Thu.Dec 07, 2023

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How To Select The Right OTAs For Your Hotel - A Comprehensive Guide

Hotelogix

The advent of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) has revolutionized the hospitality sector. To be very precise, it has shaped the way guests book their accommodations at hotels. It allows travellers to compare rates and services of multiple properties. This gives them a better idea of what fits their requirement and budget best. This is the primary reason why as a hotelier, you should know how to select the right OTAs for your hotel.

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The easy guide to diversify your hotel’s revenue

eHotelier

The easy guide to diversify your hotel’s revenue - Insights Diversifying your revenue means maximising its full potential and being prepared for the unexpected with a robust earning structure.

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The Bitter Taste of ‘Not Too Sweet’

EATER

Asian Americans have claimed the phrase “not too sweet” as a defiant shorthand and a cheeky rallying cry. But is that maxim really true? The finale of every childhood family function was the same. Aunties would unveil a tray of gulab jamun and start to circulate the house, or the servers at whatever restaurant was hosting would plop a bowl on the table in front of us.

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Hotel cleanliness tips: Best ways to keep your hotel clean

MEWS

Most guests consider hotel cleanliness when choosing where to stay. Still, many hotels overlook the importance of cleanliness because of the difficulty in finding qualified employees. That's where a well-trained and motivated housekeeping department comes into play.

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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 Pea in My Pocket

EATER

Black-eyed peas are more than a New Year’s tradition. They’re a connection to family, history, and the ancestors that came before.

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Oh My Glögg

EATER

The ancient Scandi holiday tradition of drinking glögg, or warm mulled wine, goes third-wave Platters of cookies, candies, and cakes, as well as piles of gingerbreads shaped like pigs, bats, and teddy bears, cover the dining table. Seasonal pomander balls — whole oranges studded with dried cloves — are hanging in the windows, making the whole place smell like hot punch.

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Amadeus: Hotel Occupancy Soars This Holiday Season

Lodging Magazine

As the world heads toward the holiday season, hoteliers are preparing for demand as people look to travel over Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Amadeus is seeing a peak in demand over the Christmas and New Year period across major markets around the world. Amadeus’ Demand360+ data as of November 27, 2023, showed that global hotel occupancy for the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s is at 23 percent.

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Time to Tackle a Cocktail Project

EATER

How to level up cocktail recipes with at-home bartending techniques like clarification, fermentation, fat washing and force carbonation.

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NexGen Hotels acquires EVEN Hotel Miami – Airport

Hotel Business

Hotel development and management company NexGen Hotels has acquired the EVEN Hotel Miami – Airport. The upscale, select-service property will be managed by Genuine Hospitality Group. Each guest room at the hotel features an in-room training zone, workspace, LED mood lighting, blackout shades and eucalyptus linens. The guest bathroom offers a spa-inspired shower complete with Beekman bath products.

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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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Digital Communication Strategies to Drive Hotel Revenue

Revenue Hub

Some of us still remember booking hotels before the digital age. It often involved receiving a tourist information guidebook with basic hotel descriptions and phone numbers only. Many hoteliers relied on brochures, magazine ads, or even a “vacancy” sign at the front of their property as their primary means of communication with potential guests. Surprisingly, this wasn’t too long ago!

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Edition’s First Caribbean Property Makes Its Debut Within a 620-Acre Nature ReserveiIn Mexico’s Riviera Maya

Hospitality Net

Nestled within the new luxury resort community of Kanai and its natural mangroves, lagoons and beaches, EDITION’s newest gem marries its signature brand of hospitality with the Yucatan Peninsula’s modern and ancient cultures.

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The Future of Hotel Commercial Teams: It’s Time to Evolve and Fly

Revenue Hub

Hi, welcome to another expert insight discussions. Today we are joined by Estella Hale , Chief Commercial Officer at HotelIQ , one of our Expert Partners , and Robert Marusi , Chief Commercial Officer at Turtle Bay Resort. In this conversation our focus is on the hotel commercial teams, most specifically, revenue and marketing. In particular we are looking at how the roles and responsibilities in these departments are evolving to take advantage of modern technology, or, as in a lot of hotels, ma

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The Hottest New Hotel Openings Announced by Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Hospitality Net

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, will welcome 14 new luxury openings from December 2023 and throughout 2024 to its growing global portfolio. From an adults-only sanctuary on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula to an elegant retreat on the French Riviera, each of these stylish urban gems, countryside hideaways, and coastal resorts will offer travelers enriching experiences, promising to go beyond the hotel room and enabling them to forge

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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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Advertising in a World Without Cookies

Revenue Hub

Travel marketers and advertisers have been hearing for the past few years about the sunsetting of third-party cookies. It’s grabbed their attention and made headlines because for nearly 30 years, the digital advertising industry has relied on third-party cookies to gain an in-depth understanding of how digital ads perform and collect information about the people that view them.

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Rosewood Announces Its Latest Island Retreat, Rosewood Barbuda

Hospitality Net

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® is proud to announce today that the secluded island of Barbuda will welcome its latest Caribbean escape as the brand looks to further expand into this highly coveted region. Developed by Murbee Resorts, Rosewood Barbuda will bring an intimate expression of Rosewood’s ultra-luxury hospitality experience to the island, featuring 50 resort suites and 35 Rosewood Residences.

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The Holiday Effect: How Seasonality Impacts Commercial Ice Machine and Refrigeration Production

Modern Restaurant Management

One fundamental principle in the pursuit of business success is to understand the various external factors that can impact operation. In the world of commercial refrigeration and ice production, one such influential factor is seasonality, particularly pronounced during the holiday periods. The Demand Surge During festive seasons, an uptick in production demand is observed in the food and hospitality industries – holiday banquets, community feasts, family gatherings, and festive promotions

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Grand Hyatt Kuwait Residences Officially Opens its Doors

Hospitality Net

The iconic Grand Hyatt brand expands presence into the luxury residential space in Kuwait.

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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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UNWTO launches tourism investment guidelines for Chile

eHotelier

The tourism sector in Chile experienced a 52.9% growth in income 2022, new UNWTO research into the country’s status as a top destination for investors reveals. The latest edition of the UNWTO “Tourism Doing Business: Investment Guidelines” also makes clear the opportunities available to foreign investors and the challenges caused by both national considerations and global economic conditions.

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7 Ways to Get Seasonal on Your Hotel’s Direct Channel

Revenue Hub

As the days are slowly getting colder, you can start feeling a magical chill in the air: The holiday season is coming! While your potential guests start wrapping gifts and decorating their trees, it is time to infuse your hotel’s website with the festive spirit. Beyond the gifts, Christmas is also an opportunity to get creative on your direct channel and increase conversions.

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IDeaS launches Resorts Revenue Council

eHotelier

IDeaS, announced today the launch of the IDeaS’ Resorts Revenue Council, a dynamic in-person and virtual community where industry leaders, creative thinkers, and innovators from the resort and all-inclusive space will meet regularly to discuss key industry challenges and catalyze the evolution of a holistic approach to commercial management for resorts.

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9 Common Myths About Hotel Revenue Management. Let’s Debunk Them.

eZee Absolute

Revenue management (RM) is supremely necessary for hotels. While many hotels are making the best out of it to boost their bottom line, some are still thinking of it as a mythical unicorn. I kid you not, most of the hotels refrain from opting for any sort of revenue management services. Who is to blame for it? The hotel revenue management myths that are swirling around are the real reasons hotels are so skeptical about it.

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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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Melia Hotels International’s new luxury hotel openings

eHotelier

Meliá Hotels International, has announced the ambitious global expansion of its luxury brands, with one in three of its pipeline openings within its luxury portfolio. From Europe and Africa to Central America, Meliá brings its signature Spanish hospitality to some of the world’s most captivating locations, with each development offering luxury experiences responsibly.

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Win the Customer, Not the Argument

Hospitality Net

In a confrontation with a customer, you have a goal: win the customer, not the argument. I’ve written about this before, and it’s worth coming back to this topic from another angle with a different example.

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Marriott International and Palm Hills Developments sign agreement to open the Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills in Egypt

eHotelier

Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Palm Hills Developments to open The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills, signaling a commitment to strengthening its portfolio of properties across the company’s luxury brands in Egypt.

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Glen Mhor Hotel awarded Wellness Charter by Hospitality Health

Hotel Owner

Hospitality Health, a Scottish charity dedicated to improving health and wellbeing in the hospitality and tourism profession, has awarded its Wellness Charter to the Glen Mhor Hotel in Inverness. The news comes after Glen Mhor Hotel had taken steps to develop an “all-encompassing” programme of staff support, which relates directly to the workplaces but also acknowledges “the wider work-life relationship”.

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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.