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Time to Celebrate Dad and Boost Revenue – Restaurant Marketing Ideas for Father’s Day

Modern Restaurant Management

Now that temperatures have officially warmed up, consumers are more eager than ever to dine outside and on-premise. Although restaurant operators are no strangers to this shift in behavior, what they may be overlooking is the chance to leverage one of summer’s biggest revenue driving celebrations – Father’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation , consumers spent approximately $20 billion in 2022 on this annual day dedicated to Dad and it was celebrated by nearly 76 p

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Hyatt reveals plans for its all-inclusive brand in Mexico through the addition of Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres.

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced plans for the 509-room Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres, which is expected to open later this year, further expanding the Inclusive Collection in Mexico and strengthening Hyatt’s brand footprint. The new resort will join the Inclusive Collection, the world’s largest portfolio of luxury all-inclusive resorts comprised of ten distinct brands.

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Number of Cooks and Chefs Employed in the U.S. Reaches All-Time High

Modern Restaurant Management

The number of cooks and chefs employed in the U.S. has reaches an all-time high, according to a Chef's Pencil's report based on the latest Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics at the end of April 2023. Key takeaways include: Employment in the Food Preparation and Serving category is down seven percent compared to pre-pandemic levels, and recovery is very uneven within the professional groups.

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Hyatt Regency Irvine to Open as a Newly Redesigned Urban Oasis, Following Multi-Million Dollar Transformation

Hospitality Net

As part of a $50 million redesign, Hyatt Regency Irvine to reveal the first phase of a complete reimagining, with all-new interior design, public spaces, dining, meeting and events offerings, and more than 500 guestrooms.

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Time to Celebrate Dad and Boost Revenue – Restaurant Marketing Ideas for Father’ Day

Modern Restaurant Management

Now that temperatures have officially warmed up, consumers are more eager than ever to dine outside and on-premise. Although restaurant operators are no strangers to this shift in behavior, what they may be overlooking is the chance to leverage one of summer’s biggest revenue driving celebrations – Father’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation , consumers spent approximately $20 billion in 2022 on this annual day dedicated to Dad and it was celebrated by nearly 76 p

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Meliá Durrës Opens its Doors in Albania

Hospitality Net

The Meliá Durrës hotel, located in one of Europe’s most promising tourist destinations, has already opened its doors to offer the best hospitality on the Albanian coast. The opening of the company’s first resort in the country is just one more step in the development of tourism in the nation, and Meliá is committed to getting involved by bringing its extensive experience in the sector.

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IDeaS Powers Park Plaza Hotels Europe’s Revenue Management

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IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has been selected as the preferred RMS provider to Park Plaza Hotels Europe (PPHE Hotel Group) in Europe.

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Serve Up Success: A Complete Guide to Launching Your Dream Restaurant

The Restaurant Warehouse

The Ultimate Restaurant Launch Kit: Your One-Stop Guide to Success The more restaurant planning and research done upfront, the more successful it will be. For many business people, opening a profitable and prosperous restaurant is an aspiration. All relevant components of the process need close consideration and preparation, from identifying a suitable site to choosing restaurant equipment to designing an original and delicious menu.

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IHCL Announces the Opening of Taj Gandhinagar Resort & Spa, Gujarat

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Taj Gandhinagar Resort & Spa in Gujarat. The luxurious getaway is a serene oasis with a world-class spa set amidst a verdant paradise.

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How Long Does It Take To Set Up Your Banquet Hall? Rosseto Is Here to Change That

Rosseto

Imagine the scene: your buffet equipment and food display are dated, bulky, cumbersome to maneuver, challenging to set up, and a nightmare to store. Your staff groans at the prospect of arranging your banquet hall for each event, wrestling with heavy equipment that lacks both function and finesse. The result? A drab display that you’d rather not feature in your event portfolio.

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Short-stay operator Bob W Announces Openings in the Netherlands

Hospitality Net

Tech-powered short-term rental operator Bob W’s growth trajectory continues with openings in two of Amsterdam’s most fashionable districts. Bob W Oosterpark and Bob W Noord, comprising over 150 apartments, lofts and rooms between them, will be exemplars of the operator’s pioneering approach to 21st-century hospitality, combining the quality of a hotel with the authenticity of short-term rental accommodation.

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Do You Know What’s Right For Your Kitchen? (VIDEO)

MenuTrinfo

Certified Free From major allergens? -OR- AllerCheck for your commercial dining location? Short and informative webinar from MenuTrinfo about two of our most popular Onsite Services, Certified Free From and AllerCheck. When MenuTrinfo® gets the opportunity speak to clients or potential partners about AllerCheck or Certified Free From , most folks aren’t sure on which route would work best for them at their facility.

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Please Put Me Back On Hold!

Hospitality Net

Please put me back on hold. I want to keep listening to the music, said nobody, ever – unless they were listening to the hold music at the Kansas City Foot and Ankle medical practice.

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Independent Lodging Congress Selects Puzzle Partner As Official Content Media Partner and Sponsor

Hospitality Net

Puzzle Partner, the leading hotel and travel technology marketing consulting firm, has been chosen as the Independent Lodging Congress (ILC) official content media sponsor and partner. Together, the two visionary brands will continue to push boundaries, challenge conventional thinking, and unlock new opportunities in the ever-evolving world of hospitality.

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Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel Opens On Italy’s Alluring Amalfi Coast

Hospitality Net

Anantara continues its expansion in Europe, breathing new life into a 13th-century cliffside Capuchin convent in one of Italy’s most popular getaway destinations. Following extensive renovations, Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel officially opens its doors, welcoming guests with elegantly renovated rooms and suites featuring original elements, exciting dining concepts and a world-class spa, all with panoramic views of the Mediterranean.

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IHG Announces Kimpton’s third Spanish establishment in Marbella

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to announce the signing of Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella - the latest milestone in its rapid European growth.

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HFTP Announces HITEC 2023 International Perspectives Headliner Panelists to Explore Tech Trends for Today’s Global Traveler

Hospitality Net

Coming up later this month is the 2023 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) with a packed schedule of industry expertise. Topping the program is the Tuesday morning Headliner, “International Perspectives – Tech Future Proofing: Planning for The Global Traveler.” The Headliner stage that day will feature six executive hoteliers who have seen it all from localities that span the globe.

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The Indigo Road Hospitality Group To Manage Bridge Creek Inn in Clayton, GA

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The Indigo Road Hospitality Group has added Bridge Creek Inn in Clayton, GA, to its growing portfolio of boutique hotels throughout the Southeast and Midwest. Indigo Road will manage the property, slated to open in September 2023, for Ridgeline Investment Partners, the property’s owner.

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Airasia Superapp Officiates Partnership Agreement with Swiss-Belhotel International

Hospitality Net

airasia Superapp today officiated a Partnership Agreement with Swiss-Belhotel International, one of the fastest-growing hotel management groups in the world. Through a signing ceremony held at Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar Bali, this partnership has strengthened airasia Superapp’s position as a travel platform in Southeast Asia, by providing access to over 125 Swiss-belhotel International properties spread across 19 countries.

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Case Study: Driving More Direct Leads to the Resort

Hospitality Net

The full-service resort located in the rolling hills of Appalachian Mountain region has been struggling with generating sufficient quality leads. The resort’s booking rate has been underwhelming, primarily because of its dependence on third-party systems like Cvent and RFPs. The sales team of only two members found themselves spending the majority of their time dealing with low-quality opportunities, leaving them with no time to pursue better prospects.

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Small Hotels are Leading the German Market in Price Adaptability: SiteMinder

Hospitality Net

A new analysis by SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, highlights the degree to which small German accommodation providers have increased their room rates over the past four years. While prices for all German accommodation providers rose by seven per cent between 2019 to 2022, prices among those with 20 rooms or less grew 22 per cent in the same period.

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Meliá Hotels International Strengthens and Renews its Senior Executive Team

Hospitality Net

Hotels International has announced changes to its senior executive team, effective June 5, 2023. The Palma-based international hotel company expands its Executive Committee and undertakes some changes and renovations, with the unanimous support of its Board of Directors.

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Grazzy’s Digital Tipping and Instant Earnings Disbursement Solution Now Integrates with Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud

Hospitality Net

Grazzy, a leading payments and rewards platform for hospitality and a member of the Oracle Partner Network (OPN), today announced its digital tipping enablement and instant tip disbursement solution is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be integrated with Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud. Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners.

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How can hotels improve operational efficiency in 2023?

Hospitality Net

As the cost of living crisis continues to sweep across the globe, businesses in all sectors are feeling the pressure to maintain profitability while also providing high-quality services to their customers.

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Shiji Reviewpro Launches Guest Experience Benchmark Report For Q1 2023

Hospitality Net

In response to the rapidly growing travel market and the increasing demand for optimal guest experience in hotels, Shiji ReviewPro is proud to announce the launch of its Guest Experience Benchmark for the first quarter of 2023.

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Sheikh Mohammed announces new Palm Jebel Ali project, twice the area of Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah island

Hospitality Net

The Dubai Ruler on Wednesday announced a new incredible project: Palm Jebel Ali, a development that will be twice the size of Palm Jumeirah.

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Doug Kennedy Announces Next Topic In His Webcast Training Series: Hospitality Training: Bringing Out The Best In Our Guests Brings Out The Best In Ourselves

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Complimentary Registration Sponsored By Travel Outlook, Better Talent, and Track Hospitality Software

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IHG Provides Community Solar Offering for Hotel Owners in Collaboration with Ampion

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced an industry-leading renewable energy offering for IHG hotels in select markets across the United States in collaboration with Ampion, a leading provider of community solar solutions. IHG is the first hotel company to provide hotels a community solar offering that includes Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), helping hotels reduce greenhouse gas emissions by accessing renewable energy through solar panel proj

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Boutique Group CEO interview: How Mark DeCocinis is transforming Saudi palaces into world-class hotels

Hospitality Net

Despite the name, there is nothing small about the scope or scale of Saudi Arabia’s Boutique Group. A home-grown firm turning palaces and historical buildings into ultra-luxury hotels, Boutique Group has ambitions to become one of the world’s most important hospitality majors. Green-lit by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, Chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs, and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF)

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Holiday Inn Dandenong opens

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts - one of the world’s leading hotel companies with over 6,000 hotels across 18 distinct brands and an award-wining loyalty programme, IHG One Rewards - has today opened its latest Australian Holiday Inn property in Melbourne’s southeast. The 124-room Holiday Inn Dandenong is located in the heart of Dandenong’s business and entertainment district at 50-52 McCrae Street.

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Global hotel occupancy rising ahead of summer in the Northern Hemisphere

Hospitality Net

STR’s global "bubble chart" update through 20 May 2023 shows 85% of markets with growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) compared to 2019. That percentage represents a high mark since measurements against pre-pandemic times began. More notably, however, the gains included a more significant contribution from occupancy growth, as half of all markets surpassed their 2019 comparables.

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