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AI is here and it’s impacting hotel operations, starting with Housekeeping

eHotelier

AI-powered tablets can enable housekeepers to fill service requests, update room status, pinpoint their location in an emergency and more via voice command in multiple languages.

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Surry Hills’ Bar Conte launches late-night trade

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney’s very own dedicated Negroni bar is now open later, with the venue launching extended trading hours Thursday to Saturday. Owner Raffaele Lombardi says the decision came about as a means to provide guests with more freedom and options, which is the norm in many global cities. “I split my time between Sydney and Italy and I’ve loved researching and exploring bars in Italy,” he says. “I wanted to bring these authentic experiences to Surry Hills. “I’m proud to offer a

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A Call for Human-Centric Restaurant Leadership in an AI Future

Modern Restaurant Management

In the wake of the post pandemic world, the restaurant industry is undergoing a transformative phase, embracing AI technology at an unprecedented pace. However, as we surge forward, it's imperative to highlight what's missing from today's dining experience and identify the qualities that elevate a great manager to give the next level service assisted by AI, required to succeed in this new environment.

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A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide to e-Invoicing for Malaysian Hotels

Soft Inn

As announced in Malaysia's 2024 Financial Budget, e-invoicing will be implemented in three different stages impacting varying turnover or revenue thresholds, offering significant advantages for Malaysian hotels. Not only does it streamline processes and reduce paperwork, but it also enhances efficiency and facilitates better financial management. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into everything Malaysian hotels need to know about e-invoicing, aiming to equip Malaysian hotels with the e

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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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The domino effect of training and development for hospitality employees

eHotelier

Recognizing the importance of education and utilizing different styles of teaching will eventually motivate the employees to higher performance and will lead to higher customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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What Restaurants Need to Know About Recalls

Modern Restaurant Management

The FDA has already issued more than 50 food recalls in 2024, causing many consumers to worry about food safety – and raising an important question for the restaurant industry: Would we know exactly what to do in a recall situation? After restaurants complained to MF Meats about a chemical taste in their products, the company recalled more than 93,000 pounds of meats that may have been contaminated with non-food grade mineral seal oil.

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Exploring Adel Hotel Door Lock: Variations & Advanced Features

Soft Inn

Discovering the perfect hotel door lock to suit your security needs involves navigating through a diverse array of options, exploring innovative features, and considering pricing. That’s why investing in a dependable and advanced door lock system, such as the Adel Door Lock , is paramount in safeguarding your property. In this article, let’s uncover how investing in Adel Hotel Door Lock products not only provides cutting-edge technology and reliable access control but also offers peace of mind k

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9 proven ways to grow your occupancy rates

eHotelier

Fortunately, price isn’t the only tool available to hoteliers looking to improve their occupancy rate. Here's a look at how to increase hotel occupancy with some tried-and-true approaches and introduce some important considerations to keep in mind when monitoring this common hotel performance metric.

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The Healing Power of ‘Speaking in Taco’

EATER

Carina Guevara Why TikToks filmed at the taco truck, the taqueria, or otherwise around food feel so much like home I spend a fair amount of time scrolling the depths of Latinx TikTok, and the subject of tacos is inevitably one of the subgenres that takes up much of my FYP. The first time I noticed Mario Lopez appearing in my feed — Lopez, who I still see as the muscly teen heartthrob who first flashed his sparkly dimples as A.C.

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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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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. The visionary panel that explored dining away from home included members with specific expertise and interest in restaurant dining and the hospitality industry. The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice.

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HUNTER Conference Kicks Off With Market Report and Forecast

Lodging Magazine

The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (HUNTER) is underway at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Celebrating its 35th milestone year, event attendees number over 2,100 from 950 companies across 48 states, including 100 college students. Event programming and speakers include underrepresented groups within the hospitality industry and new programming aimed at engaging attendees.

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Insider perspectives: Trends and insights from hotel operations and investments panels

eHotelier

Recently, I had the unique opportunity to delve into current dynamics in the world of hotel operations and investments through participation in panels at the Cayuga HospitalityConsultants annual meeting and the BizNow Hospitality Summit in Chicago.

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‘Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking’ Brooks No Compromise

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater Author Marcella Hazan had a very clear idea of what Italian food was, and the best way to cook it Marcella Hazan was the Italian superhero in the Judith Jones cookbook universe that dominated food publishing from the 1960s through the early 2000s. Like the other members of that league of extraordinary cooks, Hazan called on the powers of fresh ingredients and homemade stock to fight the scourge of convenience food that had held American kitchens in thrall for most of the 20th c

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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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Restaurant Startup Growth and Business Outlook for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Twenty twenty-three, began with a banking crisis and ended with the highest interest rates America has seen in fifteen years. It also ended with continued economic growth and low unemployment, making it a profitable, yet challenging year for small businesses in the food service industry. Continued Fed tightening made borrowing to fund growth more expensive, while a tight labor market meant challenges finding talent and higher labor costs.

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A Sense of Beginning

Lodging Magazine

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? My grandparents owned a motel when I was young, and I enjoyed spending time with the housekeeper during the summers. As I progressed to college without a clear major in mind, I explored various electives, one of which was called “Hospitality Marketing.” I immediately loved it and discovered my passion for the field, feeling a sense of belonging in the realm of hospitality.

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The power of a profile picture

eHotelier

More open, accurate, and high-quality information could help hosts – and platforms – to win the loyalty of new, satisfied guests.

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The Best Salmon Recipes, According to Eater Staff

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater Whether it’s air-fried in filets or roasted in large pieces with butter, salmon is a reliable home kitchen staple Diners in the United States can’t get enough salmon: It’s generally right behind shrimp as the country’s most-consumed seafood. Quick-cooking, flavorful all on its own, and amenable to all kinds of marinades and cooking styles, it’s no wonder salmon is such a reliable fish to have on-hand.

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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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Building a Resilient Restaurant: A Guide to Scaling a Food Concept in 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Facing harsh headwinds in the form of stiff competition, tough macroeconomic conditions, and ever-evolving consumer preferences, running and scaling a successful restaurant business requires a nimble approach that encompasses four key focuses. From attracting investors to prioritizing repeatable unit economics, there has never been a more crucial time to be disciplined during the growth phase of building a restaurant.

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Procell InSite: Revolutionizing Hospitality With Operational Efficiencies, Sustainability, and Customer Satisfaction

Lodging Magazine

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, businesses continuously strive for innovation to enhance operational efficiencies, customer satisfaction, and ESG goals. Procell InSite emerges as a pioneering solution, integrating cutting-edge technology to meet these demands. This comprehensive system offers a seamless approach to managing operational tasks, promoting environmental sustainability, and elevating the guest experience, making it a game-changer for hotels, resorts, en

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UN Tourism reports openness is back to pre-pandemic levels

eHotelier

UN Tourism has released its latest Tourism Visa Openness report on global visa policies, revealing continuous shifts in international travel regulations.

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A Life and Death in Beer

EATER

For brewer DeWayne Schaaf, a strain of wild yeast became the only living connection to his late father—then it was lost to history. Or so he thought.

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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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AI Marketing for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

How can ChatGPT and other AI platforms be used to help restaurants? In this episode of the Making Dough Show, they discuss the ways AI can be used in restaurant management from crafting email marketing campaigns to creating seasonal menus,, social media content creation, inventory management, and competitor analysis, analyze customer feedback, and more.

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Wyndham’s Women Own the Room Initiative Drives Over One Dozen Hotel Openings

Lodging Magazine

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is celebrating a major milestone for its award-winning Women Own the Room initiative, surpassing 15 hotel openings and more than 50 signings in just over 24 months. The first-of-its-kind offering—which has seen its network of current and prospective women hotel owners climb to more than 550—leverages Wyndham’s scale and influence to break down the unique barriers women face on the path to hotel ownership.

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Hilton Garden Inn debuts in Windhoek, Namibia

Hotel Management Network

Hilton Garden Inn debuts in Windhoek, joining the existing Hilton Windhoek property as the second Hilton property in Namibia. The post Hilton Garden Inn debuts in Windhoek, Namibia appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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Are Beer Flights Passé? The Debate Captures Craft Beer’s Growing Pains.

EATER

Beer flights are a divisive debate in craft beer. For some, they are unnecessary holdovers. For others, they're a key to accessibility.

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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.