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The parent company of 28 by Sam Wood has immediately ended all commercial agreements with its founder after he was charged with assault and strangulation. The brand will continue under the leadership of Mark Watkin while several partners and influencers cut their ties.
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Booking platform (OTA) commissions are just the tip of the iceberg. This analysis provides a method to audit the real Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), integrating hidden costs such as price erosion and the loss of customer data, to optimize the net profitability of the accommodation.
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Discover how to apply menu engineering to calculate the real cost of your recipes, distinguish between food cost percentage and contribution margin, and optimize your menu through the analysis of stars, plowhorses, puzzles, and dogs.
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The tourism employers' association asks to elevate the sector to the highest political priority, regulate vacation rentals with VAT, freeze airport fees, and reinforce investment in infrastructure and employment. Óscar Perelli warns that, despite a good summer, costs are growing faster than sales.
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**OTAs** offer global visibility but charge commissions of **15% to 30%**, while a hotel’s own channel retains guest data and reduces acquisition costs. This analysis details how to use the **billboard effect** to turn third-party traffic into profitable direct bookings through key metrics such as **COA**.
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Compare synchronization, channels, availability, rates, reports, security, and support to determine whether a tool fits your accommodation’s operations before you sign up.
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Effective scheduling starts with forecasting workload, assigning the right skills, and reviewing results. This makes it possible to identify mismatches between costs, service, and team workload without mistaking labor costs for the cause of the problem.
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A practical method for measuring waste, adjusting purchases and food preparation, improving stock rotation, and reviewing results without losing sight of the customer experience or the applicable requirements in Spain.
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Calculate how many room nights your hotel needs to sell to cover its costs, and compare the threshold across seasons using net rates, commissions, and inventory that is actually available.
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