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Report: Independent hoteliers see GDS bookings rise 34.5%

Hotel Business

The global distribution system (GDS) continues to perform for independent accommodation providers with reservations up 34.5% HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts, a hotel representation company, found thet GDS reservations have grown 51.2% Channel Connect reservations increased 39.5% in the past year and up 4.2%

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Sales, revenue, procurement: Three cornerstones of a thriving hotel business

Hotel Owner

That said, improvements in three key areas of sales, revenue, and procurement, can often be a driver for positive change and profitability. Procurement – Strategic sourcing for enhanced profitability Savvy financial management is a key driver of sustainable success at any hotel, venue, or hospitality setting.

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Four Hidden Costs of Turnover and Tangible Strategies to Increase Retention

Modern Restaurant Management

Louis Federal Reserve Bank numbers , more than double the average for all other industries. Hospitality employees separated from their jobs at a rate of 6.8 percent in August 2021 according to St.

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Rosen Hotels & Resorts promotes key leaders

Hotel Business

He also oversees operations for Millennium Technology Group, procurement and merchandising. Her leadership oversight includes reservations, guest relations, social media, creative team and public relations. Bina joined Rosen Hotels & Resorts 32 years ago and most recently served as director of finance.

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Opening a Restaurant: Steps to Take and Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Modern Restaurant Management

Get Your Licenses in Order Starting a restaurant business involves registering with the authorities and procuring the relevant licenses. Ensure you have a proper reservation system for guests and a roster for all the tasks that are to be performed in your restaurant kitchen.

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Eliminating zombie hotel tasks to reignite hospitality businesses

Hotel Owner

By understanding business performance – including reservation forecasts versus staff rotas – all teams can continually optimise revenue and costs. From automated revenue management systems to AI-powered workflow management and inventory procurement software, Guestline helps your teams go further.

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Yes, You Should Rush Out and Get a McDonald’s Boo Bucket

EATER

The styles have changed over time, and this year, there are three options on offer — a ghost called McBoo, the obvious orange McPumpkin, and my personal favorite, the McGoblin, which I procured on the very first day of the Boo Bucket’s release, with a real rush of childlike excitement. These buckets aren’t quite like those of my childhood.