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Beyond accommodation: six exciting traveler preferences every hotel should anticipate

eHotelier

Hotels anticipating and incorporating trends – from experiential travel to influencers, health & wellness, medical tourism, culinary experiences, and the business of worship – set a new standard for the ultimate guest experience, moving beyond mere accommodation to become architects of unforgettable journeys.

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Saint Peter announces new restaurant opening

Hospitality Magazine

Acclaimed Sydney fine diner Saint Peter will officially move into its new Paddington home this July. Josh and Julie Niland acquired neighbouring pub The Grand National hotel in 2022, and have been working to convert the iconic venue into a restaurant, bar, and 14-room boutique hotel since. While the space is certainly an upgrade in terms of capacity, Niland says Saint Peter’s ethos will remain. “I don’t want to lose what makes Saint Peter a special place, not only to eat and en

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Was California’s Wine Revolution Just a Mirage?

EATER

A growing chorus of talented winemakers say that the economics of making wine in the state have turned the promise of the “New California” into a cautionary tale.

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The Mulberry Group to open Molli and Little Molli

Hospitality Magazine

The group behind Melbourne’s much-loved haunts such as Lilac Wine, Hazel, and Dessous are welcoming two new additions to the portfolio with Molli and Little Molli. The two venues will sit side-by-side on the corner of Mollison and Nicholson streets in Abbotsford and are slated to open mid-June. “We want to make Molli and Little Molli a super-approachable hub where locals can connect,” says The Mulberry Group Founder Nathan Toleman. “The sort of place you come back to because it

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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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Why Does This Ice Cost $32?

EATER

Penny Pound Ice; Shutterstock A $32 bag of ice balls at Erewhon has become infamous on TikTok. The company behind it explains the science and pricing of premium ice. Here’s a fun game: Guess how much this normal, everyday item costs at Erewhon, the exclusive Los Angeles-area specialty grocery. One gallon of raw milk? $20. A single Hailey Bieber smoothie?

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Odd Culture Group sells Fitzroy venue

Hospitality Magazine

Odd Culture Group has revealed it has sold its first and only Melbourne venue Odd Culture Fitzroy. The wine bar and restaurant has been sold to Melbourne hospitality figure Gerry Nass, who has also been general manager and a 50 per cent owner of the venue since its launch in July 2023. Nass will continue to operate the space but under the new name Good Liquor and Wine, with the first day of operation to be Monday 6 May. “Over the last year, the team and I have developed really close relati

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Bradley Burwell joined Colliers as Executive Vice President

eHotelier

Colliers, the leading diversified professional services and investment management firm, announces it has hired Bradley Burwell as an Executive Vice President to join the firm's rapidly growing Hospitality Practice Group as part of U.S. Capital Markets.

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Sokyo launches at The Star Brisbane

Hospitality Magazine

The Star Brisbane is set to welcome Sokyo to its dining portfolio as the restaurant expands out of Sydney for the first time. Sokyo opened in The Star Sydney more than a decade ago, and was the place where it all began for chef Alex Yu, who joined the restaurant in 2014 as a sous chef. Yu spent eight years at the fine diner before he moved to Melbourne in 2022 to lead Yugen’s omakase counter and take on the role of head chef until he was presented with the opportunity to return to The Star

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Sara Serpilli appointed Art Manager at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown

eHotelier

Sara Serpilli has been appointed as art manager at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown.

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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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5 Strategies to Build Trust as a Hospitality Employer

Horizon Hospitality

“Trust is the highest form of human motivation. It brings out the very best in people.” – Stephen R. Covey For hospitality employers looking for the magic ingredient for motivating their teams, they can look no further than trust. Trust improves retention, productivity, and morale. Without it, employees will quickly leave, or worse, stick around and perform poorly.

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Expedia Group announces new products and expands services for Global Travel Advisor Day

eHotelier

Expedia Group is today celebrating Global Travel Advisor Day by hosting a number of events across the world to recognise and show appreciation for its Expedia TAAP (Travel Agent Affiliate Program) partners.

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The Mystery of Michael Mina

EATER

"Edgy" and "raw" are not words one uses to describe Mina or his restaurants. "That’s David Chang’s rebel thing," former colleague chef Paul Chung says. "That’s not Michael’s brand. It’s The Rolling Stones versus The Beatles.

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Adina Hotels supports Grassroots Hockey with Extended Multi-Year Partnership

eHotelier

TFE Hotels has today announced the inking of a two-year extension of their sponsorship agreement with Hockey Australia. The agreement will see homegrown hotel brand, Adina Hotels maintain a strong presence with the sport’s flagship teams.

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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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So Now Panera Is Selling a Bread Bowl Hat

EATER

It’s giving lunch | Panera Bread Wear it with your Panera purse You could forgive Panera Bread for thinking it should keep pushing into the fashion world. The brand’s baguette purse was kind of great. But in anticipation of the Kentucky Derby, and to promote its new menu, Panera is now releasing a “bread bowl” hat that kind of looks like a bird tried to make a nest out of stale leftovers.

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Serko’s corporate travel platform, Zeno, launches NDC offers through Sabre

eHotelier

Sabre Corporation, a leading technology provider to the global travel industry, today announced that Serko has launched Sabre NDC content in Zeno, the online travel platform for the business travel market. The activation makes Sabre the first GDS to provide NDC content through Zeno.

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A Game-Changing Recipe for Chicken Skewers With Lemony Couscous 

EATER

In this dinner for one, lemon juice transforms couscous into a mouth-puckering delight Most of the time when I cook, I riff. This is thanks to years of following recipes, of learning the rules before I started to break them. Still, whenever I’m stuck in a cooking rut, I turn back to the written words and measured amounts of people who are more skilled than I am.

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Samana Developers launches Dh1 Billion ‘Lake Views Complex’ in Dubai Production City

eHotelier

Consolidating its position as the fastest growing real estate developer in the UAE, Samana Developers has launched the Samana Lake Views Project worth 1 billion ($272.2 million). The project is located in Dubai Production City. The residential complex, situated beside the lake in the neighbourhood, is a continuation of Samana’s commitment of Dh12.5 billion ($3.4 billion) investment into UAE real estate 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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Lodging Econometrics: Dallas Continues to Lead U.S. Construction Pipeline

Lodging Magazine

The recent U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reported that, at the close of the first quarter, the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines were led by Dallas with 185 projects/21,882 rooms, slightly below record-highs recorded at the end of Q4 2023. Next is Atlanta, with an all-time high of 153 projects with 17,929 rooms, then Nashville with 127 projects/16,199 rooms.

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Unleashing AI insights: 5 crucial questions for effective deployment

SAS

Deploying AI insights isn't just about pushing buttons and hoping for the best. The deployment phase is a pivotal moment where technology and ethics meet. When transitioning AI models from development to real-world use, prioritizing trustworthiness remains important. It’s not just about algorithms; it’s about how AI impacts people and [.] The post Unleashing AI insights: 5 crucial questions for effective deployment appeared first on SAS Blogs.

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Why Channel Management is Critical for Hotel Growth

Revenue Hub

If you own a hotel, you most likely have listings with several online travel agencies (OTAs), such as TripAdvisor, Airbnb, and Expedia. That’s where most of your guests are, so that’s why. Channel Manager for hotel software manages the real-time, safe, and secure online distribution of your hotel’s rooms. NB: This is an article from RateGain Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date It enables you to rapidly and concurrently update room availability and the most recent room pricing

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ICX Summit keynote: Tapping customer engagement drives big shoe brand success

Fast Casual

Neely Woodson Powell, founder of the Charleston Shoe Company, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming ICX Summit taking place Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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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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4 Best Practices For Hotel Email Marketing

Revenue Hub

Email marketing is a component in marketing that is often overlooked, however it can be an excellent way to nurture your hotel’s relationship with its guests, which can cause them to come back time and time again. NB: This is an article from Arise Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date In fact, on average, email marketing efforts drive $36 for every $1 spent.

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Hilton to debut Curio Collection in Thailand

Hotel Management Network

Hilton's new addition strengthens its portfolio in Thailand, where it has 13 operational hotels across five brands with nine more to come. The post Hilton to debut Curio Collection in Thailand appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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Mobile Marketing Tips for Independent Hoteliers

Revenue Hub

Mobile is here to stay. It’s quick, convenient, and travelers want to use it to research, book, and share their trips. As of 2021, almost 50 percent of online travel sales happened via mobile, but it isn’t only the booking that occurs there. NB: This is an article from WebRezPro Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Many travelers research destinations and lodgings on their phone before opening their computer to book.

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LVXP plans mixed-use project on Vegas Strip

Hotel Business

Real estate development company LVXP has plans to deliver a new experiential mixed-use development on the Las Vegas Strip that will be anchored by a technologically advanced entertainment and sports arena. The project will be located on the 27-acre site at 2601 South Las Vegas Blvd. and include several ultra-luxury hotels. The site is situated across from the newly expanded Las Vegas Convention Center, adjacent to Fontainebleau Las Vegas and near Resorts World Las Vegas.

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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.