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Thoughtful sleep program setup at the Deer Path Inn as an example for all independent hotels

eHotelier

With the right strategy and thoughtful planning, a sleep program can be executed in a way that enhances the onsite storytelling and overall experience.

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Low-waste bar Closed arrives in Newcastle

Hospitality Magazine

Newcastle has welcomed a new culinary addition in the form of low-waste bar Closed which has landed in the suburb of Islington. Former Subo talent Alannah Miceli is spearheading the culinary offering which is being tagged as ‘raw, rotten, and loud’ and showcases nose-to-tail and root-to-leaf low-waste techniques. “In the Hunter Region we have access to beautiful local produce that needs to be championed.

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What To Do When Your Guests Have Sticky Fingers

Modern Restaurant Management

Among the reasons restaurants fail (poor location, inadequate marketing, lack of staff and inventory control, uninspired menu, unreasonable pricing), customer theft is rarely on the radar. And yet, the diner who walks out with your logo beer mug is damaging your restaurant’s bottom line. After a guest thief takes what they want, the restaurant must purchase replacements and eventually report the thefts to their insurance company, which in the long run will raise their premiums, creating an

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The Whataburger App Is Essentially Tracking Houston’s Ongoing Power Outage

EATER

Giving Centerpoint a run for its money, the Whataburger app proves it’s good for more than just ordering burgers

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Profitable approaches to early check-ins and late check outs

eHotelier

Training your hotel reception on the best practices for early check-ins and late checkouts can help them recognize the hotel’s business goals and encourage guests to leave positive reviews.

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Peter Conistis’ new Greek restaurant Ammos opens tomorrow

Hospitality Magazine

Acclaimed chef Peter Conistis is gearing up to launch his latest eatery in Sydney tomorrow. Ammos is located at Novotel in Brighton-Le-Sands, with the dining room showcasing scenic views of the beach and the menu heroing produce from Australia and beyond – Greece, to be exact. Conistis has based the menu on seafood, taking inspiration from the food his mother Eleni made as well as his own culinary repertoire, which he has been building for more than 30 years.

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Nobody Asked for Evil Malört

EATER

With Evil Malört, one bartender is making the polarizing, Chicago-born liqueur worse with ingredients like cuttlefish ink and peppers.

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The top 10 accounts receivable controls

eHotelier

Offering credit comes with risk and when we have these risks, a tight set of controls that we follow will help keep us safe. Follow these controls if you want to limit your chances of coming up short.

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The Apollo Group announces 200-seater Sydney restaurant

Hospitality Magazine

The Wunderlich Lane precinct is currently undergoing development in Sydney’s Surry Hills, and there’s been a new addition to the restaurant line up. The Apollo Group has confirmed it will launch a 200-seat Greek garden restaurant within the Baptist Street precinct, becoming the latest venue to join its portfolio of Cho Cho San, Greca, Yoko, and The Apollo in Sydney and Tokyo.

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Taking Care of the Customers Is Key to Ensuring Loyalty

Modern Restaurant Management

At a time when the competition for the guest dollar and loyalty is fierce, it's a challenge to stand out. How can a brand develop a loyalty program that is relevant for a variety of guests? Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine connected with Christine Ralph, Director of Loyalty for HOA Brands, the parent company of Hooters and Hoots Wings, to discuss all things loyalty.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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We Asked: “How Do You Price Your Wine List?”

EATER

Sommeliers and wine professionals at top New York City restaurants like The Four Horsemen and Claud share how they price their wine lists.

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New hotel Tropicana Los Cabos set to open August 2024

eHotelier

The freshly renovated and relaunched Tropicana Los Cabos will open its doors this August 2024 in San Jose del Cabo. Nestled in the heart of this charming ar.

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What is a hotel rooming list and how to improve it in 2024 | Mews

MEWS

What is a hotel rooming list? First things first, what is a hotel rooming list? Simply put, it’s a document that consolidates all the key details—guest names, arrival and departure dates, room types, special requests, and payment information—needed to organize large groups efficiently. In the past, this was typically managed through Excel files shared between hotels and event organizers.

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Building a Culture of Consistent Foodservice Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

Professionals in the restaurant industry are acutely aware of the importance of food safety, but its day-to-day implementation continues to be a challenge. Research shows that out of two million restaurant inspections between September 2022 and 2023, handwashing was the most common FDA food code violation (six percent), and 5.6 percent of violations were due to inadequate sanitization of food contact surfaces.

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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 Taco Without Cilantro Isn’t a Taco’

EATER

Despite its high price, cilantro remains essential in Mexico City’s taquerías, such as Tacos la Chula in Colonia Escandón. Mexico City’s recent drought turned cilantro into a luxury good for the city’s taqueros. It’s unlikely to be the last time. A recent dry spell has taken a toll on Mexico City’s taco stands. Over the course of this spring, as May turned to June without any sign of the usual early-summer rains, a simple ingredient reached extravagant prices.

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Four Season Resort Punta Mita’s Dos Catrinas earns 2024 wine spectator restaurant award

eHotelier

Luxury resort Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita is proud to announce that its signature on-property restaurant, Dos Catrinas, has been honored for its outstanding wine program as part of the Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards, which represents the world’s only awards program focused exclusively on restaurant wine service.

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The Maybe Group exits Public Hospitality

Hospitality Magazine

The Maybe Group has confirmed it has officially ended its partnership with Public Hospitality, which has continued to make waves on the news front. Public acquired The Maybe Group last April, taking control of Sydney’s Maybe Sammy, El Primo Sanchez (which it opened in collaboration with Public), Maybe Frank, and Sammy Junior. But the partnership was short-lived, with Maybe Group Co-Founders Vince Lombardo and Stefano Catino today confirming they had taken back two venues: Maybe Sammy and M

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Hotel Revenue Management for Small Hotels [Free-Ebook]

Hotelogix

As an independent hotel owner, you understand the challenges of driving revenue in a competitive market. From setting the right prices to attracting the right guests, every decision you make impacts your hotel's bottom line. In this blog, we will delve into different aspects of hotel revenue management and explore top tips and tricks to help you optimize your hotel’s revenue potential.

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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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Turkey Is Texas Barbecue’s Most Underrated Smoked Meat

EATER

Sorry, brisket — smoked turkey is pretty darn great

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Mews survey reveals 80% of travelers prefer hotels with a completely automated front desk or self-service technology

eHotelier

The mad dash to take a summer vacation is underway, with three out of four travelers agreeing that Americans are prioritizing travel more in 2024. And when they travel, they are opting more for a highly digital, self-service experience when it comes to their hotel stays.

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KOI Dessert Bar arrives in Melbourne

Hospitality Magazine

After a lengthy wait, KOI Dessert Bar will officially open the doors to its flagship store in Melbourne on 19 July. The 100 Collins Street location has been fitted out with a 42-seat dining space, state-of-the-art pastry kitchen and retail offering. KOI originally opened in Sydney and is run by Ike Malada and her sons Reynold, Ronald, and Arnold Poernomo.

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Innovative Techniques for Hotels to Optimize Room Rates, Occupancy, and Revenue

Horizon Hospitality

In the competitive world of hospitality, one of the most critical challenges of hotel professionals is balancing room rates with occupancy levels. Striking the right equilibrium requires a keen understanding of market dynamics, customer behavior, and strategic pricing. Dynamic pricing, or yield management, involves adjusting room rates in real-time based on supply and demand, with the ultimate goal being to increase the Revenue Per Available Room ( RevPAR ).

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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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Houston Diners Encouraged to Stay Home as Tropical Storm Beryl Surges

EATER

With millions left without power and several neighborhoods flooded and strewn in debris, Houston Mayor John Whitmire encourages all residents to shelter in place

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Smart Pricing Strategies for the Hospitality Industry

eHotelier

When industry people get together to talk about hospitality there is never any shortage of enthusiasm. Topics of discussion often include new methods, advancements, current concerns, and directional advice, but how do you know what to accept as reasonable when there is so much information to consume? The advice you receive might be progressive; however, it can also be contradictory, one directional, and even shortsighted.

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Josh Raine is taking over The Bluedoor Surry Hills this month

Hospitality Magazine

Former Tetsuya’s talent Josh Raine is currently hosting his pop-up dining series A Spot of Raine at The Bluedoor Surry Hills in Sydney. Raine is serving up a seven-course menu as part of the pop-up which is on now until Sunday 28 July. The menu draws on Raine’s travels around England, Japan, and Australia plus his career working in renowned Michelin-starred and hatted restaurants including Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons plus a six-year tenure at the iconic Tetsuya’s.

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Hotel chargebacks: how they work and how to handle them

MEWS

What is a chargeback? Let’s start with the basics. Other than a word that strikes fear into the heart of all those in e-commerce, a chargeback is a transaction reversal that’s initiated by a customer’s bank after the cardholder disagrees with a charge on their card. It’s different from a refund because a refund is usually initiated by the service provider, rather than the bank.

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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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Grocery Store Tourism Is Taking Off

EATER

Photo by Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images [link]

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Digital trends in accommodation: Hotels, Booking.com and the DMA

eHotelier

HOTREC has released its 2024 Hotel Distribution Study(1) which examines recent developments and trends in the European accommodation sector, and uncovers the way consumers book hotel rooms. The main findings confirm the need for proper implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These fair digital rules will ensure a more balanced treatment of hoteliers by.

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Why Fior is the restaurant Gymea was missing

Hospitality Magazine

Rebecca Fanning and Tristan Rosier’s Jane and Arthur are staples in Sydney’s inner-city dining scene. But earlier in the year, the duo announced they would open a restaurant outside of Surry Hills for the first time. Gymea has recently welcomed many new venues to the area, with Fanning and Rosier long acknowledging the potential of the Shire. “We scouted a few different locations, but nothing was quite as enticing as the Shire, specifically Gymea because we see a huge demand for great dining in

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MEININGER Hotels expands to Spain

Hospitality Net

New hotel building, directly at the trade fair.

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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.