Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

With the holiday season often comes a surge in dining out: shoppers are grabbing quick bites between stores, families are reconnecting over dinner at their favorite hometown restaurants, and people are seeking professionally-prepared meals for their various holiday gatherings. Restaurants added nearly 70,000 jobs this September, a sign of hope that demand will grow despite inflation-weary consumers’ pullback on restaurant spending.

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MEWS

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Why revenue management? Revenue management is without doubt one of the most exciting areas in hospitality. It’s also one that’s advancing fast, with the smartest companies already weaving automation and AI decision-making into their everyday processes. There’s so much potential in this category that we didn’t just want to watch things develop from the outside looking in – we wanted to be an active part of the transformation.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater I know how I want my Thanksgiving dinner to taste. That’s why I insist on cooking it almost entirely by myself. I admit that I can be a little bit weird about Thanksgiving. I have a pretty specific idea of how I want the day to go, and I stick to that. I want to eat a massive pile of food in the afternoon, then sleep on the couch while I watch football.

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MEWS

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

If you’ve ever wondered how your hotel’s operations could be smoother, faster and more efficient, you’ll enjoy the latest episode of Mews Coffee Corner. We sat down with Maurits Bots from WestCord Hotels and Luka Berger from Flexkeeping to explore how automation is transforming hospitality. Watch the full episode here , or keep reading for some sippable takeaways.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Amplēo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Fast Casual

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This digital marketing workshop, co-hosted by FastCasual Editor Cherryh Cansler and Rev Ciancio, co-founder/CMO of Handcraft Burgers & Brew, Salad House CMO and Crazy Pita marketing director, provides tactics, tips and playbooks for restaurant marketers focused on growing brand awareness, guest acquisition retention and creating brand evangelists.

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Guides: Lodging Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

LAS VEGAS— The Rio Hotel & Casino has joined the Destination by Hyatt brand, following the completion of the resort’s first phase of its $340 million property-wide transformation. As part of the Destination by Hyatt brand and World of Hyatt loyalty program, Rio connects guests and members to the city. Rio is owned and managed by Dreamscape Companies.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Novotel, a leading global brand within the Accor portfolio, proudly announces the opening of Novotel Abidjan Marcory, a vibrant addition to the lively Marcory district. Designed to meet the needs of modern professionals and families, this contemporary 17-storey hotel features thoughtful design, flexible spaces, and uplifting experiences.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater Scoops of butter pecan, salty caramel, and vanilla can take pie to the next level but are also great on their own Last Thanksgiving, my mother-in-law, who valiantly takes it upon herself to cook every part of the meal, set out her usual spread. There was turkey, souffle-like mashed potatoes, buttery pull-apart rolls, and the best part: multiple pies.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Palladium Hotel Group, through its renowned brand Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts, has announced the launch of Grand Palladium Select Collection, a new, premium offering designed to elevate the guest experience. Available for guests from the Junior Suite base room category upwards, the hotel collection combines top-tier services and facilities with outstanding dining and engaging entertainment.

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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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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Managing PPC campaigns for hotels is no small feat. Between analyzing search trends, filtering irrelevant traffic, and predicting traveler intent, the process can quickly become overwhelming. NB: This is an article from RateGain Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date That’s where AI steps in – not as a buzzword but as a powerful ally for enhancing your keyword strategy.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Cincinnati, Ohio will soon unveil its latest addition to the Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott collection with the opening of the much-anticipated Hotel Celare - a modern, sophisticated retreat located at 310 Straight Street - in The District at Clifton Heights. Nestled across from the University of Cincinnati and a short drive from downtown, the seven-story, 171-room property will offer an elevated culinary experience with an onsite restaurant and bar, bold design and modern amenities includi

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EATER

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The best gifts for home bartenders and drinks enthusiasts, from a Martini maker to a sleek cocktail shaker to wine glasses and decanters.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For the first time in the history of the summit, COP29 featured a Tourism Day, with a First Ministerial Meeting dedicated to positioning tourism policy to support national climate goals. In Baku, public and private sector leaders recognized the significant impact of climate change on the tourism sector and its contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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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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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

One of the most overlooked factors that can make or break your hotel’s Facebook marketing campaigns is the number of ads you run at any given time. NB: This is an article from gcommerce Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date While on the surface, it may seem like it’s beneficial to always run more ads, offers, and campaigns than your competitors, a spray-and-pray approach will almost always bring worse results than an effective, controlled hotel ad campaign strategy.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The US lodging sector is expected to experience muted growth in 2025, driven by moderate increase in average daily room rates and stable occupancy levels, resulting in an annual increase in revenue per available room of 1.5%. Despite stagnant supply levels over the past few quarters, new construction projects are expected to be spurred in 2025 by a combination of factors, including increasing optimism about a soft landing, easing monetary policies, and other capital markets tailwinds.

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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Thanks to technology, it’s never been easier for hotels to reach potential guests around the globe. But with greater options for reach comes a critical question: NB: This is an article from Canary Technologies Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Are all hotel distribution channels equally profitable? As hotels tap into new markets and platforms, hoteliers must consider the costs and benefits of each channel to determine their true impact.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For many decades, visitors to the Hawaiian island of Oahu had just one neighborhood to choose from when booking a hotel. Waikiki–that iconic mile-and-a-half strip of white-sand beach ringed by more than 26,000 hotel rooms–was the only place where hotels could be found.

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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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EATER

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The aesthetic workhorse is on serious promo at KitchenAid, Williams Sonoma, and more cookware retailers. Having a KitchenAid standing mixer is the millennial equivalent of home ownership. I say this not only because I do not yet own either, but because I actually fantasize far more about the former (I have also heard a lot of HOA horror stories). Luckily, my dream has never been more possible with the many Black Friday sales on KitchenAid standing mixers that are (yes, already) emerging on the w

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Scandic has signed two long-term lease agreements with property owner JV Nordväst Fastighet AB to take over two hotels in Helsingborg and Jönköping that together have 199 rooms. The hotels will undergo comprehensive renovations and will be adapted to Scandic’s new brand before opening during the first half of 2026.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The newly reimagined Rio Hotel & Casino has officially joined the Destination by Hyatt brand, following the completion of the resort’s first phase of its $340 million property-wide transformation. The property is owned and managed by Dreamscape Companies. As the largest property within Hyatt’s global hotel portfolio, based on room count, and the first Destination by Hyatt hotel in Nevada, Rio strengthens World of Hyatt’s brand footprint in the one of the world’s most vibrant destinatio

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

STR’s global "bubble chart" update for the four weeks ending 9 November 2024 shows 84% of global markets with year-over-year growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR), a gain of seven percentage points from last month’s update (77%).

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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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EATER

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Eater’s holiday gift guides come to life at a two-day holiday pop up market with staff-curated gifts and a hidden cocktail lounge The holidays are in full swing, and this year, we’re celebrating the season with Eater Under Wraps , a two-day holiday shopping event and hidden cocktail lounge with plenty of sweet surprises. This year’s festivities are presented by Baileys, Brach’s, Capital One Dining, Destination DC, and World Central Kitchen, and guests can expect a marquee lineup of Eater staff-c

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At COP29 in Baku, HNtv INSIDERS sat down with Chompan Kulnides, Chief Sustainability Officer at Minor International PCL and Willy Legrand, Professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management at IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany to discuss Minor International’s sustainability strategy. As one of the largest hospitality and restaurant companies in the Asia Pacific Region, Minor International signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Lesley Suter/Jordan Moss Shatterproof your festivities with the best shatterproof glasses according to party professionals Shatterproof glasses are the kind of thing you don’t realize you need until the moment hits — you’re hosting a party, you decided you’d do the planet a solid by not using disposable plastic cups, and so you’re nervously watching as your guests drink and laugh and gesture while clutching one of your prized, real-deal wine glasses and, whelp, your set of six is now five.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Two significant changes will impact travel in the U.S. this holiday season. First, Thanksgiving is a week later, meaning there are five less days between Thanksgiving and Christmas and likely more travel compression between the two holidays. Second, Christmas and New Year’s Day move from a Monday last year to a Wednesday this year.

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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.

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