The Evolution of Motivations in Hospitality: Lessons from the 1980s to Today – Eric Jafari, AENDRE Group

In this episode, Eric Jafari, founder of AENDRE Group, shares insights into the evolution of hospitality innovation and how it can shape the future of the industry.

You’ll learn about:

• The origins of the lifestyle hotel movement in the 1980s.
• How Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager transformed the Executive Hotel in New York.
• The role of status and self-worth in the success of lifestyle hotels.
• The shift in priorities from status to self-actualization among Gen Z and millennials.
• The importance of wellness in modern hospitality.
• How hotels can create meaningful experiences and build a sense of community.
• The impact of social media on the perception of status and self-worth.
• The significance of understanding your target consumer in the hospitality industry.

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands