Hotel Operations - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 54

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Behind the Scenes of Montage’s World-Class Training Programs – Joli Barfield, Montage International

📖 Joli's career in hospitality, the importance of education and training, and the use of podcasts for learning are discussed in various segments of the podcast, with a deep dive into Montage's 3-Day Immersion Training Program. Key timestamps include Joli's Career Journey at 01:26, the significance of hospitality at 12:15, the role of education at 15:31, learning through podcasts at 18:00, Joli becoming Learning Manager at Montage at 20:57, and exploring different learning modalities at 43:09.

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From Tradition to Tomorrow: Meet The Future of Hospitality (Masho Khabazashvili)

📌 Michael Pace engages in mentorship through the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA), drawing inspiration from Georgian hospitality. His journey in the industry took him from Georgia to San Francisco, where he currently works at St. Regis. Key moments include his grandmother's surprise visit at 12:27 and insights on why hospitality excites him at 29:32.

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How to Get Media Coverage That Builds Your Hospitality Brand & Career [Live Event Replay]

👥 Hospitality professionals Emily Kanders Goldfischer, Nancy Mendelson, and Josiah Mackenzie shared insights on earning media coverage in a LinkedIn Live event by Hospitality Daily and hertelier. Strategies include crafting compelling stories and maximizing media visibility, with a focus on democratization of media, interview prep, avoiding mistakes, and considerations for women in hospitality. Recommended resources: Ryan Holiday's book "Trust Me, I'm Lying" and industry podcasts. 📰

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‘Morning, Cheffy!’ The UK’s top KP, Marito Pires De Sousa, and his ‘infectious joy’

👏 Marito Pires De Sousa won the 2024 Winterhalter Kitchen Porter of the Year award, working at Mollie’s Motel in Oxfordshire. Celebrating its tenth year, the event saw higher competition standards, with Marito standing out for impact and innovation, especially during a 650-cover Saturday. Along with the trophy, Marito received £1000 in vouchers and a meal for friends and family. Mollie’s Motel will get Winterhalter equipment valued up to £10,000. Runners up Austin Ottolorin and Leszek Dajnowicz also earned commendations, with all nominees receiving a bespoke apron.

Why Slowing Down Speeds Up Success: Lessons from My Career from Law to Hospitality Leadership – Tim Harmon, Palisades Hospitality Group

🏥 Tim Harmon, Founder and CEO of Palisades Hospitality Group, transitioned from a law career to hospitality leadership. Episode aired on Nov. 18, 2024, discussing his move, cycling passion, and leadership insights. Emphasized the role of stillness and mindfulness in success, how hobbies can overlap with professional skills, and how hospitality expertise benefits personal life. Resources like books by Ryan Holiday, Will Guidara, Danny Meyer, and David Brooks were mentioned. Supported by Sojern, serving over 10,000 hotel companies, the episode includes a research report "Unlocking Revenue: How Hoteliers Build Profitable Guest Relationships".

How Personal Development Transformed My Hospitality Leadership – Anthony Torres

🎓 Anthony Torres, a leading food and beverage figure in the hospitality industry, discusses his personal development journey on Nov. 16, 2024. He highlights the importance of self-awareness, coaching, team connection, understanding triggers, and internal work on both personal and professional levels. Tips for developing leadership and forming genuine team relationships are shared. The episode, supported by Hireology, advises listeners to act on these insights for business and client benefit.

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Why Hotel GMs Are Risk-Averse and the BI Tools They Need for Success

🏨 Hotel General Managers (GMs) typically manage properties for 3-5 years, focusing on stability and avoiding high-risk changes. They use Business Intelligence (BI) tools to make data-driven decisions, ensuring seamless operations and consistent guest experiences. Tools like Demand Calendar provide real-time performance tracking, revenue reporting, and market benchmarking, helping GMs maintain quality, financial health, and avoid risks during their tenure. Demand Calendar also documents achievements for a smooth handover to successors, emphasizing a "maintain" strategy for hotel success.

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Flash-grilled: Halil Şimşek

🍴 Halil Simsek honed his skills at a kebab stall in Mersin, Turkey, under a traditional kebab master. He admires Massimo Bottura for his creativity. His cooking style involves infusing soul and childhood flavors into his dishes. He emphasizes the importance of rest for maintaining creativity and sharpness in the kitchen. His kitchen essential is a kitchen cloth for cleaning surfaces after each dish. Simsek’s signature dish is Turkish black cod with clear tomato sauce and Urfa pepper crumble.

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Winners for the GuestRevu GREAT Awards 2024 Announced

🍺 European and Americas & APAC winners of the 2024 GuestRevu GREAT Awards announced at Tapa Tapa Wine Bar during WTM London. Over 700 entrants from 55 countries with more than 75,000 guest reviews analyzed from platforms including Google (24.5%), TripAdvisor (13.8%), and Booking.com (61.7%). Entrants averaged a 87% score, with shortlisted properties reaching the 90% range. Awards categories included room quality, cleanliness, and service, with winners like L'oscar London and The Plough & Flail. The event, supported by Hop, HOSPA, and Stenden University South Africa, featured an industry panel and celebrated hospitality excellence.

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The Bottomless Boom: Restaurants draw crowds with unlimited food and drink specials

🍴 Philly's Fringe Bar offers 2-hour bottomless Mimosas for $35, while in Denver, Señor Bear and Tamayo provide weekend bottomless brunches at $35 and $50 respectively. Washington, D.C.'s All Purpose serves them for $23. SpotOn reports over 1,200 all-you-can-eat or -drink deals added between February-August 2024. Boxwood in Beverly Hills offers a bottomless brunch at $82 for food and $110 with cocktails. Smitty's Bar in Uniontown has all-you-can-eat wings for $17.99, and Pizza Tugos in Maryland offers a $9.99 game-day deal. Red Robin introduced bottomless fries 30 years ago and now has over 30 bottomless items starting at $3.49.

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