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Staying ahead of recent changes in Google’s search and AI results

eHotelier

The search giant’s underlying algorithm is extremely sophisticated and ever-changing, but it always prioritizes consistency, quality, and relevance in order to deliver users the best results.

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Two chefs on the versatility of kangaroo meat

Hospitality Magazine

It doesn’t get any more Australian than kangaroo, does it? Our national emblem is synonymous with our country’s culture, outback, and cuisine. Chefs across the country have long been looking to the local protein to craft classic dishes as well as develop new creations. Whether it’s a tartare, an alternative steak option, or a stock base, kangaroo is a versatile protein.

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Gen Z Dining Trends Restaurant Operators Must Know About

Modern Restaurant Management

“While Gen Z doesn’t have a ton of disposable income, this generation is more likely to spend the extra money they do have on experiences, like visiting restaurants, than other generations.” Those words from Katherine Pendrill, Senior Manager, Content Marketing at TouchBistro, should be quite telling for restaurant operators as they point out the opportunity that exists to reach a valuable audience.

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McDonald’s Will Stop Testing AI to Take Drive-Thru Orders, for Now

EATER

Photo by Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images [link]

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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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Luxury hotel marketing: 5 key strategies to succeed

eHotelier

Your luxury hotel marketing strategy must tell a story that shows your customers what sets you apart and makes the experiences you offer unique. Importantly, you must actively target a distinct group of customers and ensure your messages appear in all the right places.

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Tackling Common Restaurant Payroll Challenges

Modern Restaurant Management

While running a restaurant can be rewarding, the job can be daunting and stressful. Managing finances and staying on track of payroll often comes with unique challenges. Understand Worker Classification A common mistake businesses make is improperly classifying employees as independent contractors. There are key differences between employees and independent contractors and misclassification can lead to legal issues and costly penalties for the business.

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Two sides of the same coin: GenAI and AI

SAS

“Generative AI is essentially just a subcategory of AI; it’s not that new algorithms have been invented.” Marinela Profi, AI Product Strategy Lead at SAS, says it up front and directly in her most recent podcast interview. “It takes a variety of data points, code, images and then, based on [.

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Hospitality in the time of COVID-19

eHotelier

Hospitality employees’ stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic and their later career trajectories may depend on both their experiences in the workplace and personal traits. New research explores how workplace experiences during the pandemic affected these employees’ subsequent career choices.

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DAP & Co. relaunch Brisbane’s Naldham House in July

Hospitality Magazine

Hospitality group DAP & Co. (Popolo, Gresham Bar, Walter’s Steakhouse & Bar) have announced they will be opening Naldham House next month as part of Dexus’s $2.5 billion waterfront Brisbane project. The heritage-listed, three-storey building on Mary Street has undergone extensive renovations and will reopen hosting three hospitality concepts.

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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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Introducing the Finalists for Best New Bartenders 2024

EATER

Punch's Best New Bartenders of 2024 will be announced in August. Here are the finalists, a group driving cocktail culture forward.

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Educators share their experiences from SAS Innovate

SAS

Good educators are more than a source of knowledge; they inspire, innovate and continuously adapt to provide their students with the best learning experiences. Effective educators embrace new technologies, foster critical thinking and prepare students for future challenges. Recognizing their importance, SAS recently honored exemplary educators at SAS Innovate 2024. [.

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137 Pillars House joins SLH considerate collection

eHotelier

The award-winning 137 Pillars House is a stunning 30 suite boutique Hotel with a rich colonial past; built around the original colonial teak homestead which dates back to the late 1800’s. It is located in a leafy residential enclave a few minutes’ walk from the historical Wat Gate Temple, Ping River and boutique shopping area.

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How to improve your independent hotel operations

MEWS

What do we mean by hotel operations? Let’s quickly make sure we’re all on the same page. When we talk about hotel operations, we’re encompassing the entire process of how a hotel runs on a daily basis. There are lots of moving parts that must be closely coordinated across multiple teams, all with the goal of delighting guests and running an efficient business.

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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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The Essential Guide to Aperitivo Liqueurs

EATER

These are the 15 best aperitivo and red bitter liqueurs, according to experts. Plus, how to use them in cocktails like the Negroni and more.

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What is a Banquet Event Order? Meaning, Checklist & Template

Hotelogix

In the hospitality industry, creating memorable events is important to ensuring business success. The core of this process is the Banquet Event Order, which is a detailed document that lists all the details of an event. Ensuring proper coordination between the hotels and venues is also crucial.  This blog will discuss everything about Booking Event Orders - what they include, why they are essential, examples, and tips for creating and managing them.

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Hotel demand forecasting: a beginner’s guide

eHotelier

When you understand what’s most likely to come next, you can plan and act accordingly—and ultimately be more successful.

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GenAI Copiloting Use Cases for Hoteliers Applicable Today

Larry Mogelonsky

(Originally published on Hospitality net on Friday, June 14, 2024) One of the foremost ways that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will help hoteliers is through tools that function much like how individual people are using ChatGPT today: to help with the creation of text. Before looking at specific use cases that senior hotel leaders and managers can try out right now, some theory is in order.

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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 the Queers Stole Billiards

EATER

The C U Next Tuesdays were the sole queer and femme team in New Orleans' pool league. Seeing an opportunity, their captain created a monthly tournament at the local dive, Big Daddy's.

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Ryan Edwards joins Le Mas Barossa as exec chef

Hospitality Magazine

Barossa native Ryan Edwards has been appointed executive chef of luxury hotel Le Mas. Edwards himself grew up on a small farming property in the area, which makes the appointment a full-circle moment for the culinary talent. Prior to joining Le Mas, Edwards spent much of his early career in Far North Queensland and on the Gold Coast before returning to the Barossa to work at Apellation at The Louise for a 10-year stint.

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Train the trainer – the four stages of training

eHotelier

T&D is never ending and it needs to be implemented for all employees at all management levels and positions. It is best to follow this specific four-stage structure when implementing trainings.

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Know Your ‘Omes’ for the Coming Merger of Hotel Tech and Welltech

Larry Mogelonsky

When most of us are primed with the term ‘hotel technology’, we conjure thoughts of the PMS, guest profile data, inventory distribution, cabling infrastructure, energy management, credit card processing, cybersecurity and the like. But as more and more brands start to integrate advanced wellness practices into their spas or rooms to drive guest satisfaction, longer LOS and total revenue, hoteliers and IT professionals would be wise to have a cursory understanding of the vast world of technologie

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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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Can We Please Let Croissants Be Croissants?

EATER

Who cares if they stand on end! | Shutterstock The latest croissant trends too often result in dense, greasy pastry When New York City restaurant Lafayette sent me a box of their viral Supreme pastries last year, I felt like I had cheated. These were the pastries people had waited on line hours for (something I, having lived through the Cronut , refuse to do), clamoring for the admittedly beautiful rounds of pastry swirls topped with an evocative drip of ganache.

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Pomegranate: how to use the fruit across sweet and savoury applications

Hospitality Magazine

Few ingredients hold as much allure as the pomegranate. Originating from the ancient lands of Persia and Northern India, the ruby red fruit has captivated palates for centuries, finding its way into dishes across the globe. With roots in Greek mythology and biblical narratives, the pomegranate boasts a rich heritage steeped in legend. Its tart, citrusy seeds burst with flavour, adding depth and complexity to an array of culinary creations.

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The Destination by Hyatt Brand arrives in Peru with the opening of The Legend Paracas Resort

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and El Pardo Hospitality today announced the debut of The Legend Paracas Resort, joining the Destination by Hyatt brand. The 124-suite resort invites guests and World of Hyatt members to discover the natural wonders and historical legacy of Paracas, located on the coast of Peru, about three hours south of Lima. The resort is nestled between the Paracas Nature Reserve and the Pacific Ocean, offering panoramic views of the Paracas Bay and desert hills, designed to be a pla

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Mews Community celebrates 2,000 members

MEWS

What is Mews Community? A quick rundown in case this is your first time hearing about Mews Community: Mews Community is an online forum for Mews users to ask and answer questions about the platform, share tips and tricks, and stay updated with all Mews news like new releases and special pilot schemes.

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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.