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A comprehensive guide to hotel mobile marketing: Part 2

eHotelier

A comprehensive guide to hotel mobile marketing: Part 2 - Insights Mobile marketing is not just a trend but a necessity. To succeed, optimize your web presence, engage guests on social platforms, and safeguard data.

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Andrea Gualdi joins Merivale as group beverage manager

Hospitality Magazine

Maybe Sammy co-founder and former creative director Andrea Gualdi has been appointed as Merivale’s new group beverage manager. In the role, Gualdi will oversee the development and execution of beverage offerings across Merivale’s 90+ venues that range from bars, restaurants, event spaces, and nightclubs. “Merivale’s commitment to pushing the boundaries in hospitality aligns perfectly with my own passion for creating unique and memorable drinks,” says Gualdi.

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How Effective Communication in the Hospitality Industry Impacts Revenue Generation?

Hotelogix

The hospitality sector relies on people more than technology to deliver a positive guest experience and set the standards of service. With almost 10 percent of the world’s total gross domestic product (GDP) and employing over 255 million people, it is no surprise that the travel and tourism industry is one of the most important sectors to drive employment.

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It’s Hectic Season for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s a trend well-known to restaurant operators, and yet each year brings the same scramble: young people who provided a ready supply of flexible labor over the summer simultaneously change their patterns – resigning to focus on school, moving back to college, or limiting their availability to accommodate other activities. In 2021, for example , 36.6 percent of teens 16-19 had jobs during the summer, dropping to 30.5 percent during the school year.

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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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Measuring Guest Loyalty Key metrics CEOs need to pay attention to

eHotelier

Everyone is talking about guest loyalty and how it is key for any accommodation business. But how important it really is? And, is it something only certain areas of a hotel should care about?

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Talking AI in Washington D.C.

SAS

I recently had two incredible opportunities: to visit the White House for a landmark executive order signing and to make remarks at a US Senate AI Insight Forum. The AI Insight Forum was part of a bipartisan Congressional effort to develop guardrails that ensure artificial intelligence is both transformative and [.] Talking AI in Washington D.C.

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Influencer Marketing for Restaurants: An Expert’s Guide to Boosting Your Bookings

Modern Restaurant Management

As a restaurant owner, you’ll know just how powerful word-of-mouth can be. All it takes is one negative review or piece of criticism, and instantly, potential might customers turn away from your business and toward a competitor. After all, when it comes to choosing where to eat, we tend to prioritise the opinions and experiences of others over most other factors – it’s no wonder influencers have become such a powerful tool for restaurants in boosting their bookings.

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A comprehensive guide to hotel mobile marketing: Part 1

eHotelier

Find the strategies, tools, and best practices that empower hotels to engage and convert guests effectively through mobile channels, from mobile apps to SMS marketing, ultimately driving bookings and enhancing guest experiences.

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Vue de monde returns with new menu

Hospitality Magazine

Melbourne fine diner Vue de monde is back after closing in July for a multimillion-dollar renovation. The restaurant, located on the 55th floor of a Rialto Tower in the CBD, has undergone a significant revamp covering the installation of a new kitchen; the relocation of Lui Bar; an updated private dining room, and revised interior furnishings. Led by Elenberg Fraser, the venue has been fitted out with hand-blown lights; shou sugi ban timber, a new pastry section in the kitchen, and kangaroo hide

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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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When Cheese Can Tell the Future

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater; Source: Getty Images The Kitchen Witch brings the ancient art of tyromancy — divination through cheese — to the modern day Throughout history, people have sought answers about the unknown. But predicting fates and futures hasn’t always been synonymous with tarot cards and oracles; sometimes, it comes down to what you eat or drink.

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Restaurant SEO: Four Easy Steps to Improve Your Online Presence

Modern Restaurant Management

If you’re looking to rank higher on Google and land in front of more customers, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, you’ll learn how to improve your restaurant’s online presence and how it will land you in front of thousands of hungry customers in your local area. The best part? It’s just four steps, and you don’t need an entire marketing team to do it.

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Social media marketing tips for smart hoteliers

eHotelier

There is no definitive guide to social media marketing because social media is constantly evolving, but these tips can help you always stay ahead of the curve.

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The Extended-Stay Segment Reaches New Heights

Lodging Magazine

Commonly referred to by many as the ‘darling’ of the hotel industry in recent years, the extended-stay segment has risen to new heights on the strength of widespread growth and stellar performance outpacing all other chain scales. Demand continues to grow at unprecedented levels for the segment, which was established some 30 years ago and has upped the ante for both large brand companies and owner/operators looking for increased profitability.

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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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‘Good Burger’ Tried to Warn Us

EATER

Getty Images No one expected the cult classic slapstick comedy to predict the future of AI, corporatization, and fair wages Like any ’90s kid who was allowed to spend countless hours in front of the television, I am a child of the Nickelodeon generation. And for all of the wacky cartoons and All That sketches and slime-drenched game shows , no cultural artifact from the network lingers in my imagination quite like Good Burger.

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Lawyers Guide to Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents in Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), more than three million food service employees and one million guests are injured as a result of slip-and-fall accidents annually. The industry spends more than an established $2B for slip and fall-related injuries, and this number is rising by 10 percent each year, according to an NFSI study.

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“Real” revenue management can double or triple high season rates

eHotelier

Revenue management may be one of the most misunderstood elements of hotel revenue. Real revenue management is a systematic approach to profitability.

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Motel 6: U.S. Travelers’ Holiday Plans Will Increase Travel

Industry Insights Lodging Magazine

DALLAS, Texas—New data from Motel 6 found that U.S. travelers who are celebrating a winter holiday are planning to participate in an average of 10 or more gatherings this year. In its sixth annual holiday travel survey, Motel 6 heard from over 2,000 respondents who celebrate a winter holiday and found that their festivities are expected to lead to an increase in travel.

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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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It’s Always Sunny on Food Instagram

EATER

So bright. | Shutterstock Sharp shadows and bright sun are the latest way food influencers are striving for relatability I tell myself it’s the lighting in my apartment that has kept me from becoming an Instagram cooking sensation. I have southern exposure, perfect for growing tomatoes on my slip of a balcony but not for any sort of windowsill photo shoot.

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‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’

Modern Restaurant Management

Each year, 48 million people get sick and 3,000 die from (preventable) foodborne illness in the United States. From mystery meat in chemical buckets and mouse prints in soda syrup to tears in a parking lot and threats of being shot, Francine L. Shaw's “ Who Watches the Kitchen ?” takes readers on a rollicking, astonishing journey through the hidden truths of the foodservice industry.

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UNWTO General Assembly endorses growing presence on the ground: Regional offices in Americas and Africa on the way

eHotelier

The commitment of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to moving closer to its Members and being on the ground in every region has been further demonstrated through confirmed plans for two new Regional Offices.

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Cornell Hotel Society Announces Hall of Fame Honorees

Lodging Magazine

ITHACA, New York—The Cornell Hotel Society Hall of Fame Nomination/Selection Committee announced the 2023 honorees to enter the Cornell Hotelie Hall of Fame. The honorees will be celebrated during Hotelie Super Sunday on November 12, 2023, at The Pierre in New York City. The Hall of Fame inductees for 2023 are: Additionally, Karim Abouelnaga ’13 has been selected to receive this year’s Rising Star award, recognizing early Hotelie successes.

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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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Do We Really Need Tequila From Matthew McConaughey?

EATER

Camila Alves McConaughey and Matthew McConaughey at Austin City Limits Music Festival 2023. | Rick Kern/WireImage Alright, alright, alright, already with the celebrity booze This post originally appeared in the October 29, 2023 edition of Eater Today, a place for the freshest news from the food world every day. Subscribe now. Another day, another celebrity tequila.

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Everything You Need to Know to Get Your Business Ready For Cold and Flu Season

Modern Restaurant Management

Let’s face it, at some point during the cold and flu season, you’re at higher risk of having a sick employee working at your establishment. In fact, the CDC notes between nine and 41 million illnesses occur annually in the United States. As a restaurant owner, you want to be able to ensure your establishment can operate with healthy employees.

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The paradigm shift in new economic value from AI-powered hotel websites

eHotelier

If the static brochure websites of yesteryear are like steam power, then machine learning deployments truly are the electricity upgrade your hotel needs for the decade ahead.

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Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada reopens & unveils enhancements

Hospitality Net

The award-winning Spice Island Beach Resort - a luxury all-inclusive resort in Grenada, and one of the Caribbean’s finest hideaways - reopens after a seasonal closure and unveils enhancements to its offering ahead of the winter season. Reopening with expanded ocean vistas, re-imagined public spaces including an elevated courtyard, an extended pool and dining area, and greater beach access, the family-owned and operated resort is committed to offering a quintessential Caribbean experience to its

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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.