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Enhancing Guest-Centric Experiences with QR Code Technology and Time-Tested Human Connections

Modern Restaurant Management

The pandemic dealt a mighty blow to the bar and restaurant industry, where social distancing replaced friends and families gathering together to share stories, celebrate milestones, and create lasting memories. As the doors began to reopen, slowly and cautiously, restaurants and bars, still coping with labor shortages and inflation, had one new challenge to overcome — higher expectations.

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How To Select The Right OTAs For Your Hotel - A Comprehensive Guide

Hotelogix

The advent of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) has revolutionized the hospitality sector. To be very precise, it has shaped the way guests book their accommodations at hotels. It allows travellers to compare rates and services of multiple properties. This gives them a better idea of what fits their requirement and budget best. This is the primary reason why as a hotelier, you should know how to select the right OTAs for your hotel.

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North Sydney’s Victoria Cross metro station reveal hospitality operators

Hospitality Magazine

The new city block located above North Sydney’s Victoria Cross metro station has announced its first line-up of hospitality operators set to open in 2024. The North Shore is set to get a taste of Inner West favourites at the new precinct, with Newtown’s Mary’s and Marrickville Pork Roll both set to open venues. Victoria Cross will also welcome Only Coffee, Top Impressions Bakery, Sushi Hub, DOPA, North Sandwiches, Machi Machi, and McDonald’s.

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Tourist-triggered emotions

eHotelier

Local populations in tourist areas play a key role in shaping visitors’ environment and in turn the emotional experiences of visitors. However, this is a two-way relationship that also depends on locals’ own disposition towards tourists.

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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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Why Setting Wait Time Expectations Is Key to a Good Customer Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

Not much sours a customer’s perception of a restaurant as fast as unwieldy lines and long waits. Especially for fast-paced establishments, managing wait time expectations is a significant challenge and can cause patrons to leave — or, worse, never return. Although management can’t always eliminate the wait for service entirely, they can use modern technology to set reliable wait time expectations from the start.

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Scott Pickett named President of Bocuse d’Or Australia

Hospitality Magazine

Melbourne restaurateur Scott Pickett has been appointed President of Bocuse d’Or Australia after participating in the foundational program for years. Bocuse d’Or was established by Chef Paul Bocuse in 1987, and is the culinary equivalent of the Olympics, bringing together food professionals from across the globe to compete in a series of challenges.

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Black Friday 2023: direct channel campaigns boost hotel website conversions by 43%

eHotelier

Here are some learnings from this year's campaigns to help guarantee success in your future hotel marketing campaigns.

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Have a Winter Hospitality Plan

Modern Restaurant Management

In this episode of the Making Dough Restaurant Show , host Hengam Stanfield logistic tips for the holidays and winter weather. She offers nine tips for restaurant owners and managers to conquer the unique challenges that cold weather brings and explores the cozy side of winter hospitality.

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The Bitter Taste of ‘Not Too Sweet’

EATER

Asian Americans have claimed the phrase “not too sweet” as a defiant shorthand and a cheeky rallying cry. But is that maxim really true? The finale of every childhood family function was the same. Aunties would unveil a tray of gulab jamun and start to circulate the house, or the servers at whatever restaurant was hosting would plop a bowl on the table in front of us.

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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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The Waratah opens in Darlinghurst tomorrow

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney’s inner city is gearing up to welcome its latest addition The Waratah, which opens its doors to the public tomorrow, Wednesday 6 December. The multi-level neighbourhood bar is the work of Pollen Hospitality, a newly formed group led by Cynthia Litster and award-winning bartender Evan Stroeve (Baxter Inn, Bulletin Place, Re-, Shady Pines).

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How small boutique hotels can astonish their guests

eHotelier

Unlike chain hotels, owners of little boutique hotels have the space to go the extra mile to impress their guests and create an experience they’ll never forget. These tips will help you create an unforgettable stay for every guest every time.

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Hotel cleanliness tips: Best ways to keep your hotel clean

MEWS

Most guests consider hotel cleanliness when choosing where to stay. Still, many hotels overlook the importance of cleanliness because of the difficulty in finding qualified employees. That's where a well-trained and motivated housekeeping department comes into play.

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Help Us Pick Where to Eat in 2024

EATER

Which U.S. city has the best dining scene to visit next year? Every year, Eater publishes Where to Eat , a guide to the most exciting places to dine all over the world, including some of the greatest food towns right here in the U.S. We’re busy lining up our hit list for 2024, but we’re leaving one spot open. That’s where you come in. We’re asking our readers to vote for the U.S. city they’d like to see added to next year’s guide.

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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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Mediterranean eatery Martha opens in Lake Macquarie

Hospitality Magazine

Located in the redeveloped Belmont 16s Sailing Club, Mediterranean restaurant and bar Martha has opened its doors overlooking Lake Macquarie. The 120-seat venue features a restaurant, bar, and outdoor terrace boasting views across the lake. Chef Tyler Rolfe is spearheading the culinary offering which is centered around the venue’s European Mibrasa ovens for smoky proteins and vegetables.

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International Tourism to end 2023 close to 90% of pre-pandemic levels

eHotelier

International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), an estimated 975 million tourists travelled internationally between January and September 2023, an increase of 38% on the same months of 2022.

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Hotel success: How to succeed in the hotel industry

MEWS

What does hotel success mean to you? It's most likely tied to meeting guest expectations and staying profitable. Successful hotels create a positive guest experience by constantly adapting to trends and market needs.

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Soul Food Does Not Need Saving

EATER

Tilda Rose I thought we should “upgrade” our family’s traditional southern holiday feast. I was wrong. “This year, we should do something different ,” I said to my mother on the ride from the airport. I had just flown home to Houston to celebrate the holidays with my family after my first two years away at the University of Pennsylvania. “What should be different ?

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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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Gin Palace’s bar takeover at Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters

Hospitality Magazine

Alejandro Saravia’s Victoria by Farmer’s Daughter is celebrating the warm weather with a pop-up with none other than Gin Palace. The two Melbourne institutions will come together early next year to champion Victorian ingredients at the Terrace Bar, so expect plenty of local produce across both food and drink. Gin Palace is scheduled to undergo a renovation in January, so the team decided it was the perfect time to head over to Farmer’s Daughters for a limited residency.

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Creating the entertainment capital within the Entertainment Capital of the World

eHotelier

In this interview with Ronn Niccoli, Chief Marketing Officer of Resorts World Las Vegas, we learn about his approach to managing a large multi-faceted operation, how L&E has become an integral part of the revenue mix and what he’s done to craft a new casino resort brand in a crowded market.

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What Happened to All the Ghost Kitchens?

Horizon Hospitality

Until recently, ghost kitchens and virtual restaurants seemed like the next big thing in the restaurant industry. But after Wendy’s decided to scrap its historic investment into ghost kitchens earlier this year, restaurant industry experts are asking: Did ghost kitchens get ghost-busted? Although reduced operating costs, greater flexibility, and faster concept launch times are all appealing factors to restaurateurs, there are significant challenges that ghost kitchens face in a post-pandemic wor

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Bonded by Masa

EATER

In my family, like many Mexican American families, the communal act of making tamales leaves us with a lot more than a Ziploc full of dinner I’m a Detroit resident now, but when I lived close to my family in California, we tried our best every year to make time for a tamalada, a holiday tamale-making gathering and culinary ritual that reconnected us to our ancestral ways of communing.

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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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Fair Work blitz targets Sunnybank region this week

Hospitality Magazine

The Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting venues across Brisbane’s Sunnybank region this week to ensure employees are receiving their right pay and entitlements from employers. The investigation comes after the Fair Work Ombudsman received tip-offs from a range of sources indicating the potential of employees being underpaid and non-compliance with laws.

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The easy guide to diversify your hotel’s revenue

eHotelier

The easy guide to diversify your hotel’s revenue - Insights Diversifying your revenue means maximising its full potential and being prepared for the unexpected with a robust earning structure.

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The use of AI in Treasury and Finance

MEWS

About a year and a half ago, I made a significant career shift from the realm of Payments and Finance Operations to the Treasury department. This transition was not without its challenges. My expertise in general finance wasn’t as extensive as my colleagues', compelling me to embark on an intensive learning journey. Despite the steep learning curve and my operational mindset, I managed to gradually build my knowledge base, all thanks to the support and guidance of my colleagues and managers.

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A Pea in My Pocket

EATER

Black-eyed peas are more than a New Year’s tradition. They’re a connection to family, history, and the ancestors that came before.

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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.