banking

SAS

In 2024, fraud and financial crimes are rising in global banking due to an evolving economic environment and expanding technological capabilities that create new opportunities for fraudsters. In 2023, consumer-focused fraud increased, with attackers posing as energy firms, lottery companies and banks to extract sensitive information from unsuspecting victims.

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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.