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Public Hospitality loses 5 Sydney venues

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney hospitality group Public is back in the spotlight after a tumultuous year, with the business losing control of five venues. Insolvency firm FTI Consulting is now managing Oxford House, The Norfolk Hotel, The Strand Hotel, the Camelia Grove Hotel, and The Exchange Hotel after credit investor Muzinich & Co pulled the pin on a refinancing deal, as reported by the AFR.

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What is the difference between a hotel CRM for B2B and for B2C?

eHotelier

In an era of relationships and personalisation, a Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) has become the king. And especially for hospitality, this type of software is turning into a key element of every hotel’s tech stack.

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7 simple ways to keep your hospitality accounts secure

MEWS

How to keep your hospitality accounts secure The key to security is being proactive – don't wait until you have a potential breach to act. If you follow the advice in these seven tips, you'll go a long way to keeping your hospitality accounts secure.

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Stone & Wood releases new details on $30 million brewery upgrade

Hospitality Magazine

Lion has unveiled designs for the new Stone & Wood tasting room at the Murwillumbah brewery, forming the centrepiece of a $30m upgrade for the Northern Rivers site. Since its opening in 2014, the Murwillumbah brewery has provided a home for the majority of the Stone & Wood’s beer production, with the upgrade designed to bring the community brewing philosophy of Stone & Wood to life.

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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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Digitalization drives a surge in productivity in the hospitality sector

eHotelier

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has revealed that staff using its technology saved a collective of almost 5,000 hours (the equivalent of 7 months) in administrative time this summer.

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Mentoring and networking: Building relationships for career development

eHotelier

Three key elements of mentoring and networking are professional development, building relationships and being intentional. Let us see how each of these work in practice and how they can be applied for your personal growth.

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Lauren Eldridge announced as head of pastry at Paisano & Daughters

Hospitality Magazine

Paisano & Daughters have announced Lauren Eldridge as head of pastry for its four new Australia Street venues in Newtown. Brothers-in-law Joe Valore and Elvis Abrahanowicz founded Continental Deli Bar and Bistro in 2015, alongside Michael Nicolian. Soon after its opening, the bar and bistro became famed for its deli offering, bistro fare and canned goods spanning from seafood to cocktails including the Ameri-can-o, Mar-tinny, and the Can-hatten.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first Vignette Collection in Spain

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, will introduce its Vignette Collection brand to Spain following an agreement with Prevario Banyols [Owner] and Hotel Collection International - HCI [Management].

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Leveraging the Ancestral Diet Trend to Upgrade Your Hotel Breakfast

Larry Mogelonsky

Like fashion, dieting has its trends that come and go. It used to be low-fat everything, while now many of us are all about low carb to blunt those insulin spikes. Full continental breakfasts are still a mainstay; just now their presence is padded by the likes of avocado toast, overnight oats or superfood smoothies. To those without a firm understanding of nutrition, it may seem a bit haphazard, but underneath every new menu unveiling is a hidden trail of scientific research suggesting a healthi

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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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Omni Hotels & Resorts partners with Midland Downtown Renaissance, LP to develop a 135-room convention hotel

eHotelier

Omni Hotels & Resorts has signed a development agreement with Midland Downtown Renaissance, LP, a collaborative effort by leading Midland-based companies, foundations and investors, to develop and manage a highly anticipated 135-room luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Midland, Texas.

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Sam Nazarian, Tony Robbins launch The Estate Hotels & Residences

Hotel Business

Lifestyle hospitality company sbe has revealed that Sam Nazarian, sbe chairman/CEO, has assembled a team of partners—entrepreneur Tony Robbins, musician and sbe partner Marc Anthony and international strategist Richard Attias— to build The Estate Hotels & Residences luxury platform. The Estate will feature a global network of luxury resorts and residential projects driven by a commitment to functional and preventive medicine through multi-modal diagnostics and vetted therapeutics powered by

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Chef Vandeilson Santi appointed New Executive Chef at Rancho Santana

eHotelier

Rancho Santana, an expansive 2,700-acre resort and residential community along Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast, is delighted to unveil its culinary reimagination led by the newly appointed Chef Vandeilson Santi.

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Maximizing F&B Revenue: Why Hotels Should Embrace RevPAG 

Modern Restaurant Management

For decades, the hotel industry has relied on Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) as its primary performance indicator. While RevPAR remains a valuable metric for room performance, it proves inadequate in capturing the comprehensive financial health of a hotel, particularly with respect to evaluating F&B operations. As hotels transition into multifaceted lifestyle destinations, with restaurants and bars often becoming attractions in their own right, a more comprehensive metric is required to

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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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Mike Metcalf appointed President Of HQ Hotels By sbe

eHotelier

HQ Hotels & Residences, the newly launched lifestyle hospitality brand spearheaded by sbe Chairman & CEO, Sam Nazarian, has appointed Mike Metcalf as President of HQ Hotels.

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Bob’s Red Mill Makes a Truly Magical Almond Cake

EATER

Photo illustration by Lille Allen; see below for full photo credits It also happens to be gluten-free I’m grateful the talented recipe developers at Bob’s Red Mill didn’t catch wind of the fact that many Americans detest the word “moist” before slapping the “Magically Moist Almond Cake” recipe on millions of bags of their Super-Fine Almond Flour. While they have made an addendum to the recipe online, adding “a.k.a.

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Smith Hill Capital and Bain Capital announce $57 Million financing for embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport

eHotelier

Smith Hill Capital, the fully integrated commercial real estate debt investment management business of the Procaccianti Companies, and Bain Capital’s Special Situations team (“Bain Capital”) today announced the firms’ joint venture originated a first mortgage financing for the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport.

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Super 8 by Wyndham Releases INNOV8TE 2.0 Design Package

Lodging Magazine

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Super 8 by Wyndham owners can now adopt the INNOV8TE 2.0 design package. The next iteration of the INNOV8TE program, developed in collaboration with owners and design experts, combines upgrades with increased operational efficiency. Available across the United States and Canada, INNOV8TE 2.0 is a cost-effective upgrade that aims to elevate the hotel experience.

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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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The power of personalization elevates the customer experience

SAS

Personalization has become the cornerstone of the customer journey. It’s the difference between a one-size-fits-all approach and a tailored experience that resonates on a personal level. These three organizations are mastering the art of delivering exceptional customer experiences with SAS® Customer Intelligence 360. The Nature Conservancy: Improving donor communications The [.

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TMGOC Ventures, Certares acquire The Ray Hotel

Hotel Business

A joint venture between TMGOC Ventures and Certares has acquired The Ray Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 141-room property in Delray Beach, FL. The hotel, which opened in September 2021, features three full-service dining outlets, including a rooftop restaurant and bar, as well as a rooftop pool deck, an 1,800-sq.-ft. fitness center and an event space.

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In Anahuac, the Alligator Capital of Texas, Gator Meat Is Big Business

EATER

At the height of core alligator season in Texas, this small town celebrates its gator overpopulation with deep-fried alligator on a stick and competitions for the longest gators

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Actabl introduces Alice Housekeeping Refresh

Hotel Business

Actabl has launched Alice Housekeeping Refresh. Given the massive fluctuations in housekeeping staff availability over the past year, this latest update can be a tool for owners and operators and it changes the way hotels manage daily priorities and guest preferences, according to the company. Alice Housekeeping Refresh allows teams to automate routine processes and manage assignments, providing clear visibility into daily priorities and team progress.

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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 Search of the Ultimate Whiskey Sour

EATER

We asked nine of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Whiskey Sour—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

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Balancing Innovation with Human Connection

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry stands at a fascinating crossroads. On one hand, we are seeing remarkable advancements in technology—artificial intelligence, data analytics, automation—that promise to streamline operations and enhance the guest experience. On the other, we’re facing a perennial truth: hospitality, at its core, is a human-centric business. Guests come to us not just for a place to stay, but for experiences, service, and meaningful interactions.

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Sonesta enters deal for five Dominican Republic hotels

Hotel Management Network

Sonesta International Hotels has sealed a deal to establish five Sonesta ES Suites properties in the Dominican Republic. The post Sonesta enters deal for five Dominican Republic hotels appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok Welcomes a Newly Appointed Hospitality Dream Team

Hospitality Net

The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, which debuts in Thailand’s capital in November 2024, welcomes the appointment of an executive dream team of six seasoned hospitality experts. A 260-key Marriott International Luxury Group portfolio hotel overlooking the city’s Lumpini Park, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok promises an intuitive guest approach with insightful, charming service quality.

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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.