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.

Your Guide to the Holiday Season in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara often called the American Riviera, is famous for its year-round sunshine and mild temperatures. That certainly remains true throughout the holiday season. For travelers headed this way in December, we have a number of recommendations. From local events worth checking out, places to eat throughout the holidays, and of course where you can stay. Here’s a brief guide to enjoying the holiday season in Santa Barbara.

A Magical Cirque Christmas | November 28

Don’t miss this presentation by the American Theatre Guild of A Magical Cirque Christmas, which will be held at The Granada Theatre.

This production will feature your classic, daring gymnastics, dance, and acrobatic cirque performers. It will also showcase magic from hostess Lucy Darling, and live performances of holiday music. Sure to be a dazzling display of arts and winter cheer, this production will be a great time for travelers coming to Santa Barbara

It’s all about Weddings in 2023 at The Landmark Hotel Carrick-On-Shannon

Sunday, November 27, 2022.

2023 – It’s all about Weddings at The Landmark Hotel

2023 is all about weddings at The Landmark Hotel. It’s been a tough few years for the hospitality industry as much of our focus has been on following guidelines and adapting to changing environments. Recently, Denice and the wedding team have been hard at work and we have some exciting news to share with you all! We are extremely proud of the strong rapport we have built with so many beautiful couples over the years, having had the pleasure of hosting them with their family and friends on one of the most important days of their lives. For 2023 we are ramping up the wow factor for weddings at The Landmark Hotel with our idyllic wedding venue that is sure to impress your guests.

5 Affordable Ways to Improve the Look of Your Hotel Rooms

When browsing for accommodations online, future travelers are looking for rooms that reflect modern comfort and value for money. Naturally, better-looking rooms lead to more bookings. It’s as simple as that.

So, how do you tackle dated accommodations to meet the quality stay guests expect to enjoy? It’s actually easier than you think because it’s the small details that count most. Here are five affordable ways to improve the look (and feel) of your rooms, encouraging travelers to book, not bounce, when they see your property online.

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#1 Change patterned linens

Chain and independent hotels alike often suffer from tacky, patterned linens that also happen to be flat and synthetic. Don’t be one of them.

Since your property’s website and online profiles shows multiple room images, future travelers are certainly going to

Duties and responsibilities of a hotel night auditor

No matter the circumstances, some tasks in a hotel have to be done daily to keep operations smooth and the business on track. The role of the night auditor fits that description with its high level of responsibilities at unusual hours, to empower daytime operations to flourish.

In this post, we answer the question “just what does a hotel night auditor do?”, before exploring their responsibilities and the hallmarks of what makes a great hotel auditor for your hotel—and how to find them.

What is a hotel night auditor?

Hotel night auditor duties span across two main areas: running the front desk and being the face of the hotel overnight, while also closing the books for the day, producing reports and setting up the morning teams for success.

Any guest entering a hotel after around 11pm will likely say hello to what they would call a ‘front desk agent’, without