Wed.Nov 20, 2024

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Staying agile in hotel development

eHotelier

Deciding to make a significant change in the direction of a project requires a careful, balanced approach to maintain stakeholder alignment and ensure project success. Here’s a quick synopsis of how to navigate such a scenario.

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Restaurant Workforce Research: Reflecting on 2024 and Optimizing for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Long after the restaurant industry felt the most significant impacts of the pandemic, echoes still reverberate in the form of workforce realities and operational challenges. After millions left the industry in 2020, restaurants responded by increasing wages and leaning into incentives to attract employees back. This adaptability allowed the industry to come back even stronger, but to this day, the struggle to attract and retain a stable workforce remains.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens its leisure portfolio with the signing of Holiday Inn Resort Dharamshala

eHotelier

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Aaraki Hotels & Resorts to develop Holiday Inn Resort Dharamshala.

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Sydney’s newest Spanish-inspired bar lands in Pyrmont

Hospitality Magazine

The team behind Accor Hotels’ Handwritten Collection has opened Percy, a 50-seat Spanish-style tapas and wine bar in the heart of Pyrmont. The menu offers a trip across Spain, with dishes inspired by the Basque-style pintxos of San Sebastian and the small tapas plates of Barcelona. Set in Pyrmont’s historic Hotel Woolstore 1888, low lighting and heavy timber pylons lend a cosy ambience to the revamped venue.

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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 expands branded residences portfolio in Europe, Middle East & Africa region

eHotelier

Today at the Resort and Residential Forum, Marriott International announces its accelerated growth in its branded residential portfolio in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (“EMEA”) region

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John Luckett appointed President of Hospality Operations at Kessler

eHotelier

Kessler, a dynamic family-led hospitality brand transforming vibrant destinations with boutique hotels, restaurants and experiences across the Southeast has appointed seasoned hotelier, John Luckett as president of hospitality operations.

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How to Deal with the Challenges of Retention and Turnover

Horizon Hospitality

According to industry data, turnover rates in hospitality often exceed those of other sectors. The physical demands of the job, combined with irregular hours, often contribute to job instability, especially when employees perceive more lucrative or stable options outside of hospitality. Here’s a look at key factors driving turnover and actionable strategies to improve employee retention in your hospitality business.

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Guests expectations in 2025: A complete guide on how to engage travellers

eHotelier

As time passes and technology keeps evolving, we enter into a new era of guest expectations. As we’ve said before, it's no longer enough to meet their needs simply, the challenge now lies in exceeding them.

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Waldorf Astoria New York to Open Lex Yard in Spring 2025

Lodging Magazine

NEW YORK CITY—Waldorf Astoria New York shared details on the property’s signature restaurant, Lex Yard, helmed by Chef Partner Michael Anthony. Expected to debut in spring 2025, the two-story American Brasserie-style restaurant will combine the energy of New York and contemporary dining, including a bar and dining room for locals, residents of Waldorf Astoria New York, and guests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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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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Novotel and Universal Pictures reveal an enchanting partnership with Wicked

eHotelier

Novotel, where family stays become magical journeys, is proud to announce an enchanting collaboration with Universal Pictures for the much-anticipated release of Wicked.

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Luxury projects hit historic highs while limited-service hotel development booms in the United States

Hotel Business

The hotel development pipeline in the U.S. reveals developers increasingly splitting their attention between full-service projects and the rapidly expanding limited-service segment. According to recent data from Lodging Econometrics (LE) , while luxury hotels continue to target high-net-worth travelers with opulent new builds, the most dynamic growth continues to occur in the upper-midscale chain scale.

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Tiffany Cooper appointed Head of Development at Mandarin Oriental

eHotelier

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Tiffany Cooper as Head of Development, Americas.

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Why 'authenticity' is secret ingredient for Mexican brands looking to stand out

Fast Casual

Temoc Morfin, founder and CEO of Cilantro Taco Grill, discusses why it developed the Cilantro Taco Grill Tortilla Factory to ensure corporate restaurants were stocked with fresh, homemade tortillas. Additionally, the company sources salsa ingredients directly from a farm in Jalisco and works with the farmers to provide stable jobs and a good life.

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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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Hyatt Regency Brand set to grow by 70% in The Balkans

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced plans for scaled growth of the Hyatt Regency brand on the Balkan Peninsula.

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Peachtree Group Breaks Ground on Residence Inn by Marriott in San Antonio

Lodging Magazine

ATLANTA, Georgia, and SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Peachtree Group celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 171-room studio-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown San Antonio, Texas, near the Riverwalk, set to open in the second quarter of 2026. This development brings an upscale, extended-stay option to the San Antonio market. The Residence Inn will succeed an older-generation property downtown, taking advantage of a location near demand drivers, including the leisure of the Riverwalk, educational act

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The Science of Food Safety: Understanding and Preventing Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Modern Restaurant Management

Recent outbreaks have highlighted vulnerabilities in food safety systems. What are the early warning signs that restaurants should monitor to prevent widespread contamination? How do factors like suppliers, but also kitchen layout, equipment design, and workflow patterns impact contamination risk? How restaurants can leverage technology to avoid spreading foodborne illness and protect their team members and customers?

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Amadeus: Delays, Cancellations, and Costs Cause Friction for U.S. Travelers

Lodging Magazine

NEW YORK—Despite the encouraging traveler volumes seen in many markets in 2024, travelers continue to be impacted by a range of frustrations while on a journey, according to Amadeus’ latest U.S. traveler survey, Friction Removed. The research finds that while delays, planning, cost, and the airport experience are among the top concerns, there is no single cause of distress, with each traveler experiencing friction differently.

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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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Avion Hospitality takes charge of two Hyatt hotels in Charleston, South Carolina

Hotel Management Network

Avion Hospitality has assumed management of two Hyatt hotels in Charleston, SC, taking a strategic move in the hospitality sector. The post Avion Hospitality takes charge of two Hyatt hotels in Charleston, South Carolina appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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Arlo Hotels Debuts Arlo Washington DC

Hospitality Net

Arlo Hotels, the independent lifestyle hotel brand with properties in New York, Chicago and Miami, is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated Arlo Washington DC will officially open on November 18, 2024. Located within the heart of downtown D.C., within walking distance of Penn Quarter, Judiciary Square and Capitol Hill, the hotel is surrounded by the city’s top attractions, including the National Mall, museums, the convention center, and top dining, shopping and entertainment venues.

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Automated Upselling Improves Guest Experience and Revenue

Revenue Hub

Automated upselling – also referred to as “autopilot upselling” is changing the hotel operations landscape. NB: This is an article from UpsellGuru Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Just like you allow a revenue management solution to make the best decision for the hotel on pricing, room type selling strategy, and many more.

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Guests expectations in 2025: A complete guide on how to engage travellers

Hospitality Net

As time passes and technology keeps evolving, we enter into a new era of guest expectations. As we’ve said before, it’s no longer enough to meet their needs simply, the challenge now lies in exceeding them.

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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 Way You’re Making Fresh Pasta Is Needlessly Fussy

EATER

Nicholas J Klein/Shutterstock Although aesthetically pleasing, combining eggs in a flour well to make fresh pasta is certain to be messy and inefficient “Can’t beat quality ingredients and tradition,” writes Melanie Lionello of @frommylittlekitchen as she begins to make pasta from scratch. You probably already know what she’s going to do. She molds a mound of flour into a little mountain, then carves a well in the middle.

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AC Hotel to Open in Savannah’s Historic District

Hospitality Net

North Point Hospitality announces its newest hotel, AC Hotel by Marriott Savannah Historic District, is slated to open early 2025. Nestled in the center of the city’s famed Historic District at 601 E River Street, this new hotel blends the brand’s sleek, European-inspired design with the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Savannah, making it a distinctive new destination for travelers in the South.

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‘Sift’ Is a Deep, Delicious Dive Into the How and Why of Baking

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater A mix of recipes and reference guide, Nicola Lamb’s debut cookbook wants to make you a better baker Most folks watch The Great British Bake Off for the drama and pretty bakes, with no intention of ever hauling out their mixer. Then there are those who watch the show’s contestants build jaw dropping showstopper desserts and say, “Ooo, I’m going to try that next weekend.

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Mixed Results for Wellness Hotels in Jan - June 2024, with Minor Wellness Leading Growth

Hospitality Net

The newest edition of RLA Global’s Wellness Real Estate Report is now available, comparing data from Jan-June 2024 with the same period in 2023. The report examines data from over 11.000 properties worldwide.

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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.