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Embedding sustainability into a hotel starts with leadership

eHotelier

Of all the places to learn about how to successfully embed sustainability into large-scale hotel operations, few would think to start with Las Vegas. And yet, largely stemming from its desert location, water recycling and renewable energy programs have been up and running for quite some time at these casino resorts.

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Adelaide pop-up La Louisiane returns as permanent venue

Hospitality Magazine

After its successful pop-up, French eatery and bar La Louisiane has announced it’ll be a permanent fixture of the Adelaide CBD dining scene. Adelaide-based hospitality team The Big Easy Group and La Louisiane Co-founder and chef Alexis Besseau will continue to lead the permanent haunt which will be located at the original pop-up site on King William Street. “We are very excited to present the next chapter of La Louisiane,” says Besseau. “We want to continue to bring a bit

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Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay commemorates Earth Hour with sustainable initiatives

eHotelier

Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay will join 190 countries and territories around the world for the Biggest Hour for Earth on Saturday, 23rd March 2024. The resort as part of Marriott International’s portfolio in Fiji continues its commitment to sustainability and pursuit of the company’s core value to ‘Serve our World.

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Baker Bleu to open all-day cafe and bakery in Cremorne

Hospitality Magazine

Melbourne’s Baker Bleu is expanding to open an all-day cafe and bakery in Cremorne later this year. The new location will be part of the anticipated Fortis development and will be the largest venue for the much-loved bakery that established in Elsternwick in 2016. Cremorne will be Baker Bleu’s fourth location, following its outposts in Caulfield North, Hawksburn, and Sydney’s Double Bay.

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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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Marriott International debuts in Papua New Guinea with the opening Port Moresby

eHotelier

Marriott Executive Apartments, today announced it’s debut in the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Region with the opening of Marriott Executive Apartments Port Moresby. The waterside property in the heart of Port Moresby, Marriott International’s first in Papua New Guinea, is set within the mixed-use development of ‘Harbourside South’ and offers Marriott Executive Apartments’ signature luxury apartments with premiere hotel services for long stays and all the comforts of home.

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Method Co. opens new ROOST Apartment Hotel in Philadelphia

eHotelier

Method Co., announced today the opening of ROOST Kelly Drive at The Driftway. Part of Method Co.’s ROOST Apartment Hotel brand, the leading high-design extended-stay concept known for bridging the boutique hotel experience with apartment-style living, ROOST Kelly Drive is located within The Driftway, a new luxury rental and multi-use development located in Philadelphia's dynamic East Falls neighborhood.

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Joe Jones on the opening of Melbourne’s Purple Pit

Hospitality Magazine

Purple Pit is many things — a hotel bar meets an underground club; a place where drinks don’t necessitate instruction manuals; and a venue that is as at home in Melbourne’s CBD as it could be elsewhere. It’s also the first permanent collaboration from long-time friends Joe Jones and Icebergs’ Maurice Terzini, who share a belief that “art, fashion, music, and drinks are all the same ideas … just painted with a different brush”.

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Sireesha Kunduri appointed Chief of Product Engineering at Choice Hotels

eHotelier

Choice Hotels International, Inc. one of the world's largest lodging franchisors and a leader in hospitality technology, announced today that it has promoted Sireesha Kunduri to Chief of Product Engineering.

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Sydney’s Shell House welcomes Brad Guest as head chef

Hospitality Magazine

Brad Guest has been appointed as head chef of Sydney’s Shell House Dining Room and Terrace in the CBD. Guest comes from over a decade of work across Sydney’s top venues, including early on at Martin Benn’s Sepia and Bilson’s by Tony Bilson. More recently, Guest has held roles at Rockpool, Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay, Gastropark, Cafe Paci, and was part of the opening team at Oncore by Clare Smyth.

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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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Mervat Alfy appointed General Manager at Amadeus Egypt in Cairo

eHotelier

Amadeus Egypt, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mervat Alfy as the new General Manager. A prominent figure in the travel and tourism industry, Alfy brings with her an impressive 20 years of experience. Her extensive knowledge and expertise make her an ideal candidate to lead Amadeus Egypt into a new era of growth and innovation.

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Ex-Wollongong restaurant operator penalised $5,328 in court

Hospitality Magazine

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $5,328 penalty in court against sole trader Shannon Duncan who operated the now closed Paddock to Plate in Wollongong on New South Wale’s south coast. The penalty comes after Mr Duncan failed to comply with a compliance notice from Fair Work which required him to back-pay a worker. The worker was employed as a casual food and beverage attendant at the venue from May to December 2021.

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The Power of “We”: Why Inclusive Hotel Workplaces See More Success

Horizon Hospitality

Hotel human resources and executive teams can make the best-laid plans for diversity initiatives, but they will never see success without truly inclusive hotel workplaces for their teams. This brings about two questions for hotel owners – “What does it mean to be inclusive?” and “Why should I care?”. Inclusive workplaces consist of employees who have a collective sense of belonging within an organization.

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HotelPartner Revenue Management answers growing UK demand

eHotelier

HotelPartner is expanding in the UK and Ireland, responding to increasing demand for a more sophisticated approach to revenue and distribution management.

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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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Data Maturation Represents the Essential Reason for Deploying Machine Learning Today

Larry Mogelonsky

(Originally published on Hospitality Net on March 11, 2024) From the recent articles that Oracle Hospitality has published on both how machine learning (ML) works as well as some of its key applications , there is a single term that all hoteliers should remember when deciding how to commercialize this type of artificial intelligence (AI). This term is ‘data maturation’ and, as the name suggests, you need time to let the ML occur.

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Sensory Branding: 5 Ways the Approach Can Deliver Impactful Guest Experiences

Lodging Magazine

Sensory branding is a powerful marketing strategy that engages guests’ senses to create a memorable and immersive experience. This valuable tool enhances guest satisfaction and builds brand loyalty. Here’s how. Scent marketing. Infuse the hotel’s signature scent in common areas, spa, and guestrooms. For example, a beachfront hotel might use a subtle coconut or ocean breeze fragrance to evoke a seaside atmosphere.

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Debt-Free Fine Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

Blake Aguillard and Trey Smith started with $30,000 and no outside investors when they opened Saint-Germain in New Orleans' Bywater neighborhood in 2018. The duo transfomed a dilapidated cottage themselves entirely by hand into an intimate 12-seat restaurant that has received numerous accolades. They have been recognized by the New York Times, Wine Enthusiast, Southern Living, and were named Eater NOLA's 2019 "Restaurant of the Year." The co-chefs/co-owners were listed among Food

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Aperture Hotels Shares Growth From Past 12 Months

Lodging Magazine

ATLANTA—Officials of Aperture Hotels announced the company added 12 hotels to its portfolio over the past 12 months. Located from Florida to California, the 12 new properties are comprised of Hilton-, Marriott-, and IHG-branded hotels, as well as some independent flags. “We have enjoyed strong, steady growth over the past 12 months and plan to continue this trajectory moving forward,” said Charles Oswald, president and CEO, Aperture Hotels.

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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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Being Guest-centric Helps to Increase Revenue. But How?

Revenue Hub

Imagine walking into a place where they remember your name, your preferences, and even those small details you mentioned offhand during your last visit. Feels like magic, doesn’t it? That’s what a guest-centric approach can do. NB: This is an article from Bookboost Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date But how can you know who your guests are, what they expect, and what they need?

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Hotel Revenue Management System Adoption: Tips for a Smooth Transition

Revfine

A revenue management system (RMS) is a fantastic tool for attracting demand from high-value guests, driving efficient operations, improving revenue performance, and increasing profitability. Of course, the best tools in the world won't do your property much good if your staff isn't bought in on their proper usage and equipped with what's needed to get The post Hotel Revenue Management System Adoption: Tips for a Smooth Transition appeared first on Revfine.com.

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6 Winning Strategies to Increase Direct Bookings

Revenue Hub

Developing effective strategies to boost direct bookings is paramount for long-term success in the hospitality industry. But why is it important to develop winning strategies to increase direct bookings? NB: This is an article from Staah Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Direct bookings boost profits by cutting commission fees and allow hotels to build better guest relationships.

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How to manage refurbishing your hotel

Hotel Owner

Refurbishing a hotel in the UK post-planning permission demands comprehensive planning, meticulous execution, and adept management of various stakeholders. The process entails more than mere cosmetic enhancements; it needs a strategic approach aimed at revitalising the building, enriching guest experiences, and maintaining competitiveness in the dynamic hospitality industry.

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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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Broadening Scope: Why Hotels Must Rethink Revenue Management

Revenue Hub

The role of the hotel revenue manager, while foundational to maximizing a hotel’s room revenue, has become increasingly operational. Much of their day-to-day activities involve meticulously monitoring and adjusting room rates to stay competitive and responsive to market dynamics. NB: This is an article from Demand Calendar Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date While necessary and partly automated by a revenue management system, this operational focus consumes considerable

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How to improve your hotel spa

Hotel Owner

Before undergoing a spa refurbishment, it is crucial to conduct a thorough assessment of your current spa facilities and offerings. This includes gathering feedback from guests through surveys, reviews, and direct communication so that you can better understand what aspects of the spa guests appreciate, and which areas need improvement. Keeping an eye on trends within the spa and wellness industry and conducting your own market research will also positively influence your spa offerings.

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Radisson Hotel Group accelerates expansion in Morocco with the target of 25 hotels by 2030

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group has set a goal of expanding its current portfolio of 11 hotels in operation and under development in Morocco to 25 hotels by 2030. As Morocco continues to be a crucial market for development, the Group is accelerating its expansion in the country and has therefore extended the portfolio of Erwan Garnier, Senior Director for Development, to include Morocco.

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Aimbridge boosts portfolio with Residence Inn by Marriott signing

Hotel Owner

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA has been named as the new third-party operator behind the Residence Inn by Marriott hotel in Manchester, strengthening its extended stay hotel portfolio in the UK and Europe. The 155-room property, owned by Park Hotels Holding (PHH) and asset managed by Ciel Capital, transitioned to Aimbridge EMEA – a division of global hospitality management leader Aimbridge Hospitality earlier this month.

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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.