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How to be a successful hotel General Manager

eHotelier

Discover the five transformative steps that will not only improve your professional knowledge but also propel your career to new heights.

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Pelicano bar and restaurant arrives in Potts Point

Hospitality Magazine

Andrew Becher of Sydney’s Franca and Armorica has unveiled his latest venture Pelicano. But the concept is not a new one, with the restaurateur giving new life to venue which was originally located in Double Bay. Pelicano 2.0 is being described as an all-in-one venue offering evening dinners, live music, and a late-night experience across a dining room, terrace, bar and a soon-to-open nightclub.

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Resorts on the rise: IHG accelerates luxury growth in Thailand

eHotelier

The growth of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, continues at pace in Thailand with its latest signing adding to an increasingly-impressive portfolio of luxury resorts.

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World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 to be held in Italy

Hospitality Magazine

The top 50 restaurants in the world will be announced in the city of Turin in Italy’s Piedmont region for the very first time. The World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony as well as a series of culinary events open to the public will be held in June next year, with the rankings announced live on the 19th. “Turin is a culinary capital in its own right and we are thrilled to be heading there, and indeed the wider region of Piedmont, for the event program and awards ceremony to celebrate,&

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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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Great Ocean Road resort development site hits the market

eHotelier

A rare opportunity to acquire a premium site earmarked for eco-tourism resort development 6km east of the Twelve Apostles is expected to attract wide-ranging interest.

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TAG announces major leadership expansion to support global growth

eHotelier

TAG (The Appointment Group, Ltd), an award-winning travel and event management company, is entering a new phase of growth, announcing a major company-wide reorganisation and expansion of key roles planned for 2025.

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Employees Only Sydney launches outdoor bar space

Hospitality Magazine

Underground bar Employees Only has taken its cocktail offering to the street with the launch of a new outdoor space on Barrack Street in Sydney’s CBD. The alfresco seating area is now up and running with a portable bar that has its own menu of cocktails, wines, and beers. “ We’re thrilled to finally bring our cocktails outdoors in a new and beautiful open-air space, so guests can unwind in style and savour a cocktail or two,” says Restaurant Manager and Mixologist Andrea Dinardo. 

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Natalie Placer appointed Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences

eHotelier

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans announces the appointment of Natalie Placer as the property’s new Director of Marketing.

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HB Exclusive: Griffin Hotel Management merges into Meyer Jabara Hotels

Hotel Business

Griffin Hotel Management LLC , a hospitality company spanning multiple generations, has merged into Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH). Griffin is transitioning 14 assets to the MJH umbrella, and when combined with other deals currently in the 2024 pipeline, the hotel ownership and management company will reach 50 hotels by Q1 2025. Griffin executives James Kirkland and Jay Fishman are taking on new roles at MJH, with Kirkland, Griffin’s CEO, assuming the role of SVP, operations – Western Region, and Fis

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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 to Prevent Hotel No Shows and Last Minute Cancellations?

Revenue Hub

Is your hotel being haunted by no-shows? In the hotel industry, guests who fail to show up without notice (no-shows) and last-minute cancellations pose significant challenges, affecting both planning and profitability. NB: This is an article from D-Edge Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date In the hospitality sector, the no-show rate for hotels is commonly between 1-5%, providing insight into the revenue lost by hoteliers each year.

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Did Malört Suddenly Get Less “Gross”?

EATER

Did the taste of Malört, the bitter liqueur from Chicago and notorious dare shot, change and get less “gross”? Some fans and bartenders think so.

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Chipotle’s global plans and Chili’s shocking success

Nation's Restaurant News

Plus, a chat with the founder of surging BBQ chain City Barbeque

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Nature positive tourism partnership heads to COP16 in Colombia

eHotelier

The Nature Positive Tourism Partnership (NPTP), made up of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), will address world leaders at the UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, as it continues its drive to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

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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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What Can Growing Businesses Learn from Enterprise Restaurant Loyalty Programs?

Modern Restaurant Management

Loyalty programs are the secret sauce for keeping customers hooked, whether you're a cozy corner café or a massive restaurant chain. It's not just about making customers come back — loyalty programs boost revenue, offer valuable insights about your diners, and give you that extra edge in today’s super-competitive market. In a world where third-party delivery apps dominate, securing customer loyalty through personalized rewards and direct communication is the equivalent o

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Motel 6: Travelers Are More Likely to Drive Rather Than Fly for the Holidays

Lodging Magazine

DALLAS, Texas—U.S. travelers would rather drive than fly this holiday season as they seek familiar, flexible, and budget-friendly travel options. New data from Motel 6 and Studio 6 reveals that over half of those traveling to celebrate winter holidays this year will hit the road to their destination (51 percent) rather than take to the sky (13 percent).

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TGI Fridays Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

EATER

The news follows the closure of multiple restaurants nationwide, and now all Dallas locations are shuttered

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PM Hotel Group and Sightline Hospitality Announce Strategic Merger

Lodging Magazine

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland—PM Hotel Group and Sightline Hospitality announced a strategic merger. This partnership marks a development in PM Hotel Group’s growth trajectory, specifically within PM Hotel Group’s lifestyle hotel division Modus by PM Hotel Group, complementing the organization’s verticals of lifestyle, differentiated hospitality, and experiential travel.

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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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Data: How Independent Hotels Can Compete With Large Chains

Revenue Hub

As an independent hotelier, you have a lot on your plate, and that’s an understatement. NB: This is an article from Lighthouse Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Ensuring your business is performing at its best and managing your property while simultaneously delivering exceptional guest experiences is a tricky balancing act. That’s why using technology to automate typically manual processes can be seen as a turning point for independent hoteliers.

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Loyalty Program Membership, Contribution, Liability, and Costs Continue to Grow

Hospitality Net

Strong loyalty programs help hotel brands lower customer acquisition costs, increase direct-to-consumer access, and offset occupancy shortfalls during shoulder periods and weaker economic conditions. After analyzing publicly available data from five large hotel companies, we found that while growth in several key metrics slowed in 2023, loyalty members’ overall contribution to occupancy increased, though marginal contribution per member contracted.

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8 ways for restaurants to maximize limited-time offers

Fast Casual

Katie Fairchild, CMO of Restaurant365, reveals eight marketing tips for LTO launches.

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A New Leader in Europe: Pyramid Global Hospitality Expands with Axiom Hospitality Merger

Hospitality Net

Pyramid Global Hospitality announces the strategic merger of the company’s European division, Hamilton Pyramid Europe, with Axiom Hospitality. The two hotel management companies are combining to create the UK and Continental Europe’s hotel and resort management company of choice for the region’s leading hotel sector investors.

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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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Teaching Servers to Sell

Service that Sells

Per person check averages have never mattered more than they do right now. Restaurants have to make the most out of every guest they have. This means providing exceptional service , of course, but it also means enhancing that guest experience with extras, add-ons, and other average boosters. The challenge is that most servers are afraid to “sell” to guests, and some will avoid it at all costs.

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HFTP Announces 2024–2025 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors

Hospitality Net

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced its 2024–2025 HFTP Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2024.

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TGI Fridays Files Voluntary Chapter 11

Modern Restaurant Management

TGI Fridays Inc. filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the Northern District of Texas on November 2. In a statement, the owner and operator of 39 domestic restaurants in the casual dining chain, says its expects to use the time and legal protections made available through the Chapter 11 restructuring process to allow the company to explore strategic alternatives in order to ensure the long-term viability of the brand. "The next steps announced today are di

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Regency Hotel Management Rolls Out Silverware POS Across Its Multi-Property Enterprise

Hospitality Net

To support its growing portfolio of hotel brands, independents, conference centers, and state park lodging, Regency Hotel Management has selected Silverware to implement point-of-sale systems across its 82-property enterprise. With the most advanced mobile features in its POS platform, Silverware is bringing innovative table management, mobile payments, property-wide ordering and more to Regency guests.

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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.