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Transform your hotel’s revenue in two years or less with this guide to revenue management

eHotelier

Managing a profitable hotel requires a careful eye on your inventory. You don’t want to sell your rooms too early at reduced rates because such spillage can drain your revenue. However, spoilage, overbooking, and overselling can also wreck your profits.

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Hungry for Change: Understanding Consumer Perception and Demand for Sustainable Packaging

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry has recognized the need for innovative packaging solutions to meet growing consumer demand and contribute towards sustainability targets. Traditional restaurant packaging has a significant negative impact on the environment as common materials used, such as Styrofoam and single-use plastics, are not compostable. The high reliance on plastics for food packaging has led to a buildup of landfill waste and ocean pollution.

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A giant leap forward for Irish spa Roe Park Resort’s ecommerce journey

eHotelier

Blending traditional Irish charm and hospitality with modern luxury, Roe Park Resort - located within easy reach of the Giant’s Causeway - is one of Northern Ireland’s premier golf and spa destinations.

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Please Don’t Tell Me About Every Single Dish on the Menu

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater That’s what the menu is for I’ve come to lightly dread a server asking “Have you dined with us before?” Not because I feel uncomfortable being new, or insulted if they don’t recognize me from a previous dinner, but because I know my answer does not matter. It’s not a real question, but an overture to a canned speech about every single dish on the menu.

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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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AI: Beyond the Buzzword

Lodging Magazine

About three years ago, Oracle Hospitality acquired Nor1 to deliver an AI (artificial intelligence) solution for real-time pricing and inventory management—specifically to create ancillary offers to guests—and embedded that tool into Oracle’s property management system, OPERA Cloud. Despite the availability of sophisticated AI tools, Jason Bryant, vice president of Nor1, considers the hotel industry to be in the early stages of adopting them, but expects the usage to ramp up exponentially in the

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Swinerton to construct $30M hotel in Georgia

Hotel Business

Swinerton has been chosen as the general contractor for the construction of the Chambray Hotel, a five-story property in Roswell, GA. The hotel, which will be part of the JdV by Hyatt soft brand, is being developed by a joint venture between DSM Real Estate Partners and Garage Cap. “Our team of hospitality builders has ample experience in complex environments like the Chambray Hotel that requires well-timed logistics, especially with tight site conditions as the site is surrounded on all four si

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A New Type of ’Tini Is Hiding in Plain Sight

EATER

Now that we’ve cycled through myriad updates to the ’90s originals, a new, thoroughly modern ’tini is emerging—and it breaks even more of the rules.

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Hilton, Hyatt Among Hotel Chains Hit With Room Price-Fixing Suit

Revenue Hub

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. and Hyatt Hotels Corp. are among a group of hotel chain operators accused of inflating the cost of luxury hotel rooms with help from a price-setting database. Hotel room renters allege in a lawsuit they paid higher prices for luxury hotel rooms because of an agreement between the hotel chains to share competitively sensitive information about their prices, supply, and future plans through an intermediary.

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Red Roof opens dual-branded property in NorCal

Hotel Business

Red Roof has opened the dual-branded HomeTowne Studios Yuba City and Red Roof Inn Yuba City in Yuba City, CA. The HomeTowne Studios Yuba City is a 76-room extended-stay hotel that offers kitchens with full-sized refrigerators, microwaves, stove tops and activity tables with chairs. The hotel also offers weekly housekeeping and kitchen kits available for purchase at the front desk.

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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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The Newly Refurbished Suites at Yorkshire’s Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Hospitality Net

Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort has recently made a significant investment in upgrading the bedroom suites in the historic hall - allowing the hotel to provide sanctuary for a variety of discerning guests.

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How Smoothie King upgraded its CX platform

Fast Casual

Smoothie King tapped the digital agency, Bounteous, to create a customer experience platform with next-generation web ordering and mobile apps, including a calorie counter, a unified wallet and an enhanced rewards strategy.

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What Makes a Good Hotel Website?

Revenue Hub

Websites are often the first point of contact when it comes to generating clientele, which means it’s all about making a good first impression. 94% of website first impressions are design-related , so the design of your website must be something that is not only visually engaging to a user, but also easy to use. NB: This is an article from Arise Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Embrace whitespace: But what is whitespace?

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Visuals in vogue: Revolutionizing hospitality & travel marketing

Hospitality Net

Visuals have long played a significant role in the advertisement of travel destinations. During the 1930s, travel advertising posters were booming in the hope of stimulating the depression-era economy (see some examples by clicking on the previous link). Actors like railway companies hired famous artists to create those posters. One noticeable example is the set of posters created by Salvador Dali for the French railway company.

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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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Google’s Cookie Consent Mode V2

Revenue Hub

We all know that cookies are essential in collecting data from users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and making sure you provide the necessary options and information to comply with Google’s consent mode is a must. But keeping up with the changes is not easy; rest assured though, we’re here to help. NB: This is an article from 80 Days Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date You may have heard that from March 6th 2024, Google Consent Mode v2 will be mandatory for all webs

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Lincoln Park Discovers Its Soul

EATER

Soul Prime finds its way on the North Side with a little help from TikToker extraordinaire Keith Lee

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3 strategies for navigating financial turbulence in 2024

SAS

From the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank to sky-high interest rates, 2023 was a roller coaster year for financial services. In 2024, there’s hope for greater calm as leaders try to maintain customer satisfaction, industry trust and stability. Bringing about a sense of calm while maintaining business integrity requires a [.

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Beach House Hilton Head Island to Unveil $11 Million Dollar Update in Spring 2024

Hospitality Net

The beloved resort to kick-off the summer season with a redesign of the legendary Tiki Hut, a full update to the resort pool and an all-new beachfront pavilion for events.

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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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How Hotels Can Harness Pop Culture to Make Money

Revenue Hub

Have you heard of Taylor Swift? Of course. But have you heard of the Swift Effect ? CNN recently reported on the phenomenon of the effect Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is having on the travel industry. As airlines increase seats to locations to coincide with concert dates (bringing enormous wave after wave of Swifties to the highest-grossing concert tour of all time), hotels are breaking hotel occupancy records.

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Choice Hotels Continues and Advances Its Support and Commitment to it’s Award-Winning Brand Cambria Hotels

Hospitality Net

Choice Hotels International, Inc. announces the opening of Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport. The new hotel offers 150 well-appointed rooms, a host of upscale amenities and is conveniently located just a mile from Burbank airport and a short distance from West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The Burbank property was developed by Choice Hotels as part of its strategic development of Cambria hotels in well-situated markets, reflecting the company’s commitment to growing and expanding the brand.

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Why Stages of Buyer’s Journey Matters for Travel Advertising

Revenue Hub

We know that understanding your target audiences’ behavior is a vital part of travel advertising, especially in an increasingly fragmented market. You can make powerful campaign decisions and adapt your marketing plan if you know where your audience is searching, what content they’re interacting with, and what shapes their decisions as they move through the funnel.

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Urban Rest Expands Reach in Sydney with Debut of Urban Rest North Sydney

Hospitality Net

Urban Rest, the pioneer in flexible alternative accommodations, is proud to announce the opening of Urban Rest North Sydney, further broadening its presence in the dynamic cityscape of Sydney.

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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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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Increases From Previous Week

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, while year-over-year comparisons remained mixed, according to CoStar’s latest data through Feb. 17, 2024. U.S. Hotel Performance February 11-17, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 59.2 percent (down 2.5 percent)ADR: $162.24 (up 4.2 percent)RevPAR: $96.10 (up 1.6 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Boston (up 14.6 percent to 64.7 percent) and New Orleans (up 14.6 percent to 75.7 percent) matched for the

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Cybersecurity in the Hospitality Industry

Hospitality Net

Digital transformation is redefining many aspects of the hospitality industry, and the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. The recent spate of high-profile incidents is a reality that many in the industry are coming to grips with. No entity, regardless of size or stature, is immune to the threats posed by cybercriminals. In building our products, I paid a lot of attention to this element, and we researched and learned a lot along the way.

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AHLA Releases Statement on New Jersey Legislation

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement after the New Jersey Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance approved legislation that would affect the hotel industry’s franchise model. The bill (A3495) is now awaiting further Assembly action, and companion legislation (S2336) has been introduced in the Senate.

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Make Sin City your playground with Christina Aguilera, now on Airbnb

Hospitality Net

Feeling let down by your Valentine? Ditch the chocolates and grab your friends for an unforgettable weekend in Sin City. This February, Christina Aguilera is inviting guests to make Vegas their playground with a thrilling experience and overnight stay – one you’ll remember way longer than your date.

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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.