eHotelier
APRIL 9, 2024
The more renewable energy is integrated into the hospitality industry, the better understanding industry professionals will have of the impact it makes on ROE and the environment. Innovations will continue to develop as the importance of renewable energy in hospitality is realized.
Hospitality Magazine
APRIL 10, 2024
Acclaimed chef Josh Niland has closed the doors of two Sydney stores. Charcoal Fish in Rose Bay and Fish Butchery’s Paddington location both ceased trading on 31 March. A spokesperson told Nine the reason for Charcoal Fish’s departure was due to “the variable seasonality of that location”, with the store’s Instagram bio reading “closed.
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Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 9, 2024
According to the National Restaurant Association, competition in the restaurant sector is strong. In fact, 45 percent of restaurant operators expect competition to be more intense than last year. Why? A chief reason is due to caution or uncertainty exhibited by conscious consumers, with 48 percent saying they are taking the ‘wait and see’ approach and holding back on spending in 2024.
EATER
APRIL 12, 2024
David Chang during an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” | Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images After drawing backlash, Dave Chang released a special podcast episode to explain his side of the chile crunch trademark controversy Last week, chef Dave Chang drew ire across the food community after the Guardian reported that Momofuku, the packaged goods brand that Chang spun out of his popular restaurants, had begun to enforce its trademark on the term “chile crunch” and was sending cea
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
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eHotelier
APRIL 11, 2024
Implementing effective strategies to increase direct bookings is essential for maximizing revenue, enhancing guest relationships, and maintaining control over the booking process.
Hospitality Magazine
APRIL 10, 2024
The former operators of three Din Tai Fung restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne have been penalised $4 million in court by Fair Work for underpaying workers and falsifying records. It’s the second-highest penalty ever secured by the Fair Work Ombudsman with Justice Anna Katzmann describing the case as serious and calculated. “[They] deliberately deprived the employees of their legislated entitlements and contrived to disguise their wrongdoing through the creation of a false set of rec
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EATER
APRIL 12, 2024
David Chang during an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” | Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images After drawing backlash, Dave Chang released a special podcast episode to explain his side of the chile crunch trademark controversy Last week, chef Dave Chang drew ire across the food community after the Guardian reported that Momofuku, the packaged goods brand that Chang spun out of his popular restaurants, had begun to enforce its trademark on the term “chile crunch” and was sending cea
eHotelier
APRIL 8, 2024
The future of hospitality lies not in abandoning its roots in pursuit of novelty but in deepening its commitment to the principles that have always defined it: warmth, welcome, and a dedication to the well-being of every guest.
MEWS
APRIL 11, 2024
What is a credit card scam? A hotel credit card scam occurs when someone uses a stolen or fake credit card for fraudulent activities. Usually, the aim is to obtain credit card information or manipulate payment processes within the hotel's systems. With the increasing prevalence of eCommerce and digital payments , the risk of phishing scams, hacking, or credit card theft has grown.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 9, 2024
More than half of respondents (54 percent) expressed optimism about the positive impact of AI in the restaurant industry, according to a survey from Slang.ai. Despite this optimism, less than one-third of operators currently utilize AI indicating untapped potential for technological integration within the industry. A promising 71.6 percent of restaurant operators plan to adopt AI soon, with nearly 94 percent acknowledging its necessity to remain competitive.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
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.
EATER
APRIL 10, 2024
They’re great for the fast food industry — but not so great for us.
eHotelier
APRIL 10, 2024
The rising demand for business travel is not necessarily easy for the industry to handle. Here are just some of the issues travel and hospitality providers are grappling with at the moment.
Hospitality Magazine
APRIL 10, 2024
Adelaide pub Eight Dragons has been acquired by Victorian publican John Upham and Shogroup’s James Wynn. The pair have secured a 37-year leasehold of the Chinatown venue and have already commenced a multi-million dollar renovation of the pub, which will see the installation of a new public bar, food concept, and 175sqm gaming room. “We see the market, and this asset class in particular, brimming with opportunity right now,” says Wynne.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 11, 2024
The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. Brands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they have the opportunity to both captivate customers and secure their loyalty through a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition.
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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.
EATER
APRIL 8, 2024
Marge in hot water. | The Simpsons Simpsons writer Cesar Mazariegos explains why the show decided to tackle minimum wage, ghost kitchens, and the gig economy “It kind of shakes my faith in billionaires,” Marge Simpsons admits to Lisa, three-beers deep after a grueling shift at Gimme Chow, a ghost kitchen and delivery app. In the latest episode of The Simpsons , “Night of the Living Wage,” Marge takes the job to pay off an unexpected medical bill (for someone else’s “emotional-support chicken”).
eHotelier
APRIL 9, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Google Cloud, today announced an expanded partnership that will fuel new customer experiences within the IHG One Rewards mobile app. With Google Cloud’s technologies, IHG will launch a generative AI-powered travel planning capability that can help guests easily plan their next vacation directly in the IHG One Rewards mobile app in a suite of new features that will launch in the second half of 2024, creating a more dynamic digital guest experience.
Hospitality Magazine
APRIL 10, 2024
Asian street food eatery Bang Bang is slated to open a new location in Melbourne’s Hampton on 17 April. The opening follows Bang Bang’s flagship location in Melbourne’s Mordialloc. Bang Bang’s menu will feature a range of Asian street food dishes taking inspiration from areas such as Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, and India. The menu will be split up into sections of bites, raw dishes, gua bao, small plates, large, plates and sides plus a dessert offering.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 8, 2024
When you jump into the world of Industrial and Organizational (IO) Psychology, culture is a predominant theme. That’s because one of the secrets to performance within any group, whether that is in the workplace, organizations, and even at home is to become cohesive, and the catalyst for cohesion is through culture. And in talking about bringing stability into our food businesses, culture can be that secret ingredient that makes all the difference in attracting the right people, retaining g
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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.
EATER
APRIL 10, 2024
Tomekah George Wonder’s big idea for food delivery is to own every aspect of the process, from recipe development to the moment it ends up at your door A few weeks ago, chef JJ Johnson launched a new restaurant concept in downtown Brooklyn. It’s called Bankside, with a menu that includes peel-and-eat shrimp, clam chowder, crispy cod sandwiches, and a lobster roll.
eHotelier
APRIL 11, 2024
A local start-up company, Away Together, will be pitching their mobile application at the HFTP (Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals) HITEC (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) in June of this year.
Hospitality Magazine
APRIL 10, 2024
As agave prices in Mexico continue to fall and demand for premium-and-above tequila moderates in the United States, alcohol market analysts IWSR says brand owners have an opportunity to improve product quality at lower price points. Agave prices in Mexico hit a record MXP32/kg 18 months ago, but by February 2024 they had plunged to MXP5/kg, and prices are set to keep falling thanks to the large number of plants that have gone into the ground in recent years.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 11, 2024
The comeback of the food court and the impact of small treats were among the trends uncovered in Yelp’s first-ever Fastest Growing Brands report , which ranks brands that are growing the fastest on and off of Yelp. The top five food businesses that saw increases in consumer interest are: CAVA: +54 percent Scooter’s Coffee: +51 percent LongHorn Steakhouse: +38 percent The Habit Burger Grill: +29 percent Wawa: +88 percent The list highlights Challenger brands, which are not market leaders but a
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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EATER
APRIL 12, 2024
Death & Co.’s recent union drive could have made history. But the failed effort underscores the challenges that come with unionizing bar staff, even as restaurants, cafés and hotels see an uptick in labor organizing.
eHotelier
APRIL 8, 2024
Author and travel writer Paul Theroux had a very simple way of describing people who travel. He divided them into tourist and traveller, saying, “Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travellers don’t know where they’re going.
MEWS
APRIL 9, 2024
8 functions to look for in a property management system If you're unsure what a PMS is and what it does, you may not understand why you need one or what functionalities it offers. A property management system is software designed to help organize, execute and track daily operations in a hospitality business. It facilitates managing reservations, check-ins and check-outs, guest information tracking, price control, availability management, and provides analytics to monitor and improve performance.
Hospitality Magazine
APRIL 8, 2024
The InterContinental Sydney has hit refresh on the culinary direction of in-house restaurant Pont Dining Room. Chef de Cuisine Kanishka Amunugama is now heading up the kitchen and has reworked the menu to feature dishes that make the most of seasonal produce and the kitchen’s chargrill. “We wanted to create a menu that maximises the potential of every ingredient, leaving no element wasted and spotlight sustainable sourced, seasonal produce,” says the former Mount Lofty House chef.
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.
EATER
APRIL 11, 2024
“Nogave” is a sustainable alternative to agave nectar in cocktails, like the Margarita, Oaxaca Old-Fashioned and more. Here's how to make it.
eHotelier
APRIL 7, 2024
While receiving a fair salary remains the most important benefit cited by employees, the survey reveals employees are placing more emphasis on other benefits including holiday entitlement, training and development sessions, flexible hours and mentoring.
Horizon Hospitality
APRIL 8, 2024
There is no doubt about it – the wellness travel industry is here to stay, showing steady growth since the end of the pandemic. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that travelers are now flocking in droves to traditional hotel gyms and beauty spas. Travelers want to leave hotels and resorts feeling more revitalized and healthier than when they arrived.
Hospitality Magazine
APRIL 8, 2024
Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs has welcomed a new culinary addition in the form of eatery Rombe. Rombe is located on the rooftop of the Burwood Brickworks building and is open from 8am until 4pm serving an all-day, modern-Australian menu. From late-April, Rombe is slated to open for dinner service, too. Head Chef Jerry Yi (ex-Shihuishi and Red Spice Road) is spearheading the culinary offering which champions local Australian produce.
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