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Does the fate of tourism hinge on land use?

eHotelier

Even if well intentioned, land use regulations can negatively impact the growth and competitiveness of small tourism and hospitality enterprises through increased risk, lower financial performance, and unclear legality.

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Single O opens new roastery + cafe in Tokyo

Hospitality Magazine

After expanding from Sydney to Japan back in 2014, Single O has grown to become a staple in the local landscape. Now, the coffee brand is gearing up to open the doors to a brand-new roastery and cafe in the historic area of Ryogoku, Tokyo, tomorrow. “Moving the roastery into a bigger and better space is really an opportunity to double down in support of partners and grow our offering,” says Co-Founder Dion Cohen. “We are now roasting for more than 130 wholesale partners across Japan.

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Fighting Fast Food Fraud

Modern Restaurant Management

Fast food fraud has seen a 45-percent increase in the last year or so, largely driven by a digital transformation sea change that has made these restaurants more vulnerable, according to data from fraud prevention company Forter. Fast food restaurants are all about convenience with the latest step in providing convenience for guests being the welcoming of digital payments and corresponding loyalty apps.

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Get Your Hotel Listed On OTAs: The Pros and Cons

Soft Inn

Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) serve as popular platforms for travelers seeking package deals, accommodations, flights, tours, and various travel services. They play a crucial role in distribution channels, extending reach and boosting bookings. Yet, while OTAs offer extensive reach, they come with the drawback of commission payments on each booking.

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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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The Funkiest Southwest Hotel with Lessons for Every Hotelier Worldwide

Larry Mogelonsky

The concept of a contemporary, boutique motel, either as a new build or retrofit, that commands sizably higher-than-market rates started to become a trend in the 2010s but has grown since the pandemic. Spurred on by a core psychographic of drive-to-vacation culture amongst Gen X and millennials, in the United States we are seeing multi-property brands like Bluebird and Urban Cowboy achieve success by opening exquisitely decorated lodges in sought-after rural areas near major cities.

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Vivid Food program welcomes local and international talents

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney’s Vivid festival has announced its line-up of culinary events as part of Vivid Residence, the Vivid Chef Series, and the Vivid Fire Kitchen. Vivid is on from 24 May to 15 June, with the program featuring an impressive line-up of renowned chefs from both Australia and across the world. Vivid’s theme for 2024 is ‘humanity’ which will see the program showcase how food is a fundamental part of the human experience and is a universal language across the globe.

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Centara’s COSI Vientiane Nam Phu opened in the heart of Laos

eHotelier

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, proudly announces the opening of COSI Vientiane Nam Phu, the affordable lifestyle brand’s first overseas venture. Opening its doors in March 2024, this modern property welcomes guests to experience Total Travel Freedom through unparalleled comfort, convenience and connectivity in the heart of downtown.

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Industry bar scholarship program now open

Hospitality Magazine

Organisers of the Bartenders’ Weekender, which is taking place in Brisbane in June, have announced a scholarship for the event, which will see five bartenders from across the country flown to Brisbane to experience the Weekender. Along with the Weekender itself, the Scholarship aims to inspire the next generation of Australian bartenders and so will offer flights, three nights accommodation, passes to the Weekender sessions and events as well as $500 spending money to help fully experience every

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Christopher Koleros appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at ANDAZ | Prague a Concept by HYATT

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the appointment of Christopher Koleros as Director of Sales & Marketing of the 175 room luxury, five-star urban hotel located in heart of the bustling Old Town Prague. Koleros joins the iconic , award-winning property with over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience.

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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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Peter Gilmore’s snow egg returns to Sydney’s Quay

Hospitality Magazine

The iconic snow egg dessert crafted by Chef Peter Gilmore is set to make its return on the Quay menu for a limited run throughout May and June. The snow egg will be available in Quay’s Green Room from 25 May to 15 June as part of the Quay’s Return of the Snow Egg with American Express program. Guests can choose from three Charles Heidsieck Champagne pairing options: Brut Réserve NV, $98; Rosé Réserve NV, $136; or Blanc des Millénaires 2007, $175.

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Pjey Mayandi appointed General Manager at M Social Phuket

eHotelier

M Social Phuket, the stylish, social and free-spirited new lifestyle hotel from Millennium Hotels & Resorts, has announced the appointment of Pjey Mayandi, the award-winning hotelier and brand concept creator, as its General Manager. A fitness guru and former commissioned officer in the Singaporean armed forces, Pjey leads by example and guides his team with courage, skill and precision to create fresh and exciting experiences for every guest.

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Via Napoli spin-off 170 Grammi opens in Surry Hills

Hospitality Magazine

Via Napoli is known for making some of the best wood-fired pizzas in Sydney, and now Owner Luigi Esposito is honing in on a different variation – la tonda Romana – at his new venue. 170 Grammi is slated to open on the corner of Crown and Foveaux streets in Surry Hills mid-May and is the fourth venue for Esposito. The restaurateur relocated sibling venue Pizza Fritta 180 further down Crown Street to make room for the new opening, with the store now operating next to Via Napoli.

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Auberge Resorts Collection’s two newest properties awarded in the Travel + Leisure 2024 It List

eHotelier

Travel + Leisure today unveiled its nineteenth annual ‘It List,’ which recognized all eligible properties from Auberge Resorts Collection for the third consecutive year. The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Los Olivos, Calif., and Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Fort Worth, Texas, have been celebrated by the prestigious magazine as among the world’s best new and renovated hotels and resorts.

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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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Sales Management Careers in Senior Living – What are the 3 Must-Have Traits for Success?

Horizon Hospitality

As the population of Americans aging into retirement age grows, the demand for senior living also grows. While this should mean that senior living sales professionals’ jobs are getting easier, many communities are struggling to convert leads. What does this mean? It means that senior living sales professionals need a different set of skills to be successful in today’s senior living landscape.

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Marriott International celebrates milestone on journey towards net-zero

eHotelier

Marriott International, Inc. has verified its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a global climate action organization that develops tools that allow businesses to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets in line with data-driven methodology. Marriott is the largest global hospitality company to receive approval for both near-term and long-term science-based targets.

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Best Practices in Hotel Data Management-Hotel Data Analytics

Hotelogix

Harnessing hotel data is essential for navigating the modern hospitality landscape, enhancing operational efficiency, and tailoring marketing efforts to meet guest preferences better. Let's explore the insights and strategies for transforming your hotel's data into a robust growth and customer satisfaction tool. What is Hotel Data? Importance of Analysing Hotel Data Hotel data encompasses various information, from guest bookings and preferences to revenue figures and occupancy rates.

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Revolutionising Hospitality: Discover the Enhanced Nonius Hub Marketplace

eHotelier

Nonius announces a new addition to the Nonius Website – the launch of a “Marketplace” where all integrations can be effortlessly found.

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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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I Gave Up Meat and Gained so Much More

EATER

Going vegan doesn’t have to mean restriction. For me, I became more connected to my community, family, and the animals around me.

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Sonesta Opens Signature Inn Winnemucca

Lodging Magazine

NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of the Signature Inn Winnemucca located in Winnemucca, Nevada. The 40-room, upper-economy hotel offers guests proximity to the Winnemucca Golf Course, Humboldt Museum, and the casinos, and is located close to Interstate 80. “The conversion of the Signature Inn Winnemucca, the latest of several Signature Inn properties expected to open this year, is part of the rapid growth of Sonesta’s portfolio,” said Keith Pie

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Is the N/A Bottle Shop in Trouble?

EATER

In March, the country’s largest zero-proof retailer, Boisson, filed for bankruptcy and shuttered all its stores, calling into question the future of the category.

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Booking.com: Annual Research Shows New Challenges With Sustainable Travel

Lodging Magazine

AMSTERDAM—Booking.com released research with insights gathered from more than 31,000 travelers across 34 countries and territories, exploring the latest consumer attitudes, priorities, and influences related to sustainable travel. While the annual research revealed a continued sense of desire and awareness with 83 percent of travelers confirming that sustainable travel is important to them, new insights show a sense of weariness could be emerging globally, fueled by the ongoing challenges experi

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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 Opportunity Cost of Metasearch

Revenue Hub

As you read this, you’re likely content with your hotel marketing and distribution strategy. But just under the surface, a battle rages for your customer, and many hoteliers are unaware. NB: This is an article from gcommerce Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date They look at their media mix, replete with reasonable allocations to paid search, social media, display, SEO, and metasearch, and feel like they have covered their proverbial bases.

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Curator partners Toast to boost F&B services in hotels

Hotel Management Network

Curator has partnered with Toast, a cloud-based POS platform, to optimise food and beverage (F&B) operations across its member hotels. The post Curator partners Toast to boost F&B services in hotels appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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JET Hospitality acquires two Wyoming properties

Hotel Business

JET Hospitality has acquired two lodging properties in Wyoming—The Historic Virginian Hotel in Medicine Bow and the Park Motel in Powell. The Park Motel, and a second lodging property included in the Virginian sale, are currently under renovation to be reopened as the first two locations under the company’s new boutique brand, JET Motor Inn, coming this summer.

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AT Worthy Technology, Inc. Appoints Terence Ronson as Strategic Advisor to Bolster Digital Initiatives

Hospitality Net

AT Worthy Technology, Inc., renowned for its pioneering Digital Worthiness Rating system, proudly announces the appointment of Terence Ronson as Strategic Advisor. Ronson is celebrated for his impactful contributions to technology integration within the hospitality and senior living sectors.

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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.