Wed.Jul 03, 2024

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Monopole transforms from wine bar to French restaurant

Hospitality Magazine

After 12 years as a wine-centric concept, Monopole has shifted its focus and relaunched as a French restaurant. Co-Founders Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt opened the original Monopole in Potts Point before moving the venue to the CBD in 2020, and had spent some time considering the restaurant’s future. “We’ve been thinking a lot over the last couple of years about what the next incarnation of Monopole would be,” says Hildebrandt. “When we moved Monopole into the CBD, i

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How to Make Your Restaurant Stand Out Online: Effective Website Strategies and Avoiding SEO Deception

Modern Restaurant Management

A well-crafted website serves as the virtual storefront for your restaurant, providing potential diners with a glimpse into your establishment's unique offerings, ambiance, and culinary delights. However, with countless restaurants struggling for attention in the digital world, it's essential to implement effective website strategies that set your restaurant apart from the rest.

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Kitchen by Mike opens at the National Gallery of Australia

Hospitality Magazine

Mike McEnearney has brought his Kitchen by Mike concept to The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. The chef’s signature lunch spread of responsibly sourced proteins, veg-heavy dishes, sides, and desserts are now available at a pop-up venue, offering gallery-goers a wholefoods-based food experience. “It’s an honour to be bringing our love of food to our nation’s capital,” he says. “Good food and art are two of life’s simple pleasures and we’re so thrilled to be able

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The Rise of Remote and Hybrid Roles in Hospitality

Horizon Hospitality

According to Forbes , as of the end of last year, more than 12% of US workers are fully remote, and a whopping 28.2% have a hybrid work model. Simply type in “Remote Hospitality Jobs” into Google, and you’ll realize that the hospitality industry is no exception in the trend towards remote and hybrid work. This transformation offers numerous benefits for both employers and employees, paving the way for a more flexible, efficient, and resilient industry.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Fair Work recovers more than $760,000 for Perth workers

Hospitality Magazine

The Fair Work Ombudsman conducted surprise inspections across food outlets in Perth which has resulted in $769,475 recovered for 379 underpaid employees. The investigation targeted 46 fast food, restaurant, cafes, and cheap eat venues across Belmont, Victoria Park, and East Victoria Park with 41 investigations finalised and 38 businesses found to have allegedly breached workplace laws.

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Former Sepia talent spearheads Etymon Projects’ Walker Street precinct

Hospitality Magazine

Ex-Sepia and The Gantry chef Rhys Connell has been revealed as the executive chef for Etymon Projects’ incoming Walker Street precinct in North Sydney. Connell will lead the culinary offering across the four-venue precinct, which features bakery and wine bar Sol; providore Una; bar and lounge Soluna; and Japanese eatery Genzo. The Newcastle-born chef has worked under Martin Benn and Vicki Wild at Sepia; at Chris Lucas’ Society Restaurant; and most recently at The Gantry at Pier One.

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Interview with Founder Franco Grasso of Revenue Team by Franco Grasso

Revfine

In this interview, we're speaking to Revenue Team by Franco Grasso's founder and CEO, Franco Grasso. Under Grasso's guidance, the company has grown into Europe's largest hotel revenue management consulting and outsourcing entity. His company assists hoteliers in maximizing revenue through optimized sales of hotel rooms while promoting efficiency and quality.

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Momofuku’s Bo Ssam Recipe Can Be Yours in Less Than Two Hours

EATER

Dina Ávila Now you can eat Momofuku’s famed bo ssam (almost) whenever you feel like it In this series, we take a look at recipes from professional chefs and streamline them to capture their essence, while still prioritizing actually eating dinner at a reasonable hour. For this installment, we’re turning our attention to bo ssam, a dish popularized by David Chang at Momofuku Ssäm Bar.

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Off to a Slow Start: U.S. Hotel Transactions at Lowest First-Quarter Dollar Volume Since 2010

Lodging Magazine

The U.S. hotel industry saw 800 transactions in the first quarter of 2024, according to data from CoStar. Higher interest rates continue to take a toll on transactions, with the estimated undisclosed dollar volume at roughly $4 billion—the lowest for a first quarter since 2010. When looking at disclosed dollar volume, transactions were at $3.4 billion. made up 20 percent of the quarterly transaction activity.

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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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Marcus & Millichap finalises sale of dual-branded Dallas hotel  

Hotel Management Network

Marcus & Millichap, a company specialising in commercial real estate services, has facilitated the sale of the TownePlace Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Downtown in Texas, US. The post Marcus & Millichap finalises sale of dual-branded Dallas hotel appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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Limited Time Special Offer For Restaurant (With Examples)

Eat Restaurant Management

A great way to increase traffic and boost sales at your restaurant is through the use of limited time offers. This can be accomplished in many ways and regardless of whether your restaurant is the most popular around town, or if you’ve only recently opened.

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Hilton and MID sign new hotel in Cairo, Egypt

Hotel Management Network

Hilton, in collaboration with Misr Company for Investment and Development (MID), has signed DoubleTree by Hilton New Cairo At Forty Residences in New Cairo district, Egypt. The post Hilton and MID sign new hotel in Cairo, Egypt appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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Springboard Hospitality Names John Mootz Corporate Director of Food and Beverage

Lodging Magazine

LOS ANGELES, California—Springboard Hospitality announced that John Mootz will join the company as the company’s first-ever corporate director of food and beverage. In his newly created role, Mootz will work with individual property general managers, executive chefs, and food and beverage teams across the portfolio to concept new venues, expand culinary offerings, and enhance overall dining experiences.

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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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Wifirst, preferred supplier for WiFi, Fibre and Chromecast for all Accor brands

Hospitality Net

AccorHotels operates over 5,000 hotels across more than 110 countries. The leading French brand portfolio scales from Mid & Economy brands like Ibis, Mercure, Novotel and Adagio to Luxury & Premium such as brands Sofitel, Pullman, Raffles and MGallery.

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Revenue Management: From Spreadsheets to AI Based Systems

Revenue Hub

Revenue Management, as a discipline, has come a long way since its inception in the 70s. From spreadsheets to today’s sophisticated AI-based systems, this area has embraced significant technological advances that are revolutionizing the hotel industry. NB: This is an article from XLR8 RMS , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date These innovations allow companies to optimize their revenues more precisely, improve the customer experience and remain

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InterContinental Opens on Greek Island of Crete

Hospitality Net

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts proudly presents its inaugural property in the Greek Islands, InterContinental Crete. Bolstering IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio - now the second largest in the world - InterContinental Crete is the embodiment of contemporary Grecian hospitality and one of the first openings to follow the brand’s announcement of a transformative evolution.

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Strategically Upselling Hotel Rooms to Boost Revenue

Revenue Hub

Like all businesses, hotels and rentals exist to meet a need and generate revenue. Deploy the right strategy, which starts with pricing and revenue management, and you’ll make a profit; get it wrong and you’ll go out of business. NB: This is an article from Lighthouse Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date But profit comes in different shapes and sizes, is generated by different means, and the revenue and effort associated with it serve more than one purpose.

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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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DerbySoft Launches Strategic Partnership with IDeaS

Hospitality Net

DerbySoft, specialists in high-performance distribution services, announced a new partnership with IDeaS, a SAS company, provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, that strategically provides operational and revenue-enhancing benefits for hotels of all types.This partnership integrates IDeaS’ G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) with Property Connector, DerbySoft’s Digital Distribution System, providing connectivity services to individual properties and small chains.

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7 Design Trends to Convert Travelers on Your Website

Revenue Hub

Visiting your hotel’s website has become an almost mandatory part of a traveler’s booking process. It can be the deciding factor. Taking care of your website is crucial because it’s the first interaction between you and your potential customer. Of course, it’s important to have a fast, efficient, and intuitive website. NB: This is an article from Cendyn , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date But it’s just as important to take care of its appearance as

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Hampton Inn Louisville Airport in Kentucky Completes $6.2 Million Renovation

Hospitality Net

Commonwealth Hotels, a Covington, Kentucky-based hotel management company, is thrilled to announce the completion of a comprehensive $6.2 million renovation project, enhancing both the interior and exterior of the Hampton Inn Louisville Airport. This extensive transformation underscores the commitment to providing exceptional comfort and modern amenities to our guests.

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Thoughtful Thursday: Boost your bookings with packages on Expedia Group

STAAH

Are you looking for new ways to attract more travellers and increase your bookings? Expedia Group package deals are all-in-one booking options that combine at least two of the three major travel products: flights, lodging and hire cars. By bundling these elements into a single transaction, travellers can enjoy a seamless booking experience while taking advantage of exclusive discounts.

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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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Drury Hotels Announces Newest Location in Arlington, TX

Hospitality Net

Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington is Drury Hotels’ Third Location in the DFW Metroplex, Offering Accommodations and Amenities for North Texas Business and Leisure Travelers.

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Hotel Hot Seat Day 1: RMS to the Rescue (Event Re-Run)

Revenue Hub

In case you missed the live event, you can catch up with this recording of the Jurrnee event and see the top RMS vendors go head-to-head to see which RMS can best solve real hoteliers’ revenue management problems and pain points. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date RMS vendors answered pressing questions sources from our Revenue Hub community to help your property reach peak profitability, no matter how the market changes.

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Assessing The Digital Infrastructure Of Your Hotels

Hospitality Net

In 2023, U.S. hotels saw their operating efficiency decline as operating expenses increased at a pace greater than revenue growth, resulting in a decline in profit margins. With forecasts of moderate revenue gains for the next few years, hotel owners and operators are very focused on controlling costs.

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TripAdvisor Advertising for Hotels and Is It Worth It?

Revenue Hub

TripAdvisor advertising is simply the act of advertising on TripAdvisor, one of the world’s leading travel platforms. It offers native advertising on both its website and app via a tool called TripAdvisor Ad Express , which lets hospitality businesses set up their own TripAdvisor ad campaign then monitor and manage it to ensure it drives a return. NB: This is an article from SiteMinder , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date TripAdvisor isn’t one of t

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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.