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Beyond Instagrammable: Why Travelers Are Rejecting Staged Hospitality – Abdul Baaghil

🏠 Abdul Baaghil, co-founder of Harvest Cotton Tail, discusses authenticity in hospitality on March 6, 2025. The episode, supported by Sojern, aims to engage hoteliers in direct bookings and revenue retention through a transparent commission model. Listeners are encouraged to share insights to benefit their teams and businesses. Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound accompanies the podcast.

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Why Hiring Artists and Musicians Transforms Hospitality – Abdul Baaghil

;🎵 Abdul Baaghil, co-founder of Harvest Cotton Tail, discusses hiring strategies in a podcast episode supported by Sojern, a marketing platform for hotels. Listeners can engage with Hospitality Daily via YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, or subscribe for daily episode insights. Music for the show is by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound.

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From Ritz-Carlton to Reinventing Hospitality: What I’ve Learned So Far – Abdul Baaghil

🛠 Abdul Baaghil, co-founder of Harvest Cotton Tail, reveals his evolution from hotel lobby enthusiast to hospitality industry innovator on March 3, 2025. His ideas aim to benefit businesses and their clientele within the hospitality sector. Baaghil shared his insights and experiences on the "Hospitality Daily Podcast.

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Behind the Stars: How Forbes Travel Guide Defines Luxury & Five-Star Hospitality – Amanda Frasier, Forbes Travel Guide

📅 Amanda Frasier, President of Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide, discussed her career transition at the Guide's annual summit. Starting in hospitality 13 years prior, she moved from a UK technical college to her first hotel job and then to Bermuda. By 2001, Amanda relocated to the U.S., working in New York. Eventually joining Mobil Travel Guide, she became involved in its evolution to Forbes Travel Guide, focusing on creating transparent standards from the guest perspective. Forbes now conducts thousands of inspections in 90 countries. Their summit hosts qualified industry professionals and celebrates collaboration between hotels and luxury brands, such as the awarded Ritz Paris and frame. Amanda noted the increasing presence of women in luxury hotel leadership, emphasizing the importance of balance and merit.

Culture of Innovation: How Hospitality Leaders Can Stay Ahead – Hans Meyer, Zoku

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The Blurring Lines Between Hotels, Offices & Community Spaces – Hans Meyer, Zoku

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From Concept to Success: The Strategy Behind Our Hospitality Innovation – Hans Meyer, Zoku

🏩 On Feb. 26, 2025, Matthias Huettebraeuker interviewed Hans Meyer, the co-founder and managing director of Zoku, on the strategy used to innovate in the hospitality industry. The podcast episode, titled "From Concept to Success: The Strategy Behind Our Hospitality Innovation - Hans Meyer, Zoku," was featured on the Hospitality Daily Podcast. The interview delves into the process behind Zoku's successful hospitality innovations.

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The End of the Hotel Room as We Know It – Hans Meyer, Zoku

🏨 In a podcast episode released on February 25, 2025, Matthias Huettebraeuker interviews Hans Meyer, co-founder and managing director of Zoku. They discussed the transformation of hotel rooms, with Zoku leading the change in the hospitality industry.

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Forget Trends: How citizenM Redefined Hotels Around What Guests Truly Want – Hans Meyer

📌 Hans Meyer, the founding partner of citizenM and creator of Zoku, was featured on a podcast discussing innovation in hospitality. In 2003, he observed that hotels were indistinguishable except for brand names and colors. Meyer aimed to meet core needs like a good night's sleep, a great shower, and free internet, which was exceptional at the time. By starting with a white sheet of paper and focusing on specific guest desires, he created citizenM. Meyer emphasizes the importance of understanding the target audience's needs rather than following market trends.

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Serving in the Storm: How Hospitality Leaders Support Their Communities – David Jackson

🚨 Boone, North Carolina, located at the southern tip of the Appalachian Mountains, was hit by a hurricane on September 27th, causing significant damage to the community. The region, heavily reliant on tourism, faced challenges with accessibility and the functioning of retail businesses, restaurants, and hotels post-storm. Hospitality played a crucial role in the crisis, providing accommodation and support to affected families and workers. The Boone area, known for its hospitality industry and picturesque landscapes, anticipates visitors to aid in recovery, though certain areas are still not ready. Despite the adversity, local hotels prioritized community support, housing displaced families, and even their staff. FEMA vouchers played a part in the recovery, with hospitality venues offering relief and a sense of normalcy. David Jackson, President and CEO of the Boone Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the importance of community connectedness and the hospitality industry's role in building resilience to recover from such tragedies.

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