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Social media tends redefining hotel engagement

eHotelier

Virtual experiences, interactive content, sustainability stories, and user-generated content are reshaping the way hotels connect with their audiences.

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Bar Infinita arrives on Sydney’s North Shore

Hospitality Magazine

The Italian restaurant and bar has opened in Gordon located on Sydney’s North Shore. Former Firedoor and Ormeggio Chef Francesco Iervolino is spearheading the venue which sends a nod to traditional Italian cuisine and woodfire cooking techniques. The Bar Infinita menu features a range of Italian share plates, pastas, antipasti, and also a selection of woodfired steaks utilising the venue’s pizza oven.

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AI, VR, Holographs and More in QSRs

Modern Restaurant Management

What will the QSR of the future look like and what role will AI-integrated technologies play? To answer that and more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to an expert–Daniel Hawes, Vice President of Product Design at Givex, whose work marries the worlds of technology, design, and academic research. He has developed and produced twelve television series, nine films, more than 50 games, and pioneered applications in Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality.

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Amilla Maldives named Responsible Hospitality Partner of the Year 2024 by Forbes Travel Guide

eHotelier

Conscious luxury pioneer Amilla Maldives has been named ‘Responsible Hospitality Partner of the Year’ 2024 at Forbes Travel Guide’s annual summit in Las Vegas. This noteworthy accolade was awarded in recognition of the Amilla team’s outstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as environmental sustainability.

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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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House Made Hospitality on staffing, diner opportunities, and remaining agile

Hospitality Magazine

The following series is filled with valuable insights from the country’s leading operators – think Lucas Restaurants, Solotel, House Made Hospitality, and six other groups on everything from milestone moments to the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, what they’re tipping will be big in 2024, and the current staffing landscape. The final piece comes from House Made Hospitality Director Justin Newton.

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City of Melbourne launches Twilight Trade initiative

Hospitality Magazine

Businesses across Melbourne are being encouraged to open later following new consumer research commissioned by the City of Melbourne. The research showed strong demand from consumers to shop after usual business hours. The research also revealed more than half of retailers surveyed supported a change to core trading hours to open from 10am to 7pm Sunday to Wednesday, and 10am to 9pm Thursday to Saturday.

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Regent and InterContinental hotels to open in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts, has signed a management agreement with the King Abdullah Financial District Management and Development Company (KAFD DMC) to bring two more luxury hotels to Riyadh. In an expansion of the IHG-KAFD partnership, Regent Riyadh KAFD and InterContinental Riyadh KAFD are poised to complement the region's first Kimpton at KAFD, which is set to debut by the end of 2024 as part of the agreement established last year, bringing its total to three properties in KAFD.

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Noma returns to Kyoto for 10-week residency

Hospitality Magazine

Rene Redzepi and the Noma team have confirmed a second residency at the Ace Hotel Kyoto in Japan. Noma will return from 8 October until 18 December this year for a 10-week run that will showcase autumnal produce. It marks the third trip to Japan for the Copenhagen restaurant, which held sold-out dining experiences in 2015 and 2023, with Chef Rene Redzepi describing last year’s spring stint at Ace as “unforgettable” “Our first stay in Kyoto was one of the most unforgettabl

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Will Rentschler appointed General Manager at Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection

eHotelier

Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection, is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Rentschler as General Manager. Industry veteran Rentschler joins the resort team as it enters a new era, with the revitalization of the property’s main lodge and introduction of two brand-new culinary outlets set to debut in March 2024.

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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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Exploring the Mews and Amadeus partnership

MEWS

There was plenty to talk about at this year’s ITB Berlin, but the headline news was the announcement of the new strategic partnership between Mews and Amadeus.

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Stuart Booth appointed VP of Sales EMEA at Alliants

eHotelier

Alliants, the provider of customer experience technology and expertise, has appointed Stuart Booth as Vice President of Sales EMEA.

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A Coq au Vin Recipe Ready in Under an Hour (Really)

EATER

Dina Ávila /Eater We updated Julia Child’s classic French braise for weeknight-friendly cooking In this series, we’ll take a look at recipes from professional chefs and streamline them to capture their essence, while still prioritizing actually eating dinner at a reasonable hour. We’re starting with coq au vin , a French standby that takes some chefs three days to make.

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Radisson Hotel Group celebrates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at inaugural ‘Diversity Week’

eHotelier

With more than 70,000+ team members representing more than 146 nationalities, Radisson Hotel Group launches its first Diversity Week, aligned with this year’s International Women’s Day theme of “Inspire Inclusion”. The aim of “Diversity Week” is to promote diversity in the workplace, foster meaningful conversations about inclusivity and equity in growth opportunities, encourage open dialogue about gender, culture, and minorities, and celebrate the Group’s unique and diverse talent as a leading d

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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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Meeting With Success

Lodging Magazine

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? I was born with a love of travel and hotels, but it was really my grandmother who instilled in me a deep appreciation for beautiful and special places around the world. My father was also hugely influential in my interest in hotels as real estate and creative problem solving. Who were some of your mentors or role models, male or female, and what were their most […] The post Meeting With Success appeared first on LODGING Maga

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Human vs. Tech: How to find the balance in your hotel operations?

eHotelier

When talking about technology in hospitality, we can identify two approaches: all of nothing. There are hotels that are scared of the word automation and have satanised technology by thinking it removes the essence of hospitality.

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Is Green Chaud Just an Après-Ski Fantasy?

EATER

With the combination of hot chocolate and Chartreuse, Americans may have adopted a purportedly French tradition that is more fiction than fact.

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Hotel revenue growth spearheads Cendyn’s repositioning

eHotelier

Cendyn, a global leader of integrated hotel solutions, has unveiled a revamped brand identity and a new consolidated product offering at ITB Berlin, bolstered by a bigger team in EMEA and APAC to support its growing customer base.

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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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BONUS: The can’t-miss restaurant industry event right around the corner

Nation's Restaurant News

In this special episode of Extra Serving, NRN editor-in-chief Sam Oches talks with Chris Keating, EVP of Conferences for NRN parent Informa Foodservice.

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The End of OTA Rate Parity

Revenue Hub

Anyone who has heard me speak or read past blogs and articles will know that while I steadfastly agree that OTA’s are a necessary evil, I am also incredibly aware of how they do business; how they continually find ways to disadvantage hoteliers and how their under-hand sales tactics are never, ever there to support hoteliers. NB: This is an article from Right Revenue , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date But as I have also said repeatedly, a lot of t

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AI is fundamentally changing the Travel Industry

Hospitality Net

According to Charuta Fadnis of Phocuswright on Tuesday at ITB Berlin, the use of AI by agents and personalised travel apps is an important future trend.

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Google Pauses Low Activity Ad Groups: What Hotels Need to Know

Revenue Hub

Hey hotel marketers! Starting March 11, Google Ads is implementing a new policy that’s all about boosting your campaign’s budget efficiency. Ad groups created at least 13 months ago with no impressions in the past year will automatically be paused. NB: This is an article from RateGain Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date This rollout, expected to complete by April 30, aims to streamline your advertising efforts and ensure your budget is used effectively.

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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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The future is already here: GenAI is now an integral part of tourism

Hospitality Net

Speaking at ITB Berlin 2024 Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings, revealed himself to be a major supporter of the use of artificial intelligence. At the Future Tracks section of the Convention he outlined his vision for the use of artificial intelligence in tourism under the heading of “Leadership, Innovation and the Future of Travel”: ”Back in the day my parents would go to a travel agency, where their interests were already known, and where they could be presented with suitable offers.

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Instagram’s Hidden Formula: Top Tips for Ranking Success

Revenue Hub

Instagram – the land of filters, hashtags, and endless scrolling. But what’s the secret sauce behind getting your content noticed in this vast sea of photos and videos? The Instagram algorithm, a complex set of rules that determines what appears on your feed. NB: This is an article from 3&6 , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Summer last year the head of Instagram shared the first insight into how the various algorithms actually works.

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Neptune’s Grotto opens under Clam Bar this May

Hospitality Magazine

The group behind Bistro 916, Pellegrino 2000, and Clam Bar have announced a fourth Sydney venue, with the venue becoming the first subterranean space for Dan Pepperell, Michael Clift, and Andy Tyson. It’s also an ultra-convenient addition for the team – Neptune’s Grotto is located underneath Clam Bar on the corner of Young and Bridge Street, with the space accessible through Loftus Lane.

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Deploying AI in Hotels Now as Simple as Uploading One Document

Revenue Hub

Start using AI faster : a simple document upload trains the chatbot answers about your hotel; Make communications more efficient: check grammar, adjust the tone and rewrite text for clarity using generative AI; Understand better what guests want to know: AI analyses conversations to suggest improvements to the information provided. NB: This is an article from HiJiffy , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Using artificial intelligence to boost revenue

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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.