Wed.Dec 18, 2024

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The importance of quantitative skills and why you should master them

eHotelier

In a world where apprehension about quantitative methods is widespread, the good news is that mastery of a small number of basic techniques can quickly propel you to the top of the heap and give you a competitive advantage.

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Moon Dog Beach Club officially opens in Frankston tomorrow

Hospitality Magazine

Melbourne-based brewery Moon Dog has become known for its themed venues, and its new location in Frankston is no disappointment. Moon Dog Beach Club will welcome guests to a tropical oasis from 20 December. The beach club covers 2,000sqm, with the team installing plenty of greenery, a balcony beer garden, cabana huts, four bars, a stage, and hammocks throughout.

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How Senior Living Communities Are Embracing Active Aging

Horizon Hospitality

In recent years, senior living communities have shifted their focus to a holistic model of active aging. This shift recognizes the value of enhancing quality of life by keeping seniors physically, socially, and mentally engaged. Heres how senior living communities are putting wellness at the forefront. Comprehensive Wellness Programs Many senior living communities are now investing in extensive wellness programs tailored to the specific needs and interests of their residents.

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Two Michelin-star Chef Garima Arora is just getting started

Hospitality Magazine

Garima Arora’s culinary journey started with a hotpot. It was the dish that unlocked her love of food and cooking after she recreated it for her family upon her return from a trip to Singapore. The power of the hotpot was so great that she traded her life in Mumbai and career in journalism for an enrollment at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Arora went on to secure a commis chef role at Gordon Ramsays Verre in Dubai before working at Noma alongside Ren Redzepi for three years.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & 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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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. For the first part, click here and for the second part, click here. Data, Data, Data. It is atop the list for restaurants looking to modernize, differentiate, and elevate experiences.

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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Signs Law Making the Restaurant Reservation Black Market Illegal

EATER

The Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act first passed this summer

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Building Trust in Hotel Tech: Case for Dedicated Data Partners

Revenue Hub

In an era where data drives decision-making in the hospitality industry, the integrity of data partnerships has never been more crucial. NB: This is an article from Aggregate Intelligence , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Recent developments in the travel tech industry have highlighted growing concerns about data providers expanding into competitive markets with their clients.

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Twin Cities Restaurant and Bar Workers Are Serving as ‘First Responders’ Amid the Opioid Crisis

EATER

Restaurans and bars in Minneapolis and St. Paul are responding to the intensifying opioid crisis by carrying naloxone, Narcan, and fentanyl test strips to support harm reduction.

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Experiential Gifting: The Holiday Hotel Revenue Booster You Need

Revenue Hub

Inspired by TravelBooms insights into experiential gifting , lets peel back the wrapping paper and see how this trend can spell serious holiday revenue for your hotel. NB: This is an article from Topline Revenue , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date The Appeal of Experiences Over Things Why are experiences making such a splash compared to the latest gadget frenzy?

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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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KFC Is Betting Big on Chicken Tenders

EATER

Its tendie time. | KFC/Saucy KFCs new restaurant, Saucy, is focused on tenders and dips. Its what the people want. Meet Saucy implores the press release, at once an unnerving invitation and a pretty good pun. On Monday, December 23, KFC is launching a new restaurant concept in Orlando, Florida, centered around the chicken tender and everything in which you can dip it.

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Otonomus Brings Hospitality Back to CES 2025 with AI-Powered Hotel

Hospitality Net

Otonomus, a leading AI-driven technology and hospitality company, announces its flagship Otonomus Hotel in Las Vegas will exhibit at CES 2025, showcasing what it believes to be the first AI-powered hotel. The company will demonstrate how they blend AI, attribute-based booking, and personalized guest services to CES attendees at their booth in Tech East, LVCC, North Hall, Grand Lobby, and Level 1 Meeting Rooms 8543.

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How to develop a successful revenue management strategy

Hotel Owner

Jim Cockell, the owner and operator of The Old Stocks Inn, epitomises the entrepreneurial spirit of the modern independent hotelier. His journey to transforming a 17th-Century Cotswolds coaching inn into an award-winning boutique hotel is a masterclass in balancing creativity with revenue management and navigating challenges with pragmatism. From understanding the nuances of refurbishment to creating diverse revenue streams, Cockell offers insights into how independent hotels can thrive in an ev

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Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Peninsula Papagayo, Now Accepting Reservations

Hospitality Net

A Secluded Ultra-Luxury Hideaway Perched Atop Costa Ricas North Pacific Coast.

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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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Why it’s Time to Rethink Refundable Hotel Rates

Revenue Hub

Offering refundable rates as standard is not normal. At least, it shouldnt be. Think about any other industry. NB: This is an article from Mews Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date When you book a flight, you don’t do so speculatively, knowing that you can cancel it without penalty a few days before departure. You dont buy tickets to a show months in advance and then pay on arrival.

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Shadowing as a Pedagogical Tool for Trainer Development

Hospitality Net

For this, new creative methods are essential for hospitality to leverage teaching excellence based on the transfer of knowledge among professionals, i.e., experts from the industry who wish to expand their professional skills to include practical facilitation and teaching.

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How to Host a Holiday Cookie Swap, According to an Expert 

EATER

Shutterstock Holiday cookie swaps are an art form. Heres everything you need to know to host a good one. Tis the season for lots of things hot cocoa, gift shopping, and perhaps most importantly, cookie swaps. These annual exchanges of delicious baked goods have become increasingly popular in recent years, and maybe youve been invited to one but arent exactly a great baker.

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Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur Opens Its Doors

Hospitality Net

The launchpad to exploration, taste, and culture takes shape at Kuala Lumpurs newest art and community-centered hotel.

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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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FTC issues rule banning hiding of “junk” hotel and ticket fees

Hotel Business

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a final Junk Fees Rule to prohibit bait-and-switch pricing and other tactics used to hide total prices and bury junk fees in the live-event ticketing and short-term lodging industries. In addition, Congress proposed a continuing resolution (CR) that would protect consumers from hidden lodging fees. People deserve to know up-front what theyre being asked to paywithout worrying that theyll later be saddled with mysterious fees that they havent budgeted for a

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Accor (unpacked): Raffles, Fairmont and Pullman – Rooted in Legacy, Focused on the Future: The Enduring Power of Accor’s Centennial Brands

Hospitality Net

With Raffles, Fairmont, Pullman and Orient Express, Accor counts four of the worlds few centennial global hospitality brands within its portfolio. These brands have not only shaped the history of hospitality but also demonstrated enduring relevance by evolving to meet the changing needs of guests and partners. These iconic brands transcend time and generations, embodying resilience and innovation while continuously expanding their horizons and global presence.

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Hotel Equities to operate 29 Postcard Cabins locations

Hotel Business

Hotel Equities (HE) has been selected to operate Postcard Cabins , an outdoor hospitality brand recently acquired by Marriott International. HE will manage Postcards collection of cabins across the U.S. We are thrilled to partner with Postcard Cabins and play a key role in assisting Marriott in offering its guests more choice in accommodations under this reimagined brand, said Al Smith, president, hotel operations, HE.

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Novotel Istanbul Bomonti Opens Its Doors

Hospitality Net

Novotel, the champion of balanced living, is proud to announce the, opening of Novotel Istanbul Bomonti, bringing modern comfort, thoughtful design, and the perfect blend of business and leisure to one of Istanbuls most vibrant districts.

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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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Here’s What You Missed on DrinkTok

EATER

The defining cocktails and drink trends of TikTok in 2024 included souffl Espresso Martinis, the Batanga, Guinness and more.

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Hilton Announces Entry to a New Territory with the Opening of Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hospitality Net

As part of Hiltons continued expansion in the Caribbean, the new resort in Bonaire joins a lineup of more than 45 Hilton hotels in the region.

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6 ways to maximize December catering orders to drive January revenue

Fast Casual

With the right strategies, you can leverage your catering business in December to keep the revenue flowing well into the new year.

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Impact of new DMA legislation: Future of Google + hotels in Europe

Hospitality Net

The European Commissions Digital Markets Act (DMA) has made many headlines since it came into force. And its impact on hotel marketing is being discussed in all corners of the world. But how is it affecting hotels in reality? And what do hotels need to do to protect their visibility and revenue?

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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.