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What is luxury marketing?

Les Roches

Interested in working for Four Seasons, Louis Vuitton, or Bollinger? As a luxury marketing manager, you could find yourself working with world-renowned, big-name brands. Luxury marketers work with selling or promoting high-end goods or services that are generally not considered essential to everyday life but offer pleasure and enjoyment to those who buy them.

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Malaysia Tourism Tax 2023: What You Need to Know

Soft Inn

In line with the announcement made by the Malaysian government regarding the Tourism Tax , I will talk about a series of questions that are commonly asked by hotel owners or operators, thus helping all of you to find the answers that are related to it.

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Tech Will Be Essential to Boost Food Safety and Quality in 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

Do you ever wish that you had a crystal ball that could tell us what’s in store for the restaurant industry in the coming year? As we close out 2022, food production is at risk. Climate change is wreaking havoc on traditional farming methods , with crops withering in extreme heat or drowning in mid-Western floods. We’re still facing product shortages, exacerbated by ongoing supply chain interruptions and the Russian-Ukrainian war stalling food shipments – including 9.5 million tons of grain.

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Braemar closes £100m loan for Four Seasons Scottsdale

Boutique Hotel News

US: Braemar Hotels & Resorts has secured a mortgage loan for the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale with plans to pay off a more expensive loan. The non-recourse loan of £100 million has a three-year initial term with two one-year extension options, subject to conditions. . Braemar intends to use the majority of the proceeds from the loan to pay off a more expensive one secured by the Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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LODGING Luminaries: Four Hotel Industry Leaders Who Have Catalyzed Major Advances in 2022

Lodging Magazine

Based on reader nominations, LODGING recognizes dynamic executives who have helped to make 2022 a year of progress in the hotel industry across four key areas. We commend and congratulate Ali Moloo, CEO of myDigitalOffice; Mit Shah, CEO of Noble Investment Group; Naveen P. Kakarla, president and CEO of HHM; and Mehul Patel, managing partner, CEO of NewcrestImage.

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2023 Restaurant Technology Trends: Consolidation, Experience, and Fees

Modern Restaurant Management

The last few years have seen unprecedented disruption for restaurants. Closures, supply chain problems, labor shortages, technology, and inflation are just a few of the challenges operators have faced in recent years. So, what could the coming year possibly bring when the last few have felt so unpredictable? I see a few things on the horizon as part of the ongoing evolution of the relationship between restaurants and technology.

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Make Bed Bug Prevention Your New Year’s Resolution

Hotel Business

As we wind down 2022, we look forward to an exciting and hopeful New Year. A report from MarketWatch found up-trending news for the pest control industry regarding bed bug incidents, which may mean bad news for the hospitality industry overall. The global Bed Bug Control Products and Services market size is projected to reach $3.65 billion by 2027. This represents a 78% increase from the from $2.05 billion generated in 2020.

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Everwood Hospitality Partners Acquires LaQuinta I Drive/Convention Center

Lodging Magazine

ORLANDO, Florida—Officials of Everwood Hospitality Partners (EHP) announced the company has acquired the 184-room LaQuinta I Drive/Convention Center hotel in Orlando, Florida, from Cavalier Florida, LP. Cronheim Hotel Capital (CHC), a real estate capital advisory firm specializing in capital solutions for hotel owners, operators, and investors, helped secure the loan that will be used for the acquisition and subsequent hotel renovation.

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How Sub Rosa Bakery Makes a Croissant with Pear, Ricotta, and Caramel

EATER

The bakery makes its own dough and ricotta. When it comes to wood-fired ovens, many think of a charred pizza or slow-roasted piece of meat. But at Sub Rosa Bakery, sibling owners Evin and Evrim Dogu use their double-decker masonry oven to bake croissants. At the Virginia bakery, which also mills its own flour, precision matters — from the dough that goes into croissants and bread to the in-house produced ricotta that goes into its pear and caramel croissant, creatively referred to as a “pear-a-m

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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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Why Restaurants Should Embrace Technology in 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

As we head into the New Year, restaurants of all sizes continue to grapple with a number of major challenges impacting the industry. Staffing continues to be a top-of-mind concern for many restaurateurs, followed closely by inflation. Despite these challenges, restaurants are still planning for growth in the year ahead, with popular brands focused on continued expansion.

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People of Mews: becoming a solutions architect

MEWS

My career at Mews changed all thanks to a Donut.

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STR: U.S. Hotel Performance Lowers and Shows Weakened Comparisons to 2019

Lodging Magazine

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. hotel performance came in lower than the previous week and showed weakened comparisons to 2019 on the unfavorable side of a holiday calendar shift, according to STR’s latest data through December 24, 2022. At the same time, occupancy on December 24 was the highest for any Christmas Eve on record. U.S. Hotel Performance December 18-24, 2022 Percentage change from comparable week in 2019: Occupancy: 43.9 percent (down 9.7 percent) ADR: $132.29 (up 2.3 […]

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How to become a Food and Beverage Manager

Les Roches

Have you been looking at changing your career path and want to explore the world of food and beverage management? Within hospitality, food and beverage services are some of the most common. Go down any street and you are likely to see cafes, restaurants, and bars. But how do you get into managing these establishments? In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know to kick-start your career in food and beverage management. .

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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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How EaaS Benefits Businesses Big and Small

Modern Restaurant Management

We’re all familiar with equipment rental and software subscription services in the restaurant industry. But have you considered how an equipment subscription is a better, smarter business move than equipment ownership? If you’re going to run a successful restaurant, there are certain pieces of equipment you just can’t do without: dishwasher, walk-in refrigerator, ice machine, etc.

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How to Choose the Best Hotel Management Software

Hotelogix

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2022 Person of the Year: Choice Hotels CEO Pat Pacious Has Helped Steer the Company to Industry-Leading Performance in Recent Years

Lodging Magazine

Having served as a U.S. Navy officer in surface warfare and strategic planning from 1987 to 1993, Pat Pacious is no stranger to navigating rough waters with foresight and determination. Serving as Choice Hotels International CEO since 2017, Pacious has recently led the company through one of the most challenging times in the history of the hotel industry, remaining focused on both brand development and enhancing ROI for franchisees, who currently number over 13,000.

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What Drink Trends Should Disappear in 2023?

EATER

Eric Medsker. This year saw the rise of disco aperitivo, the V-shaped Martini glass and a deluge of flavored foam. [link].

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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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Restaurant Strategy for 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine contributor Izzy Kharasch of Hospitality Works offers his best planning practices for restaurant operators as we approach 2023.

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How to Choose the Best Bar Inventory Software for Your Needs

Sculpture Hospitality

Choosing the best bar inventory software for your needs is an important decision for any bar or restaurant operator. The right bar inventory software can help you manage your inventory, track sales, and optimize your operations. It can also help you create an efficient workflow that leads to more productive, and happier, employees.

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Barnsley Resort Selects Davidson Hospitality Group as Manager

Lodging Magazine

ATLANTA—Davidson Hospitality Group has been identified to manage Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia, under its operating vertical, Davidson Resorts. Situated one-hour northwest of Atlanta, the 3,000-acre resort has 140 rooms, including standalone cottages and suites; 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space; a hunting reserve, a championship golf club, and a 10-acre lake.

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Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach Completes Renovation

Guides: Lodging Magazine

CARLSBAD, California—Completing a $10 million renovation, the oceanfront Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach finished the refurbishment of 161 guestrooms and suites, Coast 6450 restaurant, the pool area, outdoor lawn and patio area, front desk, exterior landscaping, and meeting spaces. “We’re very excited to introduce our new look to our incoming guests,” said Josephine Forino, general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach.

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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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Prepping for Veganuary

Modern Restaurant Management

Last year, more than 629,000 people signed up to take part in Veganuary ’s 31-day plant-based pledge. This represents a real opportunity for brands and indie restaurants to improve, expand, and promote their vegan and plant-based offerings to a growing audience. Veganuary’s six-month survey showed that after taking part in Veganuary 2022, 80 percent of participants have made a significant diet change – reporting that they're eating at least 50% less meat and dairy.

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9 Insider Tips on Improving Customer Service and Relations in Your Business

Are Morch

For every business to grow and be successful, it needs to have good customer service. Without it, the business might suffer from high customer churn and negative reviews. With good customer service, your business’s public image will increase through word of mouth. This gives you a competitive edge and in turn, increases your business profits. […].

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A Rewarding Rapport: Choice Hotels and LODGING Host an Insightful Roundtable With Owners and Industry Experts

Lodging Magazine

This year’s Lodging Conference created a dynamic setting for attendees to share ideas via presentations, panels, interviews, and plenty of informal gatherings. LODGING was pleased to partner with Choice Hotels International to stage a roundtable for four experts in finance, development, management, design, and other areas of the hospitality industry.

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Hotel Automation Checklist: Trends, Tools, and Tips for Success

eZee Absolute

Hoteliers from all around the world are on the lookout for ways to enhance their guests’ experience. And currently, automation seems to be the most viable technology that can do that. But do you know what’s happening in the hotel automation space? What are the latest trends in hotel automation? Whether you’re a hotel owner, manager, or employee, this blog is for you.

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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.