Josiah Mackenzie

💻 Ryan Mann of McKinsey & Company spoke at ALIS in January 2026 about AI's pivotal role in hospitality, emphasizing its transition from experimentation to executive priority. He highlighted three key areas: internal automation, operational efficiency, and search/booking disruption. The focus is on AI adoption challenges, data readiness, and trust. Leaders are encouraged to adopt scenario-based thinking as OTAs, suppliers, and systems vie for booking control. This episode outlines actions for navigating the evolving distribution landscape.

💻 Bashar Wali redefines travel by spending under 24 hours in cities, focusing on conversations rather than landmarks, for personal insight and self-discovery. He emphasizes connecting with locals at coffee shops and bars. Wali suggests hospitality leaders prioritize understanding cultures through people. Hospitality Daily, supported by Mews, highlights tech innovations in hotel management. For more insights, listen to Richard Valtr's discussion on AI in hotel tech. Share these ideas for impactful business and service transformation.

🏨 Bashar Wali, founder and CEO of Practice Hospitality and This Assembly, challenges the common habit of asking “What do you do?” He argues this question limits connection and hierarchy, advocating for curiosity by asking “Where are you from?” instead. Hospitality Daily is supported by Mews, enhancing hotel management systems. The episode encourages sharing insights for business improvement. Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound for Hospitality Brands.

📖 Bashar Wali, founder and CEO of Practice Hospitality and This Assembly, emphasizes the responsibility of staying culturally relevant. Hospitality Daily is supported by Mews, a connected system for managing hospitality operations. Listen to a discussion with Mews founder Richard Valtr about AI and hotel tech. Subscribe for daily episode summaries and insights. Follow Hospitality Daily on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Advertise and collaborate via Passionfroot. Music by Bespoke Sound.

📺 Bashar Wali, founder and CEO of Practice Hospitality and This Assembly, shares insights on how human behavior influences hospitality. Hospitality Daily, with support from Mews, explores integrated hotel management systems. For AI and hotel tech insights, check out the discussion with Mews founder Richard Valtr. Stay updated by following Hospitality Daily on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Subscribe for daily summaries and insights. Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound.