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Event tourism: how music, sport, and film shape destinations

eHotelier

The allure of mega-events and on-screen destinations can generate substantial short-term economic boosts, yet they also bring challenges. We delve into the complex and multi-dimensional impacts of event tourism and pop culture tourism.

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Vinesmith opens French bistro, wine bar, and cellar door

Hospitality Magazine

Vinesmith Wine Group, the company behind Victoria’s Blue Pyrenees, Decameron Station, and Glenlofty Estate vineyards, has opened Vinesmith City Cellar Door in the heart of Melbourne. The venue is part cellar door, part late-night wine bar, and part French bistro, overlooking Melbourne’s Treasury Gardens at 1 Flinders Lane. The ground floor hosts a cellar door and wine shop led by wine experts including Yuhan Jiang and Vanessa Crouse.

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How to Price a Hotel Room: Best Practices

Soft Inn

Pricing a hotel room effectively is a complex yet crucial aspect of hotel management. The right pricing strategy can significantly impact a hotel's revenue and guest satisfaction. This guide aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the best practices for setting hotel room prices. In this article, we will explore various strategies and factors to consider when pricing hotel rooms.

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New Extended Stay America Premier Suites opens in North Carolina

eHotelier

Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites — Asheville, located in Asheville, North Carolina.

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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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The rise of short-term rentals in the boutique space

MEWS

In recent years, the hospitality landscape in North America has undergone a significant transformation. The lines between traditional hotels and short-term rental (STR) accommodations have blurred, creating a dynamic and competitive market.

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Why Are People So Freaked Out About Seed Oils?

EATER

Lille Allen Signs posted in New York City accused Carbone of including seed oils in its spicy rigatoni. But why is that even a problem? The flyers started popping up like dandelions around Manhattan. “CARBONE PUTS SEED OILS IN THEIR SPICY RIGATONI,” they screamed in expectant outrage. “Your favorite restaurant serves you garbage,” they continued, explaining that seed oils cause bowel disease.

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Terranea Resort announces Dir of Sales and Dir of Revenue

eHotelier

Terranea Resort – a luxury 582-room oceanfront resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula – has announced the addition of two professionals to its executive team: Louis Gonzalez as its new director of sales and Ador Bustamante as the new director of revenue.

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The EU DMA: Impact on Google, Booking.com and Beyond

Revenue Hub

Hi, welcome to another Expert Insights discussion. Today we are joined by Javier Delgado Muerza from mirai , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date In this interview we discuss the hugely important topic of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its impact on major platforms like Google and Booking.com and, subsequently, hotels.

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Taiwan’s EVA Air activates NDC connection with Sabre

eHotelier

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced New Distribution Capability (NDC) connectivity from Star Alliance member and five-star SKYTRAX airline, EVA Air, through Sabre’s global multi-source content platform.

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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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Surprising Way to Eliminate Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

CNBC Make It profiles Too Good To Go, an app designed to help combat food waste by connecting users to restaurants selling bags of leftover food at the end of the day. In 2023, the company brought in about $162 million in revenue.

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Mews acquires Revenue Management Software provider Atomize

eHotelier

Mews, a leader in hospitality technology, has announced the acquisition of Atomize, the Swedish-headquartered Revenue Management Software (RMS) provider.

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How QSR Technology Helps Communities Rebound After Hurricanes

Modern Restaurant Management

There's something deeply reassuring about seeing the lights come back on at your local McDonald's after a hurricane tears through your community. We saw this play out just weeks ago when Hurricane Milton swept through Florida in early October 2024, following closely on the heels of September's Hurricane Helene. In these moments, quick-service restaurants become more than just places to grab a quick meal – they transform into familiar landmarks, instilling hope and reassurance d

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Winners of the GuestRevu GREAT Awards 2024 announced

eHotelier

European Winners of the 2024 GuestRevu GREAT Awards Announced at Tapa Tapa Wine Bar in a Celebratory Evening Coinciding with WTM London.

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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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Hospitality Design Trends 2025: Emotional, Experiential, and Environmentally Conscious Spaces

Hospitality Net

As 2025 approaches, Wimberly Interiors’ creative leaders share the trends shaping hospitality interior design—each reflecting a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and authenticity.

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Hyatt to expand all-inclusive portfolio with signing of Dreams Cap Cana Resort & Spa

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Cobbo Bay Developers SA for a new Dreams Resorts & Spas branded resort in the Dominican Republic by the end of the year.

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HomeToGo Uncovers 2024’s Top Thanksgiving Vacation Destinations and Breaks Down State-Specific Travel Trends

Hospitality Net

HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, today revealed the top 15 destinations for Thanksgiving trips, alongside state-by-state travel trends, using extensive user search and pricing data. Driven by a +31% year-on-year uplift in searches for domestic Thanksgiving travel, HomeToGo’s latest analysis uncovers which states have the highest holiday travel interest among residents, the typical distance of their trips, the durations of their stays, and more.

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What’s the Best Chicken Soup Recipe on the Internet?

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater; see below for full photo credits With cold season fast approaching, it’s time to find out which chicken soup will soothe your soul I just got all my vaccines for the season, but I’m still steeling myself for the rogue cold or two. Enter chicken soup, as soothing for a stuffy nose as it is for the cold, dark days we’ve got ahead of us.

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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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Dusit International champions local culinary excellence with sponsorship of The Maverick Academy on Netflix

Hospitality Net

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is delighted to announce its role as a key sponsor of The Maverick Academy, a groundbreaking culinary competition series hosted by the renowned chef Alvin Leung – aka The Demon Chef – which is available to watch on Netflix now.

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Hotel Digital Marketing Can Bridge Gaps in Commercial Strategy

Revenue Hub

There continue to be silos in commercial strategy. Let’s dig deeper into how digital marketing needs to function to guarantee a seat at the table. NB: This is an article from Cogwheel Marketing , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Marketers need to first understand that all their acronyms mean nothing if the hotel isn’t getting its fair share and not taking market share from the competition.

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WorldVia’s Joshua Harrell Publishes New Book for Aspiring and Established Travel Professionals

Hospitality Net

Nov. 19, 2024 – Atlanta – WorldVia Travel Network, a leading travel host agency in the United States, has announced the publication of “Travel Marketeering: A Complete Guide for Starting (or Refreshing) Your Travel Agency,” written by Joshua Harrell, chief revenue officer for WorldVia Travel Group. The comprehensive book is a manual to equip both aspiring travel professionals and established agency owners with the essential tools they need to build successful and sustainable travel businesses.

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Hidden Costs of Paid Ads: Why Hotels Often See a Poor Return

Revenue Hub

Paid ads can seem like a fast track to filling up your hotel’s rooms. You set up some Google Ads, launch a few campaigns, and the bookings will start rolling in, right? NB: This is an article from Userguest , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date But for many hotels, it doesn’t work out that way. Instead, they find themselves pouring money into advertising without seeing the return they expected.

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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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Ginori 1735 and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Announce Luxury Hospitality Partnership on a Worldwide Scale with the Debut of the Innovative Café Ginori Concept

Hospitality Net

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and iconic porcelain brand Ginori 1735 are excited to announce a worldwide partnership, infusing the best addresses around the world with Italian allegria (joy), bringing creative plating and playfulness to the culinary experience. The first Café Ginori created as part of this partnership officially opens on November 26 at The St.

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STAAH Weekly Hospitality Quiz: 22 November

STAAH

Welcome to STAAH’s Weekly Hotel Industry Quiz! At STAAH, we believe that staying sharp and informed is key to thriving in the ever-evolving hospitality world. Whether you’re a seasoned hotelier or just starting out in the industry, this quiz will test your knowledge and keep you on top of industry trends. Join us every week for a new set of questions!

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30 Years of Excellence: InnQuest Software’s Legacy in Hospitality Innovation

Hospitality Net

InnQuest Software proudly celebrates 30 years of delivering cutting-edge hotel management solutions. With a global reach spanning 5,500 properties, InnQuest supports hoteliers in optimizing operations and enhancing guest experiences.

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A Banana Sold for $6.2 Million at Auction in New York This Week

EATER

It’s the one that was taped to the wall from the 2019 Art Basel

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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.