Sat.Dec 14, 2024 - Fri.Dec 20, 2024

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Build and Boost Your Hotel Brand - Time Tested Strategies that Work

Hotelogix

What makes guests choose one hotel over another even when the price and amenities are nearly the same? The answer lies in its branding which creates a unique identity that connects with guests, ensuring your hotel stays top-of-mind when they decide where to stay. In hospitality, branding isn’t just about logos or catchy taglines that reflect your hotel’s values and consistently deliver on its promises, turning first-time visitors into loyal guests who remember long after theyȁ

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The importance of quantitative skills and why you should master them

eHotelier

In a world where apprehension about quantitative methods is widespread, the good news is that mastery of a small number of basic techniques can quickly propel you to the top of the heap and give you a competitive advantage.

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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

A new year is creeping up on us again, bringing fresh opportunities—and challenges—for restaurant operators. With so much already on your year-end plates, how can you find the time to lay the groundwork for team and business success in 2025? Below, I’ve outlined nine key HR and payroll items to prioritize over the coming weeks that will also start next year off right.

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How Senior Living Communities Are Embracing Active Aging

Horizon Hospitality

In recent years, senior living communities have shifted their focus to a holistic model of active aging. This shift recognizes the value of enhancing quality of life by keeping seniors physically, socially, and mentally engaged. Heres how senior living communities are putting wellness at the forefront. Comprehensive Wellness Programs Many senior living communities are now investing in extensive wellness programs tailored to the specific needs and interests of their residents.

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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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Summer sips fuelled by innovative ideas

Hospitality Magazine

“Florals for Spring? Groundbreaking.” The iconic line delivered by Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada is hard to forget, and its one thats tempting to replicate when it comes to summer cocktail lists: Aperol spritz and Mojitos? Groundbreaking. While the classics are classics for good reason for one, they sell themselves it can be easy to fall back on go-to formats and forgo the innovation that leads to unique drinks and keeps customers coming back.

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The year in Mews | 2024 hospitality highlights

MEWS

Blink and youll miss it. Thats how working in hospitality feels sometimes, such is the pace of our industry. There often isnt time to pause and reflect, because there are always more guests to delight, more areas in which to innovate.

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Which French Toast Recipe Is Worth Serving at the Holiday Breakfast Table? 

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater; see below for full photo credits We tested three popular French toast recipes to find the one we could easily whip up for a crowd Maybe its just me, but pancakes feel like an any-weekend food, while French toast feels more special occasion. Perhaps its the fact that I grew up with the assumption that French toast required planning and couldnt be made on a whim: Not only did the bread need a while to soak, it also had to be stale before soaking.

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Two Michelin-star Chef Garima Arora is just getting started

Hospitality Magazine

Garima Arora’s culinary journey started with a hotpot. It was the dish that unlocked her love of food and cooking after she recreated it for her family upon her return from a trip to Singapore. The power of the hotpot was so great that she traded her life in Mumbai and career in journalism for an enrollment at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Arora went on to secure a commis chef role at Gordon Ramsays Verre in Dubai before working at Noma alongside Ren Redzepi for three years.

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The potential of EU workers to revitalise Britain’s hospitality sector

eHotelier

Agreeing a youth mobility scheme with the EU would improve the quality of the hospitality workforce - particularly at a time when businesses will not look at increasing expenditure - and drive consumer spending on hospitality, and overall tourism, across the country.

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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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Six ways that hotel technology creates human experiences

MEWS

6 ways that hotel technology creates human experiences Our vision of hospitality is one where staff can focus on creating meaningful moments with guests, rather than getting bogged down by screens and administrative tasks. This philosophy lies at the heart of our commitment to a seamless, almost invisible, hospitality platform that supports both operational efficiency and genuine human connection.

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Hotel Chargebacks Explained: Fight Disputes & Save Revenue

Hotelogix

Chargebacks are recurring in the hotel industry, costing hotels time and money. Studies show that hotels lose up to 20% of their annual revenue to chargebacks caused by guest disputes, unclear cancellation policies, and OTA-related miscommunication. For hoteliers, this doesn’t just mean lost revenue—it also leads to operational inefficiencies and added pressure on staff.

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A deep-dive into pumpkin seeds and how to use them

Hospitality Magazine

Did you know that pumpkin seeds and pepitas are not the same? While both are harvested from pumpkins, the two differ in structure, flavour, nutrient properties, and culinary applications. Pumpkin seeds are known for their nutty flavour and nutritional profile. They come in two forms: those with a hard white shell and a smaller green pepita inside and those without a shell, which are larger and darker.

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How AI helped improve the guest experience and increase revenue: case study

eHotelier

For hotels that want to stand out in a competitive market, using AI (Artificial Intelligence) is no longer a luxuryit's a necessity.

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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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Defining the New Miami with EAST Miami

Larry Mogelonsky

The story of an urban hotel is the story of a city. The two move in stride, with the hospitality industry offering a home and a helpful hand to visitors while also providing dining and drinking hotspots that enable newcomers to evolve into lasting denizens of the locale. In this case study, EAST Miami (operated by Swire Hotels) that first opened in 2016 has grown to be the cultural steward for the booming neighborhood in Miami that is Brickell, presenting a picture of where hotel trends in luxur

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Hotel Business Intelligence: Turn Data into Hotel Success

Hotelogix

Picture a system that displays your hotel's current status and forecasts its future. This is what hotel business intelligence software accomplishes. It aids in making smarter choices, cutting costs, and outpacing your rivals. This guide will explore how hotel business intelligence operates, why it matters, and how it can boost your hotel management.

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How Gundagai Lamb has revolutionised the sector with cutting-edge technology

Hospitality Magazine

One hundred-plus years in Gundagais meat industry all started with a butchery apprenticeship. Will Bartons grandfather Fred made a career choice in 1919, which resulted in shopfronts, the establishment of Gundagai Meat Processors in 1974, and now Gundagai Lamb a gamechanger in the industry. Australia has access to leading technology when it comes to meat processing, but few proteins benefit from it, and none more so than beef.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts in Ayodhya with world renowned brand, Holiday Inn Express

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the worlds leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement to develop a Holiday Inn Express hotel in the city of Ayodhya.

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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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Why non-refundable hotel rates are the future

MEWS

Around 20% of all hotel reservations are canceled. One in every five bookings. Its an incredibly high number and one that every hotelier should be taking action to mitigate.

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Twin Cities Restaurant and Bar Workers Are Serving as ‘First Responders’ Amid the Opioid Crisis

EATER

Restaurans and bars in Minneapolis and St. Paul are responding to the intensifying opioid crisis by carrying naloxone, Narcan, and fentanyl test strips to support harm reduction.

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Moon Dog Beach Club officially opens in Frankston tomorrow

Hospitality Magazine

Melbourne-based brewery Moon Dog has become known for its themed venues, and its new location in Frankston is no disappointment. Moon Dog Beach Club will welcome guests to a tropical oasis from 20 December. The beach club covers 2,000sqm, with the team installing plenty of greenery, a balcony beer garden, cabana huts, four bars, a stage, and hammocks throughout.

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Accor unveils an outstanding line-up of new hotels, resorts and hospitality experiences debuting in 2025

eHotelier

Accor is stepping into 2025 with a powerful array of new hotels, resorts and exciting hospitality experiences, set to open throughout the year.

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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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From Clutter to Connection: How Regional Tastes Drive Brand Success

Modern Restaurant Management

With a growing number of restaurants opening regularly, standing out has never been more important. A standout menu is no longer just a necessity — it’s a critical asset for success. By finding unique ways to incorporate ingredients and cultural traditions, restaurants can not only strengthen their offerings and satisfy guests but also go a step further to create a sense of belonging and respect within a community, inspiring customers to keep coming back.

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STAAH Wrapped: Top 5 STAAH Blog Posts Hoteliers Loved in 2024

STAAH

As we wrap up 2024, it’s time to reflect on the blog posts that resonated most with our audience this year. From valuable insights into the online booking landscape to practical tips for hoteliers, these blogs highlight what truly matters in the hospitality industry. Lets dive into the top 5 performing blogs that captivated and informed hoteliers worldwide. 1.

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Capella Sydney appoints Arthur Carré as head pastry chef

Hospitality Magazine

From a young age, Arthur Carr dreamt of becoming a chef. It was his love of sweets combined with his young self’s “picky” palette which led him to pursue a career in pastry. Since studying at Paris’ internationally recognised culinary school Ferrandi, the French-born chef has garnered 13 years of experience in the kitchen, from the artisanal chocolaterie Aux Colonnes in France, to Dubais iconic luxury Burj Al Arab hotel, where he refined his knowledge under the guidance o

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Kellie Hanselman joins Hospitality America as Vice President of Sales

eHotelier

Hospitality Americaproudly announcesKellie Hanselmanas its new Vice President of Sales. With 19 years of proven expertise in sales, marketing, and leadership, Hanselman brings a wealth of experience to the third-party hotel management company.

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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.