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Spa trends, treatments and concepts to look and feel great in 2024

eHotelier

The spa experience has evolved beyond pampering to include a wide range of healing therapies for the mind, body, and soul, as well as non-invasive treatments for those who wish to make minor adjustments to their physical appearance.

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Best 6 ideas to consider when renovating your hotel

MEWS

A hotel property renovation may be just what you need to catapult your hotel ahead of the competition. Imagine a freshly remodeled hotel with modern installations, new furniture and bedding. When guests arrive at your hotel, they may be quick to make judgments. And while remarkable service should always be at the core of your operations, a fresh look can help make first impressions count even more.

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The Need for Hotel Capex and Creating Returns

Revenue Hub

As an asset manager, it’s my job to create and manage the relationship between owner and brand, to ensure that all parties are working together towards one goal: a profitable property. The assumption from the outside is often that my primary role is to protect the owner from the brand’s changing and often costly brand standards. NB: This is an article from Global Asset Solutions The news that a brand is being overhauled is never received well by owners, who fear that they will have to spend out

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Rising Tech Tide: FCS Solutions’ U.S. Expansion Driven by Increasing Demand for Their Intuitive Cloud-Based Solution from Hotels

Hospitality Net

FCS Solutions, global leading provider of hospitality technology, announced the significant expansion of its U.S. team, responding to the growing adoption of its all-in-one cloud-based solution - FCS1 - by hotels around the globe.

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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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An Independent Hotelier’s Guide to Cancellation Policies

Revenue Hub

Every interaction between a guest and your property counts, and this extends to your cancellation policy. While cancellations are undesirable for hotels, they provide an opportunity to cultivate a positive relationship with your clientele and encourage them to rebook. Here’s how to develop cancellation policies that support your hotel’s bottom line and customer experience.

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Hotel Profitability: Mastering Touroperation Allotment Strategies

Revenue Hub

In the dynamic realm of hotel management, pursuing maximum profitability is an ever-evolving challenge. Properties with a focus on touroperation often find themselves entangled in the complexities of inventory management, strategic pricing, and allotments. The intricate web of dealing with numerous touroperators, each with distinct demands, makes it a formidable task to monitor inventory, pricing strategies, and contractual obligations.

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Hungary’s first Radisson-branded hotel opens in Budapest

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Budapest BudaPart, the first upscale Radisson branded hotel in Hungary opens its doors in the vibrant Újbuda district where the young fashion set, students, and creative locals gather to embrace local café culture or meet along the peaceful banks of Lágymányos bay. The newly built hotel serves both as a comfortable retreat as well as a business hub and offers new bar and restaurant options for locals and overnight guests to enjoy.

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PATA and WTCF sign MOU to promote win-win cooperation in BRI Cultural Tourism Industry

eHotelier

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new organisational partnership with the World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF), a global international tourism organisation with tourism cities as its focus. The agreement aims to establish a strategic partnership for constructive cooperation in areas of mutual interest based on the principles of organisational development and mutual benefit.

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Related Group Breaks Ground on The Ritz-Carlton Residences Tampa, Tower II

Hospitality Net

Leading real estate developer Related Group (Related) today broke ground on Tower II of the highly anticipated condominium development, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Tampa (The Residences). Nestled along Tampa Bay’s picturesque Bayshore Drive, The Residences marks the esteemed Ritz-Carlton brand’s debut into the Bay Area, with architecture by the renowned Arquitectonica, and interiors by the award-winning design boutique, Meyer Davis.

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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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GBTA welcomes European Parliament’s Inclusion of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in the Net Zero Industry Act

eHotelier

The Global Business Travel Association welcomes the European Parliament’s inclusion of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) as a priority technology in the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) during this week’s plenary session. The NZIA is a pivotal piece of legislation that will Support the deployment of manufacturing technologies necessary for decarbonisation in the EU and help achieve its ambitious 2030 and 2050 climate targets.

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Promoting Flexible Lodging by Embracing the Surging Remote Work Trend

Hospitality Net

Accelerated by the conditions of the pandemic, the landscape of business and professional workspaces has undergone a transformative shift, leading to the surging trend of remote work.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts and Zhancheng Tourism Development announce eco-friendly InterContinental Sabah Kota Kinabalu Resort

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to introduce the stunning eco-friendly InterContinental Sabah Kota Kinabalu Resort, in partnership with leading Taipei real estate broker Zhancheng Tourism Development, a subsidiary of Sinyi Realty Inc., a listed real estate brokerage company in Taipei.

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The Westin London City unveils new Residences

Hotel Owner

The Westin London City hotel has unveiled its new Residences allowing guests to stay up to a minimum stay of three consecutive nights. Each residence features three bedrooms, a balcony overlooking the river Thames, and a fully equipped kitchen with a choice between The Fitzroy, The Grosvenor, or The Cadogan. The interior design and architecture, attributed to Studio Moren, of each residence merges “contemporary style with timeless sophistication”.

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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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Lotte Hotel Seattle welcomes three new hospitality veterans to culinary team

eHotelier

Lotte Hotel Seattle, today announced the appointment of three respected culinary leaders to the food and beverage team. Jesse Olsen has been appointed Executive Chef, Antonio Giovanni Artale has joined as Director of Food and Beverage, and Jon Park has joined as Lead Bartender. The trio of seasoned professionals will lead the signature dining venue, Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge, along with social and group event catering at Lotte Seattle, voted the #1 Luxury Hotel in Seattle by Travel + Lei

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Learn to Implement Wi-Fi Marketing For Hotels in 5 Easy Steps

eZee Absolute

Have you ever thought that you can use your hotel’s Wi-Fi for marketing? Yes, it is possible. In my previous blog on collecting guest data , I had given a touch base about Wi-Fi marketing for hotels. And in this blog, I will share with you A to Z of it, including the steps to do it the right way. Table of Content What is Wi-Fi Marketing? What are the Benefits of Wi-Fi Marketing for Hotels?

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Cris Tarrant appointed co-chair of the Sustainable Hotel Alliance’s communications and PR committee

eHotelier

Dr Cris Tarrant, BVA BDRC chairman, has been appointed co-chair of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance's Communications and PR Committee alongside Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has a purpose to accelerate the path to net positive hospitality and it is supported by around 50 member organisations, including nearly all the leading hotel groups in the world.

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The Store Hotel to open in Oxford in 2024

Hotel Owner

The Store Hotel in Oxford has announced that it will launch in 2024. Located on Broad Street, in the heart of the city, The Store sits in the building of the department store and Oxford institution, Boswells, that once was one of the world’s oldest family-owned department stores. Reimagined as a hotel, restaurant, rooftop bar, co-working bar, and spa, The Store, delivered by Reef Group and EQ Group, will present a variety of spaces.

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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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Turning the Queen Mary: Enhancing collaboration and communication across all departments to reposition your hotel asset.

Hospitality Net

Ever wonder where the expression “that is like trying to turn the Queen Mary” comes from? It is actually a UK-based metaphor and comes from the fact that large ocean liner vessels, like the Queen Mary, can take up to 10 nautical miles to slow down enough before they can initiate a turn. How many of us find ourselves in situations like this as we try to turn a hotel asset position around?

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Savoy GM to take up teaching role at Birkbeck University

Hotel Owner

Birkbeck, University of London has appointed Franck Arnold as its visiting professor of practice. The appointment will see Mr Arnold support students on the MSc Hospitality Innovation Management course delivered jointly by Birkbeck and Le Cordon Bleu, London. Arnold is currently the general manager of The Savoy in London having been appointed regional vice-president and managing director in 2020.

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HSMAI Europe Podcast: Tomorrow Starts Now Episode 3

Hospitality Net

HSMAI Europe are thrilled to announce the release of the latest episode in our podcast series, presented by HSMAI Europe. In this insightful interview, Gemma Greenwood, HSMAI Europe journalist, engages in a compelling discussion with Josefine Janson, Director of Human Resources for Norway at Radisson Hospitality Group.

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Dalata officially opens Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park

Hotel Owner

Dalata Hotel Group has opened its first Maldron Hotel in London, after it purchased the ready-to-go 191-bedroom hotel in Finsbury Park for £44.3m and invested a further £4.1m to meet Maldron Hotels’ “exacting” standards. The opening of the four-star hotel, which has created 50 new jobs, is the group’s 53rd hotel in the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe, and the first of five new Maldron Hotels set to open across the UK in the next 12 months.

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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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5 Tips for Reducing Waiting Times at Hotel Reception

Revenue Hub

The problem is not new: nothing annoys hotel guests more than having to wait at reception. Whether it’s to check in on arrival or to get information during their stay, queuing at the front desk is an unpleasant experience that can quickly have a negative impact on your hotel’s reputation. And the shortage of staff in the hotel industry (estimated at 1.2 million hospitality workers in 2022 by the European Travel Commission) doesn’t help matters.

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Today’s news in brief – 23/11/23

Hotel Owner

Dalata Hotel Group has inaugurated the Maldron Hotel in London, a 191-bedroom establishment in Finsbury Park. The group invested £4.1m to meet Maldron Hotels’ standards after purchasing the ready-to-go hotel for £44.3m. The hotel boasts a contemporary ground floor lobby, spacious dining and bar areas, a fitness suite, and stylish rooms featuring deluxe amenities.

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Hospitality Students Predict The Future Of A $4.7 Trillion Industry

Hospitality Net

The global hospitality market reached nearly $4.7 trillion and was forecast to grow to $5.8 trillion in 2027. There has been a lot of disruption to this economic sector since the pandemic, that includes food, drink, accommodation, and leisure activities like golf and amusement parks.

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A Restaurant’s Guide to Switching Payroll Providers (+ Free Checklist Download)

7 Shifts

Picking the right payroll provider is important. A good one not only ensures that your employees are paid accurately and on time, but also plays a significant role in regulation compliance , operational efficiency, and team happiness. Thanks to all the information at your fingertips, making the switch doesn’t have to be so hard. With a bit of legwork, you can smoothly change providers to one that serves your restaurant better—without you and your staff losing your cool.

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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.