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Want to Improve Hotel Occupancy Rate? Try these Strategies.

Hotelogix

As a hotelier, boosting the occupancy rate is critical to running a successful business. In a highly competitive industry, you must attract and retain guests to increase your property's occupancy rate and revenue. This article will explore various ways to improve hotel occupancy rates and the role of technology in it.  What is hotel occupancy?

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Expert tips on creating long-term value from hotel guest surveys

eHotelier

Here's what hotels can do to rapidly scale their total guest engagement so that management can better decide what projects have the best near-term and long-term ROI from the guests’ perspective.

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Neo-Indian eatery Masala Theory arrives in Bondi Beach

Hospitality Magazine

Masala Theory has expanded and will open its second location in Sydney’s Bondi Beach tomorrow. Following its Surry Hills outpost that opened in 2017, the latest location will serve all the Masala Theory favourites including the venue’s signature curry bombs. Chef Sreekanth Munnangi has curated the menu which will feature a range of Gujarati-inspired recipes plus Indian street food dishes and snacks.

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Ten Ways You Can Make Your Food and Beverage Business a Great Place to Work

Modern Restaurant Management

Have you ever noticed how great service in restaurants and cafes can make your day? It’s all thanks to the fantastic employees who enjoy their work. When bosses in food and beverage places make their workers excited about their jobs, it can lead to happier customers. Why Happy Workers Matter Think of happy employees as the special ingredient that makes a food and beverage business successful.

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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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Why Do All Chefs Cross Their Arms in Photos?

EATER

Jean-Georges Vongerichten, a master of the crossed arms look, in 2007. | Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images A completely serious investigation of the most popular pose on restaurant websites, TV cooking shows, and photo ops Jamie Oliver does it. David Chang and Christina Tosi do it. Giada De Laurentiis and Emeril Lagasse don’t know what to do with their hands, but they’ve done it.

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9 glamping trends to watch for in 2024 | Mews

MEWS

Glamping – short for glamorous camping – allows guests to connect with nature while enjoying the comforts of a hotel room. It's the best of both worlds. Glamping is popular with nature lovers who like to stay comfortable, ex-campers who used to travel with a sleeping bag, and outdoor explorers who don't enjoy camping.

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Surprise and Delight: How to Build Better Leaders

Modern Restaurant Management

There is no single path to success in the restaurant industry. With a passion for service, a keen understanding of people, and genuine support and guidance from industry veterans, an ambitious individual can climb the ranks while making a tremendous impact in their organization each step of the way. Training programs are an essential tool for developing these future restaurant leaders, and in an industry where surprise and delights are key components of a memorable experience, a one-size-fits-al

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Can Pedro Paiva Save Portuguese Cider?

EATER

Despite a thriving cider culture in neighboring countries, the drink is virtually nonexistent in Portugal. One passionate producer wants to change that.

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Navigating new horizons: strategies for hotel sales teams to thrive in evolving markets

eHotelier

By understanding the needs of their target market, providing them with tailored services, and creating unique experiences for them, hotels can take advantage of these emerging trends and turn their property into an essential destination in the remote work movement.

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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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Best 6 ideas to consider when renovating your hotel

MEWS

A hotel property renovation may be just what you need to catapult your hotel ahead of the competition. Imagine a freshly remodeled hotel with modern installations, new furniture and bedding. When guests arrive at your hotel, they may be quick to make judgments. And while remarkable service should always be at the core of your operations, a fresh look can help make first impressions count even more.

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Hobart operators cop close to $70,000 in penalties

Hospitality Magazine

The husband and wife team of a Vietnamese restaurant in Hobart have faced the Fair Work Ombudsman in court after it was alleged they underpaid two workers, who are their family members, more than $175,000. Vina Yummy Kitchen is located in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, and is operated by Xuan A Tran and her husband Quang Manh Dong, with the couple employing Tran’s sister and her husband to work at the restaurant.

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At Oregon’s Allison Inn, Chef Jack Strong Delves Into the Nuances of Native Food

EATER

In the American Southwest, Oregon-raised chef Jack Strong helped rouse the Native culinary renaissance. Fifteen years later, he’s diving into the Indigenous foods of the Willamette Valley.

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Spa trends, treatments and concepts to look and feel great in 2024

eHotelier

The spa experience has evolved beyond pampering to include a wide range of healing therapies for the mind, body, and soul, as well as non-invasive treatments for those who wish to make minor adjustments to their physical appearance.

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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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Insights from Mind the Product London 2023

MEWS

The Mind the Product community will always hold a special place in my Product Manager (PM) career. As a PM in Croatia working for a Croatian company 6-7 years ago, there wasn’t much knowledge in product management available locally. Croatians are great entrepreneurs and founders (just think of Rimac , Photomath , or Nanobit ) but didn’t have a history of doing product management; that knowledge just didn’t exist.

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2023 R&CA Awards for Excellence winners revealed

Hospitality Magazine

Venues, catering, and events companies from across the country have been recognised at the 2023 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus National Awards for Excellence. The annual awards program acknowledges venues and companies across the country in both regional and metropolitan areas for their service and culinary offerings. The awards programs features various categories for both formal and casual dining across a range of cuisines.

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More Ginger, Less Seahorse

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater In two new cookbooks, traditional Asian herbalism gets a modern, Asian American spin There was a period of time growing up when, after my father suffered an injury, our home was engulfed in the smells of gnarled roots, fungi, and other unidentifiable solids simmering for hours on the stove. The mixture was prescribed by a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) who presumably informed my parents about what it entailed.

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How ChatGPT will impact the meetings and events industry

eHotelier

ChatGPT can be leveraged to streamline workflows and enhance the event planning process in several ways, and learning to effectively use the tool is a wise move for planners and venues as this technology will only become more prevalent moving forward.

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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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Maximize hotel revenue during off-peak seasons

MEWS

Off-peak hotel revenue is something most hoteliers lose sleep over. To be profitable, you must either make enough revenue in the high season to compensate for the decrease during the low season or find ways to maximize revenue throughout the year. Either way, you should check the effectiveness of your strategies and adjust them based on results.

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Wagyu Ya Teppanyaki opens in Glen Waverley

Hospitality Magazine

The group behind Yakikami, Niku Ou, and Wagyu Ya has added a new venue to its growing Melbourne portfolio. Wagyu Ya Teppanyaki has opened in The Glen shopping district in Glen Waverley, with the 70-seat restaurant offering diners a taste of the iconic Japanese culinary experience. “Identifying gaps in the Victorian dining market, our vision for the venue was to bring an authentic teppanyaki experience to the Melbourne dining scene,” says Roy Yu, director. “From the interiors, to the

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In Providence, Thanksgiving Comes on a Pizza

EATER

The beloved Thanksgiving Pizza at Fellini’s in Providence, Rhode Island. | Angel Tucker Locals in Providence, Rhode Island, place orders months in advance, call Fellini’s Pizzeria hundreds of times, and jostle for coveted slices of the annual Thanksgiving Pizza the day before the holiday The day before Thanksgiving, most of the lines you see around the country are at grocery store checkouts, as people hurry to pick up last-minute ingredients.

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Maximising guest relationships: How to reach guests in the post-stay phase

eHotelier

While many hotels focus on the pre-stay and in-stay phases of the guest journey, the post-stay phase is often overlooked. Still, it presents powerful opportunities for building relationships and encouraging your guests to return.

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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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Five Surprising Trends that Country Club Event Planners Need to Know About in 2024

Horizon Hospitality

The recent wedding boom has finally eased as the industry catches up on two years of pent-up celebrations. After the dust settled, what has changed in the way people celebrate? For country club event planners looking to capture the revenue and exposure that weddings and special events can bring, consider these trends for 2024: Unplugged Events Personalized and Inclusive Menus Eco-friendly Planning Curated Intimate Moments Unplugged Events Instead of pushing kitschy hashtags and Snapchat filters

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Hospitality produce spotlight: bergamot

Hospitality Magazine

Bergamot is the signature citrus of Reggio Calabria and is native to Southern Italy where it grows prolifically along the coast. Its name is derived from the Italian word Bergamotto, most likely a nod to the Italian town of Bergamo. The citrus fruit is a member of the Rutaceae family and is sometimes referred to as an orange due to its size, however its flavour profile is very different as is the way the fruit is consumed.

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In This Economy, One Must Ask: Can It Kirkland?

EATER

Costco liquor is getting put to the test thanks to Never Ending Fall, the band tasting Kirkland Signature spirits, one shot at a time.

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TPG Hotels & Resorts announces grand reopening of Renaissance Boca Raton

eHotelier

TPG Hotels & Resorts, announced today the transformational renovation of the Renaissance Boca Raton hotel, located in Boca Raton, Florida.

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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.