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The year 2023 started like any other New Year! It is typically a time when people contemplate a resolution, a reset, or even a complete change in mindset. This begs the question: should we, as an industry, be considering a new mindset on how we move forward? After all, the pandemic changed the face of our business. No one could have predicted the world shutting down in March 2020 and the hotel industry having to effectively rewrite its playbook to survive.
Leaders today will need a different mentality to those of the past as it will be more about understanding information, making sound judgements and freeing up talent.
Worldwide: The IHM editorial team [ George Sell , editor-in-chief; Paul Stevens , editor, ShortTermRentalz; Eloise Hanson , editor, Boutique Hotel News; Felicity Cousins , assistant editor, Serviced Apartment News; and Isha Borkar , multimedia reporter] select 22 inspirational female leaders in hospitality and real estate to mark International Women’s Day 2023 [8 March]. 1.
By now, you probably got the memo : women can buy themselves flowers and write their names in the sand. Drawing lines in the sand feels especially urgent when it comes to inequitable work practices. For so long, women have been on the receiving end of unsolicited work-related advice: how to dress for success, prove their worth, fight for equal salaries.
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Melbourne-based coffee roastery Industry Beans has collaborated with beverage company Capi to release a cold brew martini mixer. Come 20 March, cocktail connoisseurs will be able to whip up bar-quality espresso martinis at home. But the product isn’t just your average coffee mixer, with Industry Beans’ signature cold brew blend combined with vanilla bean and orange peel extract to create a flavour profile with notes of citrus and a smooth, rich finish.
In this episode, we discuss how to use personalisation on your website to increase direct booking conversion. My guest is Juanjo Rodriguez, founder and CEO of technology company The Hotels Network.
As hotels and properties evolve, a more flexible and efficient technology infrastructure becomes increasingly important. One solution that has gained traction in recent years is the move to cloud computing. The cloud refers to a network of remote servers accessed over the internet rather than on a local server or personal computer. This allows for several benefits, including increased scalability, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness.
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As hotels and properties evolve, a more flexible and efficient technology infrastructure becomes increasingly important. One solution that has gained traction in recent years is the move to cloud computing. The cloud refers to a network of remote servers accessed over the internet rather than on a local server or personal computer. This allows for several benefits, including increased scalability, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness.
If you run a bar or restaurant, you already know how important it is to have an online presence. But having a website or social media page isn't enough anymore. In today's competitive market, you must ensure your business can be easily found online. That's where SEO (Search Engine Optimization) comes in. Here are ten reasons why your bar and restaurant needs SEO: Boost Your Online Visibility Put your business on the map with SEO!
Glass bottles have been the vessel of choice for wine for decades. Either closed with cork or screwcap, bottles have been the go-to packaging for winemakers to showcase their most prized drops. The humble boxed wine sits on the other side of the scale. Affectionately known to most as goon, boxed wine has long held a reputation of being mass-produced and of low-quality.
Vietnam: Wellness hospitality company Fusion Hotel Group has announced three openings over the next 12 months, including the brand launch of HIIVE in Binh Duong. Fusion Hotel Group manages 22 properties throughout Vietnam and Thailand across nine brands. HIIVE, designed for the business traveller, is set to debut in Binh Duong in Vietnam and marks the first of the three upcoming openings.
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
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Worldwide: Accessible travel company Wheel the World has closed a $6 million funding round and announced two new booking tool features. The funding round was led by Kayak Ventures with participation from Detroit Venture Partners, REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures, former Booking.com CEO Gillian Tans, Dadneo, CLIN Fund, Amarena and WeBoost. Following the capital raise, Wheel the World has introduced a price match offer from booking platforms such as Booking.com and Expedia, as well as providing guara
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As customers continue to feel more comfortable dining out, restaurants should have health and safety measures down pat. More than 90 percent of Americans say that it’s vital for a restaurant to be visibly clean while dining indoors, outdoors or when ordering takeout. Exceeding health and safety standards not only ensures the well-being of customers, but it also cultivates a positive experience that fosters loyalty.
Located in The Governor Hotel in Macquarie Park in Sydney’s north-west, Jinja is now serving up yum cha across lunchtime service from Wednesday to Sunday. Led by Head Chef Sebastian Tan, expect a traditional Cantonese-style brunch and dim sum menu with over 30 dishes. Some of the highlights include crispy-skinned roast duck; steamed bbq pork buns; chicken and mushroom congee; honey-glazed char siu pork and steamed chicken feet.
US: Hotel conversion brand Magnuson Hotels has added two properties to its independent collection in the past two weeks, located in California and North Carolina. Wafer 450, in Santa Clara (California), marks the fourth hotel from Stay Cal Hospitality to join Magnuson Hotels. It also represents the nineteenth hotel in California which the company represents.
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.
The St. Patrick’s Day drinking statistics are sobering. Over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend in 2019, 63 percent of car-related fatalities involved drunk drivers, and in 2018, 33 percent of pedestrians killed in car crashes over the holiday were intoxicated with a BAC over 0.08. Spirit sales are 153 percent higher than usual over the holiday weekend, and it’s the number one beer drinking holiday.
The Hospitality Leaders Summit will return to Melbourne in 2023 and we want to hear from you. The industry’s leading event is curated around the sector’s most-pressing issues, and we need to know who you want to see and what you want to hear about. Complete the survey for your chance to win two tickets to the summit, which will be held in the coming months and once again bring together the nation’s most inspirational hospitality figures.
For every hotelier, the road to success is based on learning. We all share a love for this industry, so get out there and see what others are doing that you can emulate.
Italy: Munich-based hotel group Ruby Hotels has announced it will launch a property in Rome following its Italian debut in Florence next year. Located within a former office building near the Spanish Steps, the Rome hotel will feature 165 rooms and a 24/7 bar with cafe and a rooftop terrace. Interiors of the new property will be overseen by Ruby Hotels’ design team led by Matthew Balon.
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The much-loved Newtown bar is set to pour the wines of Swiss winery Domaine De Beudon for one night only on Tuesday 23 March. Paul Hervy of Brix Fine Wines will be hosting the event, taking guests through the wine pairings that include rare cuveés and sought-after back vintages. Hervy will recall his trip to the famed Swiss vineyard, and will also be sharing exclusive wines that have not been released to the public.
The iconic Ocean House, a Relais & Chateâux resort in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, has named Terence Feury as Executive Chef of the award-winning property. In his new role, Chef Feury will oversee the entire culinary operation of the Forbes Triple Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond Ocean House, including two year-round restaurants, five seasonal outlets, banquet and event operations, and the Center for Culinary Arts.
Turkey: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has named Reto Moser as general manager of two hotels in Istanbul, located in Bosphorus and Sultanahmet. Moser has been part of the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts team for nearly 18 years, working across sites in Provence (France), Bangkok and Koh Hamui (Thailand), and Cairo (Egypt). Throughout 2022 he was based at the company’s Dubai headquarters following a general manager position in Moscow, which he held in 2021.
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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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