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5 tips to get more hotel reviews

eHotelier

In the highly competitive landscape of the hospitality industry, mastering the art of collecting online reviews is a strategic move that can set you apart from the competition. You'll not only boost your online reputation but also gain valuable insights to improve your service.

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Rewriting Sydney’s Jacksons on George

Hospitality Magazine

Most Sydneysiders have experienced Jacksons on George at some stage of their life, whether it was part of a late-night crawl on a Friday or a post-work beer – it’s a name and a venue that’s synonymous with the city. But what we once knew as Jacksons has been rewritten by Creative Director Maurice Terzini and DTL Entertainment Group, who have been redeveloping the site since it was demolished more than a year ago.

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Simplifying Hotel Payment Processes: The Role of Integrated Solutions

InnQuest

The hospitality industry is a highly dynamic field, and hotels are constantly looking for ways to improve the client experience and streamline their processes. One area that often proves to be a challenge is the payment process. This blog explores how integrated solutions play a pivotal role in simplifying hotel payment processes and why they are crucial in today’s competitive landscape.

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IoT Is Revolutionizing The Way Restaurants Operate and Manage Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

IoT has become an indispensable tech solution for the restaurant industry. Integrating IoT devices and connectivity drives efficiency, enhances food safety, mitigates risks, increases transparency, reduces waste, and provides many other benefits for restaurants. In fact, leveraging IoT is revolutionizing the sector by optimizing supply chain management, enhancing the customer experience, and facilitating data-driven decision-making.

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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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How to stay on top of your guest feedback

eHotelier

How to stay on top of your guest feedback - Insights - Insights Guest feedback holds the key to unlocking invaluable insights that can drive operational improvements and enhance guest satisfaction.

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Why Your $7 Latte Is $7

EATER

That Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks is going to cost you more than it used to, thanks to inflation and higher wages for workers, among other factors.

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Developing a Safety and Sanitation Schedule for Your Commercial Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

As a business owner, ensuring the proper sanitation of your commercial ice machines and refrigeration units is critical for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for your customers and employees. By implementing effective training programs for your staff, you can reduce the risk of contamination, improve the quality of your products, and protect your reputation.

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Unlocking the potential of AI and ChatGPT in your hotel

eHotelier

Let's delve into the profound impact of AI and ChatGPT on the hospitality sector and explore how you can harness their transformative potential.

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How California’s New “FAST Act” Could Change the Future of Restaurants

Horizon Hospitality

After California’s aggressive Fast-Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Act) passed in 2022, then repealed days later, the restaurant industry has been watching the state nervously. In the wake of a threatened referendum, negotiations, and rewrites, an amended version of AB 1228 was finally signed into law. How does this law directly affect California QSR chains, and what ripples will it send through the rest of the country’s restaurant industry?

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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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In ‘Prison Ramen,’ Author Gustavo Alvarez Wants to Put Inmates’ Culinary Ingenuity on Full Display

EATER

Getty Images/iStockphoto Currently and formerly incarcerated people’s instant noodle recipes shed new light on the commissary staple How can instant ramen become popcorn, trail mix, a bologna sandwich, Vietnamese teriyaki, and chili mac? And, more importantly, why would you want it to? As Gustavo “Goose” Alvarez learned during 13 years spent in and out of prison, it takes pretty desperate circumstances to inspire this level of instant noodle ingenuity.

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Tech to Trash Can – How Technology Is Redefining Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

Food waste is recognized as an endemic challenge around the world. According to Feeding America , nearly 40 percent of all food in the U.S. is wasted each year, about 119 billion pounds, estimated at over $408 billion. Wasting food while seeing people go hungry is only one aspect of the problem – consider the environmental resources needed to produce, package, and transport, and food waste grows even more concerning.

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Has hospitality recovered in the post-Covid world?

eHotelier

Has hospitality recovered in the post-Covid world? - Insights - Insights We revisit a 2019 Covid report to see which forecasts were accurate and how they are still impacting the global hospitality industry.

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Why Mews acquired Nomi, by Richard Valtr

MEWS

I’m thrilled to share that Mews has acquired Nomi, a US hospitality startup that provides personalized recommendations for guests though predictive analytics and AI.

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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 Future of Your Local Is Hyperlocal

EATER

Modern bartending tools and techniques are allowing programs to explore more environmentally sustainable models with drinks that are actually, well, good.

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Personalizing the Dining Experience Through Music (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

In this episode of The Main Course , hosted by MRM Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia examines music and its impact on the dining experience with guest Ross Honey, President and CEO at TouchTunes.

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How can I increase direct bookings to my hotel?

eHotelier

Here's a look at ways to optimise your booking process to keep guests engaged and attract those that have been browsers to your site, but did not convert into guests.

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Understanding the different types of hotel ownership

MEWS

Hotel ownership models can be hard to decipher. The difference usually comes down to who pays the bills, who runs the business, and whose name is on the contract.

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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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World’s 50 Best 2024 to be hosted in Las Vegas

Hospitality Magazine

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants will head to the glitzy city of Las Vegas for the first time next year, hosting the annual awards ceremony as well as a program of culinary events. Come 5 June, chefs from across the globe will gather together to find out who has made the top 50 list at Wynn Las Vegas. “We are thrilled to head to the US as we announce Las Vegas as the location for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024,” says William Drew, director of content. “No stranger to putti

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LSM in Action: A Restaurant Brand’s Secret Weapon

Modern Restaurant Management

Ray Kroc, McDonald’s Founder/Fast Food Innovator, said it best, “Look after the customer and the business will take care of itself.” This business is all about people. You have to be able to adapt, evolve and ignite areas of the business with customers always being at the forefront of decisions being made. Engaging with customers on a local level is crucial for achieving long-term success, especially in a customer-driven competitive market.

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Hilton debuts in Yala with opening of Hilton Yala Resort

eHotelier

Leading global hospitality company Hilton today announced the opening of Hilton Yala Resort, marking Hilton’s third flagship-branded property in Sri Lanka. Just outside Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park and surrounded by lush greenery, the resort provides an elevated escape for guests seeking adventure and relaxation, with a vast view that overlooks the Indian Ocean.

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The new Mews Kiosk: revolutionizing the check-in experience

MEWS

Even if we know that the guest experience starts at booking – or even research – when a guest walks through your door, that’s when it’s “game on.” Every touch needs to meet your guests’ (rising) expectations. And, at the same time, it’s important that their experience aligns with your brand identity and goals.

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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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Ester’s Mat Lindsay is Two Good Co’s chef of the month

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney chef Mat Lindsay has been announced as Two Good Co’s chef of the month for October. Lindsay is the force behind Ester and Poly, two of the city’s most acclaimed venues, with the chef recently releasing a new cookbook aptly named Ester. Now, he’s partnered with social enterprise Two Good to put together three options for the Darlinghurst cafe’s lunch menu.

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Buenos Aires’ Singular Cocktail Culture Has Its Very Own Golden Age to Thank

EATER

Buenos Aires' first Golden Age of cocktails still inspires the city's unique cocktail culture in its emphasis on bittersweet flavors.

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Brisbane hotel offering to tap investor interest in Australia’s most sought after hotel investment market

eHotelier

Australian hotel owner-operator Pacific Hotels is bringing a Brisbane asset to the market amid strong demand for accommodation investment opportunities in the 2032 Olympics city. The sale campaign for The Pacific Hotel follows the recent sales of Inchcolm by Ovolo Hotel Spring Hill, Sofitel Brisbane and Quest Chermside – all of which were negotiated by CBRE Hotels.

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How hotels can benefit from EV charging stations | Mews

MEWS

EV charging is a non-negotiable hotel feature for guests traveling in electric vehicles. As a hotel with electric car charging, you can stand out from the competition and monetize an additional service.

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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.