Hospitality Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hospitality magazine has long prided itself on being the industry’s go-to resource for the latest news, trends, openings, and movements that sweep across our ever-evolving industry. But it’s also essential to take pause, reflect, and look to the future, which is why we’re thrilled to introduce the first iteration of the Hospitality Leaders Forum. The following series is filled with valuable insights from the country’s leading operators – think Lucas Restaurants, Solotel, House Made Hospitality,

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In today’s landscape, where everyone is talking about how building a great guest experience will help your accommodation business grow, one of the questions that remains is what exactly is a great guest experience. To make it short, you can say you are providing a good experience when you are able to deliver value to.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The dining landscape is shifting, driven by Gen Z's (currently 11- to 26-year-olds) quest for “genuine” culinary experiences over the conventional allure of "the best" restaurants. Gen Z has an appetite for knowledge that sits at the tip of their fingers, unlike any generation before. They research, investigate and seek out experiences – especially when it comes to restaurants.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We are now beginning to understand how to integrate generative AI into our daily lives to be more productive. Let's look at four ways to use ChatGPT4 in travel marketing.

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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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EATER

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Las Vegas Strip is currently plastered with ads for Doritos, Cheetos, and more in anticipation of a brand-tastic Super Bowl Sunday.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Kristen Kish is the new host of Top Chef. | Stephanie Diani/Bravo Padma’s absence won’t be the only shakeup when the show heads to Wisconsin Top Chef returns next month for Season 21 — this time, in Wisconsin. Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons will be back too, but it’ll be the first Top Chef season (at least, since Season 2) without longtime host Padma Lakshmi, who announced her departure last summer.

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Hospitality Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The hospitality group behind Cantina OK!, Bar Planet, Tio’s, and Cliff Dive have opened their latest venue Centro 86 in the Sydney CBD. Located on Pitt Street with entry via Hoskings Place, the basement tequila bar is open daily from 4pm until 2am. Centro 86 is inspired by the old cantinas in Mexico City, but with a hint of the Much Group’s flair through eclectic furnishings, plenty of colourful artwork, and stellar yet inventive drinks.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

American whiskey is absent at many top bars. The spirit played a role in the cocktail renaissance, but it's now often left behind. Here's why.

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Hospitality Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Located in the former Bar Soul space on Campbell Street, Australian-Asian restaurant Toei has swung open its doors in Surry Hills. Toei is the work of Chef Kevin Joen, who has worked across Sydney’s hospitality scene for almost 10 years at venues such as Ms G’s, Rosetta, and Bentley Restaurant + Bar, plus as executive chef of Korean hospitality group Kolture.

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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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EATER

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The soul-warming flavors of the Dominican Republic are rocking the palates of flavor-seeking Angelenos like never before

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Hospitality Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Corey Costelloe has left Hunter Street Hospitality after spending 15 years with the group, formerly known as Rockpool Dining Group. Costelloe first joined as a sous chef under Neil Perry, working his way up to head chef, executive chef, and finally culinary director of Rockpool Bar & Grill. “I started my career at Rockpool; I helped carry the furniture in, placed every chair, delivered the light globes, and spent three days with the team watching it all come together,” the chef s

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s an absolute necessity for building a modern, resilient restaurant that can become and stay competitive. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. A wide-ranging industry report from Toast included a section on restaurant technology trends, noting that 82% of restaurants were using a POS, followed by 56% using payroll software.

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Hospitality Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Melbourne institution American Doughnut Kitchen has been making treats out of a van at the Queen Victoria Market since 1950. But that’s all about to change with a new store located at Prahran Market. The brand is set to grow in autumn into a shopfront inspired by the van it’s called home for so long. “This expansion has been a long-time coming and is a testament to our family’s commitment to creating moments of delight and connection,” says Belinda Donaghey, managing dire

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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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EATER

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Shutterstock Strategic Dining Days are real. Take advantage of them. The world of dining and drinking is an obstacle course wrapped in a labyrinth wrapped in a logic puzzle — it's full of pitfalls, gray areas, and bewildering questions that really shouldn't even be questions (How do I find the bathroom?) and yet, somehow, are. Fortunately, your friends at Eater are here to help: Life Coach is a series of simple guides to the arcane rituals of modern dining.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Last month, Carmen Almos launched Ashburton Hospitality , a full-service consultancy firm focused on asset management. The firm offers multiple services, including project management, transaction advisement and lender/receivership services. Hotel Business spoke with the founder and CEO about her hospitality journey, the new venture and what it means for aspiring female hospitality professionals: How did you get your start in hospitality?

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Lodging Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

ABERDEEN, South Dakota—My Place Hotels of America is partnering with Grubhub for guests’ dining experience at its hotels. Guests of My Place Hotels can order from Grubhub’s network, which includes more than 365,000 restaurants and convenience stores, for delivery directly to the hotel, with $0 delivery fees on eligible orders. The partnership is available at all participating My Place Hotels across the United States.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported system-wide comparable RevPAR increased 5.7% and 12.6%, on a currency-neutral basis, for 2023’s fourth quarter and full year, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2022. “We delivered another year of strong top- and bottom-line results and continued to deliver on our robust development story,” said Christopher J.

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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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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Marriott Hotels, the namesake brand of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, debuts its first hotel in Penang, Malaysia. The brand’s entry into Penang is a testament to architectural brilliance, offering an unrivaled blend of timeless style, charm, and the cultural tapestry that makes Penang unique.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hospitality is one of the most fast-paced, ever-changing industries that is constantly affected by external circumstances such as staffing fluctuations, consumer trends, and, of course, the global economic climate. This means that hotels need to be agile in responding to any changes that may affect them if they want to stay relevant in a highly competitive market.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Anticipation is growing in Grand Cayman as IHG Hotels & Resorts and Dart Properties prepare to unveil their latest Caribbean resort, Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman. The highly awaited grand opening is scheduled for April 2024, offering guests an island experience that celebrates the cultural richness of the Cayman Islands.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hoteliers often pour immense effort into crafting their websites, yet the true test of this investment isn’t just in the browsing—it’s in the booking. The booking engine is where the guest’s journey transitions from interest to action. As a result, it’s crucial that this tool not only matches your website’s appeal but enhances it to seamlessly turn lookers into bookers.

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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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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As exclusive advisor, RobertDouglas announced today that it successfully refinanced Chartwell Hospitality’s Hilton Franklin Cool Springs in Franklin, TN, one of Nashville’s most prominent submarkets. RobertDouglas secured roughly $38,000,0000 of short-term, fixed-rate financing at highly attractive pricing from an institutional, balance sheet lender.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Data analytics can play a crucial role in identifying potential group sales opportunities for hotels. By analyzing large volumes of data, such as customer preferences, booking patterns, competitors, and market trends, hotels can gain valuable insights into the demand for group bookings. In fact, hotels that use data analytics strategies have seen a 20% increase in group sales and reduced their group sales acquisition costs by 25%.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) today announced an exclusive strategic partnership that will welcome Hilton guests to hundreds of independently minded luxury hotels in the most sought-after destinations around the world. The partnership will dramatically expand the luxury experiences offered by Hilton as unique SLH properties join the unparalleled hotels of the growing Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and LXR brands.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Your hotel’s digital presence is more than just your website. Studies show that people check between 7 and 35 sites before booking a hotel. Therefore, potential guests need to see you multiple times before your hotel is a part of their consideration set. Your hotel needs both exposure to the right target audience as well as a consistent presence to get them to check rates then book.

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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.

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