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How Giuseppe Fuzio is bringing Pugliese influence to a’Mare

Hospitality Magazine

Giuseppe Fuzio began his career washing dishes and training as an apprentice in a pastry shop on the ground floor of the building where he grew up. The Puglia native has come a long way since then. Travelling across Italy from the seaside to the alps, before moving to the UK, Japan, and finally Australia, the chef has garnered experience across hotels, casual eateries, and Michelin-starred restaurants.

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From Restaurant GM to Multi-Unit Leader: Why These Promotions Often Fail—and How to Fix It

Modern Restaurant Management

In the restaurant industry, moving from General Manager (GM) to Multi-Unit Leader (MUL)—whether as a District Manager, Area Manager, or Regional Director—is usually seen as a natural career progression. After all, a high-performing GM has already mastered running a restaurant, hitting numbers, developing teams, and managing day-to-day operations, so giving them more locations should be a win.

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Iconic Sydney bar Kittyhawk New York to reopen April 4

Hospitality Magazine

When Kittyhawk temporarily closed its doors in late December 2024, owners Jared Merlino, Michael Hwang, and Eddie Levy cited the teams need for a well-deserved break. Now, the bar is back with renewed focus and an updated name Kittyhawk New York and it’s taking inspiration from both New York’s bar scene and the success of sister establishment Big Poppas.

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Is Complexity Holding Hotel Revenue Managers Back?

Revenue Hub

As revenue heroes, revenue managers sometimes face an unexpected challenge: overcomplication. Many revenue managers dig into endless data points and exhaustive analyses in their quest for accuracy and thoroughness. NB: This is an article from Demand Calendar Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date This can confuse their teams and lead to missed opportunities to capture revenue at the right time.

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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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‘Chef’s Table’ Kicks Off Its 10th Anniversary With ‘Chef’s Table: Legends’

EATER

Jos Andrs is one of four chefs featured in Chefs Table: Legends | Courtesy of Netflix The newest installment of the influential Netflix show will feature Jamie Oliver, Jos Andrs, Alice Waters, and Thomas Keller Six months after Chefs Table: Noodles , Netflix has released the trailer for the newest installment of the popular food show. Chefs Table: Legends will will pay tribute to the culinary icons who have helped shape the modern world of food, the press release reads.

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Our Editors Pick the Best Deals From the Amazon Spring Sale

EATER

Eater Staff The spring version of Prime Day has bonkers deals (up to 72% off) on Bake Off-famous tools, Eater editor-loved gadgets, and a sexy air fryer Another day, another new Amazon sales event but this ones a whopper. This time, its a smorgasbord of sales called the Spring Sale Event , and it will run from March 2531 with deals of up to 93% off dozens of categories, including best-selling items by brands such as KitchenAid , Cuisinart , Breville , Alessi , and other trusted cookware compani

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Sustainability in Hospitality: A Roadmap for Greener, Smarter Hotels

STAAH

The hospitality industry is evolving, with sustainability taking center stage. Todays travelers are more eco-conscious, seeking accommodations that reflect their values. As hoteliers, investing in green practices is not just about reducing environmental impact; its also a strategic move to attract and retain guests who prioritize sustainability. According to a recent Booking.com survey, 56% of travelers now seek accommodations that embrace eco-friendly practices, and nearly 67% value comfort, st

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Keith Lee Knows Opening His Own Restaurant Will Be Tough

EATER

Keith Lee, the internets most famous food critic. | Photo by Renee Dominguez/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images The TikTok food critic has spent the last few years advocating for independent restaurants, most recently in a partnership with Toast. He also hopes to open his own someday. At this point, theres no denying that Keith Lee is among the countrys most influential food critics.

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Alexa+ Could Earn Top of Funnel Spot in Travel Research

Revenue Hub

Major travel brands including Tripadvisor and Uber have partnered with Amazon for the debut of its next-generation voice assistant. NB: This is an article from Staah Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date With 600 million Alexa devices now out in the world, the latest advancements in generative AI have unlocked new possibilities – enabling us to reimagine the experience in our pursuit of making customers lives better and easier every day, said Panos Panay, senior vice presi

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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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How All-in-One PMS capabilities help independent hoteliers adapt to recovering business travel demand

eHotelier

Business travel has not experienced a typical path to recovery post-COVID, but the industrys focus on leisure travelers will be tested as it increases.

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First Booking Through an OTA? The Next One Should be Yours

Revenue Hub

When guests book through an OTA, the agency, not the resort, owns the guest relationship. That means OTAs hold the guest data, control the messaging and have the power to influence where the guest books their next stay. Resorts, on the other hand, are left with a one-time transaction instead of a long-term connection. NB: This is an article from Attractions.io Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date While OTAs may own the first booking, you have an opportunity to take control of t

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AI Marketing Tips: Best Practices & Insights from Hospitality Experts

Revfine

Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What are your top suggestions and best practices for using AI in hotel marketing activities (e.g., communication, data analysis, etc.)? (Question proposed by Michael J. Goldrich.) Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Dr. The post AI Marketing Tips: Best Practices & Insights from Hospitality Experts appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Leveraging Hotel Guest Personas for Improved Marketing Results

Revenue Hub

Understanding your guests is the key to more effective hotel marketing. A well-crafted hotel guest persona ensures that the right travelers see the right messages – whether its a mother discovering your kid-friendly amenities or a couple finding a spa package tailored to their romantic getaway. NB: This is an article from Travelboom Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date By segmenting guests into distinct archetypes based on preferences and behaviors, hoteliers can craft mo

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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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Extended Stay America Opens 50th Premier Suites Hotel

Lodging Magazine

CHARLOTTE, North CarolinaExtended Stay America announced the opening of the 50th Extended Stay America Premier Suites hotel in Schertz, Texas. This marks a milestone for the midscale extended-stay brand, which has had 50 locations since its launch in 2021. Provident Realty Advisors developed the Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Antonio Schertz, bolstering its franchise portfolio of Extended Stay America hotels.

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The rise of digital twins: Transforming manufacturing with predictive intelligence

SAS

Digital twins are revolutionizing manufacturing by providing real-time, virtual representations of physical assets. The ability to create and refine digital replicas using live sensor data is optimizing efficiency, reducing downtime and unlocking new levels of innovation. While many organizations are still operating with digital shadows historical data models that [.

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Bradford Allen acquires SpringHill Suites Indianapolis Fishers

Hotel Business

Bradford Allen ‘s investment arm has acquired the SpringHill Suites Indianapolis Fishers, a 130-room select-service hotel adjacent to the new Cadillac Formula 1 headquarters and Nickle Plate Trail railtrail corridor in Indianapolis. Located near Interstate 69 in the Indianapolis North Loop submarket, the hotel is less than 3 miles from the new Fishers Event Center.

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Hospitality Action reports record-breaking year of support in 2024

Hotel Owner

As Hospitality Action marks the fifth anniversary of its first COVID grant, the charity reports that it has seen a lasting rise in demand for support, making 2024 its most challenging year yet. According to its latest Impact Report, a surge in grant applications last year was driven by mounting debt, soaring living costs, unstable work patterns and declining mental health.

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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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Hotel keyless entry: A guide to digital accommodations

SiteMinder

What is hotel keyless entry? Hotel keyless entry systems let guests unlock their rooms without using a traditional key card. Instead, access is granted through technology like mobile apps, Bluetooth, QR codes, or biometric recognition. The goal? To make check-in smoother, enhance security, and offer a more modern, convenient stay. There are a few common types of keyless entry in hotels.

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Web Exclusive: Designing joy

Hotel Business

Davidson Hospitality , Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, Jacki Arena Interiors (JAI) and Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) have come together to create one-of-a-kind hotel guestrooms that embody imagination, joy and purpose. This collaboration is about more than just design; its about weaving stories, emotions, and inspiration into every detail to support families facing extraordinary circumstances, said Jacki Arena, principal/owner, JAI.

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SHR Launches AI Assistant to Automate CRS and CRM Platforms

Lodging Magazine

HOUSTON, TexasSHR announced the launch of its new AI Assistant, an embedded solution that automates content creation within its central reservation systems (CRS) and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms. Designed to eliminate the inefficiencies of manual content management, the AI Assistant has multilingual updates, messaging consistency, and accessibility compliance.

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Extended Stay America opens 50th Premier Suites

Hotel Business

Extended Stay America has opened the Extended Stay America Premier Suites San Antonio Schertz in Schertz, TX, the brand’s 50th property. The hotel was developed by Provident Realty Advisors. The three-story, 115-room, newly constructed hotel features free WiFi, free healthy breakfast, a fitness center, onsite guest laundry and signature bedding.

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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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Recycling Partner: Clean the World Introduces Live Impact Dashboard  

Lodging Magazine

Clean the World, the leading recycler of soap and plastic bathroom amenities in the hotel industry, recently celebrated its 14th anniversary and continues to make a major contribution to the industrys sustainability and social responsibility. We give out about seven million bars of soap every year to our WASH Foundation, which is the charitable arm of our organization, and the Foundation gets that soap into the hands of those that are in need, from Maui […] The post Recycling Partner: Clea

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Sonesta Select Minneapolis Eden Prairie trades

Hotel Business

HREC Investment Advisors has arranged the sale of the 149-room Sonesta Select Minneapolis Eden Prairie in Eden Prairie, MN. The property was acquired by Eden Hotels LLC, a local hotel owner/operator based in Minneapolis. HREC Investment Advisors exclusively represented an affiliate of Service Properties Trust (SVC) as the seller in this transaction.

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ibis Mumbai BKC Opens in Mumbai’s Business District

Hospitality Net

ibis, the pioneer of accessible and high-quality accommodation, welcomes its latest address in Mumbai with the opening of ibis Mumbai BKC. The property - part of Accors global hospitality network and a participating hotel in ALL, the Groups booking platform and loyalty program - embodies ibis vision of making travel more open and inclusive through smart design, seamless convenience, and a lively social environment.

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Christy Jernigan joins Dreamscape Hospitality

Hotel Business

Dreamscape Hospitality has appointed Christy Jernigan as VP, feasibility. In her new role, she supports the companys strategic growth strategy. She has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including business development, acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives. Most recently, she was chief development officer at Brittain Resorts & Hotels, where she led all aspects of business development.

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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