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What can hospitality learn from retail?

MEWS

What is the retail value chain? The retail value chain is a series of activities or processes that a company performs to deliver a product or a service to a consumer. This includes every stop from the initial concept of whatever the product might be, all the way through to post-purchase support.

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AHLA: Industry Groups Celebrate National Hotel Employee Day

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—Hotel industry groups—including the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers (NABHOOD), and the Latino Hotel Association—will recognize National Hotel Employee Day throughout the weekend along with hoteliers across the country.

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The importance of diversity and inclusion in advertising

Hospitality Net

At Expedia Group, we operate with a core belief that travel is a force for good and a mission that travel should be accessible for everyone, everywhere. Like many industries, travel has not been accessible to people of all abilities and backgrounds, and the desire to challenge that continues to shape our core belief. Despite positive intent, these challenges can range from physical barriers for people with disabilities to safety and acceptance concerns for people of color or those in the LGBTQIA

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Hotels to celebrate National Hotel Employee Day

Hotel Business

Top hotel industry groups, including the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), AAHOA , the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers ( NABHOOD ) and the Latino Hotel Association , will recognize National Hotel Employee Day today and throughout the weekend along with hoteliers across the country. It is observed annually on Sept. 1.

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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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The role of total revenue management in a hotel profitability strategy

Hospitality Net

The global hotel industry is firmly positioned in an era of normalized growth levels. That means to achieve greater profits, hotel owners and operators need to explore every possible revenue stream while also working to manage expenses.

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Premier Inn Introduces brand-new room design with launch of next evolution style rooms

Hospitality Net

Premier Inn, the UK’s biggest hotel chain, has unveiled its brand-new hero Next Evolution Style* rooms, marking a major shift in room design in its mission to create the best hotel experience ever for guests.

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Fort Lauderdale Marriott resort renovation begins

Hotel Business

Key International and Wexford Real Estate Investors have initiated the renovation of the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa. This comprehensive project will completely reimagine the beachfront resort pool and spa; all 219 guestrooms and suites; and the lobby, restaurant, bar and guest arrival experience. The development firms tapped design studio Urban Robot Associates , known for redesigning The Boca Raton Beach Club, the 1 Hotel Beach Club, The Standard Residences and Past

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Comprehensive Guide to Hotel Investment in Dubai: Insights, Strategies, and Success Factors for Novice Investors

Hospitality Net

This executive summary will provide novice hotel investors, new owners, and hotel associates new insights into hotel investments in Dubai. The hospitality industry in Dubai presents lucrative investment opportunities for business investors seeking to capitalize on the city’s status as a global tourism and business hub. Investing in the hospitality industry in Dubai requires a thorough understanding of the market dynamics, the key factors that drive success as illustrated in Figure 1.0, and the c

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Symbiotic Relationship of Revenue Management and Metasearch

Revenue Hub

When it comes to luxury hospitality, every empty room represents a missed opportunity and mastering the art of revenue management is paramount. But revenue management doesn’t exist in isolation; it thrives when sales and marketing work with it in concert, and one of the primary channels that transcend both marketing and revenue management is metasearch.

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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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From Check-in to Check-out: How PMS Transforms the Guest Experience

Hospitality Net

Delivering an exceptional guest experience in today’s digital era is a complex and demanding task for hoteliers. It encompasses more than just providing appropriate amenities and comfortable accommodations. As discussed in the recent Shiji Insights podcast episode featuring Fernanda de Herralde, the Front Office Manager at Sir Victor, part of the Sircle Collection, the hotel industry’s emphasis has pivoted towards establishing seamless, personalized experiences from the point of check-in to chec

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Google Ads Budget Depletion Column: What Is It & How to Use It?

Revenue Hub

While the budget depletion column is not one of your standard columns, it is recommended as a key custom metric to focus on when optimising your Google ads campaigns. NB: This is an article from Up Hotel Agency Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date What data does it represent? It is a value that is measured in percentage and it helps you to see the rate at which your daily or campaign budget is being used up.

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Why a Hotel Commercial Strategy is Non-Negotiable

Hospitality Net

Although hotel departments have historically operated in silos, the way consumers interact with hotels nowadays highlights the increased need for consolidation into a comprehensive commercial strategy – where everyone from front office staff to revenue management, sales, and marketing are aligned towards delivering the best experiences to guests and boosting business performance.

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Get immersed in the AI Impact

Smart Brief Hospitality

SmartBrief’s AI Impact virtual summit is back again this year, this time with a series of webinars that explore how AI is transforming work at the industry level. Join thought leaders and industry insiders to learn how you should be thinking about AI in your own work – and what it will take to make the most of it. The series kicks off with a deep dive into the future of work for HR and anyone reshaping teams and workforces in the age of AI.

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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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Accor Announces The Signing of Pullman in Varanasi

Hospitality Net

Accor, a world-leading hospitality Group with over 1,000 properties across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, is pleased to announce the signing of Pullman Varanasi with Venkatesh Hospitality. This highly anticipated hotel is scheduled to open in January 2029, promising to elevate the hospitality experience in Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest living cities and a renowned centre of spiritualism and culture.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Introduces Vignette Collection to the Maldives

Lodging Magazine

MALDIVES—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a partnership with Roxy-Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd to introduce its Vignette Collection brand to the Maldives. The conversion deal will see Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection, a 50-key villa resort on the island of Kudafunafaru, join IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in December 2024 after refurbishment under the Vignette Collection brand.

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‘YOLO’ Spending and the Travel Surge: How Brands Can Tap Into the Hospitality Goldmine

Hospitality Net

The hospitality sector is on the brink of a remarkable boom, poised to outperform the broader U.S. economy in 2024. With consumer spending on international travel and live entertainment rising by nearly 30% in 2023, this surge in “YOLO” (you only live once) spending represents a golden opportunity for emerging and legacy brands to carve out their niche in the thriving hospitality market.

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THG, Hogback to develop StudioRes hotel in Moses Lake, WA

Hotel Business

The Hotel Group (THG), an affiliate of Hotel Equities , in partnership with co-owner Hogback Development Company , has acquired land to develop Marriott StudioRes Moses Lake in Moses Lake, WA. “We are excited to bring Marriott’s innovative StudioRes concept to this location,” said Doug Dreher, CEO, The Hotel Group. “This new brand is a perfect fit for the growing demand in the midscale extended-stay market, and we are confident that it will be well received by guests.

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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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2024 fall trends: Shoulder season savings, leaf peeping, and event-cations

Hospitality Net

As fall quickly approaches and the leaves start to change, Airbnb is revealing travel trends for this upcoming shoulder season, including data showing that fall1 has been the most affordable time to travel on Airbnb. In addition, we’re highlighting the top cities to get the best deals during the off-season, trending destinations, as well as prime fall escapes that embody the season.

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My Place Hotel-Randolph, Vermont, Opens

Lodging Magazine

ABERDEEN, South Dakota—My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel-Randolph, Vermont. It is the first My Place property to open in Vermont and the 74th open and operating My Place property in the United States. My Place Hotel-Randolph, Vermont, is owned by Randolph Hospitality LLC and was developed by Realty Development Services LLC. The hotel is managed by Cornerstone Hospitality, which additionally manages two other My Place properties.

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HVS ANAROCK Hotels & Hospitality Overview, August 2024

Hospitality Net

Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, Hotels & Hospitality Overview (H2O), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.

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Inside the Current Pipeline: Chains Represent 80 Percent of U.S. Hotel Construction

Lodging Magazine

Over the past decade, the room inventory of U.S. hotel chains has grown more rapidly than that of independent hotels. Current trends indicate this growth will continue as 80.7 percent of rooms currently under construction represent chains. In 2010, hotel chains accounted for 68 percent of the total U.S. room supply. Today, chains comprise 73 percent of the nation’s total.

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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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The Hotel Group and Hogback Development Company Purchase Land to Develop Marriott StudioRes in Moses Lake, Washington

Hospitality Net

The Hotel Group (THG), an affiliate of Hotel Equities, in partnership with co-owners Hogback Development Company, is thrilled to announce it has acquired land to develop a Marriott StudioRes in Moses Lake, WA. StudioRes is Marriott International’s new midscale, extended stay lodging brand appealing to investors for its focus on the short-term rental market and building/design efficiencies.

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Claridge’s unveils partnership with The Good Food Guide

Hotel Owner

Mayfair hotel Claridge’s has announced a new dining experience – The Kitchen Supper Series – in partnership with The Good Food Guide for this coming September. The Kitchen Supper Series will offer diners “front row seats and extraordinary culinary theatre” at the chef’s table, whilst top chefs featured in The Good Food Guide take over Claridge’s kitchen for one night only.

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Poland’s Rise in Popularity During the Shoulder Season

Hospitality Net

As travelers search for new, less crowded, and more affordable European destinations, Poland has emerged as a top choice. Once overshadowed by its more popular Western European neighbors, Poland is now attracting the attention of travelers during the shoulder season, a time traditionally considered less busy for tourism. This shift is driven by the growing desire for offbeat destinations that offer rich cultural experiences without the overwhelming crowds found in more famous spots.

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Hyatt Hotels opens third property in Mainz, Germany

Hotel Management Network

Hyatt Hotels has expanded its portfolio across Mainz, Germany, with the opening of Brunfels Hotel, its third property in the city. The post Hyatt Hotels opens third property in Mainz, Germany appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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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.