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Cameron Mackenzie exits Four Pillars

Hospitality Magazine

Four Pillars’ Head Distiller Cameron Mackenzie has made the decision to step away from the business he co-founded alongside Stuart Gregor and Matt Jones in 2013. The award-winning distiller confirmed his exit to staff on Wednesday via email, writing: “It’s time to step away.” “As you would have noticed over the last 12 months, I have made myself beautifully obsolete!

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The Mille Club: exploring SoCal luxury at El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel

eHotelier

From the moment the team welcomes guests, their goal is to allow them to unwind, relax, and soak up the tranquil atmosphere.

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Bondi institution Sefa Kitchen opens in Byron Bay

Hospitality Magazine

Utku Ayhan (Foxy Luu’s Byron Bay, Sefa Kitchen Sydney) and Nicolas Degryse (Gratia & Folonomo Sydney) have launched Sefa Kitchen in Byron Bay today. The venue is the third and final instalment in the owners’ Northen NSW operation, Nourishing Habitat. Sefa Kitchen joins Ayhan and Degryse’s Mediterranean-style Commune Canteen which launched in June, and Spanish wine bar Gitana in July.

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The Power of Consistency in Guest Satisfaction

Modern Restaurant Management

Recent reports of possible portion-size discrepancies at Chipotle are a cautionary tale for brands, highlighting a few critical issues in the restaurant industry: consistently meeting customer expectations and the swift power of social media. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine connected with Kim Lawton, founder and CEO of New York City-based marketing agency Enthuse to discuss social media accountability, safeguarding a brand, best practices and more.

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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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Melbourne Rice & Grain Delights Fair arrives in Melbourne

Hospitality Magazine

The Japan Rice and Rice Industry Export Promotion Association (J.R.E) invites hospitality professionals to attend the Rice & Grain Delights Fair on 16 September. Held at Crown Plaza Melbourne, the Rice & Grain Delights Fair will cover a seminar on the latest cooking and food trends, live cooking demonstrations hosted by Japanese Iron Chef Ikuei Arakane, and provide attendees with the opportunity to network with leading Japanese food exporters.

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Trailborn expands with new hotel in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains

eHotelier

Castle Peak Holdings, the investment and development company behind Trailborn, the first vertically-integrated hospitality brand specializing in designing and operating boutique hotels with full-service restaurants and bars exclusively located in the country’s most extraordinary outdoor destinations,

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Ex-burger operator penalised after failing to back-pay apprentice

Hospitality Magazine

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a hefty $21,645 penalty against the former operator of a burger outlet in Darwin for “affecting a vulnerable worker” Good Thanks, formerly operated by Territory Tough Pty Ltd, failed to comply with a notice requiring it to calculate and back-pay an apprentice staff member (aged 17 years old) who worked as a full-time chef from May 2019 until June 2022.

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Redefining luxury travel in Fiji – Royal Davui Island Resort unveils refurbishment

eHotelier

Royal Davui Island Resort, a jewel in the picturesque archipelago of Fiji, has after 7 months, unveiled a stunning, multi-million dollar refurbishment, leading the way in redefining luxury and exclusivity in the South Pacific.

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Morena restaurant and cantina open Monday

Hospitality Magazine

The Renascence Group (Farmer’s Daughters, Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters, Morena Sydney) will open Morena Restaurant and Morena Barra side by side in the Melbourne CBD on Monday. In the wake of Morena Sydney opening in April 2024, Morena Melbourne will continue to celebrate Latin American food, with each restaurant embodying a different perspective.

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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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Linda Vallner joined Cloudbeds as Vice President for EMEA

eHotelier

Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, has today announced the appointment of former Oracle and Protel executive Linda Vallner as Vice President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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Wendy Hoekwater launches Net Growth Marketing LLC

Hotel Business

Hospitality industry veteran Wendy Hoekwater has formed Net Growth Marketing LLC , a marketing and sales consulting firm specializing in scaling small- to mid-sized companies in hospitality, travel and tourism. “Having led sales and marketing initiatives for some of the most respected brands in the hospitality industry, including Marriott International, Choice Hotels International and Great Wolf Resorts Inc., I’ve gained a deep understanding of what drives success in this competitive market,R

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Anmol Ahluwalia appointed Area Director – Operations, and GM at Taj Mahal in New Delhi

eHotelier

A seasoned leader in luxury hospitality, Dr. Ahluwalia brings over two decades of invaluable experience to Taj Mahal, New Delhi, further enhancing the prestigious legacy of the Capital's landmark hospitality destination in its new, re-imagined avatar.

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Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows in Hawaii unveils new dining venues

Hotel Management Network

Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, a 27-acre oceanfront property in Hawaii, US, has reopened, unveiling two new dining venues and a series of enhancements. The post Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows in Hawaii unveils new dining venues appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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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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Golf by Journey: driving commercial success for UK resorts

eHotelier

Hotel technology company Journey is teeing up golf resorts for commercial success with their new Golf module, part of Journey’s Experience Management System (EMS).

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Making Luxury Permanent: The Growing Trend of Hotel-Branded Residences

Hospitality Net

In the era of perpetual reinvention, where luxury meets convenience, and convenience meets the desire for permanence, a new trend is reshaping the boundaries of opulent living. Imagine, if you will, not just a weekend stay at a swanky hotel where the sheets are always fresh and the concierge always knows your name, but a permanent address in that very hotel.

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Over 15,000 hotel staff have now upskilled with Mews University

eHotelier

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has revealed that over 15,000 hospitality professionals have now completed a course with Mews University.

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How Small Hotels Can Capture Overflow From Big Events

Revenue Hub

Small hotels must constantly find innovative ways to increase their occupancy rates in the competitive hospitality industry. One approach is to capitalize on local events that attract additional guests, such as conventions, major company gatherings, and citywide expositions. NB: This is an article from Knowland Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date These events generate high demand for hotel rooms, presenting small and select service hotels with an opportunity to maximize their

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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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MGM Collection unveils first fountains of Bellagio Show choreographed by a guest

eHotelier

It’s a beautiful day at Bellagio, operated by MGM Resorts International and part of The Luxury Collection by Marriott Bonvoy.

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Asia’s F&B Landscape: Key Markets to Watch

HotStats

As 2024 progresses, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector in Asia shows signs of steady recovery, offering a glimpse of strategic opportunities for investors and hotel operators. A detailed comparison of profit margins from 2019, 2023, and 2024 year-to-date (YTD) reveals critical trends in key markets across the region.

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Asia’s F&B Landscape: Key Markets to Watch

Hospitality Net

As 2024 progresses, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector in Asia shows signs of steady recovery, offering a glimpse of strategic opportunities for investors and hotel operators. A detailed comparison of profit margins from 2019, 2023, and 2024 year-to-date (YTD) reveals critical trends in key markets across the region.

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Austin Gets a Gelato Truck That Uses Milk From Water Buffalos

EATER

Texas water buffalo milk dairy OroBianco Italian Creamery is opening a new water buffalo milk gelato truck in Austin on South Congress in September.

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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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In Customer Service, It’s Not the Destination – It’s the Journey

Hospitality Net

Ralph Waldo Emerson, the American philosopher, is often credited with saying, It’s not the destination, it’s the journey. The idea is that the journey is just as important—maybe even more so—than arriving at the destination.

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How Pizza Ranch Improved Employee Turnover Across 150+ Locations

7 Shifts

Not many teenagers can say they started a business — but Adrie Groeneweg did. When Adrie was 19 and working at a pizza parlor in Iowa, he was struck by the amount of customers making the trip to eat there from his hometown. Adrie and his father Bill noted a need for a pizza place in town, so his dad bought the building. They opened with a Western theme on December 21, 1981 — his mom's birthday.

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203-Key InterContinental Belgrade Planned for End of 2026

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, proudly announces the return of its InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand to Serbia after 20 years, in partnership with Delta Holding.

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AAA: Seattle Remains Top Labor Day Weekend Destination

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C.—According to AAA booking data, Seattle, Washington, ranked as the number one Labor Day weekend destination, up nearly 30 percent from last year when it also topped the list. Anchorage and Juneau, Alaska, are also on the top ten list of Labor Day destinations. “This is the time of year to go on an Alaska cruise,” said Paula Twidale, senior vice president, AAA Travel.

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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.