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How is bleisure travel transforming the hospitality industry?

eHotelier

A new generation of attendees is going beyond the typical two-to-three-day business travel trips to increasingly add weekends (or entire weeks) to work trips – solo, with a partner, or as a family.

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Top 5 Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) of 2023

InnQuest

When it comes to planning a trip, choosing the right online travel agency (OTA) can make all the difference. In 2023, the US market is bustling with various online travel agencies, each offering unique features and services for travelers. In this blog, we’ll explore the top US-based OTAs of the year, helping you make an informed choice for your next adventure.

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How Technology Is Transforming Restaurant Checkouts

Modern Restaurant Management

When you ask your diners how they would like to pay, when was the last time they handed over physical cash? Perhaps you don’t even accept cash anymore? You wouldn’t be alone; well-known brands including Prezzo, Itsu and Côte Brasserie have all made the decision to go card-only for good as a means to reduce costs and speed up customer service.

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Confessions of a Tableside Flambéur

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater A former fine dining server dishes on how the flambé, a dying convention of French haute cuisine, became the ultimate tableside flex I can feel sweat soaking through the armpits of my $5,000 Tom Ford suit and a nagging itch along the starched collar of my custom-fitted tuxedo shirt. Even though I’m working at one of the most popular restaurants in New York City, I’m dressed better than most of the men in the dining room.

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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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Folly’s bar and bistro opens in Cammeray in November

Hospitality Magazine

Former Applejack Hospitality group bars manager Lachy Sturrock has teamed up with the Alfred Hotel’s Sam Smith and publicans Bill Smith and Lee Dillon to open a bar and bistro on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Folly’s will take over the former location of the Epoque Belgian Beer Cafe and is currently in the midst of a renovation, with an official opening date in November to come.

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The latest drinks to add to your listings

Hospitality Magazine

TINA x Icebergs Non-alcoholic drinks company T.I.N.A has added a new drink to its range, and this time, it’s in collaboration with Bondi restaurant Icebergs Dining Room and Bar. The inspiration behind the drink started with sacred lotus, known for its savoury profile, which has been teamed with saltbush, hojicha from Japan, and gingko, resulting in a beverage with “cleansing delicate freshness and unexpected salinity paired with the tropical charm of juicy pink guava”, says Founder Christina Tra

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This Is Muffin-Top Dining

EATER

Molly Valdez & Judson Valdez Why eating only the best part might actually be the worst Bad Roman, the latest restaurant from the Quality Branded group, is three flights up the Shops at Columbus Circle, above the Whole Foods and past the Paper Source, in an upscale Manhattan mall. It remains impossible to get into. And it might be the restaurant that most exemplifies the current maximalism trend popping up in the restaurant world, a marked penchant for the loud and campy and irreverent.

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Melbourne’s Byrdi lands at 61 on World’s 50 Best Bars list

Hospitality Magazine

The World’s 50 Best Bars have revealed its extended 51-100 list to see Luke Whearty and Aki Nishikura’s Byrdi place at number 61. Opening in Melbourne in 2019, it’s the third time Byrdi has made the list coming in at an impressive 80 in 2020, and 56 in 2021. Byrdi is the only Australian venue to make the extended list for 2023. The announcement comes in the lead up to the World’s 50 Best Bars live awards ceremony taking place on 17 October in Singapore. 2023 marks the 15t

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Aaron Franklin Believes Barbecue Will Always Be Relevant

EATER

The Austin pitmaster shares where he thinks Texas barbecue is headed, the stories behind his newest book, and more

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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 Rhubi bartender comp is now live

Hospitality Magazine

One of the most iconic local aperitif brands Rhubi has kicked off a new competition asking bartenders across the country to make an inspired cocktail for their chance to win from a pool of prizes. Rhubi was co-created by acclaimed bartender Evan Stroeve who has represented Australia at the Diageo World Class program and will soon launch The Waratah in Sydney’s Darlinghurst alongside Icebergs’ Alex Prichard and Cynthia Litster.

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M Social Phuket introduces a new era in Hospitality

eHotelier

Patong's hospitality scene is set to reach new heights with the grand opening of M Social Phuket, a dynamic addition to the island's hotel offerings. Situated in the heart of Patong, M Social Phuket combines trendy aesthetics, modern amenities, and seamless technology to redefine the way travelers experience Phuket.

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Mediterranean eatery Trak opens in Adelaide’s East

Hospitality Magazine

Trak has swung open its doors in Adelaide’s Toorak Gardens this week in the former Grimaldi’s and Trak Cinema site. The new culinary addition is the work of Quentin Whittle, Paul Tripodi, and Ben McLeod of Adelaide CBD restaurant Herringbone. The name comes from an abbreviation of Toorak Gardens, and also acknowledges the Trak Cinema which was a well-known establishment from 1975.

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Centara and SCG Energy join forces to pave the way for ‘Smart Hotels’ with renewable energy

eHotelier

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SCG Cleanergy Company Limited, a service provider of solar energy solutions for industrial sites, hotels, hospitals, and department stores across Thailand. This significant partnership marks Centara's dedication to embracing the "Smart Hotel" concept by integrating "Smart Energy", a sustainable and clean electrical technology, throughout its extensive portfolio of hotels and r

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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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5 Things We Learned About Austin’s Taco Mafia From Their New PBS Show

EATER

Learning more about Austin’s Taco Mafia with their new PBS show ‘Taco Mafia,’ starring the owners of Nixta Taqueria, Cuantos Tacos, and Discada

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Sanderson London Hotel selects IRIS to maximise F&B revenue opportunities

eHotelier

IRIS, a global market leader in digital F&B ordering, guest directory and concierge solutions for hotels and restaurants, has been chosen by the five-star Sanderson London to boost in-room F&B revenue and streamline operations.

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A Series of Extremely Scientific Theories on Why Fun Is Fun

EATER

Five academics walk into a bar… A 3-foot-tall pepper grinder and giant ’roni cups, caviar on everything and cheese pulls designed to be filmed , butter service and the return of big, shared cocktails. The ostentatious, performative elements popping up at restaurants nationwide certainly are a lot of fun. But, of course, we might also ask ourselves: Why have restaurants become venues for these kinds of theatrics?

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FCS Solutions unveils new brand identity, revealing the company’s transformative strategy for the future

eHotelier

FCS Solutions, global leading provider of hospitality technology, announced its rebranding - signaling a pivotal moment in the company's evolution. Aligning with the company's flagship solution, FCS1, which was launched in 2021, this strategic rebranding marks the dawn of the new era for the global leader.

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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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Welcome to Bazland

EATER

Molly and her Mollz Balls. Get ready for a whole lot more Molly Baz, with gorgigi cae sals, Sunday supps, and Mollz Balls for all It’s a blindingly sunny day in northeast Los Angeles, and Molly Baz and I are going grocery shopping. First, though: coffee. After picking up a nitro cold brew from Cafe de Leche, Molly Baz is backing her sleek black Tesla out of a parking space when we hear the unmistakable thwunk of car on car.

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Desa Potato Head adopts IDeaS G3 RMS following business expansion

eHotelier

IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, today announced that iconic Indonesian hotel-resort, Desa Potato Head, has adopted IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS). Following a recent business expansion, this adoption will refine its revenue management approach and deliver room-type optimisation.

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Can NYC Become ‘the Place of the Pawpaw’?

EATER

This annual event by Nature Based wants to make pawpaws more accessible to chefs and home cooks

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Thai-inspired celebrations come naturally on Koh Samui

eHotelier

Santiburi Koh Samui, S Hotels & Resorts’ natural five-star sanctuary on Samui’s stunning north shore, is inviting couples and families to experience a naturally Thai festive season this December, with a series of new immersive activities that will envelop all guests in the cultural and sustainable wonders of this tropical paradise – plus a full calendar of sparkling seasonal dinners and uplifting evenings!

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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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Fun by Design

EATER

Shuggie’s Trash Pie. | Erin Ng Neon walls, palm-shaped chairs, giant pepper grinders — there’s nothing subtle about maxed-out restaurant design in 2023 Walking into Shuggie’s Trash Pie is like entering an acid-tinged glam paradise. The front bar of the Mission District restaurant, awash in cadmium yellow paint and matching furnishings, including the hanging disco balls, leads into a larger back dining area that’s equally gonzo in neon green.

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Houston’s most stylish hotel, Thompson Houston is now accepting reservations

eHotelier

Thompson Houston, Houston’s newest and most stylish luxury hotel will open its doors on December 21. Located beside the verdant Buffalo Bayou Park, a historic 160-acre waterside green space just west of downtown Houston, Thompson Houston will be a place-making and experience-provoking hotel for seasoned globetrotters, business travelers, and Houstonians alike.

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I Can’t Stop Buying Kitchen Goods from eBay

EATER

It’s easy to find rare or highly coveted kitchen collectibles on eBay. | Chaloner Woods/Getty Images East Fork? Le Creuset? Wagner Ware? The platform has it. This post originally appeared in the October 9, 2023 edition of The Move , a place for Eater’s editors and writers to reveal their recommendations and pro dining tips — sometimes thoughtful, sometimes weird, but always someone’s go-to move.

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KSL Resorts appoints Director of Investments and Business Development

eHotelier

KSL Resorts has named Dhruv (DJ) Jain, a seasoned commercial real estate and hospitality industry professional, its director of investments and business development. In his new position, Jain is charged with managing deal flow and underwriting to help grow and diversify KSL Resorts' portfolio.

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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.