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8 key takeaways from 2023 for hospitality professionals

eHotelier

While obstacles still remain and will continue to rise, we can look back on 2023 and forward in 2024 with optimism and recognize the potential for growth and innovation.

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Succession Strategies for Restaurant Owners: Safeguarding Your Legacy 

Modern Restaurant Management

Earlier this year a successful Popeyes franchisee with nineteen units unexpectedly passed away. The operator was relatively young and had no clear line of succession. Within weeks, his corporation declared bankruptcy, leaving 500 employees wondering if they would keep a job and putting $30 million dollars of sale volume at risk for the brand. Within a matter of months, ten of the nineteen units were permanently closed.

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Ayodhya's hotel industry is booming: How technology will help

Hotelogix

Ayodhya, the city of Lord Ram, has been a popular destination for tourists worldwide. With the construction of the Ram Mandir and the post-consecration ceremony on 22 January, Ayodhya is set to witness a transformation that will reshape the city's infrastructure, economy, and tourism industry. From a small town to a popular tourist destination, Ayodhya has come a long way.

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The Astonishing Success of ‘The Bear’

EATER

Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images Against all odds, a show focused on the tedious intricacies of opening a new restaurant thoroughly captured the popular imagination and took home ten Emmys Even setting aside Jeremy Allen White’s earth-shaking Calvin Klein ad earlier this month, it’s been a very good January for The Bear. On the heels of its second season, the FX drama that centers around White’s character Carmy, a Chicago chef trying to revive his brother’s restaurant, has proven both a fan fa

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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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How to avoid overbooking in your hotel | 6 best strategies

MEWS

Overbooking is a hotelier's nightmare. It causes unnecessary stress for your staff and guests, and it can put a dent in your reputation. So, how can you avoid overbooking in hotels ? Let's consider strategies that minimize the risk of overbooking.

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Visualizing the future of public health through data modeling

SAS

The cold of winter and holiday gatherings push people indoors, causing a surge in influenza hospitalizations. Years of above-normal temperatures in southern states bring a species of mosquito that carries malaria to the US. Declining childhood immunization rates threaten to allow previously eradicated diseases like measles to become endemic again. [.

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‘The Bear’ Brings Chicago More Glory With 10 Emmys

EATER

Due to the writers and actors strikes, the wins were for Season 1

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Island Hospitality Management Launches IHM Outdoors

Lodging Magazine

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida—Island Hospitality Management announced the launch of IHM Outdoors, marking the inception of a division focused on outdoor and resort hospitality. This encompasses Recreational Vehicle (RV) resorts, vacation rentals, glamping, and other outdoor hospitality options. The formal unveiling of IHM Outdoors follows the transition of five RV Resorts to IHM Outdoors management.

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Drizly Is Shutting Down, But Booze Delivery Is the New Normal

EATER

Anything could be in there. Even whiskey. | Shutterstock The pioneering drinks-delivery app is no more, but you can still order alcohol basically anywhere On January 15, Drizly, the app that lets you order liquor directly to your quarters like you’re a sultan, announced it would be shutting down. Or really, that Uber Eats was doing the shutting. After being acquired for $1.1 billion by Uber Eats in 2021, Drizly is being dissolved, with Uber Eats folding alcohol delivery into its own app.

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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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WorldVue Announces Partnership With OpenWiFi

Lodging Magazine

HOUSTON—WorldVue announced a partnership with OpenWiFi to enable global deployment of Telecom Infra Project (TIP) OpenWiFi solutions. Through this partnership, WorldVue will integrate OpenWiFi’s open-source technology into its WiFi solutions, allowing for flexibility and the ability to streamline network operations. This is done using TIP OpenWiFi-certified software and hardware, as well as additional hardware from other manufacturers.

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Why Some Very Online Food Brands Are Going Offline

EATER

Acid League Direct-to-consumer brands Acid League and Soom are shutting down their online stores in favor of. actual stores If 2020 and 2021 were the years that food and beverage direct-to-consumer products boomed thanks to the pandemic, 2023 was the year that trend was upended, with DTC brands focusing on retail expansion instead. It seems that’ll be continuing in 2024, with some brands closing their e-commerce platforms entirely.

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Island Hospitality Management introduces IHM Outdoors

Hotel Business

Island Hospitality Management has launched IHM Outdoors , marking the inception of a dedicated division focused exclusively on outdoor and resort hospitality. This encompasses RV resorts, vacation rentals, glamping and other outdoor hospitality options. The formal unveiling of the division follows the transition of five RV resorts to IHM Outdoors management.

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Club Med opens new Premium Resort, Kiroro Grand, in Japan

Hospitality Net

Located on the Northern Island of Hokkaido, the new Resort elevates the benchmark for premium, all-inclusive mountain holidays for families in Asia Pacific. Club Med, the pioneer of premium all-inclusive holiday experiences, proudly announced the official opening of Club Med Kiroro Grand. Nestled in the heart of Hokkaido’s pristine Kiroro region, renowned for its record-breaking 21-metre snowfall and an extended 160-day winter, Club Med Kiroro Grand is poised to redefine Asia’s alpine holiday ex

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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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Uplift Partners With Club Med for Pay-Over-Time Offering

Lodging Magazine

SAN FRANCISCO—Uplift announced a partnership with Club Med to provide their guests with the ability at checkout on all reservations to spread the cost of their booking over time. This new payment offering provides customers the ability to reserve an all-inclusive vacation by spreading the cost of their purchase across monthly installments. “Club Med allows guests to craft and plan their ultimate dream vacation, and through this exciting partnership, we are enhancing that experience with [&

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Hyatt Announces Plans for First Hyatt Centric Hotel in Nepal with Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced an agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and City Hotel Limited to transform Hyatt Place Kathmandu into the planned Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu, fully rebranding into the first Hyatt Centric hotel in the country upon completion of a renovation. The rebrand will come with a renovated entrance and lobby area, a unique sky bar and lounge, and enhanced amenities.

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Hitting the Ground Running: 2024 AHLA Board Chair Kevin Jacobs on the Industry’s Current Challenges and Opportunities

Lodging Magazine

On Jan. 1, 2024, Kevin Jacobs, chief financial officer and president, global development for Hilton, began his tenure as 2024 AHLA board chair, succeeding Leslie Hale in the position. Jacobs has been involved with AHLA since 2019, when he helped restructure the organization’s revenue model, and he became a member of AHLA’s Executive Committee in 2020.

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Marriott Announces Opens 207-Key Nagasaki Marriott Hotel

Hospitality Net

Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Nagasaki Marriott Hotel, marking the flagship brand’s debut in Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost main island, and the ninth Marriott Hotel to open in the country. The new hotel brings the brand’s rich legacy to Nagasaki, a destination with a fascinating blend of Japanese, Chinese and Dutch culture as the only port city open to foreign trade in 16th Century Japan.

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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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Hospitality Gems: Spotlight on the Standout Hotel Blogs of 2023

eZee Absolute

From navigating changing travel trends to embracing technological advancements, 2023 was a year of resilience, innovation, and reimagination. In this dynamic environment, staying informed and inspired is crucial for hoteliers to thrive. For which, blogs have become invaluable resources to rely on. But with countless articles out there, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.

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Island Hospitality Management Successfully Launches IHM Outdoors

Hospitality Net

Island Hospitality Management is pleased to announce the successful launch of IHM Outdoors, marking the inception of a dedicated division focused exclusively on outdoor and resort hospitality. This encompasses Recreational Vehicle (“RV”) resorts, vacation rentals, glamping and other distinctive outdoor hospitality options. The formal unveiling of IHM Outdoors follows the successful transition of five RV Resorts to IHM Outdoors management.

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Matt McClelland appointed COO at OTO Development

eHotelier

Matt McClelland has joined OTO Development as chief operating officer, bringing a dynamic depth and breadth of operations experience to the hotelier's C-suite. He replaces former COO David Ward, who retired on December 31 after 18 years with the company.

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Jim Butler to Receive California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC] Lifetime Achievement Award

Hospitality Net

Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today announced that Jim Butler, founding partner of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP, and founder and chairman of the Firm’s Global Hospitality Group®, will receive the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the upcoming event being held March 6-7, 2024 at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif.

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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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Julie Shorrock is new Chair of beam

eHotelier

Julie Shorrock, Managing Director of Hotel and Travel Solutions (HTS) has become Chair of beam, the UK trade association for the Business Events, Accommodation and Meetings industry, for 2024.

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Texas Western Hospitality Opens a TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Abilene, Texas

Hospitality Net

Texas Western Hospitality of Addison, Texas today announced the opening of their newest property, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Abilene Southwest. Located at 3838 John Knox Drive in Southwest Abilene, the all-suite hotel is managed by Texas Western Hospitality. General Manager Denise Worley leads the management team at the 112-room property for Texas Western Hospitality.

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Global Times: Harbin tourism boom spurs ethnic unity

eHotelier

China's "ice city" Harbin in Northeast Heilongjiang Province has definitely become a tourism sensation this winter, attracting millions of domestic and international travelers. Beyond the lure of ice and snow tourism, the lesser-known diversity and rich cultures of local ethnic minority groups have also been brought under the spotlight during the city's staggering tourism boom.

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Bookings Now Open for The Hoxton, Vienna — Opening April

Hospitality Net

Servus! The Hox is waltzing into Vienna in April 2024. Settling into a Carl Appel-designed modernist landmark in the heart of the 3rd district, a stone’s throw from the city’s beautiful Stadtpark, The Hoxton, Vienna draws stylistic cues from its 1950 architecture, with a layered aesthetic that mixes mid-century Austrian design with rich textures, geometric forms, and bold and playful tiling.

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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.