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Josiah Mackenzie

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Follow the Trend Lines, Not the Headlines: Hospitality Leadership in a Changing World – Frits van Paasschen

🏨 Former CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Frits van Paasschen, shares insights from his book "The Disruptor's Feast" on a podcast episode. Date discussed: Feb. 20, 2025. The podcast is part of the Hospitality Daily Podcast series, focusing on hospitality leadership in a changing world. The episode also highlights the "Most Popular Episodes" section, encouraging listeners to check them out.
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From Cynicism to Success: How Starwood Built a Culture of Trust and Innovation – Frits van Paasschen

📖 - Frits van Paasschen, former CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, discussed trust and innovation in a podcast episode. - Podcast name: Hospitality Daily Podcast. - Date of the episode: Feb. 19, 2025. - Frits van Paasschen's website mentioned: fritsvanpaasschen.com. - Music for the show is by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands. Frits van Paasschen, ex-CEO of Starwood Hotels, shared insights on fostering trust and innovation on Feb. 19, 2025, in the Hospitality Daily Podcast. Episode resources include van Paasschen's website and music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound.
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The Money Behind the Magic: A Different Take on Hospitality – Josiah Mackenzie

📣 Josiah, the host of a hospitality podcast, discusses the importance of understanding the business side of hospitality to ensure profitability, which enables better guest experiences and operations. This theme was a key topic at Alice, a hotel investment conference. Josiah emphasizes that successful operations lead to increased profitability in the hotel industry, which is intrinsically tied to real estate value. He recently joined Actable, a tech company focused on improving hotel operations, and invites listener feedback on the idea of educating the industry on driving profitability.
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The Little Things That Make a Big Impact in Hospitality – Marc Schwarz

🏥 Marc Schwarz, Director of Service at Thrive Hospitality, discusses "disruptive hospitality" in an episode dated Feb. 14, 2025. The podcast is featured on the Hospitality Daily Podcast, aiming to inform teams and benefit businesses within the hospitality industry. Additional resources are provided, including music produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound. The podcast emphasizes the importance of small details in making a significant impact on hospitality services.
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The Unexpected Intersection of Hospitality and Public Health – Marc Schwarz

🔔 Marc Schwarz, Director of Service at Thrive Hospitality, appeared on an episode of Hospitality Daily Podcast on Feb. 12, 2025. The show focused on the intersection of hospitality and public health, where Schwarz shared valuable insights. The episode aims to provide actionable ideas to benefit businesses and the people they serve. The podcast features music by Clay Bassford from Bespoke Sound, a company specializing in Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands.
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