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The impact of climate change on the hospitality industry’s future

eHotelier

As climate change continues, it’s vital for hospitality businesses to take preemptive action. This should include adapting buildings to be more resilient and planning effective continuity processes.

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Is Your Restaurant Business Thriving?

Modern Restaurant Management

Have you completed a small business checkup at your restaurant lately? If not, you might be overlooking ways to improve your eatery’s financial health and learn to thrive in this challenging economic climate. Full tables, employees earning solid tips, shifts being fully staffed and the restaurant having the ability to source quality provisions at reasonable prices and dependable delivery times, are among the signs the business is thriving, according to Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus.

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Meet Table Manners – the first venue from Alex Cameron

Hospitality Magazine

Bronte in Sydney’s east will have a new culinary addition in the form of European-influenced neighbourhood restaurant and bar Table Manners. Slated to open in late-winter, Table Manners is being spearheaded by Sydney hospitality figure Alex Cameron who is known for his work with Franca, Parlar, and Armorica and most recently as consultant on Bobby’s in Cronulla and Bartiga in Double Bay.

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LA’s Catalina Jazz Club Has Struck a Chord With Music Lovers for 37 Years. Will It Live On?

EATER

Catalina Popescu has held court at her legendary Hollywood jazz club since 1986.

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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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Hospitality trend alert: quiet luxury and the hotel models that stand out

eHotelier

The idea of quiet luxury in hotel accommodations is not in your face pizazz, it is the opposite - a respite of sorts that brims with hospitality, modern conveniences, and promises an experience worth talking about. Not loud or in your face, it is understated and not labeled.

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Euro wine bar and restaurant Attenzione! opens in Redfern

Hospitality Magazine

Redfern is set to welcome a new culinary destination this July when Attenzione! Food & Wine opens its doors late July. The venue is the brainchild of friends and former coworkers Felix Colman, Toby Davis, Toby Stansfield, and Dexter Kim, who have worked at various Sydney eateries over the years from Ragazzi and Yellow to The Old Fitz, and Lola’s.

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A Sneak Peek of the Food at LA’s Intuit Dome, the World’s Most Expensive Basketball Arena

EATER

The Clippers’ new $2 billion arena will have bacon-wrapped hot dogs, churros, and sushi from a former Nobu chef

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Why focus on sleep amenities to grow a hotel’s wellness

eHotelier

Traditional sleep amenities include pillow menus, blackout curtains, blue light blocking glasses, herbal teas, aromatherapy, and sleep-inducing snacks like tart cherry juice. Sleeptech can significantly enhance these offerings, providing unique experiences that guests can't find elsewhere.

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The Secret Sauce of Success – Owning Customer Data

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry is changing fast, moving towards using data to truly understand customer preferences and behaviors. The transition from a traditional service model to a knowledge-powered approach is not just an opportunity; it's a necessity for survival and success in the digital age. The big change in the restaurant business is now about more than just serving food; it's about offering a personalized experience that matches exactly what customers want and expect.

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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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Chris Lucas announces 2 Melbourne restaurants in billion-dollar building

Hospitality Magazine

Restaurateur Chris Lucas is teaming up with property investor and developer Cbus Property to open two new concepts in the Melbourne CBD. The two restaurants will be part of the new-build $1 billion commercial office tower on 435 Bourke Street. The concepts which are yet to be named are planned to be a modern Chinese eatery and Mediterranean-inspired restaurant.

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2024 James Beard Awards Winners: The List So Far

EATER

Photo illustration by Lille Allen; see below for full credits Check back here for live updates on winners Tonight, the James Beard Foundation Restaurant announces the winners of its Restaurant and Chef Awards. The annual event brings out chefs, restaurateurs, and other hospitality industry professionals all dressed to the nines — including 2024 Best Chef: Northwest winner Gregory Gourdet in a striking feathered jacket inspired by the national bird of Haiti — to take home medals for Best New Rest

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AVA Resort Cancun – 1,600 room luxury all-inclusive & all-oceanfront oasis

eHotelier

AVA Resort Cancun, led by trailblazing hospitality brand AIC Hotel Group, has announced its official opening, setting an elevated new standard for all-inclusive vacations. AVA offers 1600 ocean-facing rooms, 27 restaurants and bars—helmed by award-winning chefs and mixologists—a world-class, 22,000-square foot spa & wellness center, a state-of-the-art fitness center with Technogym equipment, pickleball courts, boxing ring, and more, a custom-designed waterpark, AVA Kids Club, The Lounge (ju

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What Restaurant Employees Want

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators have a variety of opportunities to improve their staff experience, according to What Restaurant Employees Want, a state-of-the-industry report from 7shifts. The research details what matters most to industry workers and what operators can do to provide an excellent staff experience. Among the highlights: Restaurant employees crave recognition and feedback.

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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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Single O expands cafe in Brisbane’s Newstead

Hospitality Magazine

Brisbane is now enjoying a much larger Single O footprint with the roastery’s Newstead cafe unveiling a new look. The cafe opened last year as a 16-seat coffee bar, and is now a fully fledged table service cafe with room for 29 patrons. “When we first opened our cafe in Queensland last year, we got a great reception from the locals, and already started hatching a plan for an expanded space,” says Mike Brabant, CEO.

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Step Inside the Cool New Modern Wine Bar

EATER

As bafflingly flexible as they are unmistakably distinct, these spaces have managed to recapture the anything-goes romance of simply “going out.

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3 Guest Experience Tips from Award-Winning Hoteliers

eHotelier

If you’re looking for ways to improve guest experience at your hotel, who better to get advice from than hoteliers who've won awards thanks to the fantastic experiences that they provide their guests?

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Sleep Tourism Now Mainstream with the Global Sleep Symposium at the Equinox Hotel

Larry Mogelonsky

Once you go down the wellness rabbit hole, there’s no going back. Living a healthy lifestyle has far too many advantages. You think more clearly; you have more energy; your mood improves; you’re happier; then you end up having better relationships and being more successful overall. We wellness folks can often forget, however, that not everyone shares the same mindset.

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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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In profile: Shell House’s new head chef Brad Guest

Hospitality Magazine

Brad Guest has worked in the kitchens of some of Sydney’s most acclaimed restaurants — Sepia, Bilson’s, Sixpenny, Oncore by Clare Smyth, and Cafe Paci are just a few. There’s no doubt the chef has built a solid skillset over the years, which made him the top candidate for the head chef role at Shell House. Guest speaks to Hospitality about his culinary experiences, taking over the kitchen of a multi-venue concept, and what diners can expect from his launch menu at Shell House.

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A Major Film Studio Now Owns Dine-In Movie Theater Chain Alamo Drafthouse

EATER

Austin movie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse is sold to entertainment company Sony Pictures, which will run the company’s movie theaters throughout America, including its Austin locations, as well as its theater restaurants, bars, and film festival Fantastic Fest.

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Minions take over Mantra hotels ahead of Despicable Me 4 release

eHotelier

Mantra has teamed up with Illumination and Universal Pictures to celebrate one of the most feel-good movie releases this winter, Despicable Me 4, which is opening in cinemas on June 20.

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Aging Leadership: 6 Tips for Finding a Hospitality Job after the Age of 50

Horizon Hospitality

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost forty percent of Americans aged 55 and older are active in today’s workforce. Yet this demographic consistently finds itself up against roadblocks when seeking new opportunities, particularly in the hospitality industry. Young hiring managers often hold misguided notions that older candidates can have too much experience, not as much energy, or will be difficult to work with.

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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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Australian Hotelier launches the Future Leaders Scholarship

Hospitality Magazine

Australian Hotelier has launched a scholarship program to help develop the next generation of leaders within the pubs sector. In partnership with our Official Training Partner, Allara Learning, the Future Leaders Scholarship will provide one winner and nine finalists with prizes that will assist in furthering their careers within the pub sector. The Future Leaders Scholarship is aimed at anyone currently working in an Assistant Venue Manager role, equivalent specialised role or junior group rol

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For These Bartenders, Only DIY Chartreuse Will Do

EATER

DIY Chartreuse has become an obsession for bartenders looking to replicate the iconic French liqueur in their cocktails.

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Blending Online and Offline: Creating Captivating Hotel Experiences for Social Media

eHotelier

In the age of social media dominance, providing an experience that’s not only memorable but also shareable is crucial for attracting and retaining guests. You may have a highly engaged online audience along with numerous loyal in-person hotel patrons. But is that audience one-in-the same?

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Hotel Dynamic Pricing: Balancing Profitability & Guest Loyalty

Hotelogix

We have witnessed firsthand the evolving landscape of hotel revenue management. In this context, hotel dynamic pricing is one of the most critical elements. This blog will delve into its intricacies and share insights on strategically leveraging this tool while maintaining guest loyalty. What is dynamic pricing in hotels?  Dynamic pricing in the hotel industry refers to tweaking room rates based on various factors such as demand, occupancy, seasonality, events, and even competitor pricing.

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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.