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Glass Brasserie menu receives a refresh under new direction

Hospitality Magazine

Following Luke Mangans departure from head chef role at the end of 2024, Natalie Murphy has taken over the helm at Glass Brasserie. Murphy began her career at the age of 19 as a junior at Glass Brasserie, where she worked up to head pastry chef, before becoming chef de cuisine in January 2024. Now as head chef, she is revising and modernising the menu, placing emphasis on share-style options with simplicity in mind to allow the produce to shine through.

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These 6 Restaurants Just Won the 2025 James Beard America’s Classics Award

EATER

William A. Morgan/Shutterstock Americas Classics honors locally owned restaurants that have timeless appeal and mark the real start of Beards season James Beard Awards season is here! After revealing the long list of 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists last month, today, the foundation names the recipients of its Americas Classics Awards.

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Virtual voyaging: tourism and the metaverse

eHotelier

New research offers a vision of how the metaverse could reshape the tourism experience, highlighting both exciting opportunities for the sector and significant challenges ahead.

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Sibling duo open Rosa Pasta Bar in Pyrmont

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney has welcomed a new pasta bar to the dining landscape run by brother and sister duo Ben and Emily Calabro. The pair are no strangers to Pyrmont, with their first venue Quick Brown Fox cafe located just a few minutes away from Rosa Pasta Bar, which was created to bring guests a slice of Italy. We wanted to capture the spirit of the Amalfi Coast and bring that to Pyrmont, says Ben. “We grew up eating pasta with our family around the table, and we wanted to create a space that feels lik

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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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From Recipe to Retail: Steps to Create a Sellable Product

Modern Restaurant Management

Are your customers always asking to take home some extras of your salsa, BBQ sauce, or house salad dressing? Do you think there might be a market to actually sell it; first at your restaurant and then to local retailers/grocers but you have no idea where do you start? Do you just make “extra batches” and bottle it in your restaurant kitchen and slap a label on it?

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Naturellement wine festival to celebrate artisan beverages on the Central Coast this May

Hospitality Magazine

After a sell-out debut back in 2021, natural wine and food festival Naturellement returns this May. The two-day event will take place from 17-18 May at Galleria Ettalong Beach on the New South Wales Central Coast, with attendees set to experience the best natural, artisan, and small-batch beverages made by local producers handpicked by festival founders Mike Bennie and Kristy Austin.

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50 Best Discovery platform announces 500 new venues

Hospitality Magazine

50 Best has announced the addition of 500 new venues to its 50 Best Discovery platform. The platform curates in-depth digital city guides showcasing the worlds best hospitality venues. New additions include 240 restaurants and 100 bars in cities around the globe. In total the platform now hosts more than 3700 hospitality establishments. To be selected, the venues must receive a certain number of votes from expert voting academies comprised of 3000 academy members who are experts in their local

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The best technology to support hotel teams

MEWS

Front Desk Team Your front desk team are in direct contact with your guests, so your job as general manager is to do whatever you caH3n to let them focus on creating meaningful moments.

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Revolutionizing hotel dining: The Kitchenless concept

Hotel Business

The food service industry is on the brink of a transformation, and at the forefront of this change is Kitchenless, a Swiss-American company that has developed a groundbreaking, kitchen-free food service solution. Mike zkan, founder/CEO, Kitchenless , is leading this innovative shift with a vision to make gourmet dining simpler, more sustainable and more profitable for hospitality providers.

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The Best Housewarming Gifts (That You’ll Want for Yourself)

EATER

A last-minute bottle of wine feels boring compared to a pickle crock, pasta-water-scented candle, or whole ham leg Housewarming gifts are tricky. They are tricky by scale: larger than a host gift, smaller than a wedding gift. And they are tricky by kind: housewarming gifts should be practical and also personal both to the person giving the gift and to the household receiving it.

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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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6 Major Trends Shaping the Future of Hotel Distribution

Hospitality Net

The hotel distribution landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, one that promises to redefine how properties connect with their guests. For too long, hotels have relied on intermediaries to fill their rooms, ceding control and a substantial chunk of revenue in the process. But as the industry evolves, so do the opportunities to reclaim the guest relationship and build a smarter, more sustainable model for growth.

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Tapping into Hyper Personalization to Grow Revenue and Loyalty

Revenue Hub

Hyper-personalization is poised to be the next big revenue driver for hotels. By meeting guests where they are and anticipating their needs, hotels can build stronger loyalty and capture more revenue from existing and new guests. NB: This is an article from TCRM Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date However, with great power comes great responsibility – hyper-personalization must strike a delicate balance between being helpful and not overstepping boundaries.

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Hyatt introduces Hyatt Select

Hotel Business

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has launched Hyatt Select, a new upper-midscale transient brand. The brand will complement Hyatt Studios, Hyatts extended-stay brand in the category, which marked the opening of its first property, Hyatt Studios Mobile/Tillmans Corner, on Feb. 18. As part of Hyatts evolution to a more brand-focused company with five distinct brand portfolios, the Hyatt Select brand joins the Essentials portfolio alongside the companys established select-service brands.

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How to Drive Hotel Profits with Revenue Management

Revenue Hub

Every hotelier schemes ways to boost their hotel profitability. From poring over data to scouring competitors and hoping the room rates are the right price to attract visitors, they can make daily adjustments that never quite work. NB: This is an article from Franco Grasso , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date The problem is a simple one.

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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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Hyatt Plans New Upper-Midscale Transient Brand: Hyatt Select

Lodging Magazine

CHICAGO, IllinoisHyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for Hyatt Select, a new upper-midscale transient brand designed to meet the needs of modern travelers while delivering a cost-effective model for owners. The Hyatt Select brand will strengthen Hyatts upper-midscale presence by complementing Hyatt Studios, an extended-stay brand in the category, which marked the opening of its first property, Hyatt Studios Mobile/Tillmans Corner, on Feb. 18, 2025.

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Future of Hotel Booking Policies: Flexibility vs Revenue Security

Revenue Hub

In recent years, the hospitality industry has been undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in the area of hotel booking policies. NB: This is an article from Userguest , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date What was once a rigid system of non-refundable deposits and strict cancellation rules has evolved into a much more flexible and guest-friendly approach.

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Wequassett Resort and Golf Club announces the final phase of multi-year renovation ahead of centennial celebration 

eHotelier

In celebration of its upcoming 100th anniversary, Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, Cape Cods premier luxury destination, proudly announces the second phase of its extensive

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6 Ways to Increase Revenue with a Hospitality CRM

Revenue Hub

If there is something that people working in marketing in hospitality are talking about is the power of a CRM system created especially for hotels. NB: This is an article from Bookboost , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date But why has it become so important? Today, the challenges of hotel marketing are increasing consistently.

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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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Radisson Blu arrives in Bergamo with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Bergamo ChorusLife 

eHotelier

Radisson Hotel Group celebrates its debut in Bergamo with the opening ofRadisson Blu Hotel, Bergamo ChorusLife, a sophisticated addition to Italys

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How Clemente Bar Designed a Five-Course, $225 Cocktail Menu

EATER

How Clemente Bar, a cocktail bar above Eleven Madison Park, developed its five-course $225 menu, according to its beverage director.

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Lodging Dynamics announces two key leadership promotions

eHotelier

Lodging DynamicsHospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics), a leading hotel management company, announced today the promotion of two key team members, reinforcing its commitment to cultivating top talent and driving organizational growth.

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On Point: Today’s Point-of-Sale Systems Afford Numerous Advantages to Hoteliers and Guests

Lodging Magazine

Like many parts of the guest journey, the sales transaction has been digitized to enhance convenience for customers. The point-of-sale (POS) system not only enables seamless payments, but also streamlines operations in this area for hoteliers, who can consolidate the management of sales across multiple outlets and even properties, while integrating that function with their PMS and facilitating sales analytics.

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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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Lior Sekler appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CMO) at HRI Hospitality

eHotelier

HRI Hospitality("HRIH"), announces the appointment of Lior Sekler as the company's first chief commercial officer.

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Aptech introduces PVNG Fixed Asset Management

Hotel Business

Aptech , a provider of enterprise accounting, business intelligence, financial planning and management solutions for the hospitality industry, has launched its new accounting solution, PVNG Fixed Asset Management (FAM), which offers an interactive platform for managing, updating and reporting on assets across one or multiple locations. PVNG Fixed Asset Management helps hotel organizations monitor the full life cycle of their assets, from acquisition through end-of-life.

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World of Hyatt steps up to the pitch as the official sponsor of Chicago Fire FC

eHotelier

Chicago Fire FC and Hyatt today announced a multi-year agreement, naming World of Hyatt as an Official Sponsor of Chicago Fire FC, providing fans with opportunities to get closer

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Crowne Plaza Whitepaper Finds Increased Shift Toward Blended Travel

Lodging Magazine

ATLANTA, GeorgiaCrowne Plaza by IHG released its second whitepaper, Leading the Charge in Blended Travel. The report revealed a major shift in how people live and work since its 2022 report, particularly as companies embrace “returning to office” more broadly. Currently, 66 percent of U.S. and U.K. travelers actively combine business trips with personal leisure time, up from 53 percent in 2022.

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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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Inhabit Hotels partners with Rosie Underwood to launch exclusive yoga and wellness series

eHotelier

Inhabit Hotelsis excited to announce a partnership with yoga teacher, wellness expert and integrative health coach,Rosie Underwood,

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CooperWynnCapital completes Detroit Hotel Indigo loan modification

Hotel Business

CooperWynn Capital has completed the successful loan modification for the Hotel Indigo Detroit Downtown on behalf of the ownership group. The property features 241 rooms with 48 suites, an on-site restaurant, a fitness center and more than 1,750 sq. ft. of meeting space. The modification allows the ownership group to maintain its current loan while replacing historic costly covenants and provides flexibility in the immediate future. “CooperWynn was able to create a competitive debt process

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Revenue’s New Power Duo: How Mews & Atomize are revolutionizing hotel operations

eHotelier

In the ever-evolving hospitality landscape, seamless collaboration is the key to staying ahead.

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Kabani Hotel Group Announces Sale of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Florida City

Lodging Magazine

MIAMI, FloridaKabani Hotel Group announced the sale of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Florida City for $13.2 million. Led by Ahmed Kabani and Suraj Dalal, the transaction was completed through a confidential marketing process. The 105-room property sold for a price per key of $125,714, with a room revenue multiple of 6.33x and was negatively cash flowing during the time of acquisition. “We were already familiar with this property, having successfully facilitated its sale […] Th

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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