Wed.Nov 13, 2024

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SLS Playa Mujeres now open in Cancun, Mexico

eHotelier

Making its grand entrance on the palm-fringed, sugar-soft sands of Costa Mujeres, SLS’s first ever all-inclusive wonderland is bringing something fresh and fabulous to the Yucatán Peninsula with its enviable blend of extravagant style, culinary artistry and electric entertainment.

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Don’t Count Out Cash

Modern Restaurant Management

The demise of cash payments might be exaggerated as 90 percent of people select cash as their most widely used payment method and 89 percent consider the ability to pay in cash as important for their customer satisfaction, according to Why Won't Cash Just Die??? , a research report from PayComplete. Among the highlights: More than two-thirds (69 percent) sayd they always have cash on them.

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Sustainability in the hospitality industry: going the extra mile

eHotelier

When sustainability becomes embedded in the culture of an organization, extraordinary behaviors follow.

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How to Measure My Hotel Website Performance Using GA4

Soft Inn

Your hotel’s website is the heart of your digital marketing, functioning as both a virtual front desk and a booking engine. To make the most of it, you need clear insights into how visitors interact with your site, what drives bookings, and where potential guests drop off. Google Analytics 4 (GA4) introduces an advanced, event-based tracking model that gives you a more nuanced understanding of these visitor interactions than ever before.

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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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Husband and wife team open Winston’s in Black Rock

Hospitality Magazine

Black and white tiled floors, fluted glass, brass finishes, and brown leather bench banquette seating in warm timber benches welcomes guests to Winston. Bonne Squires managed the quintessentially French styling, which she dreamt up alongside her husband and co-owner Kevan. “Every chair or bar stool I sat in and trialled before buying. It’s all in the detail and I’m all about experience,” she says.

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The fresh summer menus kicking off the season

Hospitality Magazine

With summer fast approaching, Sydney’s dining scene is amping up with a host of new menus across town. Longshore, Chippendale For an inner-city restaurant, Longshore has a quintessentially laidback vibe. The restaurant is leaning into this atmosphere for summer by serving up its signature coastal flavours and native ingredients with a new spin. Highlights include briny and sweet Sydney Rock Oysters sourced from Moonlight Flat near Batemans Bay and paired with a refreshing magnolia mignonette; hi

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Patricia Costa appointed Sales & Marketing Director Cluster at Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

eHotelier

With an extensive background in luxury hospitality, both in Brazil and internationally, Patricia Costa returns to the Accor Group as the newly appointed Sales and Marketing Director for the Luxe RJ Cluster.

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Industry bodies unite to create RespectInHospitality

Hospitality Magazine

Hospitality and business peak industry bodies have united for the first time to release RespectInHospitality, a microsite with resources, training and templates for hospitality businesses. The peak bodies and organisations include, the Australian Hotels Association NSW, Night Time Industries Association, Independent Bars Association, Clubs NSW, Restaurant & Catering Association, Business NSW, and Hospitality Industry Insurance.

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Design Hotels accelerates global portfolio growth with milestone signings

eHotelier

Design Hotels, the community-driven portfolio of nearly 300 independent hotels, announced 29 signed agreements and 10 percent growth of its global portfolio within the last 12 months.

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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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How Hotels Are Embracing Technology and Digital Transformation

Horizon Hospitality

As technology rapidly evolves, so too do the expectations of the modern traveler. From smart guest rooms to mobile apps, here’s how hotels are adopting digital tools to enhance service and stay ahead of the curve. Leveraging Smart Technology to Enhance the Guest Experience Technology improves the guest experience by giving travelers more options and more control over their stay.

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High Hotels seing workforce efficiencies soar with service optimization software from OpsTechPro

eHotelier

The strength of a business partnership lies in the ability to adapt, innovate, and evolve together. Such is the case for High Hotels, a Lancaster, Penn.

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Viceroy unveils comprehensive brand relaunch

Hotel Business

Viceroy Hotels and Residences has unveiled the first phase of a transformative global brand relaunch. This relaunch aims to position Viceroy as a leading authority in travel, one that champions design, intuitive service and storytelling, all grounded in a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, according to the company. “Today’s luxury travelers seek more than just opulent accommodations; they seek authenticity and cultural immersion, with every journey forming an integral part o

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Hyatt Regency brand set to grow by 70% in The Balkans

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced plans for scaled growth of the Hyatt Regency brand on the Balkan Peninsula.

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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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Having a Responsible and Successful Drinksgiving

Modern Restaurant Management

Drinksgiving aka Blackout Wednesday has become the lead-in to the holiday season. While there is an opportunity for restaurant operators to reap the benefits of increased alcohol sales, they must pay attention to the potential liability. States such as Pennsylvania and North Carolina enacted new laws earlier this year that allow their restaurant owners to serve alcohol for longer periods of time.

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Eatertainment’s New Wave

EATER

Eatertainment venues offering everything from pickle ball to mini golf to simulated racing are exploding across in the U.S., and in the Twin Cities, they’re having a hyper-local boom.

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2024 Deloitte holiday travel survey

Hospitality Net

On the surface, this year’s holiday travel season looks a lot like 2023. Our 2024 Deloitte holiday travel survey found that just under half of Americans plan to travel between Thanksgiving and mid-January, with 19% visiting friends and relatives only, and 30% planning to stay in paid lodging.

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Future of Hotel Budgeting: Automation and Data-Driven Upselling

Revenue Hub

Ahh, budget season… a time every hotelier knows all too well. It’s that annual crunch when departments scramble to justify their numbers, and finance teams work around the clock, pulling their hair out trying to predict next year’s revenue. NB: This is an article from Plusgrade Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date But what if this dreaded task felt less like guesswork and more like science?

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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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Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort Unveils a New Era of Modern Comfort with a Stunning Transformation

Hospitality Net

Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort is proud to announce its relaunch following an extensive revitalization, redefining the guest experience at this iconic destination. As the first hotel built in the Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) area, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort has set the standard for excellence in hospitality for over two decades. This transformation ushers in a new era, blending modern design, amenities, and cutting-edge technology while preserving the resort’s rich history and cherished le

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An Immersion Blender Is a Necessary Tool for Soup Season

EATER

Lille Allen As simple as it is versatile, an immersion blender is way easier to wield than a regular blender The best White Elephant gift might just be an immersion blender. I’m biased because that’s what I once brought to a gift exchange, where I realized that, amongst the generic candles and portable speakers, it was the most useful tool of the bunch.

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Avi Brosh’s Palisociety Announces Opening Of Le Petit Pali Brentwood In Los Angeles

Hospitality Net

Le Petit Pali, the newest addition to Avi Brosh’s Palisociety portfolio, has expanded its bespoke footprint with the debut of its third signature hotel, Le Petit Pali Brentwood, a reimagination of the former Brentwood Inn (née Brentwood Motor Hotel in 1947), a storied motor lodge and well-recognized westside property in Los Angeles.

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Lord, Some of Amazon’s Best Black Friday Deals Are (Already) Here

EATER

Francky Knapp/Jordan Moss Staff-favorite cookware and coffee brands, from Keurig to Ninja to Le Creuset, are among the earliest stuff on sale Not so long ago, the words “Black Friday sales rush” were shorthand for watching people stampede each other for Cabbage Patch Dolls at 6 a.m. These days, however, the best Black Friday deals arrive early, online, and without curb stomping.

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Business Automation in Hospitality: A New World

Dive into the transformative potential of business automation within the hospitality sector. This comprehensive overview showcases how innovative technologies can streamline operations, reduce costs, and elevate guest satisfaction. Discover the advantages of integrating systems like automated check-ins, CRM, and energy management to not only save on expenses but also to provide a seamless and personalized guest experience.

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Women adapt technology to be hospitality’s problem-solvers

Hospitality Net

In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Emily Goldfischer, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of hertelier, joins podcast host and Revinate CMO Karen Stephens to bring women’s influence in hospitality, especially hospitality technology, to the forefront. Emily explains how a work environment that promotes women in leadership positions also empowers those women to confidently make technology decisions that benefit your hotel.

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AHLA: Hotels Remain Top Lodging Choice for Leisure and Business Travelers

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—Fifty-two percent of U.S. travelers are planning overnight trips for leisure in the next four months, and hotels remain the top lodging choice for both leisure (45 percent) and business travelers (59 percent), according to a new survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult. Sixty-six percent of U.S. travelers are more likely (25 percent ) or equally as likely (41 percent ) to stay in a hotel […] The post AHLA: Hotels

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Condé Nast Traveller names the Best Places to Go in 2025

Hospitality Net

Condé Nast Traveller, the global authority on high-end travel, has announced the Best Places to Go globally in 2025. The Best Places to Go lists are curated through nominations by expert contributors, highlighting the up and coming places to visit.

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A Starry Inside Look at Texas’s First-Ever Michelin Guide Ceremony

EATER

Texas chefs and restaurateurs from around the country gathered in Houston for one of the biggest culinary celebrations to date

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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