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How Generative AI is transforming travel marketing

eHotelier

Here is a closer look at how generative AI will impact travel marketing along with examples of its potential applications in hotels, destinations, restaurants, cruise companies and airlines.

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Sustainability in the hospitality industry and the most in-demand jobs

EHL Insights

As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, the hospitality and tourism industry is no exception. Sustainability in the hospitality industry is becoming increasingly important, and EHL Passugg recognizes this movement by offering a Sustainable Management major. Swiss Professional Degree graduates with this specialization have a wealth of career opportunities available to them.

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Single employees in the hotel industry

eHotelier

The hospitality workforce is increasingly home to single childless workers. The time has come to address their needs, prompting organisations to create more supportive environments for employees, whilst also boosting hotel outcomes.

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Rixos debuts in Montenegro

Boutique Hotel News

Montenegro: The all-inclusive resort brand Rixos Hotels has debuted in Montenegro with the opening of The Heritage Grand Perast. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Heritage Grand Perast has been fully renovated over the last two years and reopened last month. The hotel is housed in an 18th century palace and is comprised of four buildings – Smekja, Jadran, Grado, and Teodo, overlooking the Bay of Kotor.

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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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Breaking: Chef Jock Zonfrillo passes away

Hospitality Magazine

Chef Jock Zonfrillo has passed away in Melbourne, aged 46. A statement posted to the chef’s Instagram account confirmed the devastating loss and reads: “With completely shattered hearts … we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday. “So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words.

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How to make salespeople in hotels more productive

eHotelier

The general manager must remove three significant obstacles that make it difficult for hotel salespeople to sell.

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Restaurants Under Attack from Cybercriminals: How to Protect Your Business

Modern Restaurant Management

As the restaurant industry becomes more reliant on technology, the risk of cyber attacks is rising. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting restaurants, seeking to steal sensitive customer data and disrupt business operations. One study found that in 2016, the food and beverage industry accounted for ten percent of all data breaches. While many restaurant owners may not think they need to worry about cyber attacks, the reality is that no business is immune.

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Sustainability tips and eco inspiration

Hospitality Magazine

Whether it’s in the kitchen or behind the bar, reducing a venue’s environmental footprint is front of mind for many hospitality workers. While it’s not easy to know where to start, there’s no better place to look than to the people who have built their businesses on doing their bit for the environment. Hospitality speaks to Dennis Yong from Parcs, Jo Barrett from Little Pickett and Luke Whearty from Byrdi about taking a multipronged approach to sustainability from utilising food scraps and

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Maalouf appointed IHG CEO as Barr steps down

Boutique Hotel News

UK: The CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group ( IHG ), Keith Barr, will step down from his current role on 30th June 2023 and succeeded by Elie Maalouf, IHG’s Americas CEO. Barr has been at the helm of IHG since July 2017. During this time, he’s led the company to surpass 6,000 open hotels worldwide and introduced seven brands. He has also been responsible for launching IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow – a 10-year plan which outlines a series of ESG commitments.

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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 prioritizing employee development has the best ROI for owners too

eHotelier

It is a fact that hotels that looked after their staff as best they could during Covid are having the least trouble getting staff back and finding new hires. People talk and they know who to work for and who to stay away from.

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Moms First: US Restaurants Can Level Up their Game with Payments this Mother’s Day

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2023, it is estimated that 87 million Americans will dine out on Mother’s Day. This is great news for restaurants, but they should also be prepared for an influx of customers coming with their most special guests, and expecting nothing but a prime customer experience that will pamper their mothers. In this article, we’ll look at how payments technology has evolved over the last few years and became an important ally for restaurants that want to level up their customer experience a

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MasterChef Australia to air on Sunday

Hospitality Magazine

Network 10 has confirmed series 15 of MasterChef Australia will air on Sunday this week. The network postponed the 1 May premiere after news broke Jock Zonfrillo had sadly passed away on Monday. MasterChef Australia posted a statement on social media yesterday that reads: “with the full support of Jock Zonfrillo’s family, MasterChef Australia will air at 7.30pm on Sunday 7 May. “ MasterChef Australia Judge Jock Zonfrillo took great pride in challenging and coaching the contesta

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Visualizing new ways to protect sharks with data and analytics

SAS

Where do hammerhead sharks go at night? And perhaps more importantly, why? Research Scientist and Professor Alex Hearn of the Galapagos Science Center hoped that a team of SAS analytics volunteers would be able to answer that by analyzing data he has collected over nearly two decades. The project is [.

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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 Mille Club: the upside of crossing four digits in rate

eHotelier

Knowing how far to throttle up rate is still a bit of an art form but in 2023 there is a plethora of revenue management and business intelligence tools that can help you to accurately forecast where this upper limit will be.

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Thank God, Veggie Burgers With Actual Vegetables Are Making a Comeback

EATER

This veggie burger is made with mushrooms, sweet potatoes, carrots, farro, and quinoa. | Shake Shack After the rise of fake meat, Shake Shack’s new mushroom-and-quinoa patty suggests a return to good old veggie burgers With the rise of Impossible and Beyond burgers, the veggie burger has been in a bit of an existential crisis on American menus lately, as restaurants (and fast food chains in particular) quickly — and, for some, controversially — adopted the new products.

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Life House adds two California hotels to portfolio

Boutique Hotel News

US: Hotel management and technology platform Life House has been selected to manage the Hotel Royal in Long Beach and Hotel La Rose in Sonoma County, California. Hotel La Rose is a 48-key property in the centre of Santa Rosa, owned by Lukhbir Gill, Hardeep Gill and Jim McCalligan. H. Gill said: “We wanted to free up our time, but deeply care about Hotel La Rose and the special experience our guests have enjoyed for so many years.

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Mews introduces non-profit hospitality partners

MEWS

While a lush summer vacation will certainly improve your short-term mood , hospitality also has the power to ensure a long- lasting positive impact on places, economies and local communities. With their sustainability and educational program s , the exceptional non-profit s we’ re about to introduce address major environmental and social issues while changing the hospitality industry for the better.

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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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Scott McArdle appointed General Manager at Alaia Belize Autograph Collection in Ambergris

eHotelier

Alaia Belize Autograph Collection, one of the largest waterfront resorts on the principal island of Belize, announced seasoned professional Scott McArdle as its new general manager. In his new role, McArdle will be responsible for daily operations at the hotel to assure optimum performance, guest satisfaction, and that the property upholds the high-quality standards of the Marriott brand.

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Horizon Hospitality Named a 2023 Forbes Top Professional Recruiting Firm.

Horizon Hospitality

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Scott Samuels, CEO Tel: (913) 333-3190 Email: scott@horizonhospitality.com Web: www.horizonhospitality.com Horizon Hospitality Named a 2023 Forbes Top Professional Recruiting Firm. [Overland Park, KS – May 4, 2023] Horizon Hospitality Associates, a leading recruiting and executive search firm specializing in the hospitality industry, is proud to announce its inclusion in the list of Top Professional Recruiting Firms for 2023 by Forbes and Statista.

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B2B travel experience platform Turneo launches

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Turneo, a B2B platform that aims to drastically simplify how travel and hospitality brands offer and manage in-destination experiences, has officially launched. The Shopify-style experience store – and new module using ChatGPT – has attracted early adopters including apartment managers [including Airstay, Pragueforyou, Walqinn, Zagrebapartments, Character Rentals], regional hotel chains [including Maistra Hospitality Group, The Hotel Fitzgerald, The Nest and TimeOut heritage hotel], hostels

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6 reasons why your hotel is losing revenue | Mews

MEWS

Are you concerned about a loss of potential revenue? Given the extremely high operating costs and overheads, hotels constantly worry about generating enough revenue to cover expenses. We'll help you understand the causes so that you can take the necessary precautions to mitigate future revenue losses.

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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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Accor partners with Sachin Sabharwal to bring two new hotels to Sydney

eHotelier

Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor, announces its continued expansion across Australia, with the signing of two new Sydney hotels with Sachin Sabharwal.

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Devon Hospitality Group opens Bistro Nido in Sydney CBD

Hospitality Magazine

It’s the fifth venue for the group, combining the flavours and ingredients of European and Japanese cuisine. The 40-seat restaurant is led by Executive Chef Zachary Tan, alongside Head Chef Andrew Lee and Executive Pastry Chef Markus Andrew. The menu draws heavily on European classics, but with hints of Japanese techniques and ingredients across the dishes.

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Another Place teams up with The Machrie for summer pop-up

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Cumbria-based hotel Another Place is partnering with The Machrie, a hotel located on Islay off the west coast of Scotland, to launch a summer pop-up. For the month of August only, Another Place will launch a three-night, four-day stay at The Machrie hotel – which sits above a seven-mile beach on the island of Islay. Another Place has co-curated an itinerary with The Machrie to offer guests a travel package, which includes: • Three nights’ bed and breakfast • Two nights’ dinner –

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Five Recruiting Tactics to Reboot Your Hotel’s Diversity Initiatives

Horizon Hospitality

The number of companies with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives skyrocketed in the last three years. However, these initiatives showed mixed results. Employees have noticed, and about one-third would consider quitting if their company did not make improvements in DEI this year. A great place for hotels to revitalize their diversity commitments is at the beginning of employees’ journeys with these five DEI recruiting tactics: Blind Resumes Expanded Talent Pools Embrace Pay Trans

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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.