Wed.Dec 06, 2023

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Scott Pickett named President of Bocuse d’Or Australia

Hospitality Magazine

Melbourne restaurateur Scott Pickett has been appointed President of Bocuse d’Or Australia after participating in the foundational program for years. Bocuse d’Or was established by Chef Paul Bocuse in 1987, and is the culinary equivalent of the Olympics, bringing together food professionals from across the globe to compete in a series of challenges.

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Creating the entertainment capital within the Entertainment Capital of the World

eHotelier

In this interview with Ronn Niccoli, Chief Marketing Officer of Resorts World Las Vegas, we learn about his approach to managing a large multi-faceted operation, how L&E has become an integral part of the revenue mix and what he’s done to craft a new casino resort brand in a crowded market.

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Gin Palace’s bar takeover at Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters

Hospitality Magazine

Alejandro Saravia’s Victoria by Farmer’s Daughter is celebrating the warm weather with a pop-up with none other than Gin Palace. The two Melbourne institutions will come together early next year to champion Victorian ingredients at the Terrace Bar, so expect plenty of local produce across both food and drink. Gin Palace is scheduled to undergo a renovation in January, so the team decided it was the perfect time to head over to Farmer’s Daughters for a limited residency.

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Industry applauds removal of L.A. Homeless-In-Hotels ballot measure

Hotel Business

The removal of Los Angeles’ Homeless-In-Hotels measure from the March 2024 ballot is a victory for the City of Los Angeles and its hospitality community as it prevents hotels from becoming homeless shelters and protects hotel employees who would have become the first line of care, according to local and national hotel associations. “This solution ensures that our hotel community is thriving and able to continue providing excellent careers and economic benefits to our iconic neighborhoods t

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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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Fair Work blitz targets Sunnybank region this week

Hospitality Magazine

The Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting venues across Brisbane’s Sunnybank region this week to ensure employees are receiving their right pay and entitlements from employers. The investigation comes after the Fair Work Ombudsman received tip-offs from a range of sources indicating the potential of employees being underpaid and non-compliance with laws.

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Produce spotlight: all about tamarind

Hospitality Magazine

Tamarind is part of the pea and legume family Fabaceae and is known by the scientific name Tamarindus indica. The tamarind tree is native to tropical Africa and Asia, but is cultivated across India, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is said tamarind trees were introduced to Australia via Makassar traders in the early 18 th century and there are now several native species grown across sub-tropical regions on Australia’s east coast including the large-leaved tamarind ( Diploglottis au

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Regent Hotels & Resorts The ‘Taste Studio’ makes China market debut in Chongqing

eHotelier

Regent Hotels & Resorts, is making the China debut of the Regent Taste Studio, a pop-up immersive dining offering, in Chongqing. Continuing the Regent brand’s ambition to deliver a modern, luxurious guest journey, the Regent Taste Studio is breathing life into the ‘Beauty of Contrast’ through an unforgettable epicurean experience. Bringing together China’s leading Regent chefs with artists from across creative disciplines, the Regent Taste Studio goes beyond fine dining to create true multis

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Japanese fast-casual eatery Dopa opens in Bondi Junction tomorrow

Hospitality Magazine

The Devon Group (Bistro Nido, Devon Café) is opening its seventh Dopa location tomorrow in Westfield Bondi Junction. Executive Chef Zachary Tan and Executive Pastry Chef Markus Andrew are curating the offering which is inspired by Japanese comfort food with over 20 variations of donburi alongside a range of Japanese desserts. To celebrate the menu, Dopa will launch a Bondi don which is a vegan-friendly donburi featuring a plant-based beef patty, rice, tare, seaweed, sliced shallot, vegan cheese,

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Elite Havens expands its presence in India

eHotelier

Elite Havens, Asia’s premier luxury villa rental company, has expanded its curated selection of more than 300 private luxury villas and chalets across Asia’s most awe-inspiring locations by introducing 32 stunning new properties in Goa, India.

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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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Interview with CEO Matthijs Welle of Mews

Revfine

In this article, we interview Matthijs Welle of Mews. Matthijs is revolutionizing property management and hotelier experiences with high-tech solutions. Mews provides hoteliers with powerful, cutting-edge functionality that will allow them to focus on the guest experience rather than tedious administration. Can you tell us a bit about The post Interview with CEO Matthijs Welle of Mews appeared first on Revfine.com.

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ISHC celebrates 35 years with 35 new members and elects new leadership

eHotelier

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) inducted thirty-five new members in its 2024 membership class and elected new leadership to serve on the Board of Directors.

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A Creamy, Dreamy Spiced Coffee Meringue Recipe 

EATER

Made with store-bought meringue cookies and served with warm honey fudge, this frozen dessert is a triumph of semi-homemade baking Last winter, I spent a month baking at a wine bar in Paris. A highlight of the gig was traversing the city’s many epiceries in search of something special to inspire the menu each week. It was a cold January and I wasn’t sure what would be available, but I found the shops full of plump Corsican citrus, golden kiwi, and marron glacé, or glazed chestnuts.

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Michael Pearson joins The Cottage in the Wood Malvern as General Manager

eHotelier

Michael Pearson has joined The Cottage in the Wood Malvern as General Manager, with a clear vision: to further establish the boutique hotel as a unique destination where guests come to enjoy the natural surroundings of the Malvern Hills by celebrating the good stuff in life.

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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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These Are the 2023 Eater Award Winners

EATER

Drum roll! | Lille Allen/Eater Raise a glass to the year’s best bars, restaurants, pop-ups, and roving trucks across 21 Eater cities The Eater Awards is the culmination of a year of intensive dining and drinking research led by intrepid editors in 21 U.S. cities. It’s the moment when Eater editors select those places that served the finest meals, the most noteworthy desserts, and impeccable vibes.

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Ground-breaking report reveals that as Travel & Tourism continues to grow, its water intensity falls

eHotelier

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched its new groundbreaking report, ‘Water Roadmap for Travel & Tourism’, revealing total water intensity by global Travel & Tourism continues to decrease as the sector continues to grow.

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The Sweet Solace of Grief Baking

EATER

Tilda Rose Mincemeat has a storied place on Black American holiday tables. It took losing my dad to make it to mine. That holiday season, as my preschooler approached winter break, it dawned on me that we hadn’t yet made cookies for Christmas. I settled in on our apartment floor and sifted through my collection of cookbooks, dog-earing recipes: Cheryl Day’s double chocolate, peanut butter, and ginger cookies; Edna Lewis’s butter and cutout sugar cookies; and Freda DeKnight’s orange walnut cookie

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Restaurant Staffing Shortages Don’t Have To Be the Norm

Modern Restaurant Management

More than three years and six million jobs later, the restaurant industry reached a milestone this fall. Employment, after having plummeted into the pandemic pit, completed its climb back to the surface. This is a breakthrough, for sure. The picture could not have been bleaker in 2020, as we all recall. Facing COVID-induced restrictions and worried customers, tens of thousands of restaurants closed within the first year of the pandemic.

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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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AHLA Shares Statement Regarding Withdrawn Homelessness Proposal

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association President and CEO Chip Rogers released a statement after the Los Angeles City Council voted to withdraw from the March 2024 ballot a union-backed measure that would have required all hotels in the city to house people experiencing homelessness next to guests. The ballot measure was proposed by Unite Here Local 11, a union representing Los Angeles hospitality workers.

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Navigating Colorado's Tip Laws: A Guide for Employers

7 Shifts

Colorado isn’t making life easy on restaurateurs. Tip laws differ from national standards in some areas, and staying on top of potential changes as bills make their way through the legislative process takes time and energy. Restaurant owners can breathe a sigh of relief that the complex and potentially expensive “fair workweek bill” didn’t pass. But other changes are coming soon that will likely affect every restaurant and restaurant group operating in the state.

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Raclette Parties Are a Surprisingly Chill Way to Host

EATER

Getty Images/iStockphoto You don’t need to buy a unitasker for this fun, wintry gathering This post originally appeared in the December 4, 2023 edition of The Move , a place for Eater’s editors and writers to reveal their recommendations and pro dining tips — sometimes thoughtful, sometimes weird, but always someone’s go-to move. Subscribe now. As a D.C. resident, I’ve wound up with several friends who have spent time living in Europe, specifically Switzerland and Germany.

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How hotels can play their role in eco-friendly tourism

Hotel Owner

Airlines are offering carbon offset programmes, governments are introducing visitor quotas, and tour companies are upgrading to electric buses – all in a bid to cut the environmental cost of travel. There is still a long journey ahead, but the industry is certainly heading in the right direction. However, for the hotel sector, associated with luxury and enjoying the ‘finer things in life’, there’s turbulence ahead.

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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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The Perfect Gift Is a Cookbook — Plus a Few Key Extras

EATER

Buy someone the Eater cookbook, and throw in a bunch of stuff that will come in handy when they cook from it. | Lille Allen/Eater Pairing a cookbook with the tools and ingredients it calls for makes for an especially thoughtful gift. Here’s how to do just that with five of our favorite cookbooks of the year. You already know that cookbooks make for excellent gifts for the food lovers on your list.

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Indie hotels lead the way in RevPAR performance, RoomRaccoon finds

Hotel Owner

Independent hotels in the UK have outperformed their counterparts in other European destinations in revenue per available room (RevPAR) performance for 2023, according to Room Raccoon’s annual report. The report analysed hotel performance data from thousands of independent hotels in key European source markets, including the UK, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany and the Netherlands.

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Bolton White Group Hotels partners with IDS Next to elevate service standards

Hospitality Net

Bolton White Group, a leading hospitality brand in Africa renowned for service excellence, has partnered with hospitality technology leader, IDS Next, using IDS Next’s FortuneNext 7.0 Hotel ERP to provide service excellence. Among its three properties using IDS Next’s Enterprise Resource Planning solution is Johnwood Hotel (winner of the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023 in the category of Luxury New Hotel - Africa, New Luxury Hotel - Nigeria and Luxury City Hotel - Nigeria), Bolton Whi

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Today’s news in brief – 6/12/23

Hotel Owner

Rosewood London has named Tessa Gorman as its new managing director , bringing her 20 years of hospitality experience from roles at Aman, Bvlgari, and Cheval-Blanc. Gorman has previously served as a general manager at luxury properties in Montenegro and Bali. Victor Clavell, senior vice president of operations, EMEAC, expressed confidence in Gorman’s ability to contribute to Rosewood’s success, and Gorman herself expressed excitement about returning to her home city, London.

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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.