3 Stories, 1 Mission: Our Journeys to Hospitality Leadership – Dina Belon, Mike Hirschler & Casey Barks, Staypineapple Hotels

In this episode, Dina Belon, Mike Hirschler, and Casey Barks at Staypineapple Hotels share their stories. Here’s what listeners will learn:

Dina Belon (President):

• How her design background uniquely positions her to lead a hotel company (00:55)
• The concept of “elegant whimsy” in Staypineapple’s brand aesthetic (03:12)
• Her leadership philosophy of combining kindness with efficiency (04:38)
• The importance of utilizing personal strengths in leadership roles (05:25)

Mike Hirschler (Chief Growth Officer):

• His early passion for hospitality (07:18)
• Navigating career challenges during the COVID pandemic (08:35)
• The unique appeal of the hospitality industry for building relationships (10:15)
• How he found his place at Staypineapple and the importance of cultural fit (11:48)

Casey Barks (Vice President of Marketing):

• His diverse career path in hospitality marketing and PR (14:20)
• The contrasts between city hotels and resort life in the industry (15:15)
• Experiences opening a large hotel and doing PR during the pandemic (17:40)
• The appeal of Staypineapple’s brand personality after working in luxury hospitality (20:15)
• Insights on Dina Belon’s leadership style and decision-making process (21:30)
• The story behind Staypineapple’s PATH water bottle initiative (23:15)

If you enjoyed this, you can also listen to my other conversations with Dina Belon here.

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