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How to properly record packages in your hotel

eHotelier

Many hoteliers are at a loss to properly set up and manage hotel package transactions so that they do not end up with a mess in their books and systems. Here's how to properly administer these seemingly complicated and unruly devices.

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8 essentials for your hotel tech stack in 2024

MEWS

Modern hospitality is unimaginable without a powerful hotel tech stack. Hoteliers greatly benefit from tools and systems that streamline processes, enhance guest experiences and manage operations. The final choice may vary based on the size, specific needs and the level of preparedness for tech innovation.

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Driving direct bookings via your hotel website? Leverage the power of a booking engine.

Hotelogix

In the hospitality industry, driving direct bookings through your hotel's website is crucial to remain competitive. The most important factor in achieving this is having a well-integrated booking engine. This technology can transform your website into a powerful tool to attract bookings. Let's explore how this works. Just so you know, before we begin, the website conversion rate in the global hospitality industry is between 2% and 3%.

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Which Roast Chicken Recipe Rules Them All?

EATER

We tested three popular roast chicken recipes to find the best one Roasting a chicken, like cooking a steak, is one of those culinary tasks that inspires strong feelings: Everyone’s always trying to iterate to find the “better” technique, despite the existing classics. While I could likely spend a year testing roast chicken recipes (after which I’d certainly never want to eat another roast chicken), I wanted to compare some popular ones that use diverging techniques.

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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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Stirring Up the Future: Unveiling the 2024 Cocktail Trends 

Modern Restaurant Management

In the ever-evolving world of mixology, one thing remains constant: it’s always changing. The journey of a cocktail from the bartender's shaker to the customer's hand reflects the trends, tastes, and innovations of the time. As we look forward to 2024, we see emerging patterns that are set to redefine cocktail culture, sparking creativity, and tantalizing our taste buds in unexpected ways.

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Mumford Company reports strong end to 2023

eHotelier

Mumford Company, a full-service hospitality brokerage advisory firm since 1978, announced today it finished 2023 with a flurry of closings and anticipates 2024 to be a banner year based on current deal flow.

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U.S. Travel Predicts International Inbound and Domestic Business Travel to Remain Low

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Travel Association released its biannual forecast for travel to and within the United States through 2027, showing that international inbound and domestic business travel will remain below pre-pandemic levels in 2024. The forecast, prepared by Tourism Economics, was released after U.S. Travel revealed the findings of a global competitiveness report conducted by Euromonitor International, which found the U.S. ranked 17th out of 18 top markets for travel due to decades of under

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Mark Keiser appointed President, Development at Viceroy Hotel Group

eHotelier

Viceroy Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Keiser as President, Development, a key position that underscores Viceroy's commitment to expanding its global footprint in luxury hotels and resorts and branded residential projects. Mark, with a distinguished background in luxury and lifestyle hotel and resort development, joins Viceroy Hotel Group following Viceroy being acquired by Principals of Highgate earlier last year.

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‘You Could See Your Breath in the Bar’: What It’s Like Working at a Restaurant During an Ice Storm

EATER

Despite sheets of ice on the road, fallen trees, power outages, and burst pipes, Portland restaurant workers made it in to boil pasta and pour cocktails

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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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IHG appoints Leanne Harwood to lead Luxury & Lifestyle Portfolio

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), today announced the appointment of Leanne Harwood as its new Senior Vice President (SVP), Managing Director, Luxury & Lifestyle Americas (LLA). Upon assuming her role on March 1, Harwood will oversee the daily operations of the LLA organization, drive the performance and operations of IHG’s six Luxury & Lifestyle brands, and support their growth in the region.

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Marriott Breaks Ground on Inaugural StudioRes Hotel

Lodging Magazine

BETHESDA, Maryland—Marriott International, Inc. celebrated the groundbreaking of its inaugural StudioRes hotel, as Concord Hospitality began construction of its first property in Fort Myers, Florida. Announced in June 2023, the StudioRes brand is Marriott’s affordable midscale extended-stay brand in the United States and Canada. The StudioRes property in Fort Myers is projected to open in Spring 2025 and is being developed by Concord Hospitality with its longtime partner Whitman Peterson.

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FCS Solutions Expands Across Europe To Answer The Call For Cloud-Based Hotel Operations Software

eHotelier

CS Solutions, global leading provider of hospitality technology, has unveiled its strategic expansion across Europe, marked by the establishment of two new offices. This move comes in direct response to the accelerating adoption of its comprehensive cloud-based solution, FCS1, by hotels in the region.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Reached Highest ADR and RevPAR on Record in 2023

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry posted its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to 2023 data from CoStar. U.S. Hotel Performance During 2023 Percentage change from 2022:Occupancy: 63.0% (+0.6%)ADR: US$155.62 (+4.3%)RevPAR: US$97.97 (+4.9%) The country’s occupancy level was its highest since 2019.

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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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Arch Amenities Group Opens Newly Renovated 13,000-Square-Foot Privai Spa + Fitness Center at the Luxury Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami

eHotelier

Arch Amenities Group, a full-service, global provider of wellness, amenity management and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels, private clubs and pools, today announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness Center in a hotel: the 411-room, luxury Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami. The 13,000-square-foot, newly renovated facility incorporates a 5,000-square-foot.

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Marriott breaks ground on first StudioRes

Hotel Business

Marriott International Inc. has broken ground on its inaugural StudioRes brand hotel, as Concord Hospitality began construction of its first property in Fort Myers, FL. First announced in June 2023 , StudioRes is Marriott’s new midscale extended-stay brand in the U.S. & Canada. The property in Fort Myers is projected to open in spring 2025 and is being developed by Concord with its long-time partner Whitman Peterson.

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Introducing Nonius Mobile Check-In with AI-Powered Face Recognition for Seamless ID Validation

eHotelier

This latest enhancement to our Mobile Solution is powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to revolutionise your hotel’s check-in process and bring unparalleled efficiency and guest satisfaction.

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The Non-Alcoholic Fancy Sodas to Drink Right Now

EATER

The best of this new generation of “seltzer-ish,” sorta-“healthy,” definitely non-alcoholic drinks No longer just limited to the age-old debate over Coke versus Pepsi, the soda aisle is now exploding with options making all sorts of promises. Whether brands are insisting that they’ll improve your health or approximate your favorite cocktail without the booze, this new generation of sodas is decidedly more complex in just about every sense than its predecessors.

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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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HotelIQ Unveils Enterprise View Dashboards to Transform Multi-Property Commercial Analysis

eHotelier

HotelIQ which gives hoteliers access to accurate, consistent property data across siloed business operations, facilitating collaboration to identify new revenue opportunities – is excited to announce the launch of a revolutionary new feature in the company’s Decision Cloud solution: Enterprise View Dashboards. The six new dashboards – Market Segments, Booking Channels, Room Types, Pick-Up, Pace and Forecast & Budget – will elevate multi-property data aggregation and analytics to unprecedent

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Switch Hospitality names new Birmingham aparthotel GM

Hotel Owner

Switch Hospitality Management Ltd has appointed Ehatshum Chowdhury as the general manager of aparthotel Birmingham Snowhill, which officially opened its doors this week (15 January). Bringing more than 10 years’ hospitality experience to the role, Chowdury previously held senior management positions at luxury resorts and leading hotel brands across the UK.

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VisitEngland announces Tourism Superstar 2024 finalists

eHotelier

VisitEngland has today 18 January revealed the 10 superstars to make the shortlist of its annual search to find the unsung hero of England’s tourism industry.

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Are Your Most Impactful Guest Interactions Happening Pre-Arrival?

Revenue Hub

Room location preference. Additional required amenities. Early arrival inquiry. Daily, hotels experience a steady stream of post-booking, pre-arrival requests. NB: This is an article from Roomdex , one of our Expert Partners Entertaining these guest requests can actually represent the majority of the guest/hotel interaction for any stay. Yet, hotels often fail to recognize that pre-arrival engagement has more of an impact on the guest experience than the perfunctory front desk key pick-up ritual

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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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New Nozo Hotel design blends tranquility and tradition

eHotelier

Hokkaido’s hottest new hotel, Nozo, cleverly combines contemporary Japanese design alongside traditional artisan elements to create an ambience that is both

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Three Daish’s Group hotels hit the market

Hotel Owner

Three hotels part of Daish’s Group portfolio of properties are currently being marketed by Savills. The assets include the freehold of Barrowfield Hotel, Newquay, the freehold of County Hotel, Kendal and the freehold of Daish’s Blackpool. The assets are available individually or as a portfolio. The Barrowfield Hotel is a coastal hotel with 80 en suite bedrooms, a 170-cover restaurant and a large ballroom which holds 130 people.

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Planning phases of U.S. hotel pipeline reflect confidence in travel

Hospitality Net

Activity in the planning phases of the U.S. hotel pipeline remain up, while rooms in construction decreased after two months of gains, according to CoStar’s December 2023 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.U.S.

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Today’s news in brief – 18/1/24

Hotel Owner

The Hari Belgravia, a London hotel under the Harilela Hotels umbrella, has appointed Francesco Sardelli as its new general manager , succeeding Andrew Coney, who is retiring after a decade in the role. Sardelli, with over 30 years of hospitality experience, was previously the general manager at The St James Hotel and Club and The Kensington Hotel. His extensive career includes working in renowned London hotels like Grosvenor House, Brown’s, The Stafford, and Baglioni.

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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.