Fri.Jan 24, 2025

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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’

Modern Restaurant Management

Chatham University and the American Culinary Federation (ACF) are debuting a trio of online courses offering official certification in induction cooking methods. Sales of induction stoves are on the rise in the U.S., representing 18 percent of sales in 2023. Last year, the global induction cooktops market was valued at more than $9B, and is expected to surpass $15B by 2032. “Induction reduces the environmental impact of cooking, gives people effective ways to combat climate change, and div

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AI Not Always the Solution: First Fall in Love with the Hotel Problem

Revenue Hub

Sean Seah, Senior Vice President of Strategy, Technology and Innovation at Langham Hospitality Group, has spent his career learning to fall in love with the solution, not the problem. NB: This is an article from Shiji Group Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Reflecting on the process of designing a frictionless check-in experience for implementation across Langhams (rapidly expanding) portfolio of more than 30 hotels across four continents, Seah explains: You cant go around w

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Innovators & Influencers: Recognizing Four Lodging Industry Leaders and Their Career Journeys

Lodging Magazine

Hospitality leadership comes in many forms, but is no doubt critical to continue to shape the industry as a whole and move it forward. LODGING took a closer look at the careers of four such individuals. While these Innovators & Influencers come from different backgrounds and have taken different roads to get to this point, they all have one thing in commona considerable passion for the hotel business.

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Guests Have Less Staff Interaction So Each One is More Important

Revenue Hub

As technology has crept into the cycle of guest service, todays guests have far fewer conversations with hotel staff. NB: This is an article from Kennedy Training Network Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date In the past, the hotel staff had a multitude of opportunities to wow guests with personalized, memorable, hospitality encounters.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya to rebrand as Alila Mayakoba

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and RLH Properties today announced the planned transformation and rebranding of Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya to Alila Mayakoba, which will mark the Alila brands entry into Latin America and the Caribbean. Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya is expected to suspend operations on March 2, 2025 and debut as Alila Mayakoba later this year.

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How to Really Make Money with a Hotel: Maximizing Hotel Profit

Revenue Hub

Alright then, lets cut to the chase. Youve got a hotel, right? And youre probably wondering how to get it full with happily paying guests. NB: This is an article from Xotels Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Well, buckle up, because Im about to spill the beans on how to squeeze every last penny out of your hotel venture. Forget those boring textbooks and those stuffy advisors.

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Gaylord Opryland to undergo $131M expansion

Hotel Business

Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc., a REIT specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets, has revealed plans to add approximately 108,000 sq. ft. of premium, carpeted meeting space to its flagship Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville. The planned expansion, expected to be complete by Spring 2027, includes a new approximately 31,000-sq.

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Global Hotel Alliance celebrates 20th year with ‘best ever’ set of results

Hotel Owner

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the alliance of independent hotel brands, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 by delivering its best-ever results delivering record-breaking performance across all key metrics. Total revenue generated by its GHA Discovery loyalty programme soared to $2.7bn (2.1bn), a 16% increase from the previous $2.3bn (1.8bn) record set in 2023.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending Jan. 18

Hotel Business

On the positive side of the Martin Luther King Day calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year (YOY) comparisons for the week ending Jan. 18, according to data from CoStar. Jan. 12-18 (percentage change from comparable week in 2024): Occupancy: 55.8% (+6.7%) ADR: $155.81 (+10.0%) RevPAR: $86.93 (+17.4%) Among the top 25 markets, San Francisco reported the largest gains in each of the three key performance metrics: occupancy (+35.9% to 71.2%), ADR (+230% to $625.98) a

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Easyhotel secures £24.5m funding for Spanish expansion

Hotel Owner

Easyhotel has secured a 24.5m loan fromCaixaBank to support its continued expansion into the Spanish market. The new funding will be used to support easyHotel’s development of four new properties in Spain. This begins with Madrid, which is set to open this Spring, followed by Valencia and Barcelona later in 2025, and Alicante in 2026. Together, these hotels will add 361 rooms to easyHotel’s owned and leased property network, marking a significant step in its expansion into key Spanis

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Azul Hospitality expands Michigan footprint

Hotel Business

Hospitality management company Azul Hospitality has added the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle to its portfolio and converted The Cadillac House in Lexington, MI, to become part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The newly constructed AC Hotel Detroit, located in the Brush Park neighborhood in the Midtown area of the city, is the brand’s first property in southeast Michigan.

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A Newark, New Jersey Fish Market Was Raided by ICE

EATER

The raid was allegedly conducted without a warrant

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K9 Resorts to make Nevada debut

Hotel Business

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel has secured a franchise agreement for its first location in Las Vegas. Spearheading K9s entrance into Nevada is Nehme E. Abouzeid, who has held sales and marketing leadership positions for the Las Vegas Sands Corporation and Wynn Resorts, where he opened new casinos in Las Vegas and globally. Later pivoting into sports and entertainment, he held C-suite roles with the Vegas Golden Knights and Bally Bet.

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Issa Rae Talks Gumbo, Nando’s, and Her Favorite Spots in Houston

EATER

Rae discusses how food impacts her work, her restaurant hits in Houston, and her possibly controversial take on gumbo

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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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Liverpool’s Duke Street Boutique Hotel on sale for £2.2m

Hotel Owner

The Duke Street Boutique Hotel, a purpose-built hotel in Liverpool city centre, has been brought to market with an asking price of 2,250,000. The hotel features 30 ensuite letting rooms, three of which have access to a courtyard area. The property is well-presented and of modern construction, and the hotel has previously operated with a limited service.

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Remington appoints Randy Jones as chief accounting officer

Hotel Business

Hotel management company Remington Hospitality has appointed Randy Jones as the companys new chief accounting officer (CAO). He reports directly to CEO Sloan Dean and oversees the companys comprehensive accounting and financial reporting operations at both the corporate and property levels. Randys extensive expertisespanning over 23 years in accounting, finance and large-scale organizational leadershipmakes him exceptionally well-suited to drive both our financial strategy and operations as we c

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UKH urges delay on visitor levy transition before final vote

Hotel Owner

UKHospitality Scotland is urging the City of Edinburgh Council to delay the start of a planned transition period for collecting levy funds from May to at least October this year. The current proposals would implement a transition period from 1 May 2025 where businesses would have to collect levy funds for bookings made for 24 July 2026, onwards, which is when the scheme would come into force.

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REVPAR International promotes Christopher Cylke to president

Hotel Business

REVPAR International Inc. , a full-service hospitality advisory and asset management firm, has promoted Christopher Cylke to president. He has been with the company for more than 20 years and has served as COO for the past nine years, overseeing the South Florida office. With more than 30 years of combined industry experience in property-level hotel sales and operations, as well as advisory/asset management, Cylke’s expertise spans hotel operations, new development, acquisitions and strate

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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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Today’s news in brief – 24/1/25

Hotel Owner

Whitbread has expanded its Premier Inn network by adding over 1,000 new rooms across seven UK locations since March 2024. New hotels have opened in London, Cambridge, Bristol, York, and Torquay, including conversions of vacant office buildings to reduce environmental impact. Whitbread, currently operating 85,500 UK hotel rooms, targets 125,000 in the UK and Ireland, focusing on high-demand locations.

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Speaker Spotlight: Evonne Varady, Clean Eatz

Fast Casual

Evonne Varady, founder of Clean Eatz shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2025.

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GULF – 13

Mary Gostelow

In this weekly food outpouring, let us land at Bulgari Resort & Spa Dubai, where the indoors-outdoors breakfast comes with a bijou buffet, the Chefs Table, above. Intriguingly, one dish is being prepared in public. A clever touch. Bulgari is the well-established home for internationalists when they happen to touch down in this emirate. It’s not just a hotel, it’s a marina, it’s a yacht club, and as well as a resort with 101 rooms and 20 villas.

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Whitbread opens more than 1,000 rooms since March 2024

Hotel Owner

Whitbread has added more than 1,000 new guest bedrooms to its UK network since March 2024 and the start of its FY24/25 financial year. The 137-bedroom Premier Inn at London Waterloo (North Lambeth) in Central London took the business over the 1,000 new room milestone earlier this month, marking the third new hotel Premier Inn to open in the capital since spring last year.

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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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Are You Even Famous If You Don’t Have an N/A Drink Line?

EATER

Nonalcoholic drink brands from celebrities, like Bella Hadid's Kin or Tom Holland's Bero, are on the rise, echoing the celeb tequila boom.

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Kinseth Hospitality opens TownePlace Suites Duluth

Hotel Business

Kinseth Hospitality Companies has opened the TownePlace Suites Duluth, marking the second hotel in its portfolio in the town of Duluth, MN, and the 10th TownePlace Suites branded hotel built and opened by the company. The 100-key hotel offers suites with full kitchens and hotel amenities such as complimentary hot breakfast, a large indoor pool, a fitness center and onsite guest laundry.

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All the Food-Filled Film, TV, and Video Game Premieres at SXSW 2025

EATER

White Lotus star Meghann Fahy leads the pack with a thriller set in a restaurant

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Gloucester Holiday Inn launches new health club following refurb

Hotel Owner

Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham has unveiled its brand new Spirit Health Club, following a multi-million-pound refurbishment to transform the hotels facilities. Completed ahead of schedule, the project was part of continued investment in elevating guest experience, and has seen Holiday Inn Gloucesters facilities transform to offer a state-of-the-art gym and leisure suite.

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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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London Marriott Hotel County Hall Unveils 35 New Rooms and Suites Offering Unmatched River Thames Views

Hospitality Net

The quintessentially British hotel introduces new rooms and suites, offering guests an unforgettable stay with bigger and better views of Londons most iconic landmarks, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye.

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Accor hotel opens new property in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Hotel Management Network

Accor's hospitality brand ibis Styles has expanded its global presence with the opening of a new property in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The post Accor hotel opens new property in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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Social Commerce, Hospitality’s Next Best Opportunity for Growth

Revfine

Travelers can now book a room without leaving their favorite social media app. Is your hotel capitalizing on social commerce? This trend is redefining how customers discover and book their stays, offering hoteliers a powerful tool to turn inspiration into instant reservations. Social Commerce Transforming Travel Inspiration into Hotel Bookings Travel is a familiar theme The post Social Commerce, Hospitalitys Next Best Opportunity for Growth appeared first on Revfine.com.

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The Secret to Hotel Efficiency: How to Lighten the Load and Delight Guests

Hospitality Net

Running a hotel today means balancing leaner teams, rising guest expectations, and constant pressure to drive revenue. The key? Efficiency that empowers your staff while creating unforgettable experiences for your guests. Here are four practical strategies to get you there.

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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