Tue.Nov 12, 2024

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The stool incident: a lesson in disability rights

eHotelier

By addressing disability accommodations thoughtfully and proactively, hoteliers can avoid legal troubles and create a more equitable environment for all employees.

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Liquid & Larder announces Bar Julius

Hospitality Magazine

Liquid & Larder has announced Bar Julius, a European-style bar to be opened in The EVE Hotel Sydney. The group – which is behind Sydney institutions Bistecca, The Gidley, Alfie’s, and The Rover – first announced its exclusive F&B partnership with the anticipated hotel in August, and Bar Julius is the first venue to be named. “Open early and up late, this is an exciting new concept for us, and for Sydney, that will stay true to Liquid & Larder’s ethos of experience-led hospitality usi

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Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough’s summer glow up

eHotelier

Perth’s first and only beachside hotel high rise, Rendezvous Perth Scarborough is getting a summer glow-up thanks to a multi-million-dollar investment by owners, Far East Orchard.

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Chris Lucas’ Mediterranean restaurant Carlotta is now open

Hospitality Magazine

Chris Lucas has opened the doors on his first Canberra venue, Carlotta. The Mediterranean restaurant was inspired by Lucas’ travels in the region and trattoria’s on the European coastline. “Some of my fondest food memories are from my travels through the Mediterranean. In opening Carlotta, I wanted to bring a harmonious blend of the region’s signature flavours and food culture to Canberra, combined with a little nod to Melbourne’s dining scene,” says Lucas.

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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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IHG Hotels & Resorts to debut in Ujjain with signing of a Holiday Inn hotel

eHotelier

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Peachery LLP to launch Holiday Inn Ujjain. Scheduled to open in 2028, the new property aligns with IHG’s strategic focus on expanding its footprint in high-growth secondary markets across India.

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Sandeep Kumar appointed Hotel Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay in San Francisco

eHotelier

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, San Francisco Bay Area's premier Forbes Five-Star oceanfront resort, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sandeep Kumar as the new Hotel Manager starting this November.

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How to Safeguard Your Restaurant in the Face of Severe Weather 

Modern Restaurant Management

In a time where restaurants are challenged by rising costs and labor constraints, the rise in severe weather adds another challenge that owners and managers must plan and solve for to protect people and assets. 2024 disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton are strong examples of how catastrophic weather can be, leaving businesses devastated and communities with billions in damages.

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Himank Goswami appointed Senior Director – Head of Design and Capital Planning SWA-MEA at IHG in Dubai

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Himank Goswami as the senior director of design (premium, essentials, and suites) and capital planning for all brands across the SWA-MEA region.

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The Best Way to Test a Cookbook? Try It at a Restaurant

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater Cookbook authors are collaborating with chefs to turn their recipes into restaurant experiences After seeing posts from Agi’s Counter in New York City pop onto his Instagram Explore page, chef Jeremy Fox felt compelled to message its chef, Jeremy Salamon. “I was like, I think we’re soulmates or something ,” recalls Fox, the chef and owner of Los Angeles’s Birdie G’s and Rustic Canyon.

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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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Hotel Investor Apps expands into the UK market with strategic partnership with Tascoli

eHotelier

Hotel Investor Apps (HIA), the leading hospitality ERP platform, announced today it entered a strategic partnership with Tascoli, a leading ERP consulting and implementation service provider in the UK.

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Four Seasons Resort & Residences Caye Chapel - Set to Open for 2025 Opening in Belize

Hospitality Net

Located just off the coast of Belize, Four Seasons Resort & Residences Caye Chapel will include a 104-key luxury hotel composed of expertly-designed guest rooms and suites, including a collection of 18 overwater bungalows. Designed by Mauricio Gomez de Tudo and Taller G, the hotel seamlessly blends the natural island allure with the five-star service attributed to the Four Seasons brand.

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Grand Hyatt Scottsdale resort debuts $115M renovation

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is proud to announce Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort has completed its highly anticipated $115 million property-wide renovation.

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NexGen Hotels Acquires The Maritime Hotel Fort Lauderdale - Plans Renovation and Rebrand

Hospitality Net

November 12, 2024 - NexGen Hotels, a hotel development and management company based in Itasca, Illinois, today announced the acquisition of The Maritime Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruiseport. Located at 2161 Maritime Boulevard, the boutique hotel will undergo a renovation and rebrand as the Moor Hotel at Marina Bay, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The hotel is expected to be fully converted by Q3 of 2025.

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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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How to Optimize Your Hotel Website to Drive Group Sales

Revenue Hub

Hotel group sales are essential for your hotel’s revenue and occupancy goals. But, when it comes to optimizing hotel group sales strategy, where should hotels focus their efforts first? NB: This is an article from Tripleseat Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date The answer is simple: start with your website. It is more than just a digital storefront.

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citizenM Inspires Guests To Embrace The Sunshine State Of Mind

Hospitality Net

citizenM - the pioneer of affordable luxury hotels - has launched a new opening campaign for its third property in Miami, providing guests the opportunity to embrace their sunny side. Located steps away from the buzzing retail and restaurants of Lincoln Road, citizenM Miami South Beach is where the positive effects of sun meet the positive effects of citizenM’s sleep experience.

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How to Launch Your Hotel’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday Strategy

Revenue Hub

Other industries use massive sales at the end of the year to push their profitability from the red to black, the reason behind the term Black Friday. NB: This is an article from Travelboom Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Even among the massive success in other industries, far too many resorts and hotels aren’t taking part in this giant annual shopping spree.

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COP29 to Feature Thematic Day on Climate Change and Tourism for the First Time

Hospitality Net

For the first time, the UN Climate Change conference of the parties will welcome Tourism Ministers, placing the sector firmly within the COP29 Action Agenda and providing a high-level platform for dialogue – at the initiative and joint leadership of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism).

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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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Best Practices to Reduce Hotel Chargeback Disputes

Lodging Magazine

With both fraudsters and guests engaging in bad behavior, chargebacks are becoming all too common for hotels—to the point where many merchants have given up the fight in combatting them. But now more than ever, hoteliers have the tools to protect and earn back revenue, and it starts with proactive preparation. Missteps can affect a merchant’s bottom line, but easy changes can have a significant impact.

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SLS Playa Mujeres Now Open In Cancún, Mexico

Hospitality Net

Making its grand entrance on the palm-fringed, sugar-soft sands of Costa Mujeres, SLS’s first ever all-inclusive wonderland is bringing something fresh and fabulous to the Yucatán Peninsula with its enviable blend of extravagant style, culinary artistry and electric entertainment. SLS Playa Mujeres’ waterfront rooms and suites, dynamic dining and mixology destinations, and unmatched array of lifestyle and wellness offerings, invite guests to say farewell to the ordinary at a resort where friends

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A New Initiative Hopes to Make Restaurants More Welcoming for Breastfeeding Parents

EATER

The Lactation Network set out to establish a set of standards for restaurants to implement to ensure that they’re being welcoming to breastfeeding parents. | Courtesy of the Lactation Network The Lactation Network’s new program will offer training to restaurant staff across the nation Restaurants are, famously, for eating. They are spaces in which consuming food is not only welcomed, but is expected.

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Marketing masterclass: How to maximize your hotel’s seasonal digital marketing

Hospitality Net

Q4 is a crucial time for hotels, and we’re here to help you capture more business this holiday season. Tune in for an expert-led webinar to explore the latest trends and strategies for boosting bookings and transitioning smoothly into the New Year.

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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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AHLA: 52% of Americans likely to travel for holidays

Hotel Business

More than half (52%) of Americans plan to travel overnight for leisure in the next four months, and hotels remain the top lodging choice for both leisure (45%) and business travelers (59%), according to a new survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult. Nearly two-thirds (66%) of Americans are more likely (25%) or equally as likely (41%) to stay in a hotel this fall or winter compared to a year ago.

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Cendyn and Amadeus Report U.S. Group Business Shows Highest Overall Index Rating in Four Quarters

Hospitality Net

Cendyn’s Sales Intelligence platform, previously known as Knowland, and Amadeus, a leading travel intelligence and technology provider for the travel industry, today present the metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index (the “Index”). For the third quarter of 2024, the Index shows an overall health metric of 107.9 percent year-over-year (YOY), showing the highest overall index rating in four quarters.

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Why Hotel GMs Are Risk-Averse and BI Tools They Need

Revenue Hub

The typical GM approach centers on a “maintain” mindset, where the goal is to ensure that the hotel continues to perform at a high level and that guest satisfaction remains consistently strong. NB: This is an article from Demand Calendar Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date In this setting, change happens incrementally, with minor, steady improvements designed to support a stable operational flow rather than disrupt it.

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Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa Inducted Into Historic Hotels of America®

Hospitality Net

Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa in Sausalito, California, is pleased to announce it has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America®, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, dedicated to recognizing, celebrating and promoting the finest historic hotels in the United States.

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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.