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Health and Safety Initiatives for Hotel Operators in 2025

Horizon Hospitality

Guest expectations for safety and hygiene continue to evolve. Hotel operators must adapt by implementing robust health and safety initiatives to ensure repeat bookings. Heres how: 1) Enhanced Cleaning and Sanitation Protocols In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, enhanced cleaning practices have become the industry standard. Effective strategies include: Frequent Sanitization: High-touch areas such as elevator buttons, door handles, and front desks should be sanitized multiple times a day.

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Liquid & Larder announces Lottie, a rooftop Mexican restaurant and mezcaleria

Hospitality Magazine

Liquid & Larder has announced it will open Lottie in The Eve Hotel early next year. The Mexican restaurant and mezcaleria is the latest venue from the group, which is spearheading the F&B offering at the soon-to-open Redfern hotel. Lottie is the second Liquid & Larder-run venue for The Eve, and will join European-style Bar Julius , which is scheduled to open in February.

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Your top 10 list of excuses

eHotelier

Is victim thinking that is holding you back from jumping in the deep end with the financials in your hotel career?

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The Holiday Rush and Beyond: Six Benefits that Keep Restaurant Teams Engaged

Modern Restaurant Management

The holiday season is both an exciting and challenging time for restaurants. With customers streaming in for festive gatherings, teams work harder than ever to keep up, often feeling the strain of long hours and packed schedules. However, it’s also a prime opportunity for owners to show appreciation and set a tone of support and camaraderie that extends beyond the holiday rush.

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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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Hotel Pricing Strategy 2025

Soft Inn

In the hotel industry, pricing is a critical component that can significantly impact revenue and occupancy rates. Understanding the basics of hotel pricing involves knowing the different types of pricing strategies such as seasonal pricing, competitive pricing, and value-based pricing. These strategies help hotels set room rates that attract guests while maximising profits.

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Exploring career pathways after hotel management

eHotelier

Let's explore potential career pathways following a tenure as a hotel manager, whether you aim to climb within hotel management or transition into senior corporate roles.

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Merch with a Mission: Creating Brand Ambassadors

Modern Restaurant Management

"Merchandise is more than just a revenue stream — it’s a way to deepen the connection with your customers and expand your brand’s reach." That's what Jason Cortellesso, Partner & Creative Director at Sport & Leisure , told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine when discussing the merch program at his latest estabilshment in East Greenwich, Rhode Island that is seeing people to line up before they open on drop days to get their hands on the items.

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The Rise of Ultra-Luxury Hotels: Trends and Insights from Adam Mogelonsky’s BITAC Keynote Address

Larry Mogelonsky

In mid-November 2024, Adam Mogelonsky delivered the keynote speech at the BITAC Owners Fall 2024 conference on the topic of luxury and ultraluxury hotels, and some of the incredible ways that they are supporting their nightly rates. Property examples include: Raffles Singapore Six Senses Rome 1 Hotel Toronto Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort Andaz Mexico City Condesa Palazzo Cordusio Gran Melia Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana The Lodge at Brush Creek Ranch Lake Austin Spa Resort Hotel Luganodante

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Almost $450,000 recovered for Brisbane food workers and $162,000 in fines issued to businesses

Hospitality Magazine

The Fair Work Ombudsman recently conducted investigations into 51 fast food outlets in Brisbane, and the results have been staggering. Inspectors targeted “cheap eats” venues in suburbs including Sunnybank, Sunnybank Hills, Macgregor, and Robertson, which were selected based on a range of intelligence sources. In total, it was found 86 per cent of the businesses had breached workplace laws.

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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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10 hotel trends for 2025 that you should care about

eHotelier

Keeping up with the latest trends is essential.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: The 2025 Restaurant Tech Forecast: Sunny with Some Disruption Ahead

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry has been in the eye of the storm, driven by shifting consumer behaviors, rapid advancements in technology, and the race to dominate emerging formats. As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear these forces will only accelerate in 2025, bringing both challenges and opportunities for operators. Here are my predictions for the trends that will shape the restaurant industry in the year ahead—and how businesses can emerge stronger by embracing them.

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Home-Grown Mid-Segment Hotel Brands have a Competitive Edge Against International Brands in India

Hotelogix

In recent years, the emergence of rapidly growing domestic mid-segment hotel brands has significantly transformed the country's hospitality landscape. Although relatively young and small, these brands have captured the attention of domestic travelers, controlling about 60% of the total branded rooms available in the country. As they carve out a niche in the heavily competitive market dominated by international hotel chains, their journey stands as a remarkable testament to resilience, adapt

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Bondi’s Da Orazio unveils major revamp

Hospitality Magazine

Orazio DElia has devised a new menu and refreshed and expanded the interiors in a major makeover of his restaurant Da Orazio. When the popular Bondi restaurant originally opened in 2014 as Da Orazio Pizza + Porchetta, it quickly became favoured for its namesake offerings. DElia sold his share of the restaurant in 2018, and his business partner Maurice Terzini (Icebergs Dining Room & Bar) replaced it with Cicciabella in 2019.

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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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How to Reach Guests in Post-Stay Phase to Maximise Relationships

Revenue Hub

Many hotels focus on communicating with guests before they arrive on their property, and what happens after they leave is often overlooked. NB: This is an article from Bookboost , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Believe it or not, by doing this, you are wasting the opportunity to build a deeper relationship with your guests and ultimately grow your guest loyalty.

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Five Ways to Use POS Data to Forecast Holiday Demand for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

The holiday season is a huge calendar event in the restaurant industry, with bookings booming as guests look to let their hair down and enjoy a festive feast. Over the Christmas season, 63 percent of adults plan to eat out so your restaurant needs to be prepared for the increase in demand. Utilizing insights from your POS data will help you make informed decisions that predict how demand will look in the lead up to the big day.

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The Mille Club: Exploring SoCal Luxury at El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel

Larry Mogelonsky

A quick jaunt up the coast for Angelenos or anyone else in Southern California (SoCal) is the picturesque haven of Santa Barbara with its never-ending white sand beaches surrounded by trendy restaurants and beachfront accommodations. But drive a few minutes up the citys hills, and you will reach the El Encanto, a secluded, 7.5-acre oasis of verdant gardens tucked into the upper reaches.

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First Australian president of Worldchefs elected

Hospitality Magazine

This special edition of FoodRadios The Culinary Passport features Andy Cuthbert, the first Australian to be elected president of The World Association of Chefs Societies. Currently GM at Jumeirah Group Dubai, he brings over three decades experience to the role and will be supported by a newly elected committee including vice president and fellow Australian Rick Stephen.

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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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Ralph Thiergart appointed Executive Vice President at Dimension Hospitality

eHotelier

Dimension Hospitalitytoday announced the latest milestone in its ongoing journey of innovation and growth.

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Kindness Is on the Menu in Cleveland

Modern Restaurant Management

They will be "O-ranging" kindness in Cleveland as part of an effort to encourage restaurant servers and customers to highlight the acts of kindness of one another and those around them. Kindness Food Network's “Kindness is Served Here” is rolling out in 63 restaurants across Northeast Ohio as part of Values-in-Action’s Kindland movement in partnership with the Ohio Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance.

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SEO Guide for Hotels: Effective Strategies in 2024

MEWS

What is SEO? SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a set of techniques used to ensure that a website, such as a hotel's official page, appears among the top results when someone searches on Google or on other search engines.

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Applejack secures major backing from Compass Group

Hospitality Magazine

The Australian arm of the multi-national Compass Group has secured a “significant stake” in Sydney-based hospitality group Applejack. The partnership came about after Compass Group reached out to Applejack around 12 months ago. It all felt so positive from the get-go,” Co-Founder Hamish Watts tells Hospitality. “Once we started brainstorming and fleshing out the opportunity, the potential of working together was super exciting for Ben, myself, and the broader Applejack te

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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.

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Bangkok joins Dubai and Miami as Top Global Playground Cities

eHotelier

Ultra-luxury global consumer brands from the fashion and auto sectors are moving into the real estate space in Asia as a natural extension of their powerful brand-led businesses resetting the map of international buyers who are crossing borders like never before.

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‘Tis the Season for Pop-Up Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

At this time of year, guests want to get all wrapped up in sharing festive and fun experiences with friends and family, while restaurant operators want to provide joy and goodwill to boost traffic and revenue. Decking the restaurant halls with an immersive pop-up experience is a gift that will keep guests jolly and merry long after the jingle bells stop rocking.

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How to Capture Those Last-Minute Holiday Party Hotel Bookings

Revenue Hub

The holiday season is a time of cheer and celebration, but its time for those managing hotels to maximize holiday party bookings! NB: This is an article from Tripleseat Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date While we know that the fall months are prime time for event planners to lock in their holiday events, inevitably, there are still plenty of groups looking for a venue for their event throughout the season.

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Josh Niland’s Petermen closes this weekend

Hospitality Magazine

After almost two years in business, Julie and Josh Niland have made the decision to close one of their Sydney restaurants. Petermen will host its final service in St Leonards this Sunday, with the couple confirming the news via a statement issued earlier this week. Our time on Chandos Street has brought a lot of joy to us and our team, and we have welcomed the most incredible guests.However, the past 12 months have been extremely challenging for independent businesses within the hospitality indu

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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