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Understanding GDS: a comprehensive guide for hoteliers

eHotelier

This guide provides a solid foundation for understanding the role and importance of GDS in the hospitality industry. By focusing on these key aspects, hoteliers can better navigate the complexities of the market and position themselves for success.

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Dear Sainte Eloise announces new head chef

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney’s Dear Sainte Eloise has welcomed a new chef to lead the kitchen of the Potts Point wine bar. Samuel Rozsnyoi joins the Love Tilly Group-run restaurant after time as sous chef at Cafe Paci as well as stints at Saint Peter, Fred’s, and the now-shuttered ACME. The chef has also worked in kitchens abroad, spending time at two Michelin-starred restaurants Kong Hans Kaelder and Kadeau in Copenhagen and Mrs.

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Do’s and don’ts for guest communication in a multi-property hotel

eHotelier

Having multiple properties doesn't just mean big hotel groups. Even if your accommodation brand has only two locations, then it can already be considered multi-property and communication can become difficult to manage.

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Hills Collide opens in Adelaide Hills

Hospitality Magazine

Shane Ettridge and Mitchell Fitzpatrick have opened the doors on their new Adelaide Hills venue, Hills Collide. The duo founded their wine label of the same name in 2016, and it has grown steadily since. After hosting several popular events at other venues, Ettridge and Fitzpatrick say finding their own brick-and-mortar space was the natural next step in sharing winemaking and hospitality directly with their community.

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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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Celebrating Culinary Traditions of Southern Appalachia

Modern Restaurant Management

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar released a micro documentary “A Journey Through Appalachia,” which celebrates the unique ingredients, techniques and culinary traditions of southern Appalachia. The video follows Tupelo Honey’s four-time James Beard Award semifinalist Executive Chef Eric Gabrynowicz on a week-long exploration of this rich food culture, “Appalachian culture has shaped our food in so many ways, and this is our way to pay homage to our roots,” sa

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Emotion-Based Ad Targeting in QSR Environment

Modern Restaurant Management

Artificial Intelligence is not normally associated with emotion, but PMG recently partnered with Wurl to use their AI-powered emotion targeting to align their clients' QSR ads with content that conveyed emotions related to hunger and cravings. The result: PMG found was a 40 percent increase in incremental store visits and 48 percent lift in incremental sales.

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Hotel Night Audit Process: A Comprehensive Guide!

Hotelogix

Night Audit in Hotel Front Office is a significant part of a hotel's accounting process. This process records, reviews, and collates all the hotel's financial activities in one day and posts them on appropriate account heads. This blog will explain how to do a night audit at a hotel with a cloud-based hotel property management system like Hotelogix.

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Everhome Suites continues to expand with three new locations breaking ground in key markets

eHotelier

Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, continues to strengthen its leadership position in extended stay with three new Everhome Suites breaking ground in San Antonio, Texas; Bowling Green, Kentucky; and Wichita, Kansas.

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The Ultimate Housekeeping Checklist for Hotels in 2024

Soft Inn

Housekeeping is one of the backbones of any successful hotel operation. In 2024, with rising guest expectations and evolving industry standards, maintaining a welcoming environment is becoming more critical than ever. Whether you are running a budget hotel, boutique hotel, or a large resort, a well-structured housekeeping checklist ensures that every guest enjoys a comfortable stay.

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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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Sheila Malloo appointed General Manager at LUX* Belle Mare

eHotelier

Global luxury hospitality group The Lux Collective is pleased to announce the appointment and promotion of Resident Manager Sheila Malloo as the General Manager of LUX* Belle Mare, effective from 26 November 2024.

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Effective Communication For Restaurant Teams & Employees

7 Shifts

Communication is key in virtually every workplace, but this rings especially true in the restaurant industry. With the industry facing a 73% annual turnover rate and poor communication being the number one reason staff quit , there is a lot that effective team communication could do to improve the hospitality industry. Watch the video version of these 5 restaurant communication tips In order to build an effective work culture and a productive team, restaurant leaders need to communicate successf

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Radisson Hotel Group scores with hotel opening at Toughsheet Community Stadium

eHotelier

Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of The Bolton Stadium Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, located in the heart of North West England and attached to the home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club.

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What Will Be on Chick-fil-A TV?

EATER

Shutterstock The chicken chain is launching a streaming service, and we have some ideas for whoever’s in charge of programming You ever go to Chick-fil-A and think, damn, I would love an unscripted, family-friendly show loosely based around this chicken sandwich? You, and only you, are in luck. According to Deadline , the fast-food chicken chain is planning to launch its own streaming platform, with a slate of original programming.

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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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TPG Hotels & Resorts selected to manage Augusta Properties

eHotelier

TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's premier hospitality management firms, announced today it has been selected to manage two properties in Augusta, Georgia.

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John Besh’s Latest New Orleans Restaurant Is a Reminder He Never Really Left

EATER

Delacroix Fish Camp & Bar, BRG’s forthcoming restaurant on the riverfront, is funded in part by an additional sales tax imposed on customers of Riverwalk shops.

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Sabre signs long-term distribution agreement with Delta Air Lines

eHotelier

Sabre Corporation, a leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has finalized a multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with Delta Air Lines.

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Hyatt Shares Plans to Acquire Standard International

Lodging Magazine

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the planned acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates of lifestyle company Standard International, the parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands. This move builds on Hyatt’s organic growth and acquisitions that quintupled the number of lifestyle rooms in Hyatt’s global portfolio between 2017 and 2023.

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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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Aloft Hotels offers working dogs free (Dog) brew this international dog day

eHotelier

Aloft Hotels is celebrating what could paws-ibly be the best day of the year for dogs with a new one-week only deal: buy one human drink, get one dog brew free.

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Meet the Best New Bartenders of 2024

EATER

The Best New Bartenders of 2024: These 10 talented individuals represent the future of bartending and the drinks industry.

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Matthew Huss appointed General Manager at Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge

eHotelier

Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge announces the appointment of Matthew Huss as General Manager. A beloved hospitality industry veteran, Huss brings 25 years.

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Lodgco names Scott Stuart president

Hotel Business

Grand Rapids, MI-based management company Lodgco Hospitality has appointed Scott Stuart as its new president. He succeeds Ann Kelly , who recently retired. Stuart brings 37 years of experience in hospitality leadership. His most recent role was as SVP, Aimbridge Hospitality. In this role, Stuart was responsible for the oversight of 275 hotels as part of the Aimbridge portfolio of management.

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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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IHG signs third InterContinental hotel in Florida, US

Hotel Management Network

IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its portfolio across the US state of Florida with the signing of InterContinental Orlando. The post IHG signs third InterContinental hotel in Florida, US appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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Hyatt to acquire Standard International and its hotel brands

Hotel Business

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has a deal in place to acquire the brands and most of the affiliates of lifestyle company Standard International , parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands. The transaction is anticipated to close later this year, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon closing, Hyatt will pay a base purchase price of $150 million, with up to an additional $185 million over time as additional properties enter the portfolio.

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High Altitude 173-Key Indigo Branded Resort Opens in Oman

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts is preparing to launch the Hotel Indigo Cabal Akhdar Resort & Spa on Jebel Akhdar in Oman, marking its debut resort in the region. Situated at an altitude of 2,000 meters, the resort offers breathtaking views of the valleys cascading down from the Green Mountain, also known as Jebel Akhdar.

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Evolving Loyalty Programmes in a Digital Age

Revenue Hub

In today’s fast-paced digital world, loyalty programmes have undergone a dramatic makeover, evolving from basic point-collection schemes into dynamic, personalised experiences that truly resonate with guests. NB: This is an article from Userguest , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date As we dive into the second half of 2024, the buzzwords driving this transformation are personalisation, digital rewards, and mobile integration.

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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.