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Josiah Mackenzie

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How to Get Media Coverage That Builds Your Hospitality Brand & Career [Live Event Replay]

👥 Hospitality professionals Emily Kanders Goldfischer, Nancy Mendelson, and Josiah Mackenzie shared insights on earning media coverage in a LinkedIn Live event by Hospitality Daily and hertelier. Strategies include crafting compelling stories and maximizing media visibility, with a focus on democratization of media, interview prep, avoiding mistakes, and considerations for women in hospitality. Recommended resources: Ryan Holiday's book "Trust Me, I'm Lying" and industry podcasts. ????
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Napa Valley’s Next Big Thing: Inside The Creation of The Elene – Tim Harmon, Palisades Hospitality Group

🏥 Tim Harmon, CEO of Palisades Hospitality Group, unveiled The Elene hotel in Napa Valley, aiming to offer a unique guest experience that connects with the community and nature. Announced on Nov. 22, 2024, The Elene features a 10-year development journey, a recovery garden, outdoor living room, bike-friendly amenities, and innovative spa treatments. The project emphasizes local community integration and represents an evolving travel landscape.
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Why Marketing Should Never Be an Afterthought in Hospitality – Christine Morairty, Palisades Hospitality Group

📢 Christine Morairty, VP of Brand + Marketing at Palisades Hospitality Group, underscores the importance of integrating marketing into the hospitality industry from the start, not as an afterthought. In the Nov. 21, 2024 podcast episode, she discusses global strategies and hyperlocal execution, the educational role in modern marketing, balancing brand building with results-driven tactics, operation team collaboration, and data-driven storytelling. Morairty emphasizes long-term audience loyalty and adapting marketing to market conditions, showcasing Sojern's support in the industry with over 10,000 hotel clients and a research report on revenue and guest relationships.
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Hotels as Gateways: Connecting Guests to Authentic Destination Experiences – Christine Morairty, Palisades Hospitality Group

🏨 Christine Morairty, VP of Brand + Marketing at Palisades Hospitality Group, discusses hotel's role in enhancing travel experiences on Nov. 21, 2024. The episode highlights strategies for hotels to immerse travelers by collaborating with local businesses, blending tradition with innovation, and using "intuitive programming." Palisades Hospitality Group's Mosaic collection exemplifies this approach. Sponsored by Sojern, the episode also mentions a report on building profitable guest relations.
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The Learning Culture That Drives Our Michelin-Level Excellence in Hospitality – Tim Harmon, Palisades Hospitality Group

🏥 Tim Harmon, founder and CEO of Palisades Hospitality Group, discusses building a culture of curiosity and creativity on Nov. 20, 2024. The episode highlights include a "learning board" concept, debriefing team travel experiences, and insights from Harmon's visits to New Zealand, Iceland, and Japan. Harmon emphasizes the impact of local culture on hospitality, the role of architecture in guest experiences, and the importance of trusting the team. The episode is supported by Sojern, which assists 10,000+ hotel companies and offers a research report titled "Unlocking Revenue: How Hoteliers Build Profitable Guest Relationships".
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The Four P’s of Hospitality Career Success – Christine Morairty, Palisades Hospitality Group

📢 Christine Morairty, VP of Brand + Marketing at Palisades Hospitality Group, discussed her hospitality career on Nov. 18, 2024. The episode highlighted mentorship, impact of colleagues, experiences at Starwood and W Hotels in New York, event-driven marketing, brand activation, the value of feedback, career opportunities in different destinations, internal culture and employee experience, long-term project benefits, and collaboration in team environments. Sojern supports the episode, a platform assisting over 10,000 hotel companies globally.
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Why Slowing Down Speeds Up Success: Lessons from My Career from Law to Hospitality Leadership – Tim Harmon, Palisades Hospitality Group

🏥 Tim Harmon, Founder and CEO of Palisades Hospitality Group, transitioned from a law career to hospitality leadership. Episode aired on Nov. 18, 2024, discussing his move, cycling passion, and leadership insights. Emphasized the role of stillness and mindfulness in success, how hobbies can overlap with professional skills, and how hospitality expertise benefits personal life. Resources like books by Ryan Holiday, Will Guidara, Danny Meyer, and David Brooks were mentioned. Supported by Sojern, serving over 10,000 hotel companies, the episode includes a research report "Unlocking Revenue: How Hoteliers Build Profitable Guest Relationships".
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Unexpected Hospitality: A Church’s Role in Community Care – Danielle Stowaway, Reality SF [San Francisco Sundays]

🛣 Reality SF church, led by Danielle Stowaway, provides weekly warm meals to over 300 families and creates safe spaces for the unhoused in San Francisco. On Nov. 17, 2024, an episode of San Francisco Sundays featured Stowaway's transition from art and fashion to community service, and her church's unconventional approach to hospitality. The program emphasizes collaboration and support for neighbors in need.
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