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An unpredictable market with silver linings: hotel performance in 2024

eHotelier

Rising costs, changing booking trends, good leaders, and even the weather…are just some of the things that have influenced the performance of hotels so far this year. So what are hoteliers doing to remain competitive in this climate, and what opportunities and challenges are they facing in the road ahead?

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Piccolina’s chef gelato project returns

Hospitality Magazine

The famed Piccolina Gelato Project returns next week with a gelato line-up curated by some of Melbourne’s most talented chefs – and this time, it’s all about Aussie milk bar classics. Starting 2 October, a total of 24 limited-edition gelato flavours will be available from Piccolina’s seven locations until 26 November. This season’s participating chefs include: Jacqui Challinor (ex-Rein & La Rue); Stephen Nairn (Yugen Dining & Omnia Bistro); Philippa Sibley (

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Using Safety Incentive Programs to Improve Workplace Training

Modern Restaurant Management

In multiple industries, employee safety can be a chief concern that requires careful consideration by employers. This can especially be the case in food service industries where employees are often in loud, busy environments while moving in and out of kitchen areas with any number of hazards. The best way to mitigate the risks for employees and reduce workplace injuries is for businesses to establish comprehensive safety training programs.

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No One Asked for Coca-Cola Oreos

EATER

Lille Allen Who are all these wacky brand collaborations for? It was about the time that I saw the Coca-Cola Oreo flavor that I thought, Enough. Oreo has gotten a reputation for overdoing it on flavor innovations — peanut butter? Fine. Sour Patch Kids ? Leave me alone — but something about Coca-Cola Oreos, and the corresponding Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Oreo soda, made me feel like I was putting on the They Live glasses, seeing every item on the grocery shelf for the crude marketing ploy it is.

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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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Hyatt grows luxury and lifestyle brand footprint across the Americas region

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation continues the strategic expansion of luxury and lifestyle hotels with a significant development pipeline of more than 20 recent and planned openings across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean through 2025.

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SMEs in the driver’s seat: empowering Europe’s travel economy

Hospitality Net

The travel industry is an essential pillar of the EU’s economy – accounting for roughly 10% of GDP and a similar share of employment. In many aspects, our sector doesn’t get the attention it deserves from policymakers, yet it is a key driver of EU competitiveness, a major source of service exports and a provider of local development all across our continent.

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Nicholas Sparks’s 16-Splenda Chicken Salad Is Absolutely Diabolical

EATER

Nicholas Sparks’s recipe for chicken salad is pretty straightforward, except for the Splenda. | Bettina Makalintal A recent feature of the author in the “New York Times” revealed a chicken salad recipe with a shocking secret ingredient. So of course I had to try it. Earlier this week, the New York Times ’ real estate section published a feature on Nicholas Sparks , the author of hit novels The Notebook , A Walk to Remember , and Dear John , among others.

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Planning for Tomorrow: Four All-In-One PMS Technologies Driving Hotelier Success in 2025

eHotelier

Hotel budget season is upon us, and the hotel industry remains fixated on the usual concerns and challenges that are repeated throughout the year, such as the need for improved labor efficiency, strategies to reduce wasteful spending, technology to manage operations, and innovations to optimize revenue.

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Chef Greg Malouf passes away at 65

Hospitality Magazine

Australian culinary talent Greg Malouf passed away last week at his home in Dubai at the age of 65. Malouf was born to Lebanese parents in Melbourne and went on to become a Michelin-starred and hatted chef, best known for running some of Melbourne’s most popular restaurants including O’Connell’s in the 90s and later, Momo. He was a regular on the silver screen, appearing on programs such as Food Safari , MasterChef Australia , and penned a total of eight books championing Middl

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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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SSIS: Gong cha's digital transformation, a conversation with Rebecca Kahn

Fast Casual

In anticipation of her keynote address at the Self Service Innovation Summit this December, Kiosk Marketplace sat down with Gong cha's Rebecca Kahn to discuss the brand's digital journey and the challenges and opportunities presented by self-service technologies.

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‘The Substance’ Is One of the Best Food Movies in Years

EATER

Courtesy of MUBI In this satirical body horror film starring Demi Moore, each meal — along with the very act of cooking — becomes an expression of violence Not long after Elisabeth Sparkle’s 50th birthday, her boss, a boor named Harvey, delivers some bad news to her over a plate of shrimp: He’s giving her the pink slip. An Oscar-winning actress, Elisabeth (Demi Moore) has spent the second chapter of her career hosting a morning aerobics show.

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Casona Roma Norte, Boutique Hotel and Cultural Oasis, opens in Mexico City

eHotelier

Casona Roma Norte - the latest addition to Mexico’s distinguished Hamak Hotels collection, known for its dedication to a strong sense of place - is set to open its doors on October 1, 2024.

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NSW Government proposes changes to RSA training

Hospitality Magazine

The NSW government is looking into making sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention training for all bar staff at licensed venues compulsory. The proposed changes to the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training will be mandatory for anyone who sells, serves or supplies alcohol, in a push to make it clear that all hospitality staff have a role to play in eliminating sexual harassment and sexual violence in licensed premises.

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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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Hyatt Expands Luxury and Lifestyle Hotel Pipeline in the Americas

Lodging Magazine

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation continued the expansion of luxury and lifestyle hotels with a development pipeline of more than 20 recent and planned openings across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean through 2025. This planned growth will expand Hyatt’s brand footprint in several new regional markets. Since 2017, Hyatt has doubled its number of luxury rooms, tripled its number of resort rooms, and quintupled its number of lifestyle rooms globally.

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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Goes to Whataburger With Beto O’Rourke in Texas

EATER

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff ordered Whataburger burgers with Beto O’Rourke during a Texas campaign in Austin for Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign.

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The guest data blueprint: Best practices to use data in your hotel

eHotelier

Guest data is more important than ever in hospitality today. For personalisation, efficient interactions, smooth operations… and pretty much for every area of your hospitality business.

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Li’l Darlin cocktail bar launches in Crows Nest

Hospitality Magazine

After operating for 12 years in Surry Hills, Li’l Darlin is today opening a new outpost in Crows Nest. “We wanted to expand to Crows Nest to bring that feel we have created in Surry Hills over the bridge for more people to enjoy,” says owner Peter Augoustis. The restaurant is located close to the new Sydney Metro, which motivated Augoustis’ decision to open in the area.

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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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Dusit International partners with Paljor Global Corp for South Asian expansion

Hospitality Net

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Paljor Global Corp Private Limited, a leading Nepalese investment firm and luxury carpet manufacturer, to seek opportunities to introduce Dusit’s diverse offerings in Nepal and throughout South Asia.

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What Should a Restaurant Give You When It’s Your Birthday?

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater A slice of cake and glass of Champagne are customary, but some places go the extra mile I love birthdays. It’s fun to get dressed up, go to a fancy restaurant, and await the pièce de résistance: a slice of cake with a glowing candle on top and, maybe, some singing. A flute of Champagne works, too. So when I took my partner to a well-loved (and pricey) restaurant in the heart of Los Angeles’s arts district for his birthday — a neighborhood known for some of the most sought-after

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Asset Management & Hotel Service Optimization takes center stage at HVMG’s first engineering conference

eHotelier

This month chief engineers representing 56 hotels owned and operated by Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) met for the first time at the company’s inaugural Engineering Conference in St. Augustine, Fla.

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The Point Group announces The International Martin Place

Hospitality Magazine

The team behind some of Sydney’s most iconic establishments has announced a new restaurant – The International in Martin Place. The Point Group’s latest addition is set to open its doors in November in the heart of the CBD, offering guests a drinking and dining experience across three concepts: The Wine Bar, The Grill, and The Panorama Bar. “Our team has had the opportunity to pull together this new project with total creative freedom and without limitations to define a n

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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.

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Raines to Introduce Lodging Market to York, South Carolina

Lodging Magazine

FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines partnered with the City of York, South Carolina, to accelerate the economic expansion of York’s downtown. The agreed-upon economic development project will introduce a lodging market to the area. This will boost future economic growth and job creation and increase tourism in the region. “The City of York is excited about this substantial investment downtown, which aligns with the community’s continued progress, optimism, and opportunities,” said Dalton

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White Sox Fans Came for the Losses, Stayed for the Milkshakes

EATER

The milkshake, sold at Guaranteed Rate Field, became something for fans, media, and players to latch onto as the team marched toward the record for most losses by a Major League Baseball team.

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Nazaret Carbonari appointed as General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Cancun

eHotelier

Today, Hilton proudly announces the appointment of Nazaret Carbonari as the new general manager of Waldorf Astoria Cancun.

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Restaurant management: 5 tips from Genghis Grill leader

Fast Casual

Robby Berg, regional director of Operations of a Genghis Grill franchise group in Arizona, shares his management wisdom as he worked his way from the kitchen to restaurant operator.

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Optimize Restaurant Operations With the Right Payroll & HCM Services

Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," is tailored for the restaurant industry to help you choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, crucial for maintaining staff morale. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.