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Fostering a culture of wellbeing for workplace mental health

eHotelier

Employee wellbeing initiatives are increasingly popular, with well-proven positive impacts for reducing absenteeism, turn-over, low productivity - thereby reducing associated costs.

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How Spanish tapas is redefining itself in Australia

Hospitality Magazine

For many diners, their first small plates dining experience was at a tapas restaurant. Like most cuisines, tapas peaked before it mellowed out in popularity, but venues are beginning to re-emerge in a more modern form, offering dishes that are reflective of traditional Spanish cuisine. To find out more about the Spanish tapas offering of today, Hospitality speaks to Iberica’s Joaquin Saez and Beso’s Ana Cortes Garcia.

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8 Inspirational TED Talks Every Hospitality Professional Needs To Watch

Hotelogix

TED talks have always been inspiring and motivating. As a trusted Cloud PMS partner to over thousands of hotels globally, we thought of compiling a list of hospitality-related talks given at various TEDX events. We believe, listening to these speeches can help you rethink, evaluate and restructure (if needed) your approach towards your hospitality business.

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How to Prepare and Protect Restaurants for Drinksgiving

Modern Restaurant Management

The cultural phenomenon of Drinksgiving (or Blackout Wednesday) continues to grow in popularity for the restaurant industry, especially as sales continue to rebound from the pandemic. Data shows that alcohol sales typically increase between 270-658 percent on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, compared to weekdays prior. Higher alcohol sales typically connect to higher volume of alcohol consumption, which unfortunately leads to higher risk of harmful consumer behavior after leaving the restauran

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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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8 hospitality industry trends in 2024 and tips to stay ahead

eHotelier

The hospitality industry has always been at the forefront of adapting to changing trends and customer preferences. As we approach 2024, it’s evident that the industry is on the cusp of significant transformation. Here's how to stay ahead.

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Mastering Overbooking in Hotels: Strategies, Benefits, and Best Practices

Hotelogix

The hospitality industry is well acquainted with the concept of hotel overbooking. Although it is a  common practice in hotel management, it has been a matter of debate particularly because of the complications it brings during peak hours. When refusing customers becomes inevitable due to overbooking, it leads to poor customer experience and a negative brand image.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Marketing Your Virtual Restaurant – Tips for Success

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry is changing quickly, and technology plays a big role. This means that restaurants and franchises must focus on efficiency and lean operations. One way to do this is to open a virtual restaurant. A virtual restaurant is a restaurant that doesn't have a physical location. It only exists online; customers can order food through a delivery app.

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Turning website views into restaurant visits

eHotelier

Turning website views into restaurant visits - Insights - Insights Turning user clicks into dining visits depends on consistently positive messaging. We've tested what works.

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Thai-style dessert cafe Homm opens two new locations

Hospitality Magazine

After debuting on Melbourne’s La Trobe Street earlier this year, Homm is set to launch two new outposts in Melbourne Central and Box Hill next month. Homm is known for its unique offering of Asian desserts which take on Thai-inspired influences. Some of the venue’s most well-known dishes include a Thai-twist on Korean bingsu with Thai tea and salted egg; plus a toasted coconut and kaya crumble.

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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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How to generate 8 must-have hotel reports with a cloud property management system

Hotelogix

Call them hotel reports or hotel management system reports, they help you gain insights on your hotel business so that you can make data-driven decisions. However, without a hotel property management system, it would be next to impossible to extract those reports manually. So, in this case, it is highly advisable to adopt a smart cloud-based hotel property management system that would help with hundreds of accurate reports on every aspect of your hotel operations.

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Restaurants and Bars Should Consider Text Message Surveys for Gathering Customer Feedback

Modern Restaurant Management

In the competitive restaurant and bar industry, customer feedback is vital for success. With the prevalence of online reviews, it's crucial to actively seek and utilize feedback. Text message surveys offer a convenient and real-time method to gather this valuable input, and in this guide, we'll explore their importance and implementation for improved operations.

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The impact of holiday posts on B2B hospitality companies: LinkedIn marketing insights

eHotelier

The impact of holiday posts on B2B hospitality companies: LinkedIn marketing insights - Insights - Insights Unless you have something unique or can use engaging photographs of people to boost interaction, here's why it might be best to refrain.

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Sydney’s north shore to welcome The Belroy Hotel

Hospitality Magazine

Located on the former site of Gilroy’s Hotel, The Belroy Hotel is set to open on 22 November in Sydney’s St Leonards. The Belroy Hotel is the work of Garry McGrath of Sonenco Hotels (Barangaroo’s The Sussex Hotel) who also operated the former Gilroy’s Hotel. The Belroy Hotel will host a sports bar downstairs, plus a terrace bar and bistro upstairs with a large wrap-around balcony and conservatory style space.

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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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A Look Back at 10 Years of Punch

EATER

Punch is an award-winning media brand dedicated to drinks and drinking culture.

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Unlocking the Secrets to Boosting Online Hotel Bookings: A Comprehensive Guide to Drive More Direct Bookings

Hotelogix

The hospitality industry has its own set of challenges. Bringing more and more bookings is yet another daunting task. The million-dollar question remains- "How to increase online hotel booking? Direct bookings are done directly through your website and do not involve collaboration with any third-party website or person. In this blog, we will look at various ways that help generate incremental direct bookings.

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The Mille Club: thinking of the hidden costs for high rates

eHotelier

The Mille Club: thinking of the hidden costs for high rates - Insights - Insights Here's a lesson for every hotelier looking to grow nightly rates, no matter the star rating.

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Sydney’s Maybe Sammy ranked #1 in Top 500 Bars list

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney’s Maybe Sammy has been named as the world’s most influential bar by taking out the #1 spot in the Top 500 Bars 2023 awards. The announcement came from the Top 500 Bars 2023 awards evening in Paris, where Maybe Sammy Venue Manager Sarah Proietti and Bar Manager Hunter Gregory collected the award. Maybe Sammy came top of the list, followed by New York’s Double Chicken Please; Barcelona’s Paradiso; Paris’ Little Red Door; and Singapore’s Jigger & Pony.

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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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So Long to the ‘Somm’

EATER

Modern wine professionals are defining themselves outside of dated industry terms like stodgy "sommelier" and scandal-ridden "somm.

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7 best hotel add-on services to increase revenue | Mews

MEWS

Hotel add-on services increase your hotel's revenue by adding more value to each reservation. They come in many shapes and forms, and there are many ways to ensure you're successfully marketing them.

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Hotel Indigo makes its debut in Sydney

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Pro-invest Group announce the opening of Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point, debuting the neighbourhood-inspired global boutique brand in Sydney.

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6 tips to make the most of the festive season

Hospitality Magazine

It’s easy to slump on December 26 – so much has happened, sales were great, and can we just put our feet up for a few weeks? It sounds like the ‘80s when many places closed in January – you wish! The new mindset has to be around 12 months of continual planning, not the on-and-off pattern that creates inconsistency. Start with a 12-month calendar – this way, events aren’t forgotten until the last minute, and you coordinate with seasonal activities such as school holidays and tourism.

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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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150 Years of Eating and Drinking in Dallas’s Deep Ellum Neighborhood

EATER

What is the future for restaurants in this ever-evolving neighborhood?

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Hotelier personas in the new era of hospitality

MEWS

The new era of hospitality, ruled by innovative use of spaces and hyper-personalized service, changed how we stay and experience places.

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voco hotels signs 25th Americas property in Missoula, Mont.

eHotelier

voco hotels – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), today announced the signing of its 25th Americas property in Missoula, Mont., nearly three years after launching in the region. The soon-to-renovate voco Missoula Downtown is the latest extension of voco hotels’ conversion-friendly model which combines the local character and charm of an independent property with the quality and reassurance of a respected global brand.

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Sydney’s Dean & Nancy’s on 22 reveals new menu Above the Clouds

Hospitality Magazine

Dean & Nancy’s on 22 have unveiled their new cocktail offering Above the Clouds this week in the Sydney CBD. The team have been inspired by cosmic experiences for the offering which is an invitation for guests to travel beyond the heights of its level 22 location. “Living and working in a microgravity environment requires culinary ingenuity and creativity,” says Restaurant and Bar Manager, Stefano Filardi.

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Business Automation in Hospitality: A New World

Dive into the transformative potential of business automation within the hospitality sector. This comprehensive overview showcases how innovative technologies can streamline operations, reduce costs, and elevate guest satisfaction. Discover the advantages of integrating systems like automated check-ins, CRM, and energy management to not only save on expenses but also to provide a seamless and personalized guest experience.