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Cendyn and Shiji target hotel profitability with PMS-CRS integration

eHotelier

Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, and Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, are empowering hoteliers to improve profitability with optimized rates and availability.

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What Are Bartenders Wearing at the World’s Top Bars?

EATER

At the world’s best bars, bartender uniforms are as considered as the drinks. Here’s a look at bar fashion in NYC, London, Barcelona and beyond.

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Putting a dollar value on a hotel

eHotelier

Determining the current selling or asking price for a hotel is a bit tricky. Here's how you can estimate the value, AKA sales price.

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25 most important hotel technology trends for 2024

MEWS

What is hotel technology? Hotel technology covers the many tools and systems designed to help hotels operate smoothly and meet their goals. These are used daily for the likes of automating operations, revenue management, distribution optimization, data analysis, forecasting, and enhancing the overall guest experience.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens portfolio in Egypt with two new Crowne Plaza signings

eHotelier

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Urbnlanes Development to bring two new Crowne Plaza hotels to Egypt. The dual signings will see the introduction of Crowne Plaza Cairo New Administrative Capital and the Crowne Plaza New Cairo Yellow.

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Finally, a Kitchen Renovation Show for People Who Actually Cook

EATER

Ellen Marie Bennett is the host of Tastemade’s Kitchen Glow Up. | Angel Montalvo On Ellen Bennett’s new Tastemade show ‘Kitchen Glow Up,’ functionality comes first When my dad moved into his current duplex, he quickly found that the hood over his stove didn’t connect to anything. Not that it hadn’t been installed correctly, just that it was a stainless steel funnel smacked to the wall, with nothing inside.

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In My Family, Marmite Is a Unifying Force

EATER

Lille Allen The dark lord of condiments is the stuff of controversy and colonization, but we love it anyway I have no memory of not absolutely loving Marmite. There’s no lingering childhood trauma of cringing at the smell or gagging at the taste — just a multi-generational, post-colonial Marmite love-at-first-sight story. Marmite may have been dividing the Brits for more than 100 years before David Cameron dangled the idea of Brexit, but the roots of the savory yeast-extract spread actually date

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Erica Thorne appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Sandbourne Santa Monica

eHotelier

Erica Thorne brings over 13 years of sales and marketing experience to Sandbourne Santa Monica. In her role, Erica will oversee Sandbourne's extensive marketing efforts and brand conceptualization, while driving continuous revenue.

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Transforming Guest Experiences to Drive More Revenue

STAAH

To succeed in hospitality, hotels must go beyond room bookings, tapping into ancillary services to drive growth amidst changing markets. In the competitive world of hospitality, maximizing revenue from room bookings alone is no longer sufficient for sustaining growth and profitability. With market dynamics constantly evolving, hotels must explore and innovate beyond traditional revenue streams.

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Jessica Rincon appointed Managing Director at Sandbourne Santa Monica

eHotelier

With over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Jessica Rincon is the Managing Director at Sandbourne Santa Monica, set to make its grand debut in the spring of 2024. Rincon's career trajectory is a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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NYC Extended Stay Forum Showcases Segment’s Resilience, Growth Outlook

Lodging Magazine

The inaugural Extended Stay Hotel Forum, held last Tuesday at the Union League Club in Manhattan, New York City, focused on development, ownership, and operation in the vibrant extended-stay segment, which comprises more than 51 percent of hotels currently being financed. The event included nine sessions covering trends and strategies in areas such as the economy and lifestyle & luxury segments, site selection and investment, branding, new construction and conversion, revenue management and

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InnSpire partners with Optii Solutions to bring advanced AI to hotel backend operations

eHotelier

InnSpire, the leading provider of innovative hospitality technology solutions that help drive seamless, world-class guest experiences for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has announced a strategic partnership with Optii Solutions, a leading hotel operations and service delivery platform. Optii leverages machine-learning and predictive intelligence to automate and enhance hotel housekeeping, maintenance, service delivery, and operations management.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages Completes Renovation

Guides: Lodging Magazine

THE VILLAGES, Florida—Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages has recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation. Led by Florida Hotel Renovations, the project began in late 2023 and includes new contemporary flooring, furniture, lighting, and décor throughout all guestrooms and communal spaces, including the lobby and dining area. “Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages takes pride in providing our guests with a memorable travel experience backed by the latest innovations

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Marriott International and Delonix Group announce first three agreements to further expand tribute portfolio in China

eHotelier

Marriott International, Inc. announced the first three projects under its strategic cooperation agreement with Delonix Group, one of the leading China-based hospitality companies, are now underway. Anticipated to open in spring 2025, the first signed Tribute Portfolio Hotels are expected to mark the brand’s debut in three scenic destinations, and include the Grand New Century Hotel, Hangzhou Boao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, the Wonderland Resort, Hangzhou Jiande, a Tribute Portfolio Resort and t

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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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Peachtree secures approval for EB-5-funded Home2 Suites

Hotel Business

Peachtree Group has received its I-956F approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the government agency that oversees the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program , for the development of a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Boone, NC. USCIS adjudicated the I-956F petition for the hotel development in just five months. “It is a testament to the due diligence of the Peachtree team that it was able to get the project approved so quickly, especially when the published proces

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Restrictions: Balancing Revenue Optimization with Blocking Bookings

Revenue Hub

Restrictions, the deliberate limitation of the guest’s options, sounds bizarre in a service-orientated industry such as the hotel industry. But in reality, restrictions are a powerful tool with both advantages and disadvantages for hoteliers and guests. NB: This is an article from Hotellistat , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Before looking at the significance of restrictions and delving deeper into the subject matter, this article will fir

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TEKMAK Development promotes Glenn Decker to president

Hotel Business

TEKMAK Development Company , a full-service hospitality development company, has promoted Glenn Decker to president. In his new role, the former VP, operations will be responsible for the growth and direction of the company as it seeks to expand its hospitality portfolio. Thomas Kirkland will remain as CEO. “I welcome the opportunity to continue maximizing the potential in our existing hotels, improving the way we execute our projects currently under development and identifying markets where new

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Transforming Your Hotel Website into a Room Selling Powerhouse

Revenue Hub

A hotel’s website has become a must for selling rooms online. It allows hoteliers to get direct bookings and to reduce the share of OTAs on their turnover.The final goal is to convince the traveler to book on your website and not elsewhere. NB: This is an article from Cendyn , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date That’s why, on your website, you must provide future customers with the most pleasant booking experience possible.

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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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Mercure Bangkok Surawong Now Open

Hospitality Net

Mercure, the renowned midscale brand by Accor, is further solidifying its footprint in Thailand with the opening of Mercure Surawong Bangkok, a vibrant addition to the Silom neighbourhood. Set against the backdrop of Surawong’s rich history and Thai culture, the hotel invites travellers to discover the locale and explore a dynamic mix of business, creativity, and culture.

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How to Optimize for Marriott SEO

Revenue Hub

As Marriott updates their systems and new websites, it’s important to stay up to date on understanding the process, creating an SEO Strategy, and implementing best practices for your hotel. First things first, Marriott changed their URL structure in 2022. NB: This is an article from Cogwheel Marketing , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date This change is important to know because you will want to audit all of your listing URLs and backlinks to ensure

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Meliá Hotels & Resorts Unveils Its Newest Idyllic Retreat in the Heart of The Costa Brava

Hospitality Net

Meliá Hotels International proudly announces the grand opening of its latest five-star hotel in Lloret de Mar, seamlessly joining the portfolio of its globally renowned brand, Meliá Hotels & Resorts. This highly anticipated debut not only signifies the company’s continued expansion into premium and luxury segments but also brings its renowned exceptional service and quintessential Spanish hospitality to one of Costa Brava’s most sought-after vacation spots.

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Euro 2024 Demand Impact and What Regional Hotels Can Do?

Revenue Hub

Hi, welcome to another Expert Insights discussion With Euro 2024 not far away, we wanted to look at how this tournament has influenced the hotel Sector in the key host cities and how this tournament compares to other major events such as the Olympics or Pop concerts. But we also wanted to dig a bit deeper and see if the match location, date of the match and the opponents, have influenced demand and pricing.

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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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What franchises should know about expiring estate, gift-tax exemptions

Fast Casual

Nina M. Daigle, tax partner in Aprio’s restaurant, franchise and hospitality segment, reveals how franchises may leverage the current exemption amount before it expires in 2026.

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Ireckonu Unveils Connected Venues, Unlocking the Power of Guest Data from all Areas of Hotel Chain Operations

Hospitality Net

Ireckonu, a leading innovative Hospitality Middleware and Customer Data Platform (CDP) for hotel chains, today unveiled Connected Venues, a groundbreaking CDP enhancement that seamlessly connects on and off-premise data sources in one central system, empowering hotel operators and hospitality marketers with the most accurate and up-to-date guest profiles.

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15 Destination Marketing Strategies to Attract More Visitors

Revfine

Destination marketing can be invaluable for anyone who makes money by increasing the number of people traveling to a location. This includes local and national governments, airlines, travel agents, entertainment venues, tourist attractions, and operators of hotels and resorts. In this article, you will learn more about some of the destination marketing strategies that can The post 15 Destination Marketing Strategies to Attract More Visitors appeared first on Revfine.com.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens portfolio in Egypt with two new Crowne Plaza signings

Hospitality Net

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Urbnlanes Development to bring two new Crowne Plaza hotels to Egypt. The dual signings will see the introduction of Crowne Plaza Cairo New Administrative Capital and the Crowne Plaza New Cairo Yellow.

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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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How UK hotels can enhance their wellness offerings

Hotel Owner

In recent years, wellness tourism has emerged as a significant trend, with travellers increasingly seeking accommodations that offer more than just a place to sleep. Guests want to experience environments that promote relaxation, rejuvenation, and overall well-being. Here are some tips on how UK hotels can build strategies to create a holistic wellness experience for their guests, including traditional spas, innovative wellness packages, fitness activities, and more.

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Meet 2024 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference Facilitator: Ben Weinberg

Hospitality Net

The BLLA Team sat down with Ben Weinberg, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Trailborn and Castle Peak Holdings to chat about the upcoming Boutique Hotel Investment Conference taking place on June 5 at Florence Gould Hall in NYC.

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Here’s what you miss when you neglect your customer experience

Hotel Owner

Some 70% of buying experiences are based on how the customer feels they are being treated, according to a McKinsey and Company study, and I dare say that rings true for the hotel industry and wider hospitality sector. Guest experience is what keeps a business ticking; if word-of-mouth has nothing nice to say about your establishment, customers with even a cursory knowledge of the internet will stay well away.

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Kasa Sunset Los Angeles Partners With Hotel Internet Services for Latest Industry Standards in Guest WiFi

Hospitality Net

Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful deployment of a high-performance guest WiFi network at Kasa Sunset Los Angeles. A 52-unit aparthotel situated within the heart of Hollywood, Kasa Sunset Los Angeles by partnering with HIS can now live up to its goal of addressing modern guest technology needs for reliable online connectivity.

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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