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Liquid & Larder set to partner with anticipated Sydney hotel

Hospitality Magazine

Liquid & Larder hospitality group is set to become the exclusive hospitality partner of The EVE Hotel Sydney. The Sydney-based hospitality group, known for Bistecca, The Gidley , The Rover and Alfie’s , will run the anticipated boutique hotel’s food and beverage offerings, including the lobby bar and rooftop restaurant. The partnership is Liquid & Larder’s first foray into hotel hospitality.

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Why recruiting tech talent in hospitality is a challenging task

eHotelier

In the long run, developing IT talent in the hospitality industry is essential for driving digital innovation and also for enhancing guest experiences.

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Five Tips to Minimize Super-Sized Labor Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are feeling the bite of high labor costs, thanks to increased minimum wages, staff shortages, and high employee turnover that is outpacing other industries. Luckily, there are a number of strategies owners can take to minimize the amount payroll gobbles up. 1. Invest in Technology The simplest way to reduce labor needs in any business is to use technology to streamline and automate processes.

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Cross Hotels & Resorts inks major HMA deal in Bangkok

eHotelier

Cross Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce a significant Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Yutthaporn Development, marking an exciting step forward for both companies.

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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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Complete guide to self-check-in kiosks for hotels in 2024

MEWS

What is a hotel self-check-in kiosk? A hotel self-check-in kiosk is a piece of technology, often in the form of a tablet, that puts the check-in and check-out process directly into the hands of guests. These kiosks can handle everything from check-ins and check-outs to payments, key card creation and upsells that drive ancillary revenue. With animated, step-by-step guidance, guests can easily navigate through all the necessary steps.

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Richard Beh appointed Vice President Commercial – Asia at Minor Hotels

eHotelier

In his new capacity, Beh will report directly to Puneet Dhawan, Head of Asia, and Ian Di Tullio, Chief Commercial Officer, for Minor Hotels, and is based at the company headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.

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ICX Summit: Brand leaders to share e-commerce excellence insight

Fast Casual

E-commerce leaders will discuss creating seamless customer experiences at the upcoming Interactive Customer Experience Summit being held in Charlotte, North Carolina next month.

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A new era in hospitality as 5,000 hotels worldwide adopt WTTC’s hotel sustainability basics

eHotelier

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) celebrates yet another milestone as over 5,000 properties across more than 80 countries have now embraced its Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) programme.

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Knowland and Amadeus Present Q2 2024 Industry Performance Data

Lodging Magazine

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland and Amadeus presented metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index. For the second quarter of 2024, the Index shows overall health of 105.5 percent year-over-year (YOY.) This is the first time the overall Index has exceeded 100 percent, reflecting continued industry health across all reported indices.

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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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Stefan Lourens appointed General Manager at Radisson Blu ,Sandton Johannesburg

eHotelier

Stefan Lourens brings a wealth of knowledge and a dynamic vision to the Radisson Blu Sandton Hotel. With extensive experience across both local and internat.

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Chef-Driven Hotel Brand Appellation to Open Urban Resort in Morgan Hill, CA

Hospitality Net

Appellation, the groundbreaking culinary-first hotel brand by celebrated American chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger, joins forces with visionary vintner Frank Léal of Léal Hospitality to announce Hotel MOHI by Appellation. Set to debut in fall 2025 in Silicon Valley’s charming Downtown Morgan Hill, the opening will mark the first full-service luxury boutique hotel in the destination.

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New Appellation Hotel sets eyes on Morgan Hill, Silicon Valley’s new culinary capital

eHotelier

Appellation, the groundbreaking culinary-first hotel brand by celebrated American chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger, joins forces with visionary vintner Frank Léal of Léal Hospitality to announce Hotel MOHI by Appellation.

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Anthony Bourdain: The Man, the Myth, and the Inhabitant of a Haunted Smoker in Austin?

EATER

The Anthony Bourdain media empire now includes an allegedly haunted Craigslist smoker for sale in Austin; the chef had filmed a ‘No Reservations’ scene during SXSW near the smoker that is being sold.

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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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UN Tourism spearheads executive training on rural development in Asia and Pacific

eHotelier

As part of its focus on rural development, UN Tourism has concluded an executive training session for sector leaders from across the Asia and the Pacific region.

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Choice Hotels International Installs Beehives at its North Bethesda Headquarters to Promote Sustainability and Local Biodiversity in Collaboration with Bee Downtown

Hospitality Net

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has installed three beehives at Choice Hotel’s corporate headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda in collaboration with Bee Downtown to promote sustainability and local biodiversity with its. Pollinating a 3-mile radius from their hives, the estimated 150,000 honeybees housed at Choice have the potential to positively impact 18,000 acres of surrounding land.

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4 Branded Upselling Strategies to Boost Profit

Revenue Hub

The hospitality industry is more competitive than ever. With evolving guest expectations, and increasing pressure to deliver higher occupancy rates, ADR, and RevPAR, hoteliers are looking for innovative ways to boost revenue and profit. NB: This is an article from UpsellGuru Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date One powerful strategy lies in the synergy between effective upselling and strong branding.

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The Real Deal with AI in Hospitality: Over-Hyped Buzz or Under-Hyped Revolution?

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry is no stranger to buzzwords. From "luxury experience" to "personalized service," we’ve heard it all. But few terms have generated as much excitement—and skepticism—as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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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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Our Favorite Easy Frozen Cocktails

EATER

218 easy frozen cocktail recipes, including a frozen Margarita, Daiquiri, Negroni and more drinks for summer.

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Italian Inspirations in a SoCal Setting

Guides: Lodging Magazine

In June, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar unveiled its reimagined lobby lounge, library, and bar, designed in partnership with Los Angeles-based design firm Bishop Pass. The spaces allude to opulent Italian palazzos, featuring new neo-baroque and rococo detailed furnishings, and to the local setting. “We were very much inspired by the existing architecture of the Grand Del Mar and its location in Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve as well as the great palaces and villas of […] The post Italian Insp

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Epic Duel: RMS vs Revenue Managers… Who Will Come Out Top?

Revenue Hub

We’ve all seen those post-apocalyptic movies where robots take over the world, and with the pace of advancement in AI technology, it seems like this eventuality could happen sooner, rather than later. (After all, Arnold Schwarzenegger did say “I’ll be back”). NB: This is an article from RoomPriceGenie , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date One area in which many hoteliers worry about this science fiction scenario becoming reality is in revenue managem

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Stop It: Ten Bad Customer Service and CX Habits You Need to Stop

Hospitality Net

Recently, Bob Newhart, a famous comedian and actor, passed away. He started his career as a stand-up comedian and eventually hit it big on television, starring in a TV series aptly named The Bob Newhart Show. His awards include three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. In 1960, his comedy record The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart reached No. 1 on Billboard’s pop album chart.

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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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Myth of the Perfect Booking Engine: Personal Touch Still Wins

Revenue Hub

In the digital age, where software solutions promise to solve all of life’s problems, there’s a myth that’s particularly pervasive in the hotel industry: the perfect booking engine. This mythical beast promises to boost your bookings, cut your costs, and maybe even do your laundry. NB: This is an article from Topline , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date But before you throw all your eggs into the basket of bits and bytes, let’s talk about why the hu

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TAFER Hotels & Resorts to Open Two Luxury Resorts and Exceptional Residences at Mexico’s Diamante Cabo San Lucas

Hospitality Net

TAFER Hotels & Resorts, a forward-thinking leisure and hospitality company celebrated for its collection of award-winning hotels, luxury resorts, and boutique villas across Mexico and the Caribbean’s most coveted beach destinations, is proud to announce a partnership with Diamante Cabo San Lucas (Diamante), a master-planned luxury resort community. As a part of its agreement, TAFER will open two new luxury hotels – considerably expanding the benefits of existing members of the Diamante Residence

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Importance of a Dedicated Data Partner in Revenue Management

Revenue Hub

Recently, a significant development has stirred the industry: a major pricing data provider announced its entry into direct competition with revenue management systems (RMS) and channel managers. This shift has sparked concerns about potential conflicts of interest among their RMS and channel manager clients. NB: This is an article from Aggregate Intelligence , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date As the industry evolves, it’s crucial to reassess how

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IHG Serves Up The ’Ihg Rally Room’ Inspired By The Divisive Color Of A Tennis Ball

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts returns to the US Open Tennis Championships for the sixth year as the official hotel partner and hotel loyalty program, bringing a long-standing cultural debate around the sport to life: is a tennis ball green or yellow?

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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.