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How Spanish tapas is redefining itself in Australia

Hospitality Magazine

For many diners, their first small plates dining experience was at a tapas restaurant. Like most cuisines, tapas peaked before it mellowed out in popularity, but venues are beginning to re-emerge in a more modern form, offering dishes that are reflective of traditional Spanish cuisine. To find out more about the Spanish tapas offering of today, Hospitality speaks to Iberica’s Joaquin Saez and Beso’s Ana Cortes Garcia.

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The Mille Club: thinking of the hidden costs for high rates

eHotelier

The Mille Club: thinking of the hidden costs for high rates - Insights - Insights Here's a lesson for every hotelier looking to grow nightly rates, no matter the star rating.

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Restaurants and Bars Should Consider Text Message Surveys for Gathering Customer Feedback

Modern Restaurant Management

In the competitive restaurant and bar industry, customer feedback is vital for success. With the prevalence of online reviews, it's crucial to actively seek and utilize feedback. Text message surveys offer a convenient and real-time method to gather this valuable input, and in this guide, we'll explore their importance and implementation for improved operations.

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150 Years of Eating and Drinking in Dallas’s Deep Ellum Neighborhood

EATER

What is the future for restaurants in this ever-evolving neighborhood?

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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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The organizational culture in hospitality | Mews

MEWS

Hotel organizational culture is perhaps one of the most underrated aspects of a hotel’s success. There’s a kind of magic in working together under a shared set of values and expectations, aiming to create remarkable guest experiences.

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Morgan Hipworth to launch all-day eatery Maven in Fitzroy

Hospitality Magazine

Bistro Morgan talent Morgan Hipworth has announced his latest venue Maven is slated to open this December in Melbourne’s Fitzroy. Maven will be open daily for breakfast and lunch, and from Thursday to Sunday for dinner service, too. Hipworth will be joined by Co-head Chef Daniel Neytha who comes from time spent at Ovolo Hotel’s Lona Misa in Melbourne.

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FREENOW and GBTA examines the evolution of ground transportation in Europe for business travel

eHotelier

There’s no putting the brakes on the way business travelers view and utilize ground transportation. That’s according to the latest report from FREENOW, Europe’s Mobility Super App, and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association.

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Dealing with menopause at the workplace | Mews

MEWS

If you’ve read our blog posts on breaking HIV stigma and equity at Mews , you know we don’t shy away from hard conversations. In fact, we believe shining light on taboo topics is paramount to creating an inclusive and inspiring workplace.

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Intelligent Hospitality announces a new partnership with Zucchetti North America to empower hotels with insight and the ability to take action on them

eHotelier

Intelligent Hospitality – developer and owner of HotelIQ Decision Cloud, the most sophisticated analytics and business intelligence platform for global hoteliers – and Zucchetti North America – the North American outpost of the Italian-based Zucchetti Group, offering the leading, all-in-one, fully integrated tech stack for hotels and lodging accommodations of all sizes and types¬ – are proud to announce a new partnership.

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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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Make Your Favorite Cocktail Low-Proof

EATER

Dina Ávila/Eater at Home Sessionable, not strong and stirred, is the way to go at the holiday table A holiday meal is a marathon, not a sprint. When it comes to food, we’ve got this down: We protect our plate space like precious real estate and think steps ahead to make sure we’ve saved room for dessert. But when it comes to holiday drinking, this simple lesson often goes overlooked.

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Dusit International signs to manage four properties in India

eHotelier

Dusit International, has signed HMA and RMA agreements with Ziogreen Private Limited, a distinguished property development firm headquartered in Bangalore, to manage four properties amidst the beautiful landscapes of Karnataka state, southern India.

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Serve a Showstopper Cheese for the Holidays

EATER

Dina Ávila/Eater Instead of making a cheese board, try a single wedge or wheel that steals the show When I see a wheel of Harbison at a holiday party, I think: This person knows how to host. Then I plant myself as close to the cheese as is socially acceptable and acquaint myself with it and, ideally, any thick-cut potato chips available for dipping.

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The Grand Hyatt Brand set to debut in Utah

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Extell Development Company today announced the planned expansion of the Grand Hyatt brand in Park City, Utah. Expected to open late 2024, Grand Hyatt Deer Valley will mark the debut of the Grand Hyatt brand in Utah and will be located at the famed Deer Valley Resort. Uniquely designed as a captivating destination within a destination, the property will open as the first luxury hotel within Deer Valley Resort’s forthcoming expansion.

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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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Tracking Snacking: Three Consumer Trends to Help Hoteliers Curate Their F&B Offerings

Lodging Magazine

In recent years, hoteliers have found creative ways to streamline their operations and control costs, particularly in their food and beverage departments. A recent CBRE analysis for LODGING noted that rising wages, heightened supply costs, and ongoing labor challenges have prompted hoteliers to increasingly scale back restaurant hours and menu offerings, reduce their in-room dining and minibar service, and adopt self-serve kiosks and grab-and-go market models.

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Resolute Road adds Andrea Pace-Mickley as Senior Corporate Revenue Manager

eHotelier

Resolute Road Hospitality, announced today the addition of Andrea Pace-Mickley as Senior Corporate Revenue Manager. In her new role, Pace-Mickley will lead the company's revenue and commercial strategy, overseeing all revenue management, pricing, analytics, forecasting, and channel distribution initiatives. Together with industry veteran Sergio Cardenas, who joined the Resolute Road team earlier this year as the Corporate Director of Sales and Revenue Management, Pace-Mickely will set the top-li

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Aimbridge Hospitality Announces Executive Leadership Transitions

Lodging Magazine

PLANO, Texas—Aimbridge Hospitality announced the transition plan for Michael J. Deitemeyer, who is stepping down as CEO, effective Dec. 31, 2023. An Executive Committee of the Board, helmed by Aimbridge Chairman Glenn Murphy, has been formed and will lead a comprehensive search for a CEO replacement. Deitemeyer assumed the role of president and CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality in January 2021 after serving as global president following the company’s merger with Interstate in October 2019.

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Andrew Arthurs named Member of the Board of Directors at Craftable

eHotelier

Craftable, today announced the addition of Andrew Arthurs to its board of directors. Arthurs is an innovative senior executive with a proven track record of leadership and success in developing and executing technology strategies to fuel growth. As Chief Information Officer of Aimbridge Hospitality, the global leader in third-party hotel management, he brings decades of experience managing high-performance teams across all hospitality industry verticals.

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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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Buddy's Pizza on the rise of Detroit-style in the pizza industry

Fast Casual

We talked to Buddy's new CEO, Chris Tussing, to learn the history of Detroit-style pizza and what's making the style so popular in this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast.

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Four Seasons Reveals Plan for Second Luxury Hotel in Hangzhou, China

Hospitality Net

In partnership with Greentown China Holdings Limited, China Resources Land Limited and Hangzhou Metro Development Company Limited, luxury hospitality company Four Seasons will open its second Hotel in Hangzhou, China in 2024.

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2 Ways Hotels Can Use Email Data to Convert Potential Guests

Revenue Hub

What’s your hotel’s strategy once third-party cookies have been retired ? If you don’t have one yet, you’re dangerously late to the party. NB: This is an article from Triptease , one of our Expert Partners Email marketing is a crucial channel for maintaining customer relationships long after they’ve left your website. Traditionally, hotels have used email to communicate with guests post-booking, focusing on in-stay information and building loyalty.

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Hard Rock to Develop First Full-Service Hotel Built in Long Beach in 30 Years

Hospitality Net

Today, Hard Rock International in partnership with Steinhauer Properties announced development plans to open the Hard Rock Hotel Long Beach, the first new-build full-service hotel built in Long Beach, California in 30 years and the first new Hard Rock Hotel property in Southern California in almost a decade. Set to begin construction in Summer 2024 with plans to open in Spring 2027, this upscale property will be a unique entertainment destination set in the heart of downtown Long Beach, adjacent

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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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10 Enticing Experiences that Will Resonate with Your Guests

Revenue Hub

Have you ever thought about how some hotels are super popular among guests? NB: This is an article from eZee Absolute It’s not always about comfortable or luxurious stays; it’s about making an experience that holds a lasting impression, even after they leave. Want your hotel to be one of them? With some creative thinking, you can offer activities that perfectly meets the traveller’s need.

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Everhome Suites Furthers Growth with Three New Hotels Under Construction in California, Six More in Development in Southern California

Hospitality Net

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues its growth in the extended stay segment with three new Everhome Suites under construction, and six more in various stages of development across the Southern California region. For the first nine months of 2023, Choice’s extended stay hotel openings grew by 38 percent compared to the same period in 2022.

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Hotel Budgeting for Change (Part 2)

Revenue Hub

In the second of our series on the budget approval process, we are looking at specific areas to look at which can ease the approval process and ensure a more accurate budget and a profitable following year. NB: This is an article from Global Asset Solutions The most important consideration overall is to remember that a hotel never has the same year twice.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Montgomery and Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery East in Montgomery, Alabama Complete Renovations

Hospitality Net

LBA Hospitality, an Alabama-based hotel management company, today announced that the 97-room Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery East and 91-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton Montgomery have completed renovations. All guestrooms and public spaces at the hotels were upgraded to include all new seating, lighting, flooring, wall coverings, furniture, window treatments and artwork.

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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.