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Culinary-approved Christmas gift guide

Hospitality Magazine

Hospitality’s Christmas gift guide has you covered when it comes to buying that something special for the culinary-obsessed person in your life. Here’s our round-up spanning a ready-to-drink martini from one of Australia’s best restaurants, a Puglia-crafted butter dish, and an egg cup unlike any other. Christmas pudding Michael Wholley Sydney’s Continental Deli is renowned for its canned range, and now you can get a tinned Christmas pudding that’s ready to crack open at your convenience.

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For Many Puerto Ricans, It’s Not Christmas Without Pasteles

EATER

Making Pasteles in the kitchen at the Freakin Rican in Astoria, Queens. How the beloved, labor-intensive dish — folded with malanga, yuca, plantains, and pork — became an essential part of Puerto Rican cuisine For many Puerto Ricans, Christmastime is pasteles season. Come November, many of us are already thinking about how we’re going to score our pasteles, a complicated, labor-intensive holiday dish.

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Chef behind celebrated Bartiga opens second Double Bay venue

Hospitality Magazine

When Bartiga opened in Double Bay early this year, it found its way into myriad articles celebrating the revival of the suburb. Now, the co-owner and chef behind much of Bartiga’s success is opening Ruma, his second Double Bay venture. Chef Faheem Noor boasts a hefty 25 years in the industry. Starting out in London, he honed his skills at establishments including Maze by Gordon Ramsay before moving to Australia in 2010 and quickly making his mark on the local dining scene.

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These Are the 2024 Eater Award Winners

EATER

Carnitas Ramirez in Alphabet City received an award from Eater NY for Best Counter-Service Spot. | Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet/Eater NY Raise a glass to the year’s best bars, restaurants, pop-ups, and roving trucks across 20 Eater cities What does 2024 taste like? Just ask Eater’s local city editors who’ve been tirelessly scouring their regions — from sampling Boston’s premier bakery for ube brownies to test-driving San Diego’s stellar yakitori experiences — in search of the best dining experiences

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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5 Essential Business Development Activities for Hotel Sales Teams

Revenue Hub

In the competitive world of hospitality sales, staying ahead means proactively seeking new business while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients. NB: This is an article from Upmail Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Here are five essential business development activities that every hotel sales team should prioritize: 1.

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A Vintage Cake Breaker Is Perfect for Slicing Delicate Cakes

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater This old-school gadget is fun piece to have in your kitchen Nothing brings me joy quite like browsing the aisles of an antique mall. Every corner of every booth is a new chance to discover something lovely, rare, and most importantly, useful. My most cherished kitchen tools have come from neighborhood estate sales or small vintage shops with coffee stations and frosted home-baked goods at their entrance, and it was one of these weekend outings that brought the cake breaker to m

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Lotte New York Palace case study of how a robo-massage expands wellness revenues

eHotelier

In the wild world of welltech that we’re now entering, robo technologies are not here to supplant traditional spa teams or services, but to help hotels maximize the use of their spaces and find new customers.

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In Frankenmuth, Michigan, It’s Christmas Year-Round

EATER

The waiting area at Zendher’s, one of the busiest restaurants in America. From fried chicken dinners at Zehnder’s and the Bavarian Inn to the Hallmark vibes of the main drag, tourists flock to this town for Christmas spirit For some restaurants, whether old or new, the reason for the season is not just to celebrate with food and drink — it’s to go wild over holiday decor.

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Driving Revenue Growth: What is Hotel Dynamic Pricing

Revenue Hub

Imagine if your hotel room rates could shift as smoothly as gas prices, responding to demand, seasonality or even events in town. NB: This is an article from Canary Technologies Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Even better, what if these rooms could add ancillary revenue when you have a full house? That’s the power of dynamic pricing in the hotel industry.

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts Unveils Highly Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Openings

Hospitality Net

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is set to expand its global portfolio with 10 new luxury openings from September 2024 through 2025. Spanning a range of stunning locations – from a sleek, contemporary hotel in central London to a lush Caribbean private island hideaway – these new additions promise to offer travelers more than just a place to stay.

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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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Key Methods to Optimize Your Price: Your Lead Domino

Revenue Hub

Price optimization and sensitivity analysis are essential tools for refining your pricing strategy to maximize revenue. NB: This is an article from Compass Hotel Consulting Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date By understanding how price adjustments influence customer demand, you can pinpoint the ideal price that strikes the right balance between sales volume and profitability.

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Holiday Diners Seek Out Unique Experiences

Modern Restaurant Management

This holiday season, 67 percent of diners are seeking more than standard reservations, with themed holiday meals (44 percent) and multi-course feasts (39 percent) being the most popular options, according to a survey from Tock. Survey results indicate diners are seeking distinctive dining experiences, planning ahead with early reservations, and seeking out earlier evening bookings The holiday season is bringing a wave of excitement among diners, with 68 percent of respondents planning to celebra

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Discount Hotel Rates: Strategies for Revenue Management

Revenue Hub

The strategic implementation of discount hotel rates can significantly impact occupancy and revenue generation when executed properly. NB: This is an article from Chekin Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date A well-planned discount strategy helps maintain competitive advantage while ensuring profitability. Effective Discount Hotel Rates Strategies Length of Stay Incentives Extended stay discounts represent a powerful tool for increasing average booking duration.

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Luxury Group by Marriott Shares 2025 New Destinations

Hospitality Net

From the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes, Marriott International, Inc. announces an exciting new chapter in global growth and strategic expansion. The Luxury Group’s new brand extensions, tented camps, remote lodges, and bespoke experiences are poised to further elevate the company as a leader in high-end hospitality. Spanning iconic names like The Ritz-Carlton, St.

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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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The Platinum Rule: Lead by Understanding Others

Modern Restaurant Management

Several years ago, I ran environmental health for a food and beverage company with a team of three people, plus me. We were responsible for safety and compliance for more than 150,000 square feet of stores in five different cities, and despite being a successful department, our work styles couldn’t have been more different. Person A preferred detailed, novel-length emails and excel sheets.

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Island Hospitality named operator of Syracuse Embassy Suites

Hotel Business

Island Hospitality Management has been named the operator of the 209-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA in Syracuse, NY. As reported by Hotel Business , the property was recently acquired by private equity firm Excel Group. “We’re thrilled to manage this premier hotel in a vibrant new market for Island Hospitality here in Syracuse,” said Gregg Forde, president/COO, Island Hospitality Management. “Our teams are well-prepared for this new addition and excite

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Luxury Group by Marriott International Shares Global Expansion Updates

Lodging Magazine

Marriott International, Inc. announced global expansion from the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes. The Luxury Group’s new brand extensions, tented camps, remote lodges, and experiences are poised for growth. Spanning brands like The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, JW Marriott, and Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, the portfolio includes a new vision of experiential travel.

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Choice donates $75K to support local communities

Hotel Business

In celebration of Giving Tuesday, Choice Hotels International Inc. has revealed the 2024 recipients of its “Your Community, Your Choice” grant program. Through this program, the company supports causes that are meaningful to hotel owners by offering grants to local organizations. These grants have funded causes that address food security, veteran support, aid for abuse and trafficking victims, youth education, animal shelters and more.

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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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12,480 tonnes of carbon emissions saved through laundry and hospitality campaign

Luxury Hospitality Magazine

Traditionally cleaned linens for hospitality businesses have been protected by plastic covers, during transit from the laundry and while they are stored before being used. In recent years hospitality linen services have used 100 tonnes of plastics a week to protect clean textiles – of which only about 9% is recycled. With the drive to banish single-use plastic, finding sustainable alternatives has been a key objective for the Textile Services Association (TSA), UKHospitality (UKH) and the UK

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First Hospitality named Chuck Moses VP, sales

Hotel Business

First Hospitality has appointed Chuck Moses as VP, sales. He brings more than 20 years of experience in hospitality sales to this position. Moses will oversee all sales-driven segments, including group, business travel and catering. He will analyze market competition, trends and collaborate with owners, corporate leadership and general managers to ensure sales goals are achieved.

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10 best services in the hotel industry

MEWS

What is a service in the hospitality industry? A service in the hospitality industry refers to any activity, type of assistance, or amenity your hotel offers to enhance the guest experience, increase comfort, and provide added convenience. Services can be intangible like customer service or ambiance, or tangible, like amenities in the room, a full-time concierge or even transportation to and from the airport.

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Radisson Hotel Group bolsters its Indian Ocean presence with the opening of Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare

eHotelier

Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the opening of Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare, a member of Radisson Individuals.

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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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Choice Hotels Gives Grants Through Its ‘Your Community, Your Choice’ Program

Lodging Magazine

NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced the 2024 recipients of its “Your Community, Your Choice” grant program. Through this program, Choice Hotels supports causes that are meaningful to hotel owners by offering grants to local organizations. These grants have funded causes that address food security, veteran support, aid for abuse and trafficking victims, youth education, animal shelters, and more.

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Dusit Hotels and Resorts to make Malaysia debut with Dusit Princess Melaka opening

eHotelier

Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is delighted to announce the soft opening of its first hotel in Malaysia, Dusit Princess Melaka, on 7 December 2024.

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Extended Stay America Premier Suites Opens in Pensacola, Florida

Lodging Magazine

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites — Pensacola – NAS Corry Station, located in Pensacola, Florida. Artemis Hotel Group developed the property. The four-story, 124-room newly constructed Extended Stay America Premier Suites has WiFi, breakfast, cable, a 24-hour fitness room, onsite guest laundry, a dedicated pet area, an outdoor patio area, EMV charging stations, and Extended Stay America Premier Suites’ signatur

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Chuck Moses appointed Vice President of Sales at First Hospitality

eHotelier

First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, announces the appointment of Chuck Moses as vice president of sales. Moses brings more than 20 years of experience in hospitality sales to this position.

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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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The Gifts Bartenders and Chefs Actually Want

EATER

The best gifts for chefs, bartenders, bakers and others in the hospitality industry, according to the hospitality industry pros themselves.

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Gayla Guyse appointed General Manager of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel

eHotelier

Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Gayla Guyse as General Manager of the highly anticipated Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel

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Food pickup lockers help restaurant operators lower costs

Fast Casual

As more restaurants depend on delivery and carryout services to remain profitable, balancing speed with security and efficiency is crucial. Food pickup lockers streamline operations, reduce costs, manage order pickups seamlessly, minimize theft, and enhance the customer experience.

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Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas champions wildlife conservation with funds raised for project Rewild Desaru

eHotelier

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, in collaboration with JungleWalla Adventures and Wildlife Tours, has proudly announced the successful results of its Dollar for Deeds initiative

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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