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The Allure of Winter Travel or Why Cold Is the New Hot

Hospitality Net

Destinations in the North such as Iceland, Finland, Norway have become more popular in the recent years. Instead of picking tropical each getaways, some tourists prefer to travel to cold places in the winter months. What is there to it to the cold is the new hot travel tendency of some tourists?Digital communication and Marketing expert Dr. Alessandro Inversini and Lionel Saul, research assistant at EHL, and Urs Binggeli, Senior travel expert at McKinsey, weigh in on the motivations and reasons

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Gear Up for Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Winning Strategies for Hoteliers to Attract and Delight Pilgrims

eZee Absolute

The Mahakumbh Mela, the world’s largest spiritual gathering, is set to take place in Prayagraj starting January 13, 2025. Known for its immense cultural, economic, and spiritual significance, the Mahakumbh is expected to draw over 30 crore (300 million) visitors, surpassing the attendance of the previous Maha Kumbh in 2013, which hosted around 24 crore people .

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How Restaurant Online Ordering is Evolving and What You Should Know

MBB Hospitality

The way consumers interact with restaurants has changed significantly in recent years, driven by technological advancements and shifting customer expectations. Restaurant online ordering has emerged as a crucial aspect of the food service industry, reshaping restaurant operation strategies and fostering growth in restaurant delivery services. This article explores how online ordering is advancing and highlights the key concerns for businesses aiming to stay competitive.

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Diet-Specific Nutrition To Enhance Traveler Hospitality and Wellness

Hospitality Net

Food is the fuel for our bodies and can be used as medicine to promote wellness, avoiding travel-associated illnesses by having diet-specific orders that match the specific health condition and thus will have an important impact on overall client/guest wellness. A well-balanced diet provides the energy needed to stay active throughout the day. Nutrition is needed to help to stay healthy and help prevent diet related illnesses.

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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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CRUISE – 7

Mary Gostelow

Morning skies at sea as here, on Seven Seas Mariner south of Miami can be glorious. Girlahead slept more like a little one than a log as even when the seas smooth as silk theres a natural lulling from side to side. Suite #832 is, indeed, a suite as it can be bisected by a pull-across theatre-style curtain, grey-hint taupe like the overall dcor, including cushions on the two wicker chairs on the sizeable terrace.

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CRUISE – 7

Mary Gostelow

The image above says a lot. Signage fashioned from old tyres, the grass atop a coffee plantation high up a rainforest mountain in Dominican Republic, 90 minutes’ winding drive up from the new – three year-old – port of Puerta Plata. First, geopolitics. Dominican Republic, law-abiding with two types of visible police, personal safety and security, shares the island with the hell that is Haiti.

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HOTLIST 2024 Successfully Concludes Its Official Event Series

Hospitality Net

Ho Chi Minh City, December 20, 2024 After six months of preparation, HOTLIST 2024, one of Vietnams most prestigious events in the tourism industry, concluded with resounding success at Hotel Nikko Saigon on December 18th.

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Responding to Online Reviews: Tips for Positive Guest Engagement

Hospitality Net

In the hospitality industry, online reviews can make or break a business. A glowing review can attract new guests, while a negative one can deter potential customers. But one factor thats often overlooked is the power of a thoughtful response. Engaging with reviewswhether positive or negativeshows your guests that their feedback matters and helps build trust with future patrons.

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Everything you need to know about hotel distribution channels

Hospitality Net

Guests book through OTAs, direct websites, GDS platforms and even social media, depending on their needs. As such, a narrow focus risks missing potential customers who favor alternative channels.

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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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Government Shutdown Could Cost Travel Economy $1 Billion Per Week, Disrupt Travel During Peak Holiday Season

Hospitality Net

As Congress faces the looming threat of a government shutdown, Americans are bracing for severe economic costs and the threat of widespread travel disruptions just before the holidays. A government shutdown could cost the U.S. travel economy $1 billion per week, affecting millions of American travelers, businesses and federal workers across the country.

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Beyond the Charts: How K-Pop Drives Tourism

Hospitality Net

With the globalisation of music, it has become ever easier for people around the world to discover and connect with different genres and artists. This has sparked tourists interest in visiting the places where their favourite music originated or where iconic musical events, such as festivals, take place. Thanks to an innovative empirical study by Dr Seongseop (Sam) Kim and Dr Antony King Fung Wong of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, worki

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Junk Fees: FTC finally adopts the Final Junk Fees Rule but with focus on Hotels, Short-Term Lodging & LIve Event Ticket Sales

Hospitality Net

Finally! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been critically looking at junk fees for a long time. Over several years, it proposed banning Unfair or Deceptive Fees across many industries. However, on December 17, 2024, the FTC surprised many when it published a significantly revised version as its final Junk Fees Rule (16 CFR Part 464). The Rule is scheduled to become effective 120 days after its publication in the Federal Register.

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The Estate Hotels and Residences Heralds a New Era for Longevity Tourism

Hospitality Net

Longevity is indeed the new wellness, to borrow a phrase. Yes, wellness and spa tourism will continue to exist and for good reason as theyre both growing like crazy! the word longevity adds yet another layer based in scientific precision, diagnostics and preventative medicine. The megatrend of longevity tourism may only be accessible for ultraluxury at the moment, but like all adoption curves, it will inevitably slink its way down the star ratings, offering huge revenue opportunities for forwa

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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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Sous-vide pork tenderloin cooking: why color isn’t a key indicator

Hospitality Net

Many of us rely on color to tell when pork is done, assuming white meat means safe meat. But color alone isnt a reliable guide and often leads to dry or undercooked pork. Instead, temperature is the key to perfectly cooked pork tenderloin. Enter sous-vide cooking under the guidance of our Chef Cyrille Lecossois, Senior Lecturer at EHL and sous-vide expert: a precise cooking method that uses controlled temperature to guarantee juicy, tender results every time.

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