Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

It doesn’t matter if you have been in the restaurant industry for a decade or are just starting out, running a successful restaurant can be a stressful task. Management takes on multiple jobs throughout the restaurant including hiring, marketing, maintaining the budget, operations and keeping customers and staff happy. When working in a restaurant, management must utilize a variety of skills to run a successful business.

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MEWS

JANUARY 11, 2024

Knowing how to manage hotel group business is a significant step toward your property's success that can positively affect your bottom line. With so many moving parts, choosing a modern property management system will let you easily manage and automate the necessary processes.

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EATER

JANUARY 11, 2024

For everyone who’s ever wished chicken wings were a lip balm | Hidden Valley After countless marketing stunts over the years, Hidden Valley has come out with a ranch-flavored lip balm. It seems they won’t stop until the entire world is covered in a vague dusting of buttermilk and herb and onion. Hidden Valley is here with a banger installment in the “products nobody asked for” line.

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Lodging Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2024

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland released the top market performance numbers for December, citing San Diego as having the highest meeting volume improvement with 29.2 percent year-over-year (YOY) growth. Coming in second was San Francisco, where event volume increased 21.5 percent. San Diego’s healthcare event business segment doubled, and its pharmaceutical/biotechnology events tripled from last year.

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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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EATER

JANUARY 11, 2024

Ania Siniuk In this post-’hot girls have IBS’ era, lactase enzyme pills are getting their turn in the spotlight At Lehrhaus in Somerville, Massachusetts, guests pass by an old-timey gumball dispenser on their way to the bathroom. Twenty-five cents and a turn of the knob will get you a clear plastic ball — holding not candy but an individually wrapped dose of Lactaid.

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EATER

JANUARY 11, 2024

Hidden Valley seems to be on a singular mission to coat nearly everything in a vague dusting of buttermilk and herb and onion. Listen, there’s nothing wrong with ranch dressing. But it is possible to have too much of a good thing, and Hidden Valley seems to be on a singular mission to coat nearly everything in a vague dusting of buttermilk and herb and onion.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 11, 2024

Aspen Meadows Resort in Aspen, CO, has officially launched its partnership with the Salamander Collection brand. Salamander has been managing the property since 2022 and collaboratively oversaw the latest renovation work alongside the resort’s owner, the Aspen Institute. Open in time for ski season, the property features the redesigned and reconcepted West End Social restaurant and a new reception area and bar.

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STAAH

JANUARY 11, 2024

Every year hoteliers around the world wait for top distribution channels to ensure their strategy is aligned to where the market is heading. Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has revealed the top channels across its network of 19,000+ properties. Booking.com , Agoda and Traveloka continue to hold the top three positions, bringing in the highest revenue for partner hotels.

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Revenue Hub

JANUARY 11, 2024

Traveler behavior has changed in recent years faster than we can anticipate. NB: This is an article from Cloudbeds , one of our Expert Partners Deloitte described the year ahead in the travel industry as being defined by the basics – product, performance, and price – because of the once-in-a-generation crisis that forced economies and societies alike to reshape themselves.

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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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Hotel Owner

JANUARY 11, 2024

Signs of “rebalancing” across the UK hotel sector were seen in 2023, with trading performance maintaining an “upwards, albeit decelerating” trajectory, according to a new report from Christie and Co. The group’s ‘Business Outlook 2024’ report found that plateauing interest rates and inflation levels improved sentiment in the sector, providing the market with “some much-needed stability”.

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Revenue Hub

JANUARY 11, 2024

Hotel website, automated emails, reviews, OTAs, digital ads, social media, Google. There’s no shortage of ways to market your hotel. NB: This is an article from WebRezPro But for busy hoteliers with mounting priorities and limited resources, how do you get to them all? With so many marketing channels and blogs with bright ideas, it can get confusing about which shiny new marketing trend you should hop on board with.

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Hotel Owner

JANUARY 11, 2024

Hoteliers in Bristol hope 2024 will be the year that hospitality is given the support that recognises the huge contribution it makes to the UK economy. Members of the Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) have been reflecting on 2023 and looking ahead to the New Year with cautious optimism. Data recently released by UK Hospitality says the sector is the UK’s third largest employer, directly giving work to 3.5million people and accounting for 10% of all UK jobs.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 11, 2024

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, is delighted to announce the addition of several new properties to its Asia portfolio signed at the end of 2023, which continue the company’s commitment to growth and expansion.

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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 Owner

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Atholl Hotel in Aberdeen has reduced its asking price from £3.5m down to £3.2m to “better reflect” the market. Co-owners Gordon Sinclair and Richard Nicoll first marketed the 34-bedroom property in June last year. Following the sale Sinclair intends to retire while Nicoll will focus on his other business interests. The hotel’s totalised net turnover for the year ended 30th November 2022 was £2.07m.

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Revenue Hub

JANUARY 11, 2024

Some hoteliers silo revenue management in the “revenue management” department. NB: This is an article from Revenue Team by Franco Grasso , one of our Expert Partners Instead of recognizing the revenue impact everyone has…including front desk staff. Take early check-ins and late checkouts. Your hotel reception staff are often the ones asked – and who grant – these requests.

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Hotel Owner

JANUARY 11, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group has celebrated a new company record in 2023 with the addition of its largest number of keys to its portfolio, amounting to over 30,000 keys through openings and signings. The group has grown its business by nearly 50% since the launch of its transformation plan in 2018. The Group’s flagship Radisson Blu brand continued to be the “largest” upper upscale brand in Europe for the 12th consecutive year. 2023 successes across the group’s portfolio and key destinations include: Hot

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Revenue Hub

JANUARY 11, 2024

The hospitality industry is ever-evolving, shaped by technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the need for innovative strategies. NB: This is an article from Userguest , one of our Expert Partners As we step into 2024, several key trends are set to redefine the landscape of hotels and accommodations. Let’s explore the top trends that will shape the industry in the coming year.

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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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Hotel Owner

JANUARY 11, 2024

1 Hotel Mayfair, located on the corner of Berkeley Street in the heart of Mayfair, has revealed the largest one-bedroom Penthouse Suite in Mayfair, alongside a new collection of signature suites. Opened in July 2023, 1 Hotel Mayfair is the UK flagship and first European destination of the nature-inspired luxury lifestyle hotel brand, 1 Hotels, founded by CEO of Starwood Capital Group, Barry Sternlicht.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 11, 2024

On the eve of the new year, we asked six industry Revenue Optimization experts for their thoughts on the coming year. You can read their interesting comments about 2024 below.

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Hotel Owner

JANUARY 11, 2024

Whitbread has reported that UK Premier Inn accommodation sales rose by 11% in the third quarter of FY24, compared with the 13 weeks ended 30 November 2023. The group attributed its strong sales during the quarter to demand in both London and its other regions. Meanwhile, total RevPAR rose 9% compared with November and by a further 39% compared with FY20, which was also attributed to high occupancy and “strong” pricing.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 11, 2024

Amadeus has joined the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) to bring its travel expertise to the table in the quest to support a more prosperous and responsible hospitality sector. As a leading, global player at the heart of the travel and tourism sector, Amadeus sees great potential to work alongside and connect with hospitality industry stakeholders and, together, contribute on the journey to the Alliance’s goal of Net Positive Hospitality – ensuring the industry gives back to desti

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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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Hotel Owner

JANUARY 11, 2024

With the festive season behind us, we find ourselves searching for something to look forward to. Unsurprisingly, there’s no busiest time for the hotel booking system and the rest of the year is set to continue in much the same vein — Skyscanner research shows that 41% of travellers are keen to travel more and spend more in 2024. This bodes well for hotel owners, but the experiences guests desire and where they seek inspiration are constantly changing.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 11, 2024

The new year is synonymous with new opportunities. A blank page upon which to set new intentions and objectives. A renewed impulse to eat and drink healthily after indulging in festivities. So, what will be quenching our thirst in 2024? New technologies in F&B production alongside consumer preferences for easy, convenient health products which fit neatly into our daily routines have spurred a boom in the functional beverage segment. let’s take a closer look at the welllness beverage trends of 20

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Hotel Owner

JANUARY 11, 2024

Whitbread, the hospitality group, reported an 11% increase in UK Premier Inn accommodation sales during the third quarter of FY24, compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth was attributed to robust demand in both London and other regions, with total Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) rising by 9% compared to November and 39% compared to FY20.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 11, 2024

A captivating palace retreat with 78 private villas and a secret garden, the new resort will be Bahrain’s first ultra-luxurious all-villa escape.

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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.

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