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Best practices to improve hotel maintenance management

eHotelier

Plumbing, HVAC, lighting, and the overall appearance of the establishment are areas of special focus for hotel maintenance teams. When all building systems are functioning smoothly, guests are more likely to spread positive feedback, ultimately benefiting the hotel's reputation.

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Looking back at 20 years of Single O

Hospitality Magazine

Emma and Dion Cohen have always gone against the grind. When the landscape was occupied with blends, Single O championed single origins. Instead of slapping logos on every bag of coffee, they collaborated with local artists. Rather than stocking the café’s fridges with bottles of milk, they designed a system that reduced plastic waste by up to 80 per cent and made it available to the rest of the industry.

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Streamline Hotel Guest Communication with ChatGPT

Soft Inn

ChatGPT is fast becoming a must-have tool for hoteliers. Businesses are continually looking for methods to streamline their communication operations to increase productivity and efficiency, which ChatGPT can do.

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Hospitality Gig Workers are Back. Here’s How Country Clubs Can Benefit

Horizon Hospitality

While the mass exodus of full-time employees from food and beverage has dominated the news, there has been a quiet return of people looking for a flexible and fun way to earn extra income. At the same time, more than one in three Americans has a paying side gig , a percentage only expected to increase. These trends, combined with the rise of apps providing easy access to gig workers, have created an opportunity for country clubs.

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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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Website design and UX trends for 2023

eHotelier

Ease of experience and personalization has emerged as the most crucial components of any online interaction in 2023 — especially as it pertains to transactional traffic. Because of this, it should be a top priority of any hospitality entity to ensure that prospective guests are able to enjoy a hassle-free undertaking when navigating an online presence.

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Monday 3 July 14:00 BST – PMS innovation and growth

Boutique Hotel News

Hosted by BHN editor Eloise Hanson Sponsored by likeMagic and London Rock Partners Synopsis: As the hospitality industry continues to evolve, so do the technologies and tools used to manage properties. This webinar will explore how hoteliers can leverage the latest PMS innovations to achieve operational efficiencies, enhance guest experiences, and increase revenue.

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The Power of Online Reviews for Hotels

InnQuest

Online reviews have become a crucial aspect of the hospitality industry, and hotels are no exception. With the rise of digital media and online review platforms, customers have more power than ever to share their experiences and opinions with the world. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of online reviews hotels – Competitive Advantage: To begin with, online reviews can provide a competitive advantage for your hotel.

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Are short videos the future of hotel marketing?

eHotelier

Opportunity for hotels just got a new synonym - and it's called ''visual escapism''.

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Merivale opens pizza by the slice venue Oti in Sydney’s CBD

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney is gearing up for the launch of Merivale’s latest venue Oti, which will swing open its doors tomorrow. Executive Chef Mike Eggert is spearheading the concept that revolves around by-the-slice Roman pizzas and Italian-inspired sandwiches. Oti has taken over the former Lorraine’s Patisserie store on Palings Lane off George Street and is a vision realised for Eggert and Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes. “When Lorraine [Godsmark] retired, I was given the enviable position coming u

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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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Fattal secures £43 million to fund The Grand Brighton

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Property lender Leumi UK has provided a £43.7 million loan to Fattal Hotel Group to fund the acquisition and refurbishment of The Grand Brighton. Fattal Hotel Group acquired The Grand Brighton from Wittington Investments in February this year. Fattal owns several brands including Leonardo Hotels and NYX, alongside other independent hotels like The Grand such as The Dilly in London.

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Hotel Email Marketing | Benefits and Best Practices

InnQuest

Email marketing has become an increasingly important tool for hotels to promote their services and attract customers. With the ability to reach potential customers directly and effectively, email marketing can be an essential part of any hotel’s marketing strategy. In this blog post, we will discuss the role of hotel email marketing in promotions and how they can use it to their advantage.

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Service recovery in a networked world: getting back on track

eHotelier

How do customers perceive and react to service failure and recovery measures in today’s complexly interlinked business environments? Here is crucial guidance for travel and events practitioners to ensure that customers are as satisfied as possible following service failure.

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Japanese restaurant Kanade opens in Sydney CBD

Hospitality Magazine

The new venue on Sydney’s Clarence Street boasts a menu teaming traditional Japanese flavours and hints of Italian. Kanade call their dining concept ‘Tokyo Noon’ and ‘Tokyo Twilight’, transitioning their venue from day to night to cater for everything from a quick, working lunch, to a special-occasion dinner spot. Hideki Okazaki leads the kitchen team as head chef, and has worked in Michelin-starred, Italian restaurants Arnolfo and Shanghai’s Frasca.

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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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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Restaurants Can Benefit by Embracing Automation

Modern Restaurant Management

For the longest time, there has been an idea that automation would take away jobs. It has been thought that, eventually, machines would be able to do jobs better than humans. However, when it comes to restaurant work, it is difficult to envision that as a possibility. There is a craft to great food that a robot cannot replace. Nevertheless, automation can help restaurants and restaurant staff perform their job more easily and efficiently.

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Hotel Pricing Strategies to Boost Revenue in 2023

InnQuest

As we step into 2023, the hospitality industry is still reeling from the effects of the pandemic – which makes implementing hotel pricing strategies more important than ever. With travel restrictions lifted, hotels are gearing up to welcome guests again. However, one of the biggest challenges hoteliers face is determining the right pricing strategies to maximize their revenue in the post-pandemic world.

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Remote does not have to mean distant: 8 ways to make sure your remote organization is a success

eHotelier

One of the essential elements of success is the connection between team members on a professional as well as a personal level: this requires a time investment into building relationships but can be extremely rewarding as it creates a solid foundation on which to build the rest of the structure.

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Everything you need to know about vermouth

Hospitality Magazine

Vermouth may be the supporting act to gin or vodka in a martini, but the wine-based aperitif is not to be overlooked. While some guests may not be familiar with vermouth, its versatility and unique flavour profile has made it an essential bottle behind the bar. Hospitality speaks to Love Tilly Group Operations and Beverage Manager Melissa Moore and Ben Walsh from Adelaide’s Udaberri about using vermouth across different applications and how they predict the fortified wine will track in the near

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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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How Automation Is Driving Restaurant Sales Right Across the U.S.

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry has embraced technology and, of late, it’s been at the leading edge. From the humble QR code, which quickly became a mainstay during the pandemic, to recent reports of “digital-only” restaurants, tech is starting to define service for restaurants and customers alike. There has been an avalanche of commentary and analysis on how automation and AI have collectively helped restaurants cope with now all-too-familiar challenges: labor, supply, inflation.

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Martinhal Residences to launch in Lisbon this month

Boutique Hotel News

Portugal: Luxury hotel and resort brand Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts will open a property in Lisbon this May, featuring branded hotel residences and serviced apartments. Martinhal Residences, developed by the Elegant Group and designed by architect Eduardo Capinha Lopes, is located in the riverside Park of Nations neighbourhood of Lisbon. Established during the World Expo in 1998, the Park of Nations has undergone an urban renewal program and now features parks, gardens, an outdoor gym

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UNWTO’s new assessment of pandemic-related travel restrictions

eHotelier

UNWTO has welcomed the end of the public health emergency phase for COVID-19 with a summary analysis of the travel restrictions introduced in response to the pandemic.

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Glenn Piper acquires Sydney’s Commodore Hotel

Hospitality Magazine

Pub entrepreneur Glenn Piper has continued his venue acquisition spree, adding the Commodore Hotel in McMahons Point to his growing portfolio. The Commodore was first established 169 years ago, making it one of the cornerstones of the area. “Standing proudly on the corner of Blues Point Road, the Commodore Hotel is without a doubt one of North Sydney’s greatest pubs – and one with an incredibly rich and colourful history,” says Piper. “I am honoured to continue the Commodore’s

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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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Top Three Reasons Why Multi-Unit Operators Should be Looking at Fast Casual Brands to Expand their Portfolio in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Multi-unit restaurant owners in the have lots of reasons for wanting to diversify their brand portfolios. After experiencing significant headwinds of a pandemic followed by historic inflation, many multi-unit restaurant franchisees might be looking outside the industry for diversification. As a veteran of the restaurant industry, I’ve always espoused that it is critical not to put all your eggs in one basket if you have the capital, time and energy to get into other categories.

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Burgh Island Hotel brought to market for £15 million

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Burgh Island Hotel, an Art Deco property located on a 21-acre island in south Devon, is being marketed by Knight Frank for offers over £15 million. Built in 1929, the Burgh Island Hotel comprises 25 bedrooms and suites, three restaurants, a tennis court, snooker room, mermaid pool, and offers spa treatments. The property is accessible by foot or car on low tide, or by a unique sea tractor at high tide.

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How breakfast service can be a profit center for your hotel

eHotelier

Taking care of breakfast in various aspects means laying the foundations for significant increases in turnover and profits. Did you know? OTAs show “breakfast included” as a primary search filter for hotel guests. It’s not surprising that guests want to maximize their time and energy by enjoying breakfast within the hotel as it’s one less decision they.

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Eat More Beans. Please.

EATER

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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.