Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Adding a coat of paint will always freshen up any space. The same goes for any restaurant or bar. Understanding how to prepare your staff for a fresh coat, what styles of paint, and finishes can help you create a space that is inviting, warming, or even exciting for your customers. Throughout my almost two decades of experience working with restaurant and bar owners these are the areas I always discuss with them when they decide to give their establishment a new look.

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EATER

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater Unfussy, delicious, and (usually) limited to one bowl, the snackable bake is history’s most approachable baking trend What is a snack? The word may evoke afterschool carrots and apples, a few handfuls of trail mix between meetings, or popcorn at a movie before dinner. It’s eaten to tide you over, yes, but also as a thrill in itself.

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Lodging Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2023

MCLEAN, Virginia, and KOKOMO, Indiana—Hilton announced the groundbreaking of the first Project H3 by Hilton hotel in Kokomo, Indiana, signifying the start of construction on its new studio apartment-style extended-stay hotel brand. Operating under a working title as Hilton navigates the final stages of the trademark process, the 137-room property is owned by Sun Management & Development Corporation.

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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 27, 2023

"The rule upends employment policy, adopting a far-fetched definition of 'employer' based on 'indirect or potential influence' of an employee and then fails to define how 'indirect control' will count toward a joint employer relationship," the National Restaurant Association said in a statement.

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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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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the most anticipated shopping days of the year, and the hospitality industry can certainly benefit from the frenzy. NB: This is an article from ARO Digital Strategy To maximize bookings during this period, hotels need to leverage hotel digital marketing strategies and enhance their hotel website design. In this article, we’ll explore how hotels can drive bookings during Black Friday and Cyber Monday with a focus on direct bookings, digital marketing

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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In the demanding world of hotel marketing, profitability (not revenue) is king. NB: This is an article from Direct Your Bookings However, paradoxically, there might be some hidden practices within your own marketing strategies that are, in reality, undermining your success. These are what I refer to as the revenue sinkholes – potentially damaging patterns that could be silently draining your profits.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Four Seasons is expanding its Private Retreats collection of luxury villa and residence rentals with highly anticipated openings in Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol, Caye Chapel in Belize, Tropicalia in the Dominican Republic, New Cairo Capital at Madinaty, and Cartagena, Colombia. Offering tailored stays in world-class homes expertly crafted by renowned architects and designers, Four Seasons Private Retreats offer the very best of living, hosting, and vacationing for every lifestyle.

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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The hotel industry is evolving, and chatbots are at the forefront of this transformation. NB: This is an article from innQuest Chatbots have become an integral part of the hotel industry, reshaping the way hotels engage with their guests. They not only enhance guest experiences and drive bookings but also streamline processes, offering a valuable solution to the perpetual staffing challenges in the hospitality industry.

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Nation's Restaurant News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Plus, hear from G.J.

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Hotel Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Hand Picked Hotels has announced that expert sommelier, Louise Gordon, has joined its F&B team as the collection’s first head of wine. In this new position, Gordon will oversee the wine portfolio across 21 Hand Picked Hotels luxury country houses and coastal retreats. The group said she brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience from over 20 years of working in the industry.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 27, 2023

S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has announced a major USD 27 million renovation of its resorts in Thailand and Fiji, including an investment of more than THB 500m (approx. USD 14.2m) to reimagine the design, facilities and guest experiences at its three SAii Resorts in Thailand – SAii Phi Phi Island Village, SAii Laguna Phuket, and SAii Koh Samui Choengmon – and FJD 28.5m (approx.

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Hotel Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Accor has revealed its like-for-like revenues increased 13% to €1.28bn (£1.11bn) during the third quarter of the year. The growth was attributed to a 13% increase for the Premium, Midscale and Economy Division and 17% for the Luxury and Lifestyle Division. It said hotel demand remained very strong throughout Q3 with RevPAR up 15% compared with prior year despite a very high comparable basis (RevPAR in Q3 2022 was up 14% compared with Q3 2019).

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Marriott International, Inc. has announced the signing of agreements to open three new luxury resorts in Vietnam. The signings mark the expected debut of two new brands into Vietnam – Ritz-Carlton Reserve and The Luxury Collection on the tropical paradise of Hon Thom Island in Phu Quoc. Additionally, Marriott also announced Vietnam’s third JW Marriott Hotel set for Trang An, the serene UNESCO World Heritage destination in northern Vietnam.

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Hotel Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Castle of Comfort hotel in Dodington has been sold to a private individual off a guide price of £1.1m. The hotel comprises a three star silver award hotel with nine en-suite bedrooms, a 24-cover restaurant, a bar lounge and a three bedroom owners’ cottage. The Grade II listed building also benefits from a garden with seating for alfresco dining and a heated outdoor swimming pool.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Downtown Tampa Hotel Unveiled its Renovation on September 22.

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Hotel Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Cornwall’s St Moritz Hotel and Cowshed Spa has announced a new hot and cold contrast therapy ‘Wild Spa’ which will open on 1 December 2023. The luxury inside/outside elemental spa, set in Trebetherick, between Rock and Polzeath, will provide the invigorating, energising benefits of cold water exposure alongside the restorative, warming effects of heat therapy.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It’s common for each of us to be on our phones all day, every day. And text messaging has become our go-to method for connecting with others. Texting is good not only for communicating with our loved ones, but also for business purposes, such as touching base with colleagues and clients.

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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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Hotel Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Parkdean Resorts is among the 109 businesses from across the industry to have signed The Hospitality Wellbeing and Development Promise. The promise, which is driven by the Hospitality and Tourism Board as part of the Hospitality Sector Council, was first launched this April. In signing up to the Wellbeing and Development Promise, these companies have “united in their commitment to supporting the development of their workforce”.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Without a doubt, leisure sports picked up in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic- especially golf. According to the National Golf Foundation, 67% of golfers credited their increased play in the late summer of 2020 to having “fewer alternative ways to spend leisure time”. Not only did existing golfers increase their time on the course, but the National Golf Foundation also reports 25.6 million golfers on the course in 2022, a 1.3 million increase from 2019.

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PhocusWire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

While the increasing frequency of climate-related disruptions is inevitable, severely disappointed customers are not. Travel providers have access to the data that enables a real-time, proactive approach to helping customers manage disruptions of all types.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The first InterContinental in North India sets a new standard of elegance and sophistication in Jaipur.

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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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Hotel Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Accor, a global hospitality company, reported a strong performance in the third quarter of the year, with like-for-like revenues increasing by 13% to €1.28bn (£1.11bn). The growth was driven by a 13% increase in the premium, midscale, and economy division, and a 17% increase in the luxury and lifestyle division. Despite challenging comparisons with the previous year, hotel demand remained robust throughout Q3, with a 15% increase in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) compared to the prior year.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re reading this, chances are that you have stayed in a hotel before. You have also likely drunk at a bar and eaten at a restaurant; it’s even likely you did all these things in one night. The world of hospitality is one we encounter on a near daily basis, so it’s no surprise that the industry is worth $4.548 trillion as of 2022. However, as we’ve seen with other sectors that experience consistent growth in value, cybercrime and threats follow closely behind.

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PhocusWire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The eight-week Travel Growth Accelerator program is looking to recruit 10 small- to medium-sized businesses.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Construction of Hilton’s new apartment‑style extended‑stay brand begins less than five months after launch, expected to debut in mid‑2024.

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