Hotels Are Filling Up. Guest Stomachs, Too.

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Hotels Are Filling Up. Guest Stomachs, Too.

There’s an open secret amongst hoteliers: They love the ‘B’ in F&B. The ‘F’? Well, there’s another word that starts with an F they often used to describe it. That’s because making money on food can be a difficult proposition for some. Unlike alcohol, there are many associated costs, spoilage, breakage—you name it. But as hotel operators have taken better control over the hotel P&L, with brands assisting by making cost-saving concessions, food and beverage has gone from a pejorative to a positive.

Capella Sydney calls on The Bentley Group to make brasserie restaurant ‘a Sydney institution’

Capella Sydney is collaborating with fine dining restauranteurs Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt from Sydney’s The Bentley Group’s on the opening of the hotel’s signature restaurant, Brasserie 1930.

“Capella Sydney will be a world-class hotel and we are committed to working with the most visionary minds to create that realisation;” said Capella Sydney’s General Manager, Marc von Arnim.

“Nick and Brent are two of the most talented industry leaders in the country. Our Capella Sydney Executive Chef, Gabriele Taddeucci and Head Chef, Niroshan Richards are thrilled to be working in partnership with the accomplished duo to showcase the magic of The Bentley Group within Brasserie 1930.”

Due to open as part of the broader Capella Sydney opening in March 2023, Brasserie 1930 aims to deliver a traditional brasserie experience through a contemporary Australian lens, serving up modern brasserie classics using quality Australian produce from small-batch farmers and growers.

96 – Spring Workshop Takeaways

Host Ryan Embree discusses insights and takeaways from Travel Media Group’s recent Spring Workshops where he talked one-on-one with hoteliers about their hotel’s digital presence. Discover trends in hospitality and learn how you can position your property for success through review response, social media, and reputation management.

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Welcome to Suite Spot where hoteliers check-in and we check out what’s trending in hotel marketing. I’m your host, Ryan Embree.

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Hello everybody and welcome to another episode of the Suite Spot. This is your host, as always, Ryan Embree, Director of Marketing at Travel Media Group. And we’ve got a great episode for you today. We do these episodes four times a year because

by Shante Abdo — November 29, 2022 in Travel Card

How to Schedule a KOREAN VISA APPLICATION Appointment (Korean Embassy Manila)

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Published: 2022 • 09 • 21

One of the countries I’ve been almost desperately wanting to return to is South Korea. So when the Korean government announced it would finally begin accepting tourist visa applications again, I was the first to book flights.

The problem is, Korea is an extremely popular destination, especially among Filipinos. While the Korean Embassy in Manila is still trying to get back to normal operations, visa applications started piling up. But that’s not all. The embassy has also posted a notice warning against submission of falsified requirements like certificates of employment, bank certificates, ITR or other documents, implying a rise in dubious documents it receives. According to travel agents we talked to, it’s because of this that the embassy became stricter and more meticulous in reviewing applications.

All these led to the Embassy limiting the number of applications it accepts per day. Walk-in applicants formed

Pay Rent and Bills With a Credit Card: How to Use Plastiq

With Plastiq, you can pay your rent with a credit card. You can pay your mortgage with a credit card. You can pay your car payment or auto loan with a credit card. You can also use a debit card.

This is an easy way to earn lots of miles, points, and cashback.

When you use a travel rewards credit card or a cash back card on Plastiq, you’ll earn travel rewards like airline miles, hotel points, credit card points, and cash back. Here’s how.

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What is Plastiq

Plastiq is a payment service that lets you use a credit card or debit card to pay bills that you normally can’t pay using a credit card or debit card.

You can use Plastiq to pay rent, your mortgage, utilities, insurance, and other bills that you normally can’t pay with a credit card or debit card.

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