Wed.Oct 23, 2024

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World’s 50 Best Bars revealed

Hospitality Magazine

Bar teams from across the world gathered together earlier this week to countdown the top 50 venues in the world. The World’s 50 Best Bars’ live awards ceremony was held in Spain, with the 2024 edition marking the 16th anniversary of the program. It was good news for Australian bars, with three venues placing in the top 50. Melbourne’s Caretaker’s Cottage is our highest-ranking bar, coming in at no.21, with the team also receiving the Art of Hospitality award.

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Messy open enrollment? Here’s how to fix it for year

eHotelier

By starting early and leveraging technology, you can learn more about how your employees view the open enrollment process, troubleshoot problems in advance, and improve the experience for employees and HR teams alike.

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Amber Doig on seafood and sources of inspiration

Hospitality Magazine

At a recent Westholme Wagyu collaboration with Sydney hospitality group Applejack, a humble tostada blew everyone’s minds. It was a dish from Amber Doig, the Head Chef of Potts Point restaurant The Butler. On a small, crispy tortilla, Doig paired manuka-smoked striploin with muscatel, watercress, and shiso. The dish featured the perfect concoction of textures and flavours – the crispy tortilla contrasted with the tender, rich beef, which was subtly sweetened by manuka honey, and cut throug

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IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates Garner expansion with four additional signings across Europe

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the signing of four new Garner properties, extending the brand’s presence across the UK and Europe.

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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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Final ALIA tickets now on sale – don’t miss out!

Hospitality Magazine

The 2024 Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA), are now less than one week away, with year’s industry celebrations taking place at The Star Event Centre, Sydney on Wednesday, 30 October. This year’s finalists have been named in both the on-premise and off-premise awards , and the judges votes have been audited by Quantaco so if you are a finalist, secure your ALIA tickets now.

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Produce: Discover the Japanese citrus sudachi

Hospitality Magazine

Sudachi is a rare Japanese citrus and a relative of the more widely known yuzu. The green, golf ball-sized citrus is commonly cultivated in Japan’s Tokushima prefecture on the east of Shikoku Island and is a unique part of the region’s agricultural output. The fruit also inspired the area’s cartoon mascot Sudachi-kun. Although the exact origins of sudachi are still somewhat debated, genetic research has determined the fruit is likely a hybrid of a yuzu and koji or a tachibana orange.

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Jesper Soerensen appointed General Manager at 25hours Hotel Jakarta

eHotelier

25hours Hotels is excited to announce the appointment of Jesper Soerensen as General Manager of 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird that is set to open in Jakarta, Indonesia next month.

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The Rise of Alternative Accommodations: How Hotels Are Adapting to Stay Competitive

Horizon Hospitality

Once dominated by traditional hotels, the travel accommodations market now includes a diverse range of lodging options. Travelers are increasingly seeking more personalized, memorable experiences, driving demand for accommodations that go beyond the standard hotel room. For hoteliers, the growing popularity of these alternatives presents both challenges and opportunities.

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Pierre-Alex Maillard appointed as Area General Manager at VERANÓ Hotels + Resorts

eHotelier

VERANÓ Hotels + Resorts proudly announces the appointment of Pierre-Alex Maillard as Area General Manager. Pierre-Alex will lead the team at VERANÓ San Juan, which is the first of three new luxury lifestyle hotels slated for Puerto Rico by VERANÓ.

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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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A Highly Opinionated Gummy Candy Ranking

EATER

The 10 best widely available gummy candies, according to a self-proclaimed gummy aficionado Step aside, chocolate fans — gummy candies are all the rage right now. According to one analysis, the gummy candy category is already worth nearly $500 million , and it’s expected to grow into a $750 million business by 2032, proof positive that everyone’s into gummy candies right now.

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Mid-market interest for surging France

eHotelier

Investment in the hotel sector in France doubled last year against the volume seen in 2020, according to Global Asset Solutions’s France Hotel Market Outlook 2024 authored by Dimitris Mittas and Lionel Anidjar.

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AHLA and World Wildlife Fund Revamp Hotel Kitchen Platform

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced a revamped Hotel Kitchen platform that will help hoteliers around the country prevent food waste, protect the environment by diverting food from landfills, and reduce operating costs. The revamped Hotel Kitchen platform will make it easier to reach the goal of cutting U.S. food waste in half by 2030.

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Coast Hotels supports British Columbia charities with funds raised from 22nd annual golf classic

eHotelier

Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, hosted the 22nd Annual Coast Hotels Shuhachi Naito Golf Classic in July of this year.

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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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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Rooms Under Construction Increases for Seventh Consecutive Month

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction increased year over year for a seventh consecutive month, according to CoStar’s latest September 2024 data. The post CoStar: U.S. Hotel Rooms Under Construction Increases for Seventh Consecutive Month appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Maestro PMS All-In-One and Options of Best-of-Breed Technology on display at Hospitality Show

eHotelier

Maestro PMS, the hotel industry’s leading Web Browser-based cloud and on-premises All-In-One property-management system, continues to provide independent hoteliers with the most effective all-in-one PMS and hundreds of industry-leading technology integrations.

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Not Just for Breakfast: The Economic Power of Waffles

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators searching for something versatile that will cross the dayparts need to look no further than their breakfast menu as waffles have been breaking out of the morning. According to the 2024 Technomic Breakfast Study , waffles are seeing a surge in popularity beyond breakfast—now appearing in appetizers, snacks and even desserts with operators realizing an economic boost.

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Leading Global Hotel Back Office and Accounting Provider PAS announces New Owner and CEO

eHotelier

PAS (Professional Accounting Solutions, Inc.), well known as the preferred provider of back office and accounting solutions for the global hospitality industry and the leading provider of Infor SunSystems and Infor EPM services, announced it has a new owner and CEO – hospitality industry veteran, Gayle Edwards.

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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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eviivo and OpenKey streamline guest experience with automated mobile check-in and keyless access

Hospitality Net

eviivo, the all-in-one Property Management System (PMS), has partnered with OpenKey, the industry standard for universal digital key technology in hotels, enhancing the guest experience across hotels worldwide.

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IRIS unveils new features to drive mobile order volumes and guest engagement

eHotelier

New additions to the IRIS platform have been developed to build mobile ordering capabilities, enhance the guest experience and reduce manual processes for staff

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Choice Hits 500th Extended Stay Hotel Milestone With Everhome Suites Opening in Glendale, Arizona

Lodging Magazine

Having assembled a diverse lineup of extended-stay flags over the past several years through both brand development as well as acquisition, Choice Hotels International is celebrating the opening of its 500th property in the popular segment. The company recognized the milestone at the newly opened Everhome Suites in Glendale, Arizona, which represents the sixth property for the new construction midscale extended-stay brand launched in 2020.

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How to Create Career Pathways in Hospitality

Hospitality Net

The evidence is clear: the hospitality industry is a key driver of the United States’ economy. According to a report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the hospitality industry contributes nearly $600 billion to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product, accounts for 1 in 25 U.S. jobs, and is responsible for approximately $97 billion in annual wages and salary income.

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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.

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IHG reports slower room revenue growth in Q3 2024

Hotel Management Network

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has reported a rise of 1.5% in revenue per available room (RevPAR) for the third quarter of 2024. The post IHG reports slower room revenue growth in Q3 2024 appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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Is It Time to Refresh Your Resource Library?

Hospitality Net

For hospitality tech companies, a resource library is a cornerstone of marketing strategy, a dynamic learning hub that attracts traffic to the website, generates qualified leads, and nurtures prospects along the path to purchase.

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Increase Hotel Bookings Using GA4’s New Realtime Pages Tracking

Revenue Hub

In today’s digital landscape, real-time data is critical for understanding and improving website performance. NB: This is an article from RateGain Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Google Analytics 4 (GA4) has introduced an exciting new feature – the Realtime Pages report – which provides up-to-the-minute insights into user activity on individual web pages.

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Choosing the Right Words Can Transform a Customer Service Conversation

Hospitality Net

In the customer service world, we’re contacted by customers who have questions and problems. A conversation that begins with the three words, How do I …? is an opportunity for a positive customer service conversation right from the start. On the other hand, a conversation that starts with a problem or complaint forces us to turn a negative into a positive.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!