Tue.Oct 08, 2024

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3 sustainable changes that attract younger generations to your hotel

eHotelier

Given how cognizant younger generations are of climate issues, ensuring your hotel has features that align with their environmental ethics can be engaging. Not to mention, it offers significant benefits to your business.

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How Interpersonal Engagement Fuels Modern Restaurant Success

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators have long grappled with the question, "Should I hire for soft or hard skills?" and for good reason. In an industry where technical precision is essential, seamless service depends on more than just executing tasks. After nearly 30 years of supporting thousands of restaurant operators and HR leaders, first as the Director of HR for Potbelly Sandwich Works and now as the CEO of Restaurant HR Group, I’ve seen firsthand what truly makes a restaurant rise to the top

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What is Average Room Rate (ARR) and how to optimize it?

MEWS

What is Average Room Rate (ARR)? Average Room Rate (ARR) is one of the essential indicators in the hospitality industry, helping you measure the average price paid per room over a set timeframe. To calculate ARR, simply divide your total room revenue by the number of rooms sold: ARR = Total Room Revenue / Number of Rooms Sold For example, if a hotel generates $75,000 in room revenue from selling 250 rooms in a month, the ARR would be: ARR = 75,000 / 250 = 300 In this case, the average room rate

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AZUL Hospitality Portfolio expands to Portland, Oregon

eHotelier

Azul Hospitality Group, a premier hospitality management platform providing innovative approaches to maximizing an asset's performance, announced today that the Woodlark Hotel has officially joined its distinguished portfolio of hospitality assets.

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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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Exploring the new age of hospitality

MEWS

Discover industry trends and talking points from our Hospitality Horizons event series.

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Danny Meyer Is Reopening New York City’s Only Revolving Restaurant

EATER

Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group is taking the View at New York Marriott Marquis at 1535 Broadway

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Marcus Hanna appointed Chief Operating Officer of La Vie Hotels and Resorts Group

eHotelier

One of Asia Pacific’s most credentialed hotel executives, Marcus Hanna, has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of the rapidly growing La Vie Hotels and Resorts group. Hanna brings over 25 years of high-level experience to his role at La Vie.

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We Should Have Had a Canned Shirley Temple a Long Time Ago

EATER

Why didn’t anyone think of this earlier? | 7UP 7UP’s new Shirley Temple soda is more than a novelty These days most soda innovations are horrifying novelties , your Oreo Cokes and Flamin’ Hot Mountain Dews — things that people want to drink out of perverse curiosity, not desire. But this “holiday season,” 7UP seems to have cracked the code and given people something they actually want, even if we had never named it before: a Shirley Temple in a can.

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Jeannette Aviles appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan in Carolina

eHotelier

The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeannette Avilés as Director of Sales & Marketing.

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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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6 Ways Self-Service Kiosks Help QSRs During Peak Hours

Fast Casual

This white paper by EZ-Chow explores the transformative impact of self-service kiosks on Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), particularly during peak hours. It outlines how these innovative solutions address common challenges such as long queues, order inaccuracies, and operational inefficiencies, enhancing customer experience & operations.

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WTTC reveals pandemic’s heavy toll on woman and youth in travel & tourism jobs

eHotelier

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, today launched a new report revealing the stark impact of the pandemic on woman and youth employment within the global Travel & Tourism sector.

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All the October Prime Day Kitchen Gear That’s Actually Worth Buying

EATER

Yes, again. Besides, the holidays aren’t going to cook themselves. Unless you have been living off-the-grid (good for you, honestly), you probably caught wind of yet another (relentlessly advertised) Amazon Prime Day’s savings event. That’s right, folks: the retail behemoth’s summer blowout sale has a two-day fall counterpart, and it’s filled with just as many deals on things that absolutely no one needs to be buying from Amazon (are the live “skittles” shrimp … OK?

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The High 5 of High Return Hospitality: Elevating Guest Experience, Employee Satisfaction, and Profit Margins

Hospitality Net

Technology plays an increasingly pivotal role in today’s hotel and resort operations. From property management to mobile point-of-sale, the right systems can help properties streamline processes, improve staff communication, and enhance guest service. Moreover, as consumer expectations skyrocket, there’s no margin for error.

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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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Perkins debuting fast casual concept

Fast Casual

Featuring a streamlined design and an elevated cafe experience, the 1,500-square-foot restaurant is half the size of a standard Perkins.

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Let This Comforting Chicken and Rice Chile Verde Recipe Carry Your Through Fall

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater The recipe on the back of a bag of Botan Calrose rice is both uncomplicated and delicious Calrose rice is my favorite varietal of rice. Maybe it’s my California pride — the rice was initially developed in the state and still grows here — or the sticky nature of the medium-grain rice that makes each bite so satisfying. Whatever the case, my pantry is incomplete without a bag of Botan’s calrose, ready to be turned into porridge, kimbap, fried rice, and more.

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Experience vs. Data: A Tale of Two Commercial Managers

Revenue Hub

I want to explore this crossroads by telling the stories of two commercial managers – one who still trusts his instincts and another who has fully embraced data. NB: This is an article from Demand Calendar Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Through their stories, we’ll see how both approaches shape the way they run their hotels and the impact it has on their success.

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New ibis hotel opens near Tbilisi International Airport

Hospitality Net

bis, the pioneer of accessible high-quality and affordable accommodation, is delighted to announce the opening of ibis Tbilisi Airport, the first international hotel located in the immediate vicinity of Tbilisi International Airport. The 72-room newly built hotel is located only a five-minute walk away from Georgia’s largest airport, making it the ideal stay for travellers, transit passengers, and flight crews visiting the capital.

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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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Hotel Forecasting and Why It Is Crucial to Your Success

Revenue Hub

Hotel forecasting plays a vital role in strategic decision-making, shaping both the short and long-term success of a property or portfolio. NB: This is an article from STR Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date By understanding the key components and dynamics of accurate forecasting, hoteliers can implement more effective strategies, optimizing efficiency and maximizing profitability.

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Marriott to bring City Express to U.S. & Canada

Hotel Business

Marriott International Inc. has revealed that it will bring the City Express by Marriott brand into the U.S. & Canada, marking the company’s entry into the affordable midscale transient segment in the region. Previously referred to as Project Mid-T by Marriott, this brand expansion is part of the company’s continued focus on strengthening its presence in the affordable midscale segment and offering regionally relevant lodging options for every trip purpose and every price point,

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Debunking Rate Parity Myths: New Rules, New Opportunities!

Revenue Hub

Rate parity has been a hot topic in the hotel industry, especially after the recent agreement between South Africa’s Competition Commission and Booking.com to remove rate parity clauses. NB: This is an article from Profitroom Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Rate parity required hotels to offer the same room rates and terms across all distribution channels, limiting their ability to differentiate prices.

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Harnessing New Technology for Success in Boutique Hotels

Hospitality Net

Boutique hotels, known for their unique charm and local character, offer guests something that cookie-cutter chain hotels cannot. These smaller, independent properties have the freedom to design spaces that reflect the culture of their surroundings, provide highly personalized service, and create memorable experiences. Unlike most franchised hotels, owners and operators of boutique properties often have more flexibility in the technology they use.

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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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Hotel Shoulder Season: Tips to Maximize Hotel Performance

Revenue Hub

The hotel shoulder season – those quieter months between the peak and off-peak travel periods – presents a unique opportunity for hotels to increase revenue while navigating a slower pace. NB: This is an article from Tripleseat Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Although foot traffic and bookings might dip during this time, it’s far from a dead zone.

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Park Hyatt Debuts in London

Hospitality Net

The highly anticipated Park Hyatt London River Thames is now open for guests seeking elevated luxury.

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Hoteliers Tout Better Development Conditions, Extended Stay During Lodging Conference Opening Session

Lodging Magazine

Slightly more favorable development conditions, the slow return of business travel, and explosive growth within the midscale, extended-stay segment were among the key topics discussed during yesterday’s General Session to get The Lodging Conference started. The panel—which took place before a standing-room-only audience—was entitled “Owners, Investors, and Operators: Opportunities, Challenges, and Trends.

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Why Your Hotel Needs Vouchers?

STAAH

Hoteliers must find innovative ways to enhance guest experiences and increase revenue. One strategy gaining traction is the implementation of vouchers. Often overlooked, vouchers can be a game-changer for hotels, providing not only an additional revenue stream but also a powerful tool to build brand loyalty and expand guest reach. What is Vouchers? A voucher is a prepaid certificate that allows the recipient to redeem it for a specific service or value at your hotel.

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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.