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Green check-in: strategies for hotels to adopt and promote sustainability

eHotelier

In the quest for a sustainable future, hotels play a pivotal role in setting a positive example for both guests and industry peers. By embracing energy-efficient technologies, reducing waste, conserving water, sourcing responsibly, engaging with communities, and adopting eco-friendly infrastructure, hotels can contribute significantly to global sustainability efforts.

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Can you spare 5 minutes? Complete our reader survey

Hospitality Magazine

Hospitality is running a reader survey to find out what you want to read about via our print, social, event, and digital platforms. The team is focused on delivering the right content to you, our readers, and we’d really like to know about the most pressing issues your business is facing and how we can help support you. From staffing and hospitality technology to food and drink trends – we’re here to write about it.

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Consumers Welcome Some Restaurant Automation, Reject Others

Modern Restaurant Management

Operators must weigh guest acceptance while making strategic decisions about integrating automation at many restaurant touch points, according to Software Advice’s 2024 Automated Customer Experience Survey. More than half (55 percent) of global consumers say automated food preparation is unacceptable for both quick service and table service restaurants, while nearly half (49 percent) say they’re likely to order food through an artificial intelligence tool, such as a chatbot or drive-

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The Distillery Putting Puerto Rico Back in Puerto Rican Rum

EATER

Using homegrown heirloom sugarcane varieties, San Juan Artisan Distillers is part of a small group of producers challenging the imported molasses-based rums that have long dominated the island.

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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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Navigating challenges of AI and maximizing value in the service sector

eHotelier

Ethical AI practices must be championed to promote a symbiotic relationship between humans and technology. In this era of technological advancement, the celebration of the 'human touch' becomes paramount, embodying progress with empathy and ensuring a harmonious integration of AI into the fabric of organizational culture.

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The Rise of Global Fusion on QSR Menus

Modern Restaurant Management

There is an opportunity for QSRs to attract new customers by integrating bold, exotic flavors and ethnic cuisines into LTOs and menus. Eighty three percent of Gen Z is excited for new food and beverage trends with 25 percent expecting to dine out more this year, according to a recent Datassential report. This is coupled with the global ethnic food market projected to grow by approximately eight percent from 2023 to 2023.

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A New Cookbook Brings the Beloved Recipes of ‘Stardew Valley’ to Life

EATER

Evi Abeler You can now finally make your very own Pink Cake irl There are few video games that have developed the kind of loyal, deeply devoted fan base of Stardew Valley. Released in 2016 by ConcernedApe, the cozy farm simulator game is widely considered to be among the best in that genre, and players spend countless hours growing vegetables, raising cows and sheep, fishing for rare specimens, mining minerals, and generally tending their in-game farms.

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How personalized upselling and cross-selling can transform your hotel’s bottom line

eHotelier

Upselling add-ons like room upgrades, gym access, or additional extras like hampers will generate plenty of revenue for your hotel and typically require minimal costs.

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Wellness Floors as a Steppingstone for Enhanced Mixed Use Revenues

Larry Mogelonsky

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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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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A Tight Labor Market: The New Normal

Modern Restaurant Management

The tightening labor market of 2024 presents a complex set of challenges for business owners, from a shrinking labor force to the increasing prevalence of counteroffers. The labor market landscape has shifted recently in ways that few could have predicted even a few years ago. As we press on into 2024, it's crucial for business owners to recognize the complexities and nuances of these shifts so they can stand the best chance of winning the talent race.

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Just Another Member of the Diaspora, Writing About Mangoes

EATER

Salivating at the mango slices. | Shutterstock I didn’t grow up eating them, but here I am all the same Kesar mango season arrived like the greatest FOMO. A friend posted on her Instagram stories that they were back, $40 a case at Patel Brothers (my closest South Asian grocer) behind the cash register, and I already felt like I was wasting time. I could make it there myself a few days later, but every day felt like a clawing panic.

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Pricing strategies: leveraging bias and psychological tricks for success

eHotelier

Effective pricing strategies are crucial for capturing consumer attention and driving sales. Leveraging psychological biases and tricks can profoundly influence consumer perception and behavior, so let's explore several proven pricing strategies that smartly use human psychology to enhance business success.

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What is hotel Average Daily Rate | How to calculate ADR?

MEWS

What is Average Daily Rate (ADR)? An Average Daily Rate is an important hotel KPI that’s based on calculating the average rate or price of a hotel room sold on any given day. As mentioned, this rate is super helpful for comparing how well your hotel is doing versus hotels of a similar caliber. Ultimately, it’s one of the most important metrics when looking to draw conclusions from hotel data analytics.

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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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Top chefs headline Celebrating Culinary Careers event

Hospitality Magazine

Kagome and Echuca Regional Health (ERH) are hosting the Celebrating Culinary Careers event on 17 May at Morrisons Winery in Moama, New South Wales. The night will include a dinner experience featuring dishes from some of the country’s top industry names. These talents include Patissier and Presenter Adriano Zumbo; Good Chef Bad Chef ‘s Adrian Richardson, Marina Bay Sands Singapore’s John Sloane, and Chef and Global Hospitality Consultant Glenn Austin.

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A Highly Subjective, Rigorously Reported Ranking of Barstools

EATER

These are the best and worst barstools at cocktail bars right now, from minimalist chairs to cushioned seats and everything in between.

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5 trends to be aware of for your hotel’s strategy

eHotelier

As guest expectations evolve, so too should the strategies hoteliers use to communicate with them. Understanding these changing expectations and valuing what guests want is the foundation of any communication strategy.

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Best hotel loyalty programs and how to set up your own

MEWS

What is a hotel loyalty program? A hotel loyalty program is a reward program similar to an airline's mileage rewards program in that it offers benefits for traveling more frequently. Essentially, it’s a marketing strategy that hotel chains (and sometimes independent hotels) use to attract and retain guests by offering sales, offers, and other privileges.

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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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Alessandro Pavoni to open Cibaria in Manly

Hospitality Magazine

Alessandro Pavoni is fronting a new all-day Italian restaurant in Manly, which is slated to launch later this year in time for summer. Cibaria is part of the recently developed Manly Pacific Hotel and Pavoni and his wife Annna’s Sydney portfolio of Italian restaurants spanning a’Mare, Ormeggio at The Spit, Chiosco, and Postino Osteria, which will soon open in Summer Hill.

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Minnesota Is Leading the THC Beverage Boom

EATER

A careful alchemy of local innovation, freewheeling legislation, and rapidly shifting consumer trends has brought Minnesota to the forefront of the cannabis-infused beverage market.

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Dusit Hotels & Resorts expands its presence in the Maldives with ‘all-inclusive’ lifestyle resort near Malé

eHotelier

Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed an agreement with Pearl Atoll Pvt Ltd to manage dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives – a 125-key lifestyle resort on a private island near the main island of Malé.

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4 Mistakes Hospitality Employers Make When Conducting a Confidential Search

Horizon Hospitality

Having an easily recognizable employer brand is invaluable to hospitality companies seeking to attract candidates. However, some hiring situations require a more discrete approach. Whether a hospitality company wants to limit the number of unqualified candidates, shield business plans from competitors, or minimize operations disruptions during executive turnover, confidential searches can be a valuable strategy.

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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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Kolture Group launches Astro in Sydney’s Barangaroo

Hospitality Magazine

David Bae’s Kolture Group has swung open the doors to its latest venue Astro at The Streets of Barangaroo precinct in Sydney. Located in the former Soot space, Astro’s offering is inspired by Tokyo izakayas and the Korean barbeque venues of Seoul. “I wanted to create a venue where you can unwind at lunch or after work eating incredible Izakaya-style dishes, combining the communal atmosphere that Yakiniku or Korean BBQ brings, while knocking down some refreshing highballs and ju

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How a Trademark Battle Erupted Between Two Restaurants Called ‘Middle Child’

EATER

In a legal complaint, Philly’s lauded Middle Child restaurant alleges that an upcoming Vegas brunch spot is infringing on its trademark rights

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The Ingot Hotel Perth in Western Australia wins prestigious “Best of Choice” 2024 Award

eHotelier

Ingot Hotel Perth, Ascend Hotel Collection™ has been recognised in the prestigious 2024 “Best of Choice” Awards announced at the Choice Hotels International, Inc. 68th Annual Convention in Las Vegas.

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AHLA: U.S. Hotels Added 1,200 Jobs in April

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—U.S. hotels added 1,200 jobs to their payrolls in April, according to the latest government data that shows employment in the industry is still far from pre-pandemic levels, reported the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Total hotel employment stands at about 1.92 million, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s 193,600 fewer workers in the industry than in February 2020, just before the pandemic hit.

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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.