In this episode of San Francisco Sundays, Josiah sits down with Tony Roumph, Managing Director of Argonaut Hotel, to talk about what community engagement really looks like for hotels operating in a complex, evolving city. Drawing on the Argonaut’s historical roots and Tony’s civic involvement across San Francisco’s tourism and neighborhood organizations, the conversation explores how hotels and hoteliers can act as active participants in their communities. Tony reflects on San Francisco’s shifting narrative, the role hospitality leaders play in shaping it, and why optimism feels warranted heading into the next chapter. This episode is a thoughtful look at sense of place, civic responsibility, and the hotel’s role in a city’s recovery.
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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
