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From Empty Tables to Full House: Expert Advice on Avoiding Restaurant No Shows

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Restaurant no-shows are a silent killer of hospitality profits. No-shows plague the UK hospitality industry, with 12-14 percent of restaurant reservations going unfulfilled, resulting in an estimated £17.6 billion in annual revenue losses, according to Zonal and CGA's GO Technology report.

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How Restaurants Can Use Digital Hosts

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Most people are calling to book especially when the online booking system says there are no available reservations, so many patrons call anyways thinking there is likely still capacity left. Access to the POS/online booking system if necessary. The most common asks are to make a reservation, ask a Frequently-Asked-Question (e.g.,

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Best Practices for Hospitality Marketing

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Every industry has been impacted in some manner, including the hospitality industry. With lots of travel bans likely to still be in effect for some time, your focus should be on domestic bookings. In fact, it has been one of the sectors which has suffered the most. But be ready, how will you stand out? Localize Your Marketing Efforts.

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Now Open for Bookings: Royalton CHIC Barbados Expands the Brand’s Caribbean Footprint

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Blue Diamond Resorts is set to turn heads and set pulses racing as it redefines all-inclusive hospitality in Barbados. As of today, Royalton CHIC Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only, is officially open for bookings, gearing up for a spectacular debut in Spring 2026.

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Holiday Diners Seek Out Unique Experiences

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Survey results indicate diners are seeking distinctive dining experiences, planning ahead with early reservations, and seeking out earlier evening bookings The holiday season is bringing a wave of excitement among diners, with 68 percent of respondents planning to celebrate at restaurants or bars.

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Why Changing Perceptions Mean Now Is the Time to Launch a British Hospitality Business

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This is naturally having a knock-on effect on the hospitality industry. This shift in behaviour is welcome news for the hospitality sector and presents a unique opportunity for anyone considering launching their own business. Ready to make up for lost time during lockdown, bookings jumped by a staggering 300 per cent.

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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’

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As the design and hospitality industries embraces sustainability and decarbonization, the demand for skilled professionals who understand these principles has never been greater. The hospitality industry is an economic powerhouse, generating over $4.6 The hospitality industry is an economic powerhouse, generating over $4.6

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