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8 key takeaways from 2023 for hospitality professionals

eHotelier

While obstacles still remain and will continue to rise, we can look back on 2023 and forward in 2024 with optimism and recognize the potential for growth and innovation.

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Three chefs on redefining the industry’s ‘f’ word

Hospitality Magazine

There’s no doubt fusion cuisine has come a long way from nacho pizzas and sushi tacos. Like all trends, fusion peaked and fell in popularity, with arguably more down time as the dish combinations became more extravagant and harder to understand. Fusion cuisine generates mixed reactions from both the industry and the dining public, but restaurants combining multiple culinary influences are beginning to reappear once again.

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Restaurants Can Score Big for the Super Bowl

Modern Restaurant Management

In a few weeks, bars and restaurants will be filled with hungry and thirsty football fans celebrating their favorite team. Now is the time to get your plays in order to be a winner this Super Bowl Sunday. Themed Menus for the Win : Want to show support for this year’s best teams? Provide special menu options from the cities the contenders hail from – a Philly Cheesesteak if the Eagles make it or a Cuban for Miami.

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Ayodhya's hotel industry is booming: How technology will help

Hotelogix

Ayodhya, the city of Lord Ram, has been a popular destination for tourists worldwide. With the construction of the Ram Mandir and the post-consecration ceremony on 22 January, Ayodhya is set to witness a transformation that will reshape the city's infrastructure, economy, and tourism industry. From a small town to a popular tourist destination, Ayodhya has come a long way.

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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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How to properly record packages in your hotel

eHotelier

Many hoteliers are at a loss to properly set up and manage hotel package transactions so that they do not end up with a mess in their books and systems. Here's how to properly administer these seemingly complicated and unruly devices.

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Reaching and Keeping the New Generation of Diners with Effective Customer Loyalty

Modern Restaurant Management

Time is money, and consumers representing the youngest two adult generations are in short supply of both. When it comes to having a side hustle, Gen Z and millennial consumers are outpacing Gen X, baby boomers and seniors. With not much time on their hands, the younger generations of adults don’t have much time to cook – with other sources of supplemental income keeping them busy 24/7.

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Atlanta’s Good Vibes, Hospitality Not Included

EATER

A new wave of entertainment and aesthetics-obsessed restaurants has swept the city, merging club and lounge atmospheres with next-level interiors — often at the cost of their food and service

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Resort properties, waterparks and cybersecurity

eHotelier

This discussion with Justin Borkovetz, Director of Operations at Zucchetti North America LLC answers three questions that are of interest to larger and/or luxury resort properties.

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Karen Martini fronts new Public Hospitality venue in Melbourne

Hospitality Magazine

Karen Martini is heading back to her roots for her latest venue, which sees the celebrity chef front the opening of Italian grill Saint George in her hometown St Kilda. The Melbourne restaurant, formerly known as The Saint, is slated to open before the end of summer after undergoing a brief renovation which will see the space split into two spaces: a grill and a tavern. “Opening Saint George is like coming home,” says Martini. “My food is in constant evolution and I’ve be

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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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Keeping Your Restaurant Safe from Fires

Modern Restaurant Management

As a restaurant manager or owner, you are aware of the dangers fire presents to your business. Restaurants are prone to fires due to several reasons including grease build up, gas leaks, electrical fires, and cooking mistakes. According to the latest data provided by FEMA , an estimated 5,600 restaurant fires are reported to local fire departments each year resulting in injuries, death and over 100 million dollars in property damage.

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Scenes From the Frontlines of Jollibee’s Joyful, Frenzied Michigan Debut

EATER

Jollibee’s first Michigan location is pure service to its devoted Filipino fanbase. The restaurant debuted in Sterling Heights in January to huge crowds.

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Elevating hotel guest comfort through thoughtful refund policies

eHotelier

Hotel cancellations happen. What really matters for those in the hospitality industry is how they are handled when they do.

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8 essentials for your hotel tech stack in 2024

MEWS

Modern hospitality is unimaginable without a powerful hotel tech stack. Hoteliers greatly benefit from tools and systems that streamline processes, enhance guest experiences and manage operations. The final choice may vary based on the size, specific needs and the level of preparedness for tech innovation.

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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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Succession Strategies for Restaurant Owners: Safeguarding Your Legacy 

Modern Restaurant Management

Earlier this year a successful Popeyes franchisee with nineteen units unexpectedly passed away. The operator was relatively young and had no clear line of succession. Within weeks, his corporation declared bankruptcy, leaving 500 employees wondering if they would keep a job and putting $30 million dollars of sale volume at risk for the brand. Within a matter of months, ten of the nineteen units were permanently closed.

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The Astonishing Success of ‘The Bear’

EATER

Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images Against all odds, a show focused on the tedious intricacies of opening a new restaurant thoroughly captured the popular imagination and took home ten Emmys Even setting aside Jeremy Allen White’s earth-shaking Calvin Klein ad earlier this month, it’s been a very good January for The Bear. On the heels of its second season, the FX drama that centers around White’s character Carmy, a Chicago chef trying to revive his brother’s restaurant, has proven both a fan fa

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Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection appoints Executive Chef

eHotelier

Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection, announced today the appointment of Chef Senthil Krishnamurthy to Executive Chef. With over two decades of fine dining experience, proficiency in eight languages and a passion for the greater Salt Lake and Park City communities, Chef Senthil exudes culinary excellence and cultivates a sense of community in the heart of Deer Valley.

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Driving direct bookings via your hotel website? Leverage the power of a booking engine.

Hotelogix

In the hospitality industry, driving direct bookings through your hotel's website is crucial to remain competitive. The most important factor in achieving this is having a well-integrated booking engine. This technology can transform your website into a powerful tool to attract bookings. Let's explore how this works. Just so you know, before we begin, the website conversion rate in the global hospitality industry is between 2% and 3%.

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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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Sydney Spirits Festival to welcome country’s top producers

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney Spirits Festival has announced the line-up for its inaugural event this 10-12 May. Held at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney Cove, the festival is set to welcome 148 spirit brands across whisk(e)y, gin, soju, schnapps, rum, agave, vodka, vermouth, grappa, tequila, liqueurs, fortified wines, and more. The three-day festival will include stalls and free tastings from some of the country’s top producers, along with a schedule of masterclasses with international brands such as B

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Which Roast Chicken Recipe Rules Them All?

EATER

We tested three popular roast chicken recipes to find the best one Roasting a chicken, like cooking a steak, is one of those culinary tasks that inspires strong feelings: Everyone’s always trying to iterate to find the “better” technique, despite the existing classics. While I could likely spend a year testing roast chicken recipes (after which I’d certainly never want to eat another roast chicken), I wanted to compare some popular ones that use diverging techniques.

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Upleveling rooms and expanding wellness at the Fairmont Tremblant: a case study

eHotelier

Unique touchpoints give guests a reason to visit a hotel beyond the attractions of the local area.

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How to avoid overbooking in your hotel | 6 best strategies

MEWS

Overbooking is a hotelier's nightmare. It causes unnecessary stress for your staff and guests, and it can put a dent in your reputation. So, how can you avoid overbooking in hotels ? Let's consider strategies that minimize the risk of overbooking.

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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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Sydney’s Lana announces 2024 collaborative chef series

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney’s Lana is teaming up with some of the city’s most talented chefs to host one-off dining experiences until April. Executive Chef Alex Wong is overseeing the program and kicked off the series alongside Adam Hall from Flying Fish last week, with the pair combining Filipino flavours with local seafood – think pancit palabok and mussels with banana ketchup.

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Chuck E. Cheese Is Getting Into the TV Game

EATER

A production company behind some top food shows is working with the Irving-based chain

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Optimize Room Allocation with STAAH Drip Feed Seamlessly

eHotelier

Drip Feed feature in STAAH is an awesome tool to help you plan your ideal distribution mix What is Drip Feed?

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Must-follow hospitality metrics for General Managers

MEWS

If you’re a General Manager, you already have a good sense of how your property is performing. Through a combination of experience, intuition and walking around day-to-day, you have a gauge of how busy you are, the happiness of your staff and the experiences of your guests.

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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.