Tue.Aug 13, 2024

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Looking to captivate with TikTok and YouTube shorts? Key video tips for hoteliers

eHotelier

Visual brands like hotels can gain a lot of traction and interest from video content, especially if you use platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Tailor your content to the platforms’ strengths and you can attract potential guests.

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RevPAR vs ADR: The difference between these two hotel KPIs

MEWS

What is ADR (Average Daily Rate)? ADR , or average daily rate, is a key metric used to calculate a hotel’s profitability. It demonstrates the average rate hoteliers can charge for a room during a certain period on any given day. ADR is an important metric because it can help you evaluate how well your pricing strategies are performing, helps you better practice revenue management and maximize the revenue on each room sold, and serves as a point of performance comparison between your hotel and th

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Brasserie 1930 launches new menu at Capella Sydney

Hospitality Magazine

Bentley Group’s Brasserie 1930 has a new menu that’s all about championing the open kitchen’s charcoal grill. Head Chef Brent Savage has curated a number of debut dishes for the Capella Sydney restaurant, which has now been operating for one year. Savage has leaned into seafood when it comes to many of the new additions, with guests now able to enjoy skewered Western Australian octopus with green olive and almond sauce and a tiger prawn cocktail.

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SLS Playa Mujeres to open November 2024

eHotelier

Who says you can’t have it all? SLS is ready to make a serious splash with the upcoming debut of its first all-inclusive resort, SLS Playa Mujeres, set on Mexico’s spectacular Yucatán Peninsula.

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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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Attribute-Based Selling In the Hotels Industry- Hotelogix

Hotelogix

In today's fiercely competitive hospitality industry, staying ahead requires attracting more guests and selling more rooms. In this context, one of the most transformative trends reshaping how hotels market and sell their rooms is Attribute-Based Selling (ABS). This approach not only helps hotels meet and exceed guest experience but also optimizes their revenue potential.

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Everything We Know About the New Anthony Bourdain Biopic

EATER

Courtesy of CNN | CNN Production studio A24 is in talks to acquire the film, entitled “Tony,” while Dominc Sessa is attached to star Over six years after his death, the Anthony Bourdain entertainment complex continues apace. There have been books and documentaries and a whole day dedicated to unpacking the life of a man who had a profound and powerful impact on the food world.

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Daniel Zagoria appointed Managing Director, Business Development at Access Point Financial

eHotelier

Access Point Financial (APF), a leading direct capital provider focused exclusively on the hospitality industry, announced today the appointment of Daniel Zagoria as Managing Director, Business Development.

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What’s in a Name? Protecting a Brand Trademark

Modern Restaurant Management

Whatabrands, the company behind the Texas-based chain Whataburger, recently filed a lawsuit against a North Carolina restaurant group, What-A-Burger #13, in North Carolina's Middle District federal court claiming What-A-Burger #13 infringed on a federal trademark, unfairly competed with Whataburger, breached a contract, committed unfair and deceptive trade practices, and unfairly competed under common law.

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Integration of Mews and Duetto reaches over 600 hotels

eHotelier

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, and Duetto, a leading provider of revenue management software for the hospitality industry, have now exceeded 600 joint hotel customers, driving revenue growth for hoteliers globally.

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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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Sourcing for Sustainability: The ROI Justifies Staying Abreast of a Rapidly Evolving Marketplace

Lodging Magazine

The starting point for sustainability in the hotel industry is the goals set by owners, brands, and management companies. The objectives can be fairly specific, such as reducing waste or energy consumption by a certain percentage within a certain timeframe, shifting to eco-friendly housekeeping products, or meeting the requirements of a program such as LEED or Green Key.

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5 not-so-obvious ways to use guest data to make decisions in your hotel

eHotelier

Hoteliers are increasingly turning towards data-driven solutions to help them stay ahead of the competition. Why? Because by leveraging guest data, general managers can gain valuable insights that can be used to improve the overall guest experience.

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Aperture Hotels Names Patrick Short Chief Operating Officer

Lodging Magazine

ATLANTA, Georgia—Officials of Aperture Hotels announced that Patrick Short has been named chief operating operator. In his new role, Short will provide cross-disciplinary leadership and direct operational execution and commercial strategy for Aperture’s portfolio of 27 managed hotels. “With more than thirty years of hospitality operations experience, Patrick is the perfect fit for Aperture’s growing portfolio to continue improving operations performance metrics across the board,” sai

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Cendyn launches product Learning Center to advance hoteliers’ commercial success

eHotelier

Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, has unveiled its new Learning Center designed to advance hotel’s product knowledge of Cendyn solutions for improved commercial performance.

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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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Cloudbeds Welcomes AI and Machine Learning Pioneers to Revolutionize Hospitality Technology

Hospitality Net

Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, today announced the strategic hiring of AI visionaries Amit Popat, Head of Machine Learning, and Nikhil Shah, Head of Data Science. This move marks a significant investment in artificial intelligence by Cloudbeds, aimed at developing unparalleled applications for the hotel industry and ushering in a new era of what’s possible for hoteliers.

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Mumford Company expands team with new talent and promotions

eHotelier

Mumford Company announced today its continued growth with the addition of talented new executives and key promotions within the firm.

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Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor opens

Hotel Business

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has opened the Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor, a 150-room, upscale hotel. The hotel is within walking distance of the Inner Harbor in Downtown Baltimore and provides access to the city’s key attractions, including the National Aquarium, M&T Bank Stadium, the Baltimore Museum of Art and Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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Accor returns as preferred accommodation partner of SXSW Sydney® 2024

eHotelier

Accor Pacific has announced its return as preferred accommodation partner for SXSW Sydney (South by Southwest Sydney®) 2024.

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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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Mastering Conversions: Crafting an Omnichannel Booking Journey

Hospitality Net

In this conversation with Jason Pirock, Head of Marketing at Springboard Hospitality, a premier third-party hotel management company, we discuss how properties and hotel brands can use a customer data platform (CDP) to increase conversions within the guest booking journey.

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Crafting unforgettable hospitality experiences

eHotelier

We have all heard of the Wow Factor. We see it in architecture, the view, the interiors of a resort or in a sensational meal. We feel it in the smallest and most unexpected touches and gestures.

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How to Solve Common Challenges in Your Booking Funnel

Revenue Hub

Do you know where you’re losing guests along the journey? Today’s travellers face a complex journey from research to booking. The competition is fierce for hoteliers, and so is the pushback from OTAs. That’s why it’s vital to optimise the booking funnel to ensure a smooth transition from research to booking. NB: This is an article from Hotelchamp Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date The booking funnel includes every step a potential guest takes, from discovering you

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Introducing La Dolce Vita Orient Express: Reservations Open For Italy’s First Luxury Train

Hospitality Net

Italy’s first luxury train, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, will commence its covetable journeys in Spring of 2025, with bookings now open at orient-express.com. The new all-inclusive train journey provides eight exclusive round-trip "Made in Italy" itineraries departing from Rome, highlighting sought-after destinations like Venice, Matera, Tuscany, Piedmont, Portofino, Abruzzo and Sicily.

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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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A&O Hostels unveils second UK site in Brighton

Hotel Owner

Europe’s largest privately owned hostel chain A&O Hostels has opened a second UK property in Brighton, marking its 39th site across Europe. A&O Brighton features 50 rooms with a total of 186 beds, a Victorian-style lobby bar and a restaurant overlooking the Brighton Pier. The Regency-style hostel building, once served as a hotel in 1819 and reportedly welcomed the likes of Charles Dickens among others.

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Why Travelers Prefer Single Guest Itineraries

Hospitality Net

Technology was supposed to make everything so easy. Instead, travelers are more overwhelmed than ever by their devices, each vying for attention every second of every day. Not only are travelers focused on getting from point A to point B, but they likely are managing work emails, speaking with family members, or are distracted by whatever book or video series currently has their attention.

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The Number 1 Financial Mistake Hoteliers Make

Revenue Hub

Now that’s a big statement to put out there, but I’m very confident that I’m pretty close to 100% correct with my observations. The reason why I’m so sure is that I know most hoteliers are not financial people and they are oblivious to the issue I am going to explain. On top of that – I see this all the time. NB: This is an article from Hotel Financial Coach Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date It’s also pretty clear that most hoteliers don’t have an accounting background

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Cross Hotels & Resorts Inks Major HMA Deal in Bangkok

Hospitality Net

Cross Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce a significant Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Yutthaporn Development, marking an exciting step forward for both companies. This two-hotel deal for Cross Vibe Bangkok Srinakarin and Lumen Bangkok Srinakarin exemplifies our shared commitment to delivering outstanding lifestyle hospitality experiences in Bangkok’s dynamic Srinakarin district.

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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.