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Encouraging employees to invest in the environment

eHotelier

A new study finds that optimising leadership might be more effective than compensation programmes in motivating employees to engage in green practices.

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What Restaurant Operators Need to Know About RFID

Modern Restaurant Management

In early 2022, Chipotle Mexican Grill began testing radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to enhance its traceability and inventory systems at its Chicago distribution center and approximately 200 restaurants in the greater Chicago area, becoming one of the first major restaurant companies to leverage RFID case labels to track ingredients from suppliers to restaurants via serialization.

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Is your hotel breakfast an overlooked profit center? 

eHotelier

Breakfast can be a profit center from brand recognition, search engine visibility, and increased turnover and profitability.

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The Pumpkin Spice Slurpee Nobody Asked For Arrives Today

EATER

The color is giving pee, not PSL. | 7-Eleven WYD, 7-Eleven??? Like every other basic millennial white woman of a certain age, I, too, cannot resist the allure of fall. I can’t wait for shorter days, cooler temperatures, and yes, delicious fall beverages tinged with warming spices. But that enthusiasm for all things autumn doesn’t include the new pumpkin spice Slurpee from 7-Eleven , which officially arrives in certain “top Slurpee drink markets” — including stores in Texas, California, New York,

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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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Radisson Hotel Group expands its presence in Egypt with the opening of Radisson Residences, Cairo Heliopolis

eHotelier

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Residences, Cairo Heliopolis located in the heart of Egypt’s vibrant capital in the famous Heliopolis district and the first Radisson Residences in Cairo.

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Resolute Road Hospitality celebrates grand opening of The Newberry Hotel, A tapestry collection by Hilton

eHotelier

Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company founded on the promise to change the way owners think of their management company, announced today the grand opening of The Newberry Hotel, a stunning addition to the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

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Marriott lowers FY guidance as Q2 revenues dip to $6.44bn

Hotel Owner

Marriott International has lowered its full-year room revenue guidance after reporting revenues of $6.44bn (£5.03bn) in the second quarter, which fell slightly short of previous guidance of $6.51bn (£5.09bn). Nevertheless, group-wide RevPAR rose by 4.9% during Q2, with the US and Canada registering a rise of 3.9%, and other international markets a rise of 7.4% compared to the same period last year.

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Guillaume Gallas appointed General Manager at Mondrian Singapore Duxton

eHotelier

Guillaume Gallas has taken the reins of the collective of creatives, disruptors, mavericks, and provocateurs who constitute the Mondrian Singapore Duxton family, with a mission to take the art-forward, community-focused lifestyle hotel to the next level.

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Frontier acquires downtown DC Cambria hotel; rebrands to Hyatt

Hotel Business

Frontier Development & Hospitality Group LLC and its joint-venture partner Basis Investment Group (BIG) have acquired the Cambria Washington. D.C., Downtown/Convention Center. The 182-key hotel has been rebranded to the Hyatt Washington DC/Convention Center, joining the World of Hyatt portfolio. The hotel has commenced a comprehensive property-wide renovation, and upon the completion of the renovation—slated for summer 2025—it will convert to the Hyatt House brand, expanding Frontier’s

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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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IHG Hotels & Resorts and Action Against Hunger launch new partnership to tackle food insecurity

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with global NGO Action Against Hunger in support of its invaluable work to combat food insecurity and hunger for millions of people around the world.

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IHG’s luxury InterContinental brand returns to the Philippines at Hann Reserve

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, announces the return of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts - the world’s first and largest international luxury hotel brand - to the Philippines in a franchise agreement with Hann Philippines Inc., an emerging leader in the local luxury integrated resort (IR) sector with its Hann Resorts brand.

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Amadeus announces new partnership with the culinary academy of Las Vegas

eHotelier

The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and Amadeus, together with the Culinary Union are pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and Amadeus to support the continued post-pandemic recovery of the hotel industry and to connect hospitality workers with good union jobs and on-the-job training.

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Can gastronomy tourism be a recipe for economic growth?

Hospitality Net

“Come for the sights, stay for the bites.” “Count the memories, not the calories.” Those were two of the snappier soundbites from the stage in Cebu on 26 June. Although both elicited laughs from an audience of 500 tourism officials, travel operators and culinary professionals, the tone of the inaugural UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia Pacific was businesslike.

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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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Cloudbeds redefines PMS with native business intelligence for hoteliers

eHotelier

Cloudbeds, a global leader in hospitality management software, has become the first property management system to provide hoteliers with a native and hospitality-specific business intelligence (BI) solution.

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Virgin Hotels Opens Its Newest Hotel In London

Hospitality Net

Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch, the newest hotel from the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand, has officially opened today and is poised to bring an unparalleled blend of heartfelt service, innovation, and personalised experiences to one of London’s most dynamic and eclectic neighbourhoods.

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Ali Mohammed appointed Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Orlando

eHotelier

Ali Mohammed has been appointed as Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, effective immediately.

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CPC or CPA on Metasearch: Which One Is Right For You?

Revenue Hub

Ahead of Google’s removal of commission-based metasearch this February, learn about the two main payment models – and decide which one is right for you. NB: This is an article from Triptease , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Google has announced that their planned removal of commission bidding on metasearch will be pushed back from October 2024 to February 2025.

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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 Best Way to Send a Restaurant Gift

EATER

How to legitimately surprise someone who’s celebrating at a restaurant This post originally appeared in the July 31, 2024 edition of The Move , pro tips and advice from Eater’s dining experts, direct to your inbox. Subscribe now. Years ago, I was celebrating my birthday dinner at a favorite restaurant of mine when, after our party had placed our order, but before the cocktails came, a server arrived tableside to present a bottle of sparkling wine.

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The all-new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka joins a Growing Portfolio of Luxury Four Seasons Hotels in Japan

Hospitality Net

Featuring the city’s first contemporary ryokan experience on its own dedicated floor, Four Seasons Hotel Osaka welcomes local and regional guests and international travellers to discover why this fascinating city is rapidly increasing in popularity on the world stage.

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How Small Luxury Hotels Can Benefit from Influencer Collabs

Revenue Hub

In today’s digitally-driven marketing landscape, influencer partnerships have become a powerful tool for brands to reach and engage their target audiences. Boutique luxury hotels, with their unique charm and personalized experiences, are perfectly poised to leverage influencer collaborations to enhance their brand visibility, attract new guests, and create a buzz in the hospitality industry.

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The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center Debuts New Course That Redefines How Leaders Create Excellence by Inspiring Employees

Hospitality Net

A new learning experience from The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center, Leading Employee Excellence, identifies the behaviors of example-setting leadership that powerfully and passionately inspire a culture of excellence, announced Amanda Joiner, Global Vice President of the consulting and advisory firm. The global organization leverages the legendary Gold Standards of The Ritz-Carlton to help companies create exceptional customer and employee experiences and drive competitive advantage.

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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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Landmark Watts Restaurant Locol Is Reopening

EATER

The restaurant will reopen August 8 in its original location

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How many more hotel rooms can the Gulf take? Plenty, it seems

Hospitality Net

I’ve often wondered how many hotels Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Saudi Arabia can sustain. Despite decades of experience in the hospitality sector, I am not sure. And I can’t be the only one.

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On-the-Job Training Done Right

Service that Sells

There’s no doubt about it – people learn best by doing. That’s why on-the-job training is such a critical component of your restaurant’s overall learning management strategy. Keep in mind, though, not all training that happens on the job will work. It’s not enough to just show an employee a new task and walk away. While that might fit the loose definition of “on the job training,” it simply will not stick.

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Marriott International Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

Hospitality Net

Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Marriott reported strong second quarter results, with net rooms up 6 percent year over year and worldwide RevPAR[1] growth of nearly 5 percent, as consumers continued to prioritize travel. International RevPAR increased more than 7 percent, with Asia Pacific excluding China leading the way, posting an impressive 13 percent RevPAR increase from the year-ago quarter.

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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.