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Six potential guest expectations with direct bookings

eHotelier

State-of-the-art booking engines for hotels can equip your arsenal with the insights and foresight you need to ensure that your offerings are in line with the expectations of the potential guests.

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Australia’s most popular cuisines revealed

Hospitality Magazine

BizCover has crunched more than a year’s worth of Google searches to find out Australia’s most in-demand cuisines. Japanese is the most popular cuisine across every state except for South Australia, which favours Italian. Overall, Japanese and Indian were the two most-searched-for cuisines, followed by Italian, American, Chinese, Turkish, Thai, Vietnamese, English, and Spanish.

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Everything Restaurants Need to Know about New Google AI Tools

Modern Restaurant Management

Google’s I/O Conference on May 14th proves they’re taking generative AI seriously. In addition to the introduction of Gemini this year, they’ve also developed a range of AI features that will be integrated into standard Google searches. With Google committing to the AI project, the technology is likely to advance quickly and will present significant opportunities for business owners who are able to get ahead of the curve.

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My First Meal After HITEC 2024

Larry Mogelonsky

(Originally as a LinkedIn article by Adam Mogelonsky posted on June 30, 2024) What is this dog's breakfast that you see here? I've been reluctant to post some of the longevity meals I eat at home because my plating is certifiably atrocious, but many people have requested so here goes. The idea of #foodasmedicine isn’t new, but it’s going through a huge upswing in appreciation as we start to reinforce the concept with scientific evidence.

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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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Revenue growth management in food service: What you should think about

eHotelier

By combining modern technology with an analytical mindset, you can refine your operations, target high-performing markets, and realign your offering with consumer demands to achieve sustained revenue growth.

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Loyalty Innovation Has Evolved to Focus More on the Customer

Modern Restaurant Management

Personalization is key to successful loyalty programs, according to the 2024 Paytronix Loyalty Trends Report. "Top performers are personalizing and using data to segment their customer database," Kristin Lynch, Senior Director of Restaurant Strategy for Paytronix Systems. "They are differentiating, delivering an emotional connection and recognizing their most valuable customers." Lynch has more than 20 years’ experience managing large CPG and retail brands in marketing and

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20 ways to enhance the contact-free hotel experience

MEWS

What is a contact-free hotel? A contact-free hotel uses technology to streamline the guest experience, reducing the need for face-to-face interactions. The goal is to provide a seamless and efficient stay, catering to the growing preference for self-service.

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Essential tools every hotelier needs to take hotel management to the next level with AI

eHotelier

AI won’t remove human interaction completely, but it can provide enough support to streamline the workforce and add value to the customers.

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Alegre launches new Mexican-Australian menu

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney restaurant Alegre has debuted a new menu that’s the work of owner/chef Rasel Zaman and sous chefs Alvaro Valenzuela and Ivan Castillejos. The trio have focused on infusing Mexican and native Australian flavours into dishes that reference the food they grew up eating back home in Mexico. “Growing up in Tlalpan, Mexico City, I cherished the countless hours spent cooking with my grandfather and mother,” says Castillejos. “We focused on traditional Mexican dishes such

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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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Preventing Burnout Culture: The Role of Effective Restaurant Managers

Modern Restaurant Management

Across America, today's fast-paced restaurant work environment, burnout has become a critical issue that large corporate restaurants and mom and pop shops share in common. These organizations must address the burnout environment to maintain a healthy and productive workforce. Managers play a pivotal role in either fostering a positive service industry culture or contributing to burnout.

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The Michelin Guide Is Coming to Texas for the First Time

EATER

The Michelin Guide to Texas, from the international restaurant, the international restaurant review system that awards restaurants with stars, is coming to Texas for the first time ever in 2024, with star ratings for restaurants in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth.

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Leveraging data and collaboration to maximise meeting and events revenues today

eHotelier

For many hotels, meetings and event spaces can contribute up to 60 percent of overall revenue. This makes it particularly surprising then that many hoteliers still are not leveraging these areas strategically, resulting in missed opportunities and limiting business growth.

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Solotel’s recipe for success: Nurturing staff through a culture of growth & innovative training

Hospitality Magazine

Allara Global is the official training partner of Food & Beverage Media Solotel is not just serving up exceptional experiences for guests, but also investing heavily in the growth and development of its staff. Their innovative approach to training and development is not only boosting employee satisfaction and retention but also setting a new benchmark for the industry.

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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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AI’s Impact on Drive-Thru Experiences

Modern Restaurant Management

In the fast-paced world of fast food, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a topic of heated discussion, especially with giant brands adopting (…or, ahem, dropping) this new technology to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. According to a National Restaurant Association report , 16 percent of restaurant operators plan to invest in AI integration (including voice recognition) in 2024, and 60 percent are looking for technology to enhance customer experiences

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So Now I’m Supposed to Eat Silica?

EATER

I was given clear instructions. | Shutterstock A new Erewhon smoothie includes liquid silica. I thought we were famously not supposed to eat that. If there’s one thing I know about silica, the common compound found in nature as quartz, it’s that you’re not supposed to eat it. I thought we were pretty clear on this, having been repeatedly reminded DO NOT EAT on every packet of silica gel that falls out of a package.

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Breathtaking views at the only rooftop pool in downtown San Miguel de Allende

eHotelier

San Miguel de Allende in Mexico is renowned for its breathtaking vistas, and at its cultural heart lies NUMU Boutique Hotel, which opened just last year and is home to the only rooftop pool in the downtown area.

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The AI-Fueled Organization: Transforming for the Future with Oracle

Hospitality Net

In today’s dynamic world of cloud computing and enterprise solutions, Oracle has established itself as a leader by integrating advanced technologies to boost business operations across various industries. Let’s look at the applications of Oracle Hospitality, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and Fusion within the broader framework of Oracle’s enterprise solutions, and highlight how these platforms deliver robust, AI-enhanced functionalities, driving efficiency and growth in the hospitality industry a

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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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Data Driven Purchasing

Lodging Magazine

LODGING Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler and a trio of hotel executives discuss the increasing role of data in the procurement process and its overall impact. The group also addressed ongoing trends and current conditions within the lodging industry procurement landscape, and offered their projections for the future. The post Data Driven Purchasing appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Restaurant Deal Landscape for Mid-Year 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Headlines have been filled with a number of restaurant-related transactions this year with well-known names including MOD Pizza, Carrols Restaurant Group, Fogo de Chao, Ruth’s Chris and Pollo Tropical. To gain perspective on current deal activity in the restaurant sector, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Nixon Peabody Corporate Transactions associates Robert Pethick and Anthony Bova.

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Top 3 benefits of mobile ordering in resorts

eHotelier

These are the key three benefits of offering guests in resorts the possibility of placing their orders via their personal mobile devices:

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Meet One of the Most Prolific People on Yelp

EATER

What inspires someone to write more than 1,200 Yelp reviews in a year? For Robert Siu, it’s a labor of love. People have extraordinarily strong opinions on just about everything, and since 2004, Yelp — the site that aggregates user-written reviews — has provided a platform to exercise our first amendment right to criticize, exalt, and qualify. Yelp’s court of public opinion tends to unite itself on uncontroversial issues: The 405 highway in LA has a paltry 1-star review on average (which is unde

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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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5 Ways Technology Can Enhance the Guest Experience at Your Hotel

Revfine

With 40% of Americans traveling more in 2024 (1), the hospitality industry has seen a significant surge in demand. This uptick in travel presents a golden opportunity for hotels to increase revenue — but to capitalize, they must differentiate themselves in a crowded market. In this article, you’ll learn how hotels can use technology to offer The post 5 Ways Technology Can Enhance the Guest Experience at Your Hotel appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Restaurant RE Trends for Mid-Year 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

To get more insights on the current status of the restaurant real estate market, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Satya Guduru , CEO at Janapriya Upscale USA. What kind of properties are currently in demand and what trends are you seeing? What markets are doing well and why and what ones are not doing so well? Cost conscious consumers are looking for budget-friendly options.

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OTA and direct booking: finding the right balance

eHotelier

Balancing OTAs and direct bookings requires a strategic approach that leverages the strengths of both channels.

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The Ultimate Luxury Is Buttering Your Olive Oil

EATER

Bettina Makalintal Go ahead, serve your bread with butter and olive oil This post originally appeared in the July 17, 2024 edition of The Move , pro tips and advice from Eater’s dining experts, direct to your inbox. Subscribe now. Not long ago, the Eater team went for lunch at the sceney New York City restaurant Raf’s, where I encountered a dying breed: the bread basket.

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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.