Fri.Sep 29, 2023

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Ahead of Fire Prevention Week – Is Your Bar/Restaurant Safe?

Modern Restaurant Management

As a result of the Great Chicago Fire that killed 250 people in 1871, the National Fire Protection Association has declared the public observance of Fire Prevention Week since 1922, marking more than 100 years this year of the public observance. The holiday was later cemented by President Coolidge, marking the longest-running public health and safety observance on record.

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Get Ready for a Pasta Girl Fall

EATER

Say hello to pastacore. | Lille Allen/Eater Tomato girl summer paved the way for a pasta girl fall Good or bad, the “girl dinner” trend seemed to retool the way we talk. If you like something a lot, you’re a “ __ girl.” This summer alone has given rise to the tomato girl and the olive girl , in addition to the aforementioned girl dinner. But with summer officially over, it’s time for a shift.

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AHLA Foundation: Hotel Industry Board Seats Are Becoming More Diverse

Industry Insights Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The percentage of hotel industry board seats held by Black members and women members, respectively, is going up. That’s according to recent research commissioned by AHLA Foundation and conducted by Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management. The increase exceeds the 2022 average in both categories for firms in the Russell 3000 Index, signaling progress in the effort to diversify corporate boards.

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Salted Egg Yolks Are China’s Answer to Parmesan

EATER

Carolyn Phillips/Eater The cured yolks lend a gentle blast of umami to a variety of Chinese foods, including the mooncakes traditionally eaten this time of year The Moon Festival (also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival or Mooncake Festival) is set for September 29 of this year, and Chinatowns across the globe are festooned with rabbits, moons, and advertisements peddling filled pastries and happiness.

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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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Partnering With the Pros: Lowe’s Enhances Its Hospitality Supplies and Services

Industry Insights Lodging Magazine

As vice president, Pro brand marketing at Lowe’s, Gerardo Soto is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies to enable increased growth across Pro segments, as well as the do-it-for-me customers. Can you give a bit of background on your company? Lowe’s is a Fortune 50 company and one of the world’s largest home improvement retailers.

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Knowland Adds Account Alerts to Core Platform

Technology: Lodging Magazine

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland announced Account Alerts, which is an enhancement to its core platform. The delivery of automated email alerts once a day helps sales teams save time, stay informed, and react early to revenue opportunities. Consolidated email notifications will be pushed to the user anytime recent account activity matches the individual filters set by the user.

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Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt to Become Brand’s U.S. Vacation Rental Platform

Industry Insights Lodging Magazine

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for a new short-term vacation rental platform, Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt, which will have private homes and remote hideaways in the United States. When the offering launches, which is expected in the coming weeks, World of Hyatt members will have direct booking access to short-term private home rentals.

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Hyatt To Introduce New Home Rental Offering: Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) yesterday announced plans for a new short-term vacation rental platform, Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt, that will feature private homes and remote hideaways in the United States. When the offering launches, which is expected in the coming weeks, World of Hyatt members will have direct booking access to a unique collection of short-term private home rentals from beachfront escapes to mountainside ski chalets, where they can earn and redeem points beyond th

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6 Strategies For Crafting A Personalised Digital Guest Experience

Revenue Hub

Travellers planning their holidays spend countless hours immersed in endless research, exploring destinations, modes of travel, schedules, and places to stay. NB: This is an article from Hotelchamp Choosing a hotel can be particularly overwhelming due to the plethora of options available, and travellers will inevitably opt for the one that speaks to them the most.

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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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Travel SEO in the world of AI “answer engines”

PhocusWire

After years of being cut out of the SEO action, is it wishful thinking to wonder if there’s a potential golden age for expert human-created content, provided it truly adds original perspectives and new knowledge to the world?

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How Travellers Find Destinations for Their Trips

Revenue Hub

In today’s digital-first era, there’s a myriad of influential resources that inspire travellers to seek out certain destinations. NB: This is an article from Expedia Group From viral content on social media and posts from friends and family to destination sites and travel blogs, where people decide to travel can be a click away. Given that travelers are inundated with these outside influences and factors, how do people decide where to go?

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How AI Revenue Management is helping hoteliers get the competitive edge

EHL Insights

Hotel revenue management is the process of optimizing revenue by predicting demand and setting prices accordingly, most commonly found in hotels to forecast occupancy in order to maximize their room rate, hotel marketing strategy, and overall property performance. It's a complex and ever-evolving field for a revenue manager to navigate, with many channels and tools to keep up-to-date with.

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Total Revenue Management: No Chance Without Group Data

Revenue Hub

Hoteliers have long understood the need to employ revenue management techniques as part of their sales strategy. NB: This is an article from Knowland They use it to make informed decisions and discover actionable insights to maximize revenue within the hotel. Ideally, it is a dynamic process fed by a large amount of data that can segment demand into distinct customer behaviours.

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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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Knowland adds Account Alerts feature 

Hotel Business

Knowland , a provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, has added Account Alerts, an enhancement to its core platform. The delivery of automated email alerts once a day helps sales teams save time, stay informed and react early to revenue opportunities. Consolidated email notifications will be pushed to the user anytime recent account activity matches the individual filters set by the user.

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NRN editors discuss FAT Brands’ latest acquisition, Panera Brands’ possible IPO and the Top 500

Nation's Restaurant News

Plus hear from Frances Allen, CEO of Checkers and Rally’s

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Less Pressure, Even More Leisure: Hox Chalet Returns for 2024 Season

Hospitality Net

Returning to the piste-perfect setting of Morzine in the French Alps, The Hoxton will once again be bringing all the cosy vibes to a decked out, luxury chalet from January 2024. Back together with partners GREY GOOSE® Vodka and Treeline Chalets, The Hoxton has curated the ultimate in mountain retreats complete with all the Hox-from-home touches.

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Travelodge acquires first Ibis hotel

Hotel Owner

Travelodge has acquired its first Ibis hotel, and is now set to open the group’s second hotel in Wellingborough and 10th hotel in Northamptonshire. Over the last few months, the group has also upgraded the hotel to a new premium look and feel brand specification. To mark the opening, the hotel chain hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony where local MP Peter Bone and Tony O’Brien, Travelodge’s UK development director, officially opened the hotel.

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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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HSMAI Century Campaign: Building a Bridge to Our Brightest Future

Hospitality Net

For close to a century, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has stood as a guiding light for innovation, support, and community growth within the hotel sales, marketing, and revenue optimization fields. Now, as we begin the countdown to our momentous 100-year anniversary in 2027, we’re excited to unveil the Century Campaign for the HSMAI Foundation.

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Meliá White House appoints new general manager

Hotel Owner

Meliá White House, part of Meliá Hotels International, has announced the appointment of Jakob Gowin as general manager of its 4-star deluxe hotel that sits alongside Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill. Following the recent reveal of a £40m transformation for the 1930s Grade II listed building, Gowin joins the impressive 581-room hotel, which features an additional 112 long-stay apartments, with extensive experience from several London properties.

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Food waste: AI supporting Accor hotels

Hospitality Net

As part of the international day of awareness for food loss and waste, Accor, a world leader in hospitality with 5,500 hotels and 10,000 food & beverage venues serving 200 million meals worldwide every year, is leveraging artificial intelligence and a joint measurement drive to go even further.

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Manorview Hotels and Leisure Group acquires The Tarbet Hotel

Hotel Owner

Manorview Hotels and Leisure Group has acquired The Tarbet Hotel in Arrochar, Argyll and Bute, from Coast and Country Hotels for an undisclosed sum. The Tarbet Hotel is historic and stately and located on the edge of Loch Lomond, dating back over four centuries. The hotel offers 68 bedrooms, many with lake views. Other facilities include a restaurant and bar, along with several lounges, which regularly play host to live entertainment from local bands and musicians.

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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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Maverick Hotels and Restaurants To Manage Hilton Chicago Northbrook

Hospitality Net

Maverick Hotels and Restaurants announced today that it continues to grow the company’s expanding portfolio with the addition of another hotel in the metropolitan Chicago market. Maverick founder and CEO Robert Habeeb made the announcement.

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Hotel demand slows in August as room rates fall

Hotel Owner

The UK hotel sector has seen a slowdown in demand during August, in line with seasonal trends, but the drop in room rates last month was more acute due to the record rates in July, according to RSM’s Hotels Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, found that average daily rates (ADR) of occupied rooms decreased from £165.57 (July) to £145.44 (August) in the UK and fell even more significantly in London from £256.58 to £208.76.

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WTTC and Puerto Rico Tourism Company Mark World Tourism Day

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) commemorated World Tourism Day in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, highlighting the exceptional growth and commitment of Puerto Rico in promoting sustainable travel.

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Today’s news in brief – 29/09/23

Hotel Owner

The UK hotel sector experienced a seasonal demand slowdown in August , but the decline in room rates was more pronounced due to record rates in July, according to RSM’s Hotels Tracker. Average daily rates (ADR) for occupied rooms dropped from £165.57 (July) to £145.44 (August) in the UK and even further in London, from £256.58 to £208.76. Occupancy rates fell from 83% (July) to 79.6% (August) in the UK and from 85.8% to 80.7% in London.

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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.