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Top 10 ways to increase F&B guest spend and profitability with mobile ordering

eHotelier

As many guests and operators prepare for the upcoming season, have you been tracking the latest trends relating to mobile ordering to ensure you are maximising each and every sales opportunity?

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Four Tough Calls Tech Makes Easier for Bar and Restaurant Operators

Modern Restaurant Management

Bar and restaurant operators often face tough dilemmas, ranging from the daily question, “Should we be mixing more drinks or turning more tables?” to strategic decisions such as, “Should we use a patchwork of digital features or one platform?” But these questions don't require an either-or answer. With today’s technology, bar and lounge operators can have the best of both worlds.

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Providing The Best Restaurant Customer Experience in 2024

7 Shifts

These days, a restaurant's reputation is built on more than the taste of its food. They must also focus on creating memorable experiences for customers at every touchpoint. 60% of guests who have a positive experience are likely to dine at a restaurant more frequently. From creating a welcoming ambiance to offering unique menu items, let’s explore the ways you can refine your restaurant's customer experience in 2024.

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How to Cook a Squirrel

EATER

World Champion Squirrel Cooker hopeful Addie Hayes preps her dishes on a Coleman stove. Professional chefs and amateur cooks compete for Arkansas pride in the annual World Champion Squirrel Cook Off As the kitchen manager at the Odd Soul , a pizzeria and bar in Springdale, Arkansas, Addie Hayes is used to spending Saturday mornings in front of a stove.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Top OTA Industry Trends- Future of OTAs

Hotelogix

The travel industry has undergone many changes in recent years, and one area that’s constantly evolving is the world of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). These platforms have become the go-to for many travelers, offering a simple and convenient way to book everything from flights to hotels. As we step into 2024, it’s clear that OTAs are not slowing down regarding innovation.

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Cloudbeds and Mirai join forces to transform hotel distribution and marketing

eHotelier

Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, and Mirai, a leader in hotel distribution technology and direct booking optimization, have today announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming how hotels manage bookings, distribution, and marketing.

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Dusit Thani College partners with HSMAI to bring international hospitality sales, marketing, revenue management and leadership courses to Thailand.

eHotelier

With over three decades of experience in hospitality and culinary arts education, Dusit Thani College (DTC) stands as Thailand’s first and largest institute specifically dedicated to the field.

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Montrachet reopens under Clément Chauvin

Hospitality Magazine

When multi-award-winning restaurant Montrachet went into administration earlier this year, its future appeared touch-and-go. The restaurant sits in Bowen Hills, a desirable suburb in Brisbane’s inner north. Launched by Lyon-born Thierry Galichet 20 years ago and purchased by Shannon Kellam’s hospitality group BCN Events in 2015, Montrachet has often been touted as Brisbane’s best French restaurant.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first Garner hotel in Türkiye

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of its first Garner hotel in Türkiye in a franchise agreement with FRT Turizm and support by AB Consulting led by Ahmet Bilgin.

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A Framework for the Wild World of Welltech

Larry Mogelonsky

When it comes to wellness for hotels, to get people’s attention, we often start with the total addressable market (TAM). As of EOY 2022, the Global Wellness Institute estimated the global wellness economy at $5.6 trillion with an 8.6% CAGR to reach $8.5 trillion in 2027. That’s a tremendous opportunity and huge growth, all stemming from many personal factors that can be summarized in the phrase, “If you don’t make time for your wellness, you will be forced to content with your illness.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Amrit Ocean Resort unveils Florida’s largest spa, South Florida’s premier luxury wellness destination

eHotelier

Following its grand opening in May, Amrit Ocean Resort, South Florida’s newest luxury beachfront wellness destination, proudly announces the official launch of Amrit Wellness & Spa, the largest spa in Florida.

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Little Homestead on the Prairie

EATER

Tours in a 19th-century-style schoolroom at the Ingalls Homestead. Laura Ingalls Wilder made generations of readers fall in love with the homestead fantasy in “Little House on the Prairie.” At iconic sites from her books and small farms across the country, those stories meet reality. “It wasn’t Susan’s fault that she was only a corncob.” I’m standing in the middle of a field, cradling a freshly shucked cob of corn in my hands, and hearing that phrase ringing through my head.

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Hyatt announces plans for two hotels in Magna, NEOM’s luxury coastal destination

eHotelier

Hyatt proudly announces plans for the debut of two Hyatt-branded hotels in Jaumur, one of Magna’s destinations, located on the coast of Gulf of Aqaba.

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How One Black Family Bet the Farm on Moonshine

EATER

Harvey Williams, Jr., co-founder of Delta Dirt Distillery, on the family farm. | Sono Motoyama In Arkansas’s poor Delta region, the Williams family farm turns sweet potatoes — and the region’s troubled history of sharecropping — into award-winning Delta Dirt spirits Rolling into Cherry Street , once the main drag of Helena, Arkansas, on a hot summer afternoon, you’ll find most of the storefronts empty.

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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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Kathy Diamos appointed Spa Director at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

eHotelier

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Diamos as the resort's new Spa Director. With 18 years of experience in the lux.

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The Ultimate Dining Guide to Austin City Limits Music Festival

EATER

Eater offers meal suggestions for each day at the Zilker Park festival grounds for Austin City Limits 2023, and a rundown of what to eat and drink around town as well while watching Chappell Roan and Dua Lipa.

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Amanda Santiago appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf

eHotelier

Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Santiago as Director of Sales and Marketing.

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12 Dishes You Know if You Grew Up in the Heartland

EATER

Lille Allen From hog fry in Oklahoma to Snickers salad in Iowa, these signature foods offer beloved tastes of middle America Cinnamon rolls dipped in chili. Coors Light poured over OJ. Taco pizza. If you grew up in the amorphous region known as America’s heartland, these combos might raise your serotonin levels. If you grew up elsewhere, they might raise your eyebrows.

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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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Centara Hotels & Resorts celebrates triple win at the TTG Travel Awards 2024

eHotelier

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is proud to announce a significant milestone at the 33rd Annual TTG Travel Awards 2024.

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The $70 Billion Opportunity: Actionable Strategies For Catering Growth

Fast Casual

With the U.S. catering market hovering around $70B and more companies returning to the office, restaurants are more focused than ever on ways to scale their catering channel. For many brands, from QSR to Casual Dining, it offers a reliable way to diversify revenue streams and expand market reach.

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District Hospitality Partners acquires Hilton Washington DC

eHotelier

District Hospitality Partners, a privately held hospitality investment group that owns properties nationwide, announced today the acquisition of the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel and Executive Meeting Center.

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How to design great digital guest journeys | Hotelier tips with Matt Welle

Hospitality Net

With so many hotels and lodgings available to guests, it can be hard to stand out from the competition. To do so, you’ll need a strong brand to guide the experiences you offer, aided by the smartest hospitality tech.

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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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Cendyn acquires Knowland and announces private equity partner Haveli Investments

eHotelier

Cendyn, a global hospitality cloud-based technology company, has acquired Knowland, the US-based leader in data-as-a-service intelligence on meetings and events for hospitality.

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Social Media Marketing for Hotels: The Ultimate Guide

STAAH

Are you harnessing the full potential of your social media channels? With countless opportunities to engage with guests and showcase your hotel’s unique offerings, it’s essential to adopt practical strategies that resonate with your audience. Table of Contents 1. What is social media marketing for hotels? 2. Why is social media important for the hotel industry?

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The Revenue Manager vs. AI: Predicting Hotel Demand

Revenue Hub

We aim to highlight the evolving role of revenue managers in an industry increasingly influenced by AI and consider how best to integrate technological advancements with human skills to drive success. NB: This is an article from Demand Calendar Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date We present two scenarios in which Sarah , a seasoned revenue manager, and InsightMax , a state-of-the-art AI system, engage in a friendly competition to forecast hotel demand for an upcoming major i

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It’s Prime Day Again. Time Is A Construct.

EATER

Lille Allen Time is a construct, but how ‘bout those 40-percent-off coffee grinders? Hey sure, why not? With all the other dystopian madness going on in the world, it only stands that a mere three months after Amazon’s last deal bonanza, we would find ourselves at the precipice of yet another Prime Day event, happening October 8 and 9. But of course this is Amazon, and their deal-making cannot be bound in by the primitive rules of space and time — and so those October Prime Day deals have alread

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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 to Create A Seasonal Pricing Strategy

Revenue Hub

As a hotelier, one of the most critical aspects of revenue management is setting the right prices at the right times. This is where a seasonal pricing strategy comes into play. NB: This is an article from Net Affinity Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date By adjusting your rates according to demand fluctuations throughout the year, you can maximise occupancy and revenue.

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HB on the Scene: Red Roof unveils blueprint to ‘elevate’ brand

Hotel Business

At its 2024 conference, held at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT, Red Roof unveiled a blueprint for continued profitable growth for more than 1,000 franchisees, team members and partners. In his address to the Red Roof franchise community, President Zack Gharib told conference attendees, “We are an iconic American brand, and we are living the American dream.

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How the iOS 18 Update Will Impact Email Marketing

Revenue Hub

If you haven’t seen by now, Apple is currently releasing their next big software update, iOS 18. The update became available on September 16, 2024, and includes a myriad of enhancements and updates to everyone’s favorite Apple products. NB: This is an article from gcommerce Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Apple boasts that this major update brings in new ways to personalize your iPhone with deeper customizations to the Home Screen, Control Center, and more.

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This Saucy Swahili Chicken Biriyani Recipe Will Feed a Crowd

EATER

Kristin Teig The recipe from Kiano Moju’s ‘AfriCali’ cookbook is an ode to the coastal cuisine of Kenya Before ever writing a cookbook, “AfriCali” was the one word that Kiano Moju used to describe her culinary identity. “Kenyan, Nigerian, American was a mouthful,” Moju jokes. “There was a small music movement back in the day called Africali and I really identified with the term.

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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