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Karen Martini fronts new Public Hospitality venue in Melbourne

Hospitality Magazine

Karen Martini is heading back to her roots for her latest venue, which sees the celebrity chef front the opening of Italian grill Saint George in her hometown St Kilda. The Melbourne restaurant, formerly known as The Saint, is slated to open before the end of summer after undergoing a brief renovation which will see the space split into two spaces: a grill and a tavern. “Opening Saint George is like coming home,” says Martini. “My food is in constant evolution and I’ve be

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Restaurants Can Score Big for the Super Bowl

Modern Restaurant Management

In a few weeks, bars and restaurants will be filled with hungry and thirsty football fans celebrating their favorite team. Now is the time to get your plays in order to be a winner this Super Bowl Sunday. Themed Menus for the Win : Want to show support for this year’s best teams? Provide special menu options from the cities the contenders hail from – a Philly Cheesesteak if the Eagles make it or a Cuban for Miami.

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Elevating hotel guest comfort through thoughtful refund policies

eHotelier

Hotel cancellations happen. What really matters for those in the hospitality industry is how they are handled when they do.

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What Is Hop Water Trying to Be?

EATER

Not quite a seltzer, not quite a beer, the hop-infused sparkling waters are having a moment—and an identity crisis. We tasted nearly 30 examples to try and get to the bottom of it.

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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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Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection appoints Executive Chef

eHotelier

Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection, announced today the appointment of Chef Senthil Krishnamurthy to Executive Chef. With over two decades of fine dining experience, proficiency in eight languages and a passion for the greater Salt Lake and Park City communities, Chef Senthil exudes culinary excellence and cultivates a sense of community in the heart of Deer Valley.

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Duetto named Best Revenue Management System in the 2024 HotelTechAwards

eHotelier

Duetto has won the #1 Revenue Management System (RMS) position in the HotelTechAwards for the third year running, the software-as-a-service company has announced today.

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Inner-city Melbourne venue to face Fair Work in court

Hospitality Magazine

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against sole trader Muntazir Hussain who operates Night Spark Restaurant in Brunswick East. It is alleged that Mr Hussain underpaid minimum wages, penalty rates for working weekends and evenings, and did not pay accrued but untaken annual leave entitlements at the end of employment for one full-time worker.

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2024 Hotel Food and Beverage Forecast: Authenticity Takes Center Stage

Horizon Hospitality

You may have heard the word “authentic” frequently in 2023 (Merriam-Webster dubbed it as the word of the year after all). But how exactly is authenticity translated into Food and Beverage in the Hotel industry? Consider these Hotel Food and Beverage trends for 2024 that highlight travelers’ demands for a casual experience that embraces local culture, flavors, and people: Local Cuisine Takes Spotlight.

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Ashley-Maree Kent opens second venue Bar Rocco

Hospitality Magazine

Chef and Restaurateur Ashley-Maree Kent has opened her second venue Bar Rocco in Brisbane’s Coorparoo. Bar Rocco follows Kent’s first venue Ramona Trattoria which opened in 2022 and is located next door to her latest venture. The Italian restaurant and bar boasts a more casual offering than its sibling venue according to Kent, and is designed for guests to linger longer with share-style plates.

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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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AHLA Releases Statement After House Overturns Joint-Employer Regulation

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association President and CEO Chip Rogers released a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) joint-employer regulation. “Today’s House vote is a victory for common sense. Neither companies nor their employees want this job-killing regulation, which will destroy the franchise model that supports millions of small business jobs,” said Rogers.

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TigerTMS Announces iLink certification with Leading PMS provider Cloudbeds

eHotelier

Cloudbeds customers can use one interface solution to connect to hundreds of hotel systems for a seamless guest experience through the new TigerTMS iLink certification.

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How this leading chicken chain is leveraging the fusion between QSR and fast casual

Fast Casual

Navigating the rapidly blurred lines of fast-casual and quick-service, Slim Chickens stands out with the winning formula.

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BluHost Taking Hospitality Financial Management Seriously with New Accounting System Upgrade

Hospitality Net

BluHost is entering 2024 with a new enterprise accounting solution backing its portfolio of select service and ultra-luxury hotels and a mix of fine dining to casual restaurants. José M. Suárez, president and CEO of the Puerto Rico based hospitality management company, selected PVNG by Aptech because of past positive experiences with the company.

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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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14 Hotel Email Templates to Refine Guest Communication

Revenue Hub

Customer service is an undeniable staple of hospitality. But great customer service wouldn’t exist without great guest communication. NB: This is an article from Canary Technologies A well-written hotel email template, ready to customize at a moment’s notice, helps you improve communication with guests, stay on brand and respond faster. That’s because emails are one of the most efficient ways to communicate with guests.

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How to Build an Effective Commercial Hotel Organization in 2024

Revfine

A hotel’s commercial team—revenue management, sales, and marketing—is critically important to the financial health of a property. When working harmoniously, these functions combine to ensure a property is filled with high-value guests while minimizing acquisition costs as much as possible. However, “harmonious” is an unlikely descriptor for many hotel commercial teams. 3 Ways to Build The post How to Build an Effective Commercial Hotel Organization in 2024 appeared first on Revfine.com.

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How to Properly Record Hotel Packages & Revenue Recognition

Revenue Hub

Packages are, on the one hand, straightforward. They are a well-established offering in most hotels, customers love them, and they are not going away. NB: This is an article from Hotel Financial Coach On the other hand, most hoteliers are at a loss to properly set up and manage the transactions so that they do not end up with a mess in their books and systems.

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Signia by Hilton Atlanta Opens as the Brand’s Flagship Hotel

Lodging Magazine

ATLANTA—Hilton announced the opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta, marking the first new build and Georgia hotel for the Signia by Hilton brand. Inclusive of the property’s debut, Atlanta represents Hilton’s largest market globally by number of hotels with a portfolio of 136 hotels across 13 brands. In Atlanta, Hilton also has a pipeline of more than 40 hotels in various stages of design and construction.

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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 Hotel Group Sales: Strategies to Win the Game

Revenue Hub

Meeting your hotel’s sales goals is about so much more than individual sales quotas and collecting bonuses. NB: This is an article from Knowland Whether you are a hotel sales manager or operator, booking well-suited groups requires both inbound RFP responses and proactive selling. These strategies enable you to predict group revenue more accurately.

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Custom Solutions for Hospitality Success: The Role of Specialized Consultants

eHotelier

In the dynamic landscape of the hospitality industry, the pursuit of excellence and innovation is not merely a goal, but an imperative.

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What Do You Need to Do to Get a Guest to Return?

Revenue Hub

In the hospitality industry, there’s a pervasive myth that hotels enjoy a high rate of returning guests. NB: This is an article from Demand Calendar This belief has shaped numerous marketing strategies, with a significant focus on efforts like email newsletters, loyalty programs, and personalized follow-ups aimed at enticing past guests to revisit.

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Coury Hospitality promotes Andrew Casperson to Chief Operating Officer

eHotelier

Coury Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Casperson as Chief Operating Officer. Promoted from Executive Vice President of Operations, Casperson is an industry veteran whose leadership will be instrumental in fostering innovation to deliver guests exceptional experiences in culinary, entertainment, and overall operational excellence.

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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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Starwood Capital acquires 10 hotels from Edwardian Group

Hotel Owner

Starwood Capital Group, a global private investment firm with a primary focus on real estate, has announced the acquisition of 10 hotels from Edwardian Group for an undisclosed sum via an off-market transaction. The portfolio comprises 10 hotels with a total of 2,053 rooms. Edwardian Group will continue to own and operate The Londoner and its two Radisson Collection hotels, The May Fair and The Edwardian Manchester, following closing of the transaction.

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UNWTO launches new tool in collaboration among tourism villages

eHotelier

UNWTO has launched the world’s biggest digital hub for communities focused on rural tourism. The ‘TourismConnectsRural’ platform will boost collaboration across the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO Network, connecting around 200 rural destinations in every global region.

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Generator appoints new COO

Hotel Owner

Generator , a lifestyle hybrid accommodation brand, has appointed Ayo Akinsete as its new chief operating officer. Tasked with leading the company’s global operations, Akinsete will also oversee Generator’s upcoming openings and transitions for new projects at a time of “rapid growth” for the brand. He has more than 15 years of industry experience, and brings a wealth of credentials and expertise to the position, according to the group.

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France to keep its crown as popular destination for International Visitors, WTTC

eHotelier

Latest flight booking data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys, shows France is set to keep its pole position as the world’s most popular destination for international arrivals this year.

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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.