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Josiah Mackenzie

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From Tradition to Tomorrow: Meet The Future of Hospitality (Masho Khabazashvili)

📌 Michael Pace engages in mentorship through the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA), drawing inspiration from Georgian hospitality. His journey in the industry took him from Georgia to San Francisco, where he currently works at St. Regis. Key moments include his grandmother's surprise visit at 12:27 and insights on why hospitality excites him at 29:32.
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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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