Mon.Mar 17, 2025

article thumbnail

40 Res wine bar opens in Surry Hills

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney will soon welcome a new wine bar to the Surry Hills neighbourhood, which aims to bring a more casual experience to the dining landscape. “We’re not fluffing – it’s just super tasty food,” says Co-Owner Josh Raine. 40 Res is the first business venture from Raine, who is the former executive chef of Tetsuya’s.

Magazine 204
article thumbnail

Types of AI as the Glue for the Hotel Wellness Guest and Staff End User Journey

Larry Mogelonsky

Its inevitable that modern advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will impact the hotel industry. While much has been rightfully said about use cases like machine learning (ML) impacting personalized guest offers or microsegmentation and generative AI (genAI) helping with contextual marketing or summarization for staff, for this focused article lets shift gears from the rooms division into the spa and wellness facilities.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How marketing know-how is helping this Melbourne wine bar thrive

Hospitality Magazine

When Kelsie Gaffey left a corporate job to pursue her dream of opening a wine bar, she brought a wealth of marketing experience with her. Now, her South Yarra bar Gracies Wine Room has developed an impressive reputation for its attentive staff, lush courtyard, and exceptional drinks. Meanwhile, Gaffey has propelled the bars TikTok success, racking up hundreds of thousands of views.

Marketing 162
article thumbnail

STAAH streamlines booking management across eight properties of Praveg Hotels & Resorts

STAAH

STAAH is providing solutions to Praveg properties including STAAH MAX Channel Manager, SwiftBook, WatchMyRate with Payment Gateway integration and PMS interface to help their business operations and revenues. STAAH announced a strategic partnership with the Ahmedabad-based Praveg Hotels & Resorts , a BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) listed group. This collaboration aims to revolutionise the operations of eight Praveg properties acrossDaman & DiuandAhmedabadby leveraging STAAHs hospi-tech solu

Book 100
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

The Cost Advantage of the Right Purchasing Partnerships

Modern Restaurant Management

Everyone in the food industry is feeling the pinch of the economy with reduced consumer patronage in restaurants and even a reduction of produce consumption in the winter months. This makes business tight causing a hard look at any extra costs. One of those costs is with partnering services, with many food service operators relying on purchasing groups to help them make category-specific strategic purchases.

Pricing 88

More Trending

article thumbnail

PepsiCo Buying Poppi Was Inevitable

EATER

Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SCAD Its the latest in a long line of healthier drink acquisitions for the soda giant This week, massive food and beverage conglomerate PepsiCo announced that it would drop nearly $2 billion to acquire Poppi, the low-calorie, probiotic-infused soda brand that youve likely seen on your social media feeds. According to Reuters , the move comes at a time when Pepsi is facing declining demand as customers look to consume less sugar and seek out healthier drinks.

article thumbnail

DerbySoft creates hospitality business unit

Hotel Business

DerbySoft , a global technology company that connects suppliers with distributors and offers various solutions for the hospitality and travel industries, has merged its connectivity and marketing solutions business units to create a unified hospitality business unit. Duane Overgaard was appointed divisional CEO of the newly formed hospitality business unit, continuing to report directly to Ted Zhang, CEO, DerbySoft.

article thumbnail

Smart Spending in 2025 for Greater Cost Effectiveness

eHotelier

Pause for a moment and take in the broader landscape of the hospitality industry.

165
165
article thumbnail

Static vs Dynamic Pricing: What’s the Best Pricing Strategy?

Revenue Hub

Lets start by defining the two strategies, and discussing what makes them different. Keep in mind as you read the definitions, that the two strategies arent necessarily diametrically opposed. NB: This is an article from Lighthouse Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Hoteliers can sometimes utilize a combination of the two strategies, but each has its own set of benefits and drawbacks.

Pricing 80
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

AAHOA holds Spring National Advocacy Conference

Hotel Business

AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) , the largest hotel owners association in the world, held its Spring National Advocacy Conference (SNAC) in Washington, D.C., bringing together hotel owners from across the country to engage directly with lawmakers. As part of AAHOA’s year-round advocacy efforts, these national advocacy conferences take place twice a yeareach spring and fallto ensure that the voices of America’s hotel owners remain a priority in federal policymaking.

Events 64
article thumbnail

Creative Yield Management Strategies for Hotels and Resorts 

Revenue Hub

Effective yield management isnt just about dynamic pricing (as much as we do love dynamic pricing). Its about creatively optimizing revenue while enhancing the guest experience. NB: This is an article from Book4Time Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date By leveraging unique strategies, hotels and resorts can maximize revenue across multiple touchpoints without resorting to discounting, which can damage brand reputation and reduce profits.

Pricing 66
article thumbnail

How to Leverage AI for Smarter Social Media Strategies

Social Hospitality

Social media has become a battleground for brand relevance. With billions of users scrolling, sharing, and engaging daily, standing out requires more than catchy captions or trendy visuals. It demands precision, adaptability, and a deep understanding of audience behavior. AI is reshaping how brands craft social media strategies. By harnessing AI-driven data insights, businesses are optimizing engagement and fostering lasting brand trust.

article thumbnail

stayAPT Suites to Develop Five New Modular Hotels With Capstone Stay, LLC

Lodging Magazine

MATTHEWS, North CarolinastayAPT Suites announced a new franchise agreement with Capstone Stay, LLC, to develop five new hotel locations. This collaboration brings modular construction solutions to stayAPT Suites, adding to the brand’s ability to expand while maintaining the standards of design that guests have come to expect. Under the agreement, Capstone Stay, LLC will open five new stayAPT Suites hotels, expanding stayAPT Suites’ presence in key Midwest markets: Rossford, Ohio; Eva

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Vision Hospitality Group names Mary Beth Cutshall chief growth officer

Hotel Business

Vision Hospitality Group, a hotel developer and operator, has named Mary Beth Cutshall its chief growth officer. In her new role, she will be responsible for helping expand the companys portfolio of owned and operated hotels throughout the U.S. With 35 years of hospitality experience across sales, marketing, acquisitions and business growth, Mary Beth is the perfect candidate to lead Visions growth into new markets and segments with new partners, said Mitch I.

article thumbnail

Hotel Director: Key roles & responsibilities

SiteMinder

What is a hotel director? A hotel director oversees the daily operations of a hotel, ensuring everything runs efficiently while delivering a high standard of guest service. Theyre responsible for key areas such as staff management, guest satisfaction, and financial performance, all while aligning the hotels activities with broader business goals. The title can varysome properties use terms like hotel manager, lodging manager, or director of hospitalitybut the core responsibilities remain the sam

article thumbnail

Wyndham Rewards launches industry-first U.S. debit card

Hotel Business

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card, a first-of-its-kind offering from a major hospitality brand in the U.S. Designed for younger travelers and those who prefer a debt-free lifestyle, the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card allows users to earn Wyndham Rewards points on day-to-day transactions, from gas and groceries to dining, retail and more.

article thumbnail

The Oberoi Group announces the opening of The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort, Bandhavgarh

eHotelier

The Oberoi Groupproudly announces the opening ofThe Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort, Bandhavgarha luxurious sanctuary just a few minutes

130
130
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Announces Branded Debit Card

Lodging Magazine

PARSIPPANY, New JerseyTravelers can earn Wyndham Rewards points on their everyday spending with the launch of the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card, the first offering from a major U.S. hospitality brand. Designed for younger travelers as well as those who prefer a debt-free lifestyle, the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts gives points on day-to-day transactions, from gas and groceries to dining, retail, and more.

article thumbnail

Cobblestone Hotels, LLC signs Bay Minette, Alabama

eHotelier

Cobblestone Hotels announces their continued growth in the state of Alabama with the signing of the coming soon Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Main Street in Bay Minette,

130
130
article thumbnail

Hapi Announces Extended Partnership With Shiji

Lodging Magazine

MIAMI, FloridaHapi announced an extended partnership with Shiji, including Infrasys POS, a Shiji product. Hapi is the connectivity layer that allows Infrasys POS to connect to other property management systems (PMS) vendors, making it a flexible solution for brands that have a mix of PMS platforms across their portfolio. By connecting Shijis Daylight PMS and Infrasys POS, a cloud-based solution with offline capabilities, Shiji provides a guest-first approach through the personalization of the gu

article thumbnail

Jenna Fishel promoted Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at First Hospitality

eHotelier

First Hospitality, a national hotel operating and development company, announces the promotion of Jenna Fishel to chief commercial officer (CCO).

130
130
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Vision Hospitality Group Names Mary Beth Cutshall as Chief Growth Officer

Lodging Magazine

CHATTANOOGA, TennesseeVision Hospitality Group announced that the company named Mary Beth Cutshall as chief growth officer. In her new role, she will be responsible for helping expand the companys portfolio of owned and operated hotels throughout the United States. With 35 years of hospitality experience across sales, marketing, acquisitions, and business growth, Mary Beth is the perfect candidate to lead Visions growth into new markets and segments with new partners, said Mitch I.

article thumbnail

Ben Thomas appointed Chief Operating Officer for Europe at Highgate

eHotelier

Highgate, an industry-leading real estate, hotel management, and development company, today announced the appointment of Ben Thomas as Chief Operating Officer for Europe.

130
130
article thumbnail

First Hospitality promotes Jenna Fishel to CCO

Hotel Business

Hotel management and development company First Hospitality has promoted Jenna Fishel to chief commercial officer (CCO). In this elevated role, she will lead the companys overall commercial strategy, ensuring a seamless integration of revenue management, sales and marketing efforts. She has been with First Hospitality since 2004. “Jennas extensive expertise and proven leadership make her an invaluable asset to our team and partners, said David Duncan, president/CEO, First Hospitality. ̶

article thumbnail

Radisson Hotel Group marks a robust start to 2025 in Türkiye with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara Çankaya

eHotelier

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening ofRadisson Blu Hotel Ankara ankaya, a sophisticated property in the heart of Trkiyes capital.

130
130
article thumbnail

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