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9 glamping trends to watch for in 2024 | Mews

MEWS

Glamping – short for glamorous camping – allows guests to connect with nature while enjoying the comforts of a hotel room. It's the best of both worlds. Glamping is popular with nature lovers who like to stay comfortable, ex-campers who used to travel with a sleeping bag, and outdoor explorers who don't enjoy camping.

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Bluestone Resort expands offering with new Platinum Lodges

Hotel Owner

Bluestone National Park Resort has launched four adapted lodges as part of its brand new Platinum range. The luxury holiday resort sits in 500 acres of National Park in the Pembrokeshire countryside. The new Platinum lodges feature sunrooms, a private entrance, ‘cwtch’ rooms, and 20% more space. The new lodges have also been specially designed to help those who need additional assistance, including being arranged over a single floor with two bedrooms, a wet-room, and an open-plan lounge, kitchen

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The legendary Biki Oberoi leaves an indelible mark on Hoteliers and Guests around the world!

Hospitality Net

After getting up with the larks all my growing up and corporate life years, I have stopped being an early riser for about a decade and a half. So the upsetting news on the morning of the 14th of November was sent to my device by my niece and spouse respectively; for me to take note of when I finally warmed up to the already awake and working world.

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Choice Hotels EMEA and Sarcotel sign distribution agreement

Hotel Owner

Choice Hotels EMEA has signed a new distribution agreement with Spanish hotel chain Sercotel to showcase their joint portfolio to corporate clients across the UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands. The two companies have collaborated since 2018 to bring together their distribution channels. This new agreement will see the two companies undertake commercial and marketing activities focused on driving forward incremental revenue.

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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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Artyzen Hospitality introduces flagship hotel in Singapore, first outside China

Hospitality Net

Artyzen Hospitality Group, a subsidiary of Shun Tak Holdings, has recently expanded beyond Greater China by opening its flagship hotel, Artyzen Singapore, marking its first venture in Southeast Asia. Located at 9 Cuscaden Road, this 142-room luxury hotel began welcoming guests on November 24. This launch is a significant milestone for Artyzen Hospitality, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary and also marks its first hotel opening outside China.

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Dalata checks into London with first Maldron Hotel

Hospitality Net

Dalata Hotel Group PLC has created 50 new jobs with the official opening of its first Maldron Hotel in London, providing what they describe as "an epic basecamp" for guests in one of the capital’s most popular areas. The 4* Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park is the group’s 53 rd hotel in the UK, Ireland & Continental Europe and the first of five new Maldron Hotels set to open across the UK in the next 12 months.

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Billesley Manor Hotel unveils new sustainable practices

Hotel Owner

A luxury hotel based in the heart of Warwickshire, Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa, has revealed plans to enhance its sustainability practices, hoping to set new standards for environmentally friendly initiatives within the hospitality sector. The historic hotel situated on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon, has embarked on a journey towards a greener future, promoting environmental consciousness in every aspect of its operations.

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Fortune Hotels enters Tiruppur, India

Hospitality Net

Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group, announced the launch of Fortune Park Tiruppur, its newest property in the historic city of Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. Strategically located in the heart of the textile and knitwear hub of India, the hotel opening marks a significant step forward in Fortune Hotels’ expansion into South India.

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UKH calls on govt to cut VAT for hospitality to improve tourism

Hotel Owner

UKH has called on the government to address the UK’s lack of competitiveness on the global tourism market by cutting VAT for hospitality, tourism and leisure. This comes as, according to ONS figures, visits to the UK have increased 112% year-on-year and have generated £30bn in revenues, but still remain 9% down on 2019 levels. The industry body believes that measures need to be taken to make the UK “more competitive and attractive” for foreign visitors, which can help numbers to return – or ex

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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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The ‘world’s skinniest hotel’ measures nine feet across

Hospitality Net

A new hotel in Indonesia is trying to nab the title of being the “world’s skinniest.” But its creator says the project isn’t just about trying to set a world record – it’s about getting international attention for the small town he calls home.

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3 tech trends governments must act on in 2024

SAS

The weight of the world has never been heavier – and it rests on the shoulders of government. Geopolitical hostilities, war, climate change, economic turmoil, large-scale migration and workforce shortages are worldwide issues. These challenges are compounded when governments have political divisions and stymied processes. Citizens want their government to [.

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Behind the Scenes: How luxury hotels take care of their staff

EHL Insights

“Staff shortages in the hospitality industry are a lurking issue that can drastically affect the quality of a business and the experiences guests receive. In an era of unparalleled challenges, luxury hotels are particularly hard hit. This article delves into how these premium institutions are prioritizing their staff’s well-being and professional growth to combat the current labor shortages.

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Locke opens first property in Switzerland

Serviced Apartments

Switzerland: Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has opened its debut property in Switzerland, located in the centre of Zurich. Locke am Platz marks the fifteenth aparthotel in the portfolio. Located in Enge, the property offers 80 units, a restaurant and a bar. All studios feature a living area and fully fitted kitchen. The property also features 40 new hotel-style rooms for short-stay guests.

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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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Developing hybrid skills: tech and AI are reshaping hospitality jobs

EHL Insights

Change has never been as rapid as today. The constant evolution in technology, at an ever-increasing pace, is changing our world and our working environment as never before. The impact of technology is reshaping occupations and new job categories are beginning to appear on the market requiring “hybrid” skills. Not only will staff have to know how to do their traditional job as in the past, but they will also be expected to have knowledge of the technological world that is evolving around them.

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Latest Restaurant Technology Trends of 2024 to Know About

Revfine

A key part of running a successful restaurant involves investing in the best restaurant technology. However, to do this, you need to build an understanding of wider restaurant technology trends. In this article, you can find out about trends related to POS systems, contactless payments, virtual reality, QR codes, and more. Table of Contents: What The post Latest Restaurant Technology Trends of 2024 to Know About appeared first on Revfine.com.

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UAE – 4

Mary Gostelow

Mandarin Oriental was, until 2019, little known in UAE – other than to Abu Dhabi’s ruling family, who always chose the brand when travelling and they became such fans that they gave Emirates Palace to MOHG to manage, but that’s another story. Anyway in February 2019 a determined Austrian, Werner Anziger, above, opened MOHG’s first hotel in the area, and the brand took off.

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Staycity CEO Walsh wins EY International Entrepreneur of the Year

Serviced Apartments

UK: Tom Walsh, the chief executive and co-founder of aparthotel company Staycity, has won the International Entrepreneur of the Year award hosted by EY Ireland. Walsh co-founded Staycity with his brother Ger Walsh in 2003. Since then, the company has grown to 5,300 apartments across 32 locations in Europe. Earlier this year, Staycity reported a record turnover of more than €200 million – the first time it had reached this figure in a trading year.

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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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SiteMinder Reviews & Ratings 2023

SiteMinder

What is the average rating of SiteMinder reviews? The average 5-star rating of SiteMinder reviews is 4.2 across credible online review websites and software marketplace platforms. SiteMinder reviews are widely available on HotelTechReport (HTR), the global authority on hotel technology solutions. Trusted by industry professionals, HTR serves as a centralised hub for verified reviews, ratings, and in-depth reports which aid hoteliers in making informed decisions about technology adoption for enha