Hospitality Daily Podcast Impact Hospitality: How Hotels Can Build Community & Drive Change - Donte Johnson & Jason Bass
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Feb 1, 2025 Donte P. Johnson, an experienced hospitality professional and co-author of 'Impact Hospitality,' teams up with Jason Bass, an expert in events and programming, to discuss community-driven approaches in the hotel industry. They emphasize the importance of building authentic connections and a welcoming culture. Highlighting their journey, they explore challenges in adopting innovative strategies and the role of adaptation in hospitality practices. Their insights underscore the business benefits of investing in community and creating inclusive environments.
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Unexpected Partnership
- Jason Bass, known for community events, connected with Donte Johnson, then the new GM at Hotel Revival.
- This led to an unexpected partnership focused on community engagement and impact hospitality.
Hotels as Platforms
- Hotels can be more than just rooms and beds; they can be platforms for community building.
- This approach expands the hotel's role beyond traditional hospitality.
Transition to Atlanta
- Donte Johnson and Jason Bass transitioned their community-focused approach from Hotel Revival in Baltimore to Thompson Atlanta Buckhead.
- They adapted their strategies to the new city and hotel.