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“Real” revenue management can double or triple high season rates

eHotelier

Revenue management may be one of the most misunderstood elements of hotel revenue. Real revenue management is a systematic approach to profitability.

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‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’

Modern Restaurant Management

Each year, 48 million people get sick and 3,000 die from (preventable) foodborne illness in the United States. From mystery meat in chemical buckets and mouse prints in soda syrup to tears in a parking lot and threats of being shot, Francine L. Shaw's “ Who Watches the Kitchen ?” takes readers on a rollicking, astonishing journey through the hidden truths of the foodservice industry.

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Why baselining your leaders’ skill set is critical for business success

eHotelier

In the hospitality industry, a hotel's success often hinges on the strength of its leadership team. This team's ability to effectively manage areas like human resources, finance, revenue management, marketing, and operations can make the difference between a thriving business and one that merely exists. Gauging the efficiency through baselining the team can be challenging without a systematic approach.

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Talking AI in Washington D.C.

SAS

I recently had two incredible opportunities: to visit the White House for a landmark executive order signing and to make remarks at a US Senate AI Insight Forum. The AI Insight Forum was part of a bipartisan Congressional effort to develop guardrails that ensure artificial intelligence is both transformative and [.] Talking AI in Washington D.C.

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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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A complete timeline for your 2023 Black Friday campaign

eHotelier

The day of frantic shopping, incredible deals, and unmatched excitement is on its way: Black Friday is just around the corner. In the competitive realm of the hotel industry, navigating the Black Friday landscape requires more than just slashing prices.

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Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea officially opens in Saudi Arabia

eHotelier

Enveloped by the majestic Arabian desert, The Red Sea Destination blends visionary tourism with sustainability and heritage. This is where Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea has found its home, inviting guests on an out-of-the-ordinary journey of discovery and enrichment.

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How to improve restaurant operations at The Bear

MEWS

In the past, we’ve looked at where some iconic hotels went wrong. We offered humble suggestions to the management at Hotel California , Club Tropicana and The Shining’s Overlook Hotel about how modern hotel technology could transform their operations and guest experience.

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S Hotels & Resorts opens SO/ Maldives

eHotelier

S Hotels and Resorts PCL has announced the launch of SO/ Maldives, which becomes the third iconic resort at CROSSROADS Maldives. Opening its doors on 1st November 2023, this luxury lifestyle resort will complement the two popular five-star retreats and world-class facilities at the Indian Ocean’s first and only multi-brand, fully integrated leisure destination, ushering in an exciting new era of hospitality to the Maldives.

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‘Good Burger’ Tried to Warn Us

EATER

Getty Images No one expected the cult classic slapstick comedy to predict the future of AI, corporatization, and fair wages Like any ’90s kid who was allowed to spend countless hours in front of the television, I am a child of the Nickelodeon generation. And for all of the wacky cartoons and All That sketches and slime-drenched game shows , no cultural artifact from the network lingers in my imagination quite like Good Burger.

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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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Marriott International appointed Complex Food and Beverage Director and the promotion of Food and Beverage Marketing Manager

eHotelier

Marriott International proudly announces the appointment of Nick Heavisideas the new Complex Director of Food and Beverage. Heaviside will be responsible for six Wasl-owned Marriott Hotel properties; Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre, Le Meridien Fairway, Aloft & Element AlMina, and Aloft & Element Dubai Airport.

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Motel 6: U.S. Travelers’ Holiday Plans Will Increase Travel

Industry Insights Lodging Magazine

DALLAS, Texas—New data from Motel 6 found that U.S. travelers who are celebrating a winter holiday are planning to participate in an average of 10 or more gatherings this year. In its sixth annual holiday travel survey, Motel 6 heard from over 2,000 respondents who celebrate a winter holiday and found that their festivities are expected to lead to an increase in travel.

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Dellisart expands team with addition of Jeffrey Rake

eHotelier

Dellisart LLC, a leading national hotel ownership, management, and development company, announced today they expanded their team with the addition of Jeffrey Rake as Regional Vice President of Business Development.

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Emeril’s New NOLA Wine Bar Wants You to Have a Little Fun

EATER

At the celebrity chef’s newly reopened restaurant in New Orleans, the wine bar offers something vastly different from the restaurant.

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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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UNWTO and Pacific Asia Travel Association focus on sustainable future for tourism

eHotelier

For its 17th edition, the 2023 UNWTO-PATA Forum (Guilin, China, 26-27 October) put the focus on maximizing the sector's ability to drive growth, build economic resilience and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. The Forum is the consolidated leading platform for policymakers, business leaders and a range of tourism stakeholders in Asia and the Pacific.

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Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada reopens & unveils enhancements

Hospitality Net

The award-winning Spice Island Beach Resort - a luxury all-inclusive resort in Grenada, and one of the Caribbean’s finest hideaways - reopens after a seasonal closure and unveils enhancements to its offering ahead of the winter season. Reopening with expanded ocean vistas, re-imagined public spaces including an elevated courtyard, an extended pool and dining area, and greater beach access, the family-owned and operated resort is committed to offering a quintessential Caribbean experience to its

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Travel & Tourism in Africa could boost continent’s economy by US$168BN over the next 10 years

eHotelier

At its Global Summit in Kigali today, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with VFS Global, revealed that the African Travel & Tourism sector could add US$168BN to the continent’s economy and create over 18 million new jobs.

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Tulsa Club Hotel, an Art-Deco treasure

Hotel Business

Built in 1927 and designed by Art-Deco architect Bruce Goff, the Tulsa Club in downtown Tulsa, OK, once accommodated a high-society social club and the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce. After changing hands multiple times over the years and falling into a state of disrepair, the building was given new life as the Tulsa Club Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton.

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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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An Inside Look at Loyalty

Lodging Magazine

iSeatz’s Andy Hermo discusses the findings of his company’s 2023 Hospitality Rewards Report Exactly how important are loyalty programs as a vehicle for promoting, well, loyalty, and ultimately beefing up hoteliers’ bottom lines? That was the gist of what LODGING asked Andy Hermo, chief commercial officer at loyalty technology company iSeatz. In response, Hermo, who leads the development and implementation of the iSeatz commercial strategy to drive enterprise growth, profitability, and improve cu

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Booking Holdings posts record earnings, expects to grow AI, flight offerings

PhocusWire

Booking Holdings’ total revenue came in at $7.3 billion, showing a 21% increase over the same quarter last year, and adjusted EBITDA clocked at $3.3 billion - a 24% increase from the same quarter of 2022.

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Keeping Up with Keeping House

Lodging Magazine

Once upon a time, hotel housekeeping automatically meant “stayover service”—that is, daily room cleaning with a fresh supply of towels and replenishment of a bevy of tiny bottled and boxed amenities. Today, different realities and guest expectations offer hoteliers the opportunity to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively without compromising their guests’ guestroom arrival experience.

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A Complete Timeline for Your 2023 Black Friday Campaign

Revenue Hub

The day of frantic shopping, incredible deals, and unmatched excitement is on its way: Black Friday is just around the corner. NB: This is an article from The Hotels Network , one of our Expert Partners In the competitive realm of the hotel industry, navigating the Black Friday landscape requires more than just slashing prices. This time period demands a well thought out plan of action to capture the attention of potential customers amidst the noise of countless promotions.

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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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How AI and LLMs Will Shape Future Hotel Revenue Strategies

Lodging Magazine

It’s fair to say many are curious about the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) regarding large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. Who hasn’t asked ChatGPT to formulate an email, sales pitch, or social media message, or just had fun asking it to write something in the tone of voice of Mickey Mouse? What’s important to contemplate is the role natural language can and will have on enterprise-level technology solutions, and how they can […] The post How AI and LLMs Will S

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Expedia’s Kern: Focus is now on faster growth fueled by years of tech work

PhocusWire

Expedia Group posted record revenue and profitability in the third quarter of this year and reiterated full year guidance of double-digit topline growth with margin expansion.

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Data Power! How to Use Your PMS to Drive Bookings

Revenue Hub

Marketing efforts are usually front of mind when it comes to boosting bookings, but what’s behind a good marketing strategy? NB: This is an article from WebRezPro In more ways than one, your property management system (PMS) is at the heart of driving reservations—not just managing them. We’re not only talking about decreasing rates when occupancy is low; the secret to generating more bookings year-round lies in the data contained in your PMS.

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SiteMinder and Fusion Hotel Group: A recipe for success in hospitality

SiteMinder

In 2008, the visionary minds behind Fusion Hotel Group began their quest to redefine the principles of hotels and resorts. They dared to ask, “What if we could make the world a happier and healthier place?” The answer to this question paved the way for the birth of a groundbreaking idea in Vietnam’s hospitality industry. Today, with 24 properties across Vietnam and Thailand, Fusion has evolved into a collection of wellness-inspired accommodation options, each offering a unique

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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.