A Place of Belonging - Alexandra Cole

After discovering that she has dyslexia, Alexandra looked forward to the creative arts in school and she found the arts to be a creative outlet.

Hospitality is the feeling of welcoming, accepting, and coming together and sharing experiences with people.

There are certain scenarios that exude hospitality like a nice warm farm and a comfortable couch and armchairs. These are part of the overarching feeling of having a space where you feel like you belong.

The “instagramable moments” are a faux pa in the design world. You don’t make designs to be seen on Instagram, you make designs that are comfortable and make the guest feel warm and invited.

It’s always a good idea to push the envelop of curiosity and try to increase your knowledge about your industry and the world around you.

Coming out of COVID, there has been a lot of opportunities in the hospitality industry for branded spaces to really take off.

People will get used to certain brands and staying at the same hotels because it provides them with a sense of familiarity and a feeling of welcomness.

A Place of Belonging - Alexandra Cole - Episode # 075