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How AI and digital transformation can enhance the timeless charm of hotels

eHotelier

By addressing fears, uncertainties, and doubts through education, transparency, and real-world examples, and taking deliberate steps to ensure that AI complements the human element, hotels can leverage AI as a powerful tool to enrich the guest experience and empower their staff.

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How to Deliver a Frictionless Experience at Six Key Stages of the Guest Journey

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry has witnessed an explosion in technology that has transformed the way properties engage with guests. From a proliferation of mobile apps and chatbots to self-service options for everything from check-in to food ordering, change is the order of the day.

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Whitestone Companies and Shaner Hotels Acquire Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter

Lodging Magazine

ATLANTA—Officials of Whitestone Companies announced the acquisition of the 275-room Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter in partnership with Shaner Hotels. “With the addition of Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter, we further cement our portfolio of hotels with well-respected owners and brands,” said Plato Ghinos, president, Shaner Hotels. “This hotel expands our presence in Georgia, creating economies of scale and the ability to share best practices which will have an immediate positive impact on Le Méridie

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The Hotel Financial Coach Unveils Comprehensive Hotel Accounting Policy Manual & Internal Control Review Programs

Hospitality Net

Hotel Financial Coach, a leading provider of financial management solutions for the hospitality industry, is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Hotel Accounting Policy Manual & Internal Control Review Programs. This innovative suite of services is designed to enhance financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance for hotels of all sizes.

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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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Coury Hospitality Details Recent U.S. Openings and Developments

Lodging Magazine

DALLAS, Texas—Coury Hospitality continues to grow its portfolio of boutique hotels with a pipeline of new openings and developments across the United States. “We are honored that the industry’s leading owners and developers continue to choose Coury as their partner for designing, developing, and operating new lifestyle hotels. Our signature services and ability to create unmatched moments delight guests and locals while enhancing revenue and delivering significant value for our partners,” said P

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Current Demand: ROI for EV Chargers Is More Promising Than Ever

Lodging Magazine

The rising number of electric vehicles on the road is welcome news from an environmental perspective and increases the business opportunity for hoteliers willing to invest in EV charging stations. MarketWatch.com reports that about 1.6 million electric vehicles were sold in the United States in 2023, a 60 percent increase from the one million sold nationwide in 2022.

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Projecting into an AI Future

Hospitality Net

The world of hospitality has seen remarkable changes over the past few decades, driven by advancements in technology. As a hotel project director with decades of experience, overseeing over 20 hotel openings and renovations, integrating artificial intelligence into the field raises significant questions and opportunities.

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LONDON – 4

Mary Gostelow

Jesper Anderegg, opening Manager of The Emory (above), had massive help, he admits, from his conjoined neighbour, The Berkeley, where he was previously number two. To the other side he has Maybourne headquarters. When it comes to customers, Girlahead says Emory enthusiasts are aesthetes. They can’t miss #6005’s three-kilo Frida Kahlo Tauschen tome, topped by an outside pair of gold glass-less specs, and such less weighty titles as London Block by Block and Paris.

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Looking back, moving forward: How hospitality trends are evolving

Hospitality Net

Last year, we explored eight dynamic hospitality trends shaping our industry. What’s changed since then? Are these trends still relevant, or have they faded into obscurity? We revisited our insights to evaluate their current status.

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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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Fairmont Grand Del Mar Shares Details of Lobby Lounge Renovation

Guides: Lodging Magazine

SAN DIEGO, California—Fairmont Grand Del Mar unveiled its newly reimagined lobby lounge, library, and bar in partnership with Los Angeles-based design firm Bishop Pass. “The Fairmont Grand Del Mar has long been a place of timeless opulence and luxury, with magic unveiled at every corner of the property. In keeping with that tradition, our newly renovated lobby lounge sets the tone for intimate gatherings, elevated programming, and exclusive food and beverage offerings,” said Nathan Pierce, [R

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Looking back, moving forward: How hospitality trends are evolving

Hospitality Net

Last year, we explored eight dynamic hospitality trends shaping our industry. What’s changed since then? Are these trends still relevant, or have they faded into obscurity? We revisited our insights to evaluate their current status.

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How to attract travelers with data-driven tourism marketing

Hospitality Net

Did you know that 60% of travelers start planning their trip without a specific destination in mind?1 Data like this can change how and when you communicate with travelers. By understanding travelers’ buying journeys from looking to booking and the latest travel trends, destination marketers can attract travelers and even shape destination decisions.

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Wellness Floors as a Steppingstone for Enhanced Mixed Use Revenues

Hospitality Net

The core revenue stream for every hotel brand will always be heads in beds. But increasingly for luxury, premium and upscale properties, a strong reason to visit is required to convince customers to select you versus the competitor. With the OTAs, metasearch, short-term rentals and a litany of other travel resources, guests have near-endless optionality for accommodations.

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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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Travel & Tourism in China set to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed today that China’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to inject a record-breaking ¥12.62TN into the national economy by the end of this year.

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UN Tourism Commits to the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

Hospitality Net

At the Fourth International Conference for SIDS (Antigua and Barbuda, 27-30 May), UN Tourism joined government leaders and fellow UN agencies to identify a shared pathway towards resilient prosperity. The conference concluded with the adoption of the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS), with tourism at its core.

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