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The 7 components of designing a hotel concept

eHotelier

The hotel concept story defines the role of a hotel as well as its aspirations. In other words, your story should convey why guests should stay at your property, beyond just getting a room and breakfast.

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85 Degrees cafe operator penalised nearly $500,000 for ‘internship’ program

Hospitality Magazine

The operator of the 85 Degrees cafe brand in Australia has been hit with a $475,200 penalty for exploiting Taiwanese students in Sydney under a false internship arrangement. Eight students from Taipei City University of Science and Technology in Taiwan entered Australia on working holiday visas to participate in an ‘internship’ between the university and Comestibles Master Co Ltd, an associated entity of 85 Degrees.

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Building the Value Equation as We Approach the Price Ceiling 

Modern Restaurant Management

Striking a balance between value and price. Is it possible? As inflation continues to pummel businesses and consumers, QSRs are searching for ways to make their menus work harder. At the same time, consumers are looking for ways to stretch their dollars. Is it possible to strike a balance between value and price to satisfy both parties? To answer that question, Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) examined two factors: the impact of price increases on QSR sales performance and consumers’ per

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Scandic appoints chief commercial officer

Boutique Hotel News

Sweden: Thérèse Cedercreutz has been appointed chief commercial officer at Scandic Hotels, effective from early January 2023. Cedercreutz has been a member of Scandic’s board of directors since 2021. Most recently, she has worked as senior advisor and management consultant at Miltton Group, a strategic communication agency. . Anna Spjuth, former CCO at Scandic, will leave the company in spring.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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 encourage guests to write Facebook hotel reviews

eHotelier

There are ways to encourage your clients to leave a few pleasant words about your hotel that will boost your hotel’s reputation and attract more business.

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Complicated Hiring Practices Drive Candidates Away.  Make Them Simple

Modern Restaurant Management

Hiring remains a significant challenge for the restaurant industry. According to the National Restaurant Association, 70 percent of operators report not having enough employees to meet customer demand, and three out of four say they will commit more resources to employee recruitment and retention. Hiring is difficult enough. There’s no need to make it harder by creating barriers to applying.

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Studio Moren to refurbish Kensington boutique hotel

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Architecture and design firm Studio Moren has won planning permission to refurbish and extend a boutique hotel on London’s Kensington High Street for JMK Group. The project will see the addition of 30 guest rooms, including an extension to the rooftop in order to maximise the accommodation offer. . A reconfiguration of the exciting hotel bedrooms will also provide en-suite facilities and improved interiors.

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Fighting the slump: How to increase bookings during slower months

eHotelier

If you want to protect your hotel from losing money during these slower periods, it's best to be proactive and use a mix of tried-and-true tactics and creative marketing methods to smooth out seasonal swings.

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World’s 50 Best Restaurants announces 2023 awards destination

Hospitality Magazine

The location for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards has been announced, with the program heading to Valencia, Spain, in June 2023. Chefs, restaurateurs and gastronomic icons from across the globe will gather together in the city for the first time to celebrate the top 50 restaurants of the year. “Following the 20 th anniversary of the awards in 2022, we were reminded once again of our aim to celebrate great restaurants and great chefs, but more than that, to unite the global hosp

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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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Three Tips for Managing a Healthy Restaurant Workforce

Modern Restaurant Management

Your restaurant is open and customers are back. Now, your main challenge may be finding enough employees to handle the surging demand. Amidst this good news, you should be aware of three hidden pitfalls that could affect your ability to operate safely and with a full complement of staff. 1. New Employees Have More On-the-Job Injuries. Workers’ compensation data shows an uptick in the number of new employees injured on the job, especially in the hospitality and food service industries.

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New Mews integrations for November 2022

MEWS

"Another busy month for our Partnerships team" may as well be the intro line every month for this blog. They’ve been working hard to verify and approve yet more integrations to help hoteliers customize their tech stacks, and it’s time to see the fruits of their labor over the last month.

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How real wellness programming builds perpetual revenues with TheLifeCo

eHotelier

If a hotel brand embraces a wellness-first mindset, then this will echo through every amenity and every team member. Guests will feel it and reward you with not just repeat business but lasting loyalty.

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Jessi Singh opens second Sydney restaurant Pinky-Ji

Hospitality Magazine

Chef and Restaurateur Jessi Singh is gearing up to open a new restaurant in Sydney – and this time, it’s in the CBD. Pinky-Ji will take up residence at 89 York Street and is the sibling venue to Singh’s Daughter in Law concept, which has locations in Melbourne, Adelaide and Byron Bay. “Pinky-Ji is the younger, sassier and more independent version of our much-loved Daughter In Law,” says the chef. “The menu will bring all of the fun and unauthentic food Daughter in L

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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 Insurance Needs Differ for Traditional Restaurants v. Mobile Food Businesses 

Modern Restaurant Management

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. While there is some overlap in coverage needs, it’s important to understand the differences when it comes to insuring your business. We’ve laid out the insurance needs of both traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses and why it’s not only vital to the success of your business to insure your business but how your insurance needs will be differe

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Selina partners with retreat operator Mantra

Boutique Hotel News

Worldwide: Selina Hospitality will create a separate entity for Mantra to curate wellness retreats and experiences across the group’s 163 locations in 25 countries. . Mantra, known for its wellness programs, will create and operate customised offers for Selina’s properties, bringing together wellness teachers, chefs, musicians and more. . Prior to partnering with Selina, Mantra hosted over 50 retreats, corporate offsites and music festivals since its founding in June 2020.

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How to build the optimal OTA mix in a fast-changing distribution environment

eHotelier

By choosing a diverse mix of channels, properties can stay flexible and competitive as the distribution environment continues to evolve and grow.

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All of Weird Al’s Songs About Food, Ranked

EATER

Weird Al poses with breakfast food in 1984. | Getty Images/Bob Riha, Jr. Food is funny, and no one knows this better than Weird Al Yankovic There is a reason a pie in the face, slipping on a banana peel, and getting pelted with tomatoes are shorthands for comedy at large. Food is funny. It’s slippery and messy and makes you burp and fart. So of course it’s a frequent inspiration for the world’s premier parody artist, Weird Al Yankovic.

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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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The Big Brunch Debuts

Modern Restaurant Management

The Max Original cooking competition series The Big Brunch debuted on HBO Max. Created by Dan Levy (“Schitt’s Creek”) and centering around one of the most versatile, yet underrated, dining experiences, the show celebrates inspiring and undiscovered culinary voices from every corner of the country. This eight-episode cooking competition series gives ten talented chefs the opportunity to share their stories and business dreams while vying for a life altering $300,000 cash prize.

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Norwegian Cruise Ship Gangway Collapses in Panama

Cruise Hive

Gangway collapsed from the Norwegian Encore cruise ship while docked in Panama while guests were using it. The post Norwegian Cruise Ship Gangway Collapses in Panama appeared first on Cruise Hive.

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Nicola van Heemsbergen appoints as executive chef in Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh

eHotelier

Well travelled Belgian brings a wealth of experience to a new role in Cambodia.

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How Chef Hitoshi Umamichi Makes His Michelin-Approved Gyoza Dough

EATER

The chef was a patron of the restaurant prior to owning it. Before chef Hitoshi Umamichi bought Japan’s Gyozanomise Okei in 2005, he was a regular at the gyoza restaurant. Since then, he has landed the restaurant in the Michelin guide. Umamichi’s dough is one element that differentiates his restaurant’s gyoza from others; he only uses strong flour, sesame oil, and hot water.

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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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Exploring Food Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

Have you ever wondered what chefs discuss behind closed doors? A new book dropping today has some answers. " Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door: 50 American Chefs Chart Today’s Food Culture " by Emmanuel Laroche offers insights from leading chefs and readers will walk away with advice and inspiration from noted chefs, restaurant owners, bartenders, and industry leaders, all of whom have shared their stories in their own words.

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Guest Wins $500,000 During Carnival Cruise Line Tournament

Cruise Hive

A guest onboard the Carnival cruise ship Mardi Gras was the lucky winner of a huge $500,000 prize during the $1M Slot Tournament. The post Guest Wins $500,000 During Carnival Cruise Line Tournament appeared first on Cruise Hive.

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Loews Coral Gables officially opens its doors

eHotelier

Second South Florida Hotel for New York-Based Loews Hotels & Co.

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Knowland: October 2022 Meetings and Events Data Grows 21.2 Percent Over September 2022

Lodging Magazine

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland released its U.S. monthly meetings and events data for October, reporting 131.7 percent growth over October 2021. Additionally, October 2022 grew by 21.2 percent over September 2022. Kristi White, chief product officer, Knowland, said, “October eclipsed September by 21.2 percent. While this is normal month-over-month seasonality, it is higher than average.

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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.