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Inventory management and sustainability: A win-win strategy for the hotel industry

eHotelier

Inventory management and sustainability: A win-win strategy for the hotel industry - Insights - Insights Here are ways hotels can minimize secondary inventory waste in their rooms in order to reduce costs, increase profits and promote sustainability.

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Plate it Forward’s latest venue Kyiv Social opens in Sydney

Hospitality Magazine

Kyiv Social is the fourth venue from the Plate it Forward Hospitality Group led by Shaun Christie-David. Located in an ex-English Scottish Bank in Sydney’s Broadway, Kyiv Social carries the group’s ethos of equal opportunity across the table. Kyiv Social’s Ukrainian menu is a collaborative effort between Julian V Cincotta, Travis Harvey (ex-Ozharvest executive chef), Vincent Dyevoich (Dovetail and Colicchio & Sons), Ukrainian cultural consultant Nadiia Mohylna, and Ukrainia

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Red Planet Philippines announces the opening of their much-awaited hotel in Bonifacio Global City

eHotelier

Red Planet Hotels shares news on "The First Real Budget Hotel" in the premier Uptown district in Bonifacio Global City, The Philippines. The prominent budget hotel chain also talks about their current hotel portfolio and other exciting firsts for the sector.

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Prioritize Mental Health: Strategies for Managing Stress in Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Working in a restaurant is a marathon, not a sprint. To get through a long shift, chefs, managers, servers, hosts and waitstaff need to make wise decisions and take care of their health. Whether you work in the front of house or in the kitchen, the stressors of every shift can wear you down. Eventually the weight of it all can take a toll on your emotional and physical wellbeing.

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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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Travel Outlook’s Annette, The Virtual Hotel Agent™ revolutionizes the caller experience at Camelback Resort

eHotelier

In every corner of industry, technology is helping companies break barriers and challenge convention. The hospitality industry is no exception, and conversational AI is making its mark, providing a new option for effective and consistent customer service.

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Sustainable Tourism Global Center and WTTC unveil pioneering global research on travel & tourism

eHotelier

In a defining moment for the global Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC) initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia today released the latest industry-shaping Environmental Impact Research data.

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The Ultimate Guide to Chatbots in Hotel Industry

InnQuest

The hotel industry is evolving, and chatbots are at the forefront of this transformation. Chatbots have become an integral part of the hotel industry, reshaping the way hotels engage with their guests. They not only enhance guest experiences and drive bookings but also streamline processes, offering a valuable solution to the perpetual staffing challenges in the hospitality industry.

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Choice Hotels calls on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to engage in discussions

eHotelier

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) (the "Company" or "Choice"), today called upon the board of directors of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: WH) ("Wyndham") to engage in good faith discussions so that shareholders of both companies can benefit from the compelling combination.

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Former Black Bar & Grill chef Dany Karam joins Cabra-Vale Diggers

Hospitality Magazine

Dany Karam exited The Star Sydney’s Black Bar & Grill back in 2022 after spending five years as executive chef at the fine diner. And after taking on various consulting gigs, he’s been appointed the culinary ambassador of Cabra-Vale Diggers as the venue commences a multi-stage redevelopment in South West Sydney. At its completion, the site will host a 140-room hotel tower as well as a range of new culinary offerings that will join the existing District 8 dining precinct. “H

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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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Fusion appoints three new General Managers at Vietnam properties

eHotelier

Renowned as a trailblazer in the field of wellness-inspired resorts with its “all-spa inclusive” vacationing concept, Fusion Hotel Group announced the appointment of three new general managers at its hotels in Vietnam as the group continues to expand its presence across the country.

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Harper Rooftop Bar to open at Kimpton Margot Sydney

Hospitality Magazine

Harper Rooftop Bar will open 2 November on level 7 of the Kimpton Margot Sydney on Pitt Street. Luke Mangan will be curating the food offering which is set to be a modern-Mediterranean showcase with local ingredients. “Finally the cat’s out of the bag – Harper Rooftop Bar opens in a couple of weeks and we can’t wait to see Sydneysiders enjoying this amazing open-air rooftop bar with a rosĂ© in hand,” says Mangan. “We’ve created a delicious Mediterranean inspired menu full

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Marriott Bonvoy becomes the official hotel partner of Live Nation Canada

eHotelier

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program with more than 30 extraordinary brands and endless experiences, today announced a multi-year agreement with Live Nation Canada as its Official Hotel Partner. A first of its kind for Live Nation Canada in the hotel category, this strategic relationship grants Marriott Bonvoy members access to exclusive concert and stay experiences at hundreds of Live Nation-promoted shows across Canada.

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Bondi Beach welcomes sashimi bar by GetFish

Hospitality Magazine

De Costi is a name synonymous with seafood, as is GetFish, the delivery business next-gen fishmonger Antonio Muollo launched in 2018 which sees produce from the Sydney Fish Markets delivered directly to consumers. Now, the entrepreneur has opened GetSashimi in Bondi Beach, the city’s first sashimi-centric fast casual venue. “The launch of GetSashimi has long been a dream of mine to bring a healthy offering and finding the best-possible spot in Bondi Beach has brought this dream to a realit

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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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The Hideaway, a modern speakeasy hidden in Chelsea, opens with live music and DJ nights

eHotelier

The Hideaway, an art deco modern speakeasy, hidden just off Lower Sloane Street in Chelsea is now open for nights of wild abandon (or just a nice drink after work) with weekly live music nights on a Friday where you can expect jazz, blues, rock and gypsy sounds. The Hideaway launches this winter season with a delicious and innovative cocktail menu and tasty bar food with an Asian European twist.

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Ahana Dutt is the chef behind Raja: one of Sydney’s best openings of 2023

Hospitality Magazine

Kolkata-born Ahana Dutt grew up going to the markets on Sundays with her mother, spending mornings selecting produce and haggling down the price of live fish. “Sundays were special for us,” she says. “It was a whole process of who would go home with the fish head.” The weekly ritual inspired Dutt to become a chef, initially cooking alongside family at home before attending culinary school in Bombay, and going on to work in the kitchen of globally lauded fine diner Firedoor.

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Culinary-First Brand Appellation appoints new Vice President of hotel operations

eHotelier

Appellation – the culinary-first hotel brand co-founded by Christopher Hunsberger (former Four Seasons President, the Americas) and celebrated American chef Charlie Palmer – welcomes Jennifer Clay as Vice President of Hotel Operations. In this new role for the brand, Clay oversees the guest experience design and execution across Appellation properties to delight guests, create long-term loyalty, expand content creation and solidify premier market positioning.

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Highlights from Richard Valtr’s appearance on the Hospitable podcast

MEWS

Ever listened to the Hospitable podcast by Omniboost? Consider this our official recommendation. And if you’re looking for a place to start, there’s nowhere better than this insightful chat with Mews Founder, Richard Valtr.

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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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Building a Security Culture: The Most Basic Best Practice Is to Train All Staff in Protecting Guests

Lodging Magazine

Discussions of guest expectations in today’s hotel industry often involve aspects such as hyper-personalization, digital transactions, guestroom entertainment, wellness, and sustainable practices. Perhaps because security is so fundamental to hospitality, it is less common as a trending topic. But the protection of guests and their assets will always be a priority, one that guests themselves are highly cognizant of.

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Web Exclusive: Honeywell offers tips for safe IAQ

Hotel Business

Indoor air quality (IAQ) has been an ongoing concern within hotel guestrooms and public spaces, and the COVID-19 pandemic only heightened guest and hotelier awareness of the air they breathe in and out when on property. Hotel Business caught up with Bhavesh Gupta, global director of engineering, Honeywell Building Technologies , to gather his insights on Honeywell ‘s three tips on how to keep indoor air safer when outdoor air quality reaches harmful levels.

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Beef-a-Roo, Blenderz opening inside shipping containers to cut costs

Fast Casual

Next Brands President Austin Capoferi describes how franchisees may buy a unit for an all-inclusive price of $200,000.

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Resolute Road and Wyndham host extended-stay seminar

Hotel Business

Resolute Road Hospitality and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts recently hosted a joint event, “Economics of the Extended-Stay Segment of Lodging,” in Nashville. The event brought more than 100 hospitality industry executives together to discuss a wide array of topics, including best management practices, current market trends and Wyndham’s newest extended-stay brand, ECHO Suites. “It was a privilege to host this event alongside Wyndham,” said Daniel Pinheiro, chief busine

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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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The Best Social Media Platforms for Restaurants

Restaurant Engine

The best social media platforms for you are the ones your customers are using. Is your restaurant using social media? And if you are, are you using it effectively? How many platforms are you using? Are you on the best ones for your target audience? In this article, we look at the best social media platforms for restaurants. You don’t have to be on all of them.

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Swiss-Belhotel International Continues Expansion in Africa with Second Property in Nairobi

Hospitality Net

Swiss-Belhotel International, has announced the signing of its second property in Nairobi, further establishing its presence in the Kenyan capital. This exciting development comes less than a month after the signing of its previous hotel in the city.

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GDS vs. Channel Manager: Which is Right for Your Hotel?

Revenue Hub

As a hotel owner or manager, you’re continually exploring ways to boost your property’s visibility, manage bookings efficiently, and maximize revenue. NB: This is an article from RateGain In the realm of hotel distribution and connectivity, two essential tools are often in the spotlight: GDS vs Channel Manager. They play distinct roles in the complex world of hotel distribution, and choosing the right one can significantly impact your business’s success.

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Web Exclusive: Vegan silk latest amenity at luxury hotels

Hotel Business

It is often thought that sustainability and luxury are two separate things—that in order to have one, you must sacrifice the other. But a new product available to hotels as an amenity, as well as in retail shops, combines the luxurious qualities of traditional silk with both sustainable and animal welfare benefits. Nilüfer Bracco “To be clear, vegan silk is not silk,” said Nilüfer Bracco, founder/CEO, niLuu.

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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.