Josiah Mackenzie

🍽 Anthony Torres, an acclaimed hospitality industry food and beverage leader, shared tactics for keeping properties top of mind in a podcast episode on January 17, 2025. The episode highlighted hyper-local strategies, partnerships with influencers, and collaborations with local businesses. It was supported by Shiji Group, a leader in hospitality technology, and featured music from Bespoke Sound. Torres emphasized transforming guest experiences and implementing technology to improve business outcomes.

🏨 On Jan. 15, 2025, Chris Bowling, Head of Digital and Consumer Marketing at BWH Hotels Great Britain, discussed the significance of direct bookings over OTA's and AI's influence on hospitality on the Hospitality Daily Podcast. His insights are detailed in "The Hotel Hype" newsletter, supported by Shiji Group, a global hospitality technology leader. The episode emphasized technology implementation for business improvement and guest experience enhancement.

🏩 Lou Zameryka, founder of Alively and partner at Ventures Hospitality, discussed integrating wellness into hospitality on Jan. 12, 2025. The aim is to enhance guest loyalty and drive revenue. 🎧

🏨 Ben's company operates 50 hotels, focusing on guest-focused technologies and ensuring their value through beta testing. Their dedicated strategy department of three, led by a former investment banker, evaluates new opportunities. They prioritize integration with existing systems and view hospitality intelligence—the interconnectivity of services—as crucial. Ben emphasizes the importance of implementing technology that enhances customer experience, aiming to predict and fulfill guest preferences. Behind-the-scenes technology is also a key area, aimed at improving efficiency and job satisfaction for staff. Ben suggests future-proofing through adaptable technology frameworks and personalized guest interactions.

🏨 On January 8, 2025, Rachel Roginsky, Principal at Pinnacle Advisory Group, gave her insights on the State of the Hotel Industry in a podcast episode for Hospitality Daily Podcast. Roginsky, a top hotel asset manager, provided her take on the research findings. The episode is a part of the podcast's content which also features other popular episodes recommended for listeners.