Josiah Mackenzie - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 43

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Ascension – Ashli Johnson, Hospitality Hued

📌 Hospitality Hued, led by founder Ashli Johnson, aims to elevate Black and Brown leaders into positions of leadership and ownership in the hospitality industry. The initiative provides hospitality professionals with tools, networks, and insights for success. Ashli emphasizes the transferability of hospitality skills to other industries, noting the sector's attractiveness for its mix of business and heart. She credits the late Ray Bennett of Marriott International as a formative influence, highlighting his dedication to accessible leadership and creating opportunities for others. Hospitality Hued is actively changing recruitment strategies to address the lack of diversity in hotel executive leadership. Ashli Johnson's work exemplifies a commitment to a more inclusive and equitable hospitality industry.

48 min

Soul Community Planet: Creating a Healthier, Happier Future for Hospitality – Pam & Ken Cruse, SCP Hotels

🏡 Ken and Pam Cruse, co-founders of Soul Community Planet - SCP Hotels, aim to redefine hospitality with a focus on sustainability, wellness, and community. SCP's regenerative hospitality model emphasizes a values-based approach and has developed into a social enterprise that prioritizes stakeholders, specifically customers, local communities, and the planet, over immediate profitability. They maintain a high direct booking rate of 65%, despite having only 10 hotels, attributed to customer satisfaction and word-of-mouth referrals.SCP aspires to a net promoter score (NPS) of 75, indicating a high level of guest satisfaction and advocacy. SCP's integrated structure owns the real estate, management, and brand, allowing for consistent values while adapting to the uniqueness of each market. SCP's first property was a vintage motel in Southern Colorado Springs, but they found more success with nature-based resorts and small town downtown boutique hotels. SCP was established in 2018, and the Cruses met in graduate school in Washington D.C., and both worked for Marriott International post-graduation. Ken's career in hospitality was influenced by his involvement in a basketball group at Marriott, which led to key opportunities, including the acquisition of the Renaissance brand. Pam's career shifted from Marriott to USA Today, enhancing her focus on marketing and consumer psychology. SCP's holistic hospitality concept ties in with the Global Wellness Institute's definition of wellness, including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental dimensions

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27 min

From Ferraris to Fine Art: Crafting Joy Through Design – Lily Ackerman

🎨 Lily Ackerman, founder and director of Ackerman Design Studios, discussed the importance of art in hospitality for emotional connections and storytelling. The conversation highlights recent projects, collaborations with iconic and emerging artists, and practical insights on using art to enhance hospitality experiences. Lily's father, with his background in hospitality, influenced her approach, emphasizing the emotional impact of spaces. A pivotal moment in her career was the founding of Ackerman Studios, spurred by her father's illness and passing. Ackerman Studios curates art for hospitality, balancing budget, environment, and artistic integrity, aiming to make art accessible and engaging for guests and staff. Hospitality providers benefit from showcasing both renowned and emerging artists, creating a win-win situation by supporting artists' careers and enriching the guest experience. 🖼️

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UN to MGM: Lessons From Across Industries To My Role As Chief People Officer – Jyoti Chopra, MGM Resorts

🎓 Jyoti Chopra, MGM Resorts International's Chief People, Inclusion, and Sustainability Officer, appeared in a podcast episode released on Nov. 4, 2024. With a career beginning at the United Nations in New York and transitioning to the hospitality industry in Las Vegas, Chopra now leads MGM's human resources, inclusion, and environmental sustainability initiatives. Her unique journey offers insights into the human side of hospitality and leadership, emphasizing the importance of connecting with diverse individuals.

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From 14-Year-Old Housekeeper to Ralph Lauren to CEO: What I’ve Learned in Hotel Management and Beyond – Sarah Eustis, Main Street Hospitality Group

🏨 Main Street Hospitality's place in the hotel industry, the qualities of a good partner, asset management, and what hotel owners should seek are discussed in this video. Insights from Sarah's experience in the fashion industry, including working with Ralph Lauren and applying her career learnings to hospitality, are shared. Concepts of "dynamic stability," operational frameworks, responsible growth, and the importance of culture within Main Street Hospitality are explored. The discussion extends to the potential of hospitality to unite people.

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Why I Took My Finance Team to the Front Lines – Jamelia Lehn, SPIRE Hospitality

💰 Jamelia Lehn, CFO of SPIRE Hospitality, led her finance team on a field trip on Nov. 1, 2024, to bridge the gap between accounting and hotel operations. The excursion aimed to improve financial accuracy through firsthand operational understanding, prepare teams via structured site visits, and enhance team relations. This initiative garnered attention from hotel owners and prospective clients. The episode featuring this story is supported by Hireology and promotes continued learning and application of episode insights within hospitality teams.

20 min

Why Hotel Workers Are Striking: A Deep Dive with Union Leader Gwen Mills of Unite Here

🛡 Gwen Mills, president of Unite Here, a labor union with approximately 275,000 members in the US and Canada, discusses the ongoing hotel worker strikes for improved wages, workloads, and staffing, which were cut during the COVID era. Unionized workers are striking in cities with high living costs, such as San Francisco, Seattle, Honolulu, Boston, and Baltimore. The hospitality industry has recovered from the pandemic, with hotel owners making record profits, yet workers' wages have not kept pace. Mills emphasizes the need for respect and asserts that one job should be enough to live on. The strikes aim to address the gap between soaring room rates, which hit record highs with $100 billion in gross operating profits in 2022, and the quality of service and labor treatment. The conversation touches on the challenges faced by housekeepers, bellmen affected by operational changes, and the broader economic factors influencing wage demands. Unions are calling for re-investment in the workforce to maintain high hospitality standards amidst changing hotel ownership dynamics, where detached investors focus on bottom-line profits.

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Why Hospitality Isn’t Just “Heads in Beds” – Elizabeth Harlow, Sonesta Hotels

🏩 Elizabeth Harlow, Chief Brand Officer at Sonesta Hotels, discusses maintaining a personal touch in hospitality on a podcast episode. The episode underlines the value of hospitality beyond just "heads in beds," focusing on individual guest experiences and creating lasting memories. Harlow emphasizes how personal attention can impact all travel experiences and the importance of staying connected to the spirit of hospitality despite large-scale operations. The podcast also features support from Hireology and offers resources like a masterclass with CEO Adam Robinson. The episode aired on Oct. 31, 2024.

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Getting Results Through Collaboration: Lessons from MGM Resorts’ Chief People Officer, Jyoti Chopra

📣 Jyoti Chopra, MGM Resorts International's Chief People, Inclusion, and Sustainability Officer, shared insights on how collaboration with the company's CFO led to significant organizational changes. Key initiatives include aligning finance and human capital strategies, introducing digital dashboards for real-time workforce data, and creating one of the industry's first paid sabbatical programs. The episode emphasized the importance of top leadership in championing learning and development, and making a compelling business case for investing in people and programs. The episode aired on October 30, 2024.

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