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In this episode, Meg Kennedy and Rob Blood, founders of Lark Hotels, share their insights on creativity in hospitality and their recent experiences during a road trip in Northern California.

Listen to learn: 

• How Meg and Rob approach research and draw inspiration for their hospitality services.
• Extended stay hospitality and its potential rebranding opportunities.
• Insights from their stays at various hotels and resorts in Northern California.
• The importance of family-friendly accommodations and the specific needs of traveling families.
• The creative process behind developing their hotel brands, including Bluebird and Blind Tiger.
• The value of partnerships and local connections in enhancing guest experiences.
• The idea of using resort passes as an amenity rather than competition.
• The significance of access as a form of luxury in the hospitality industry.

Mentions:

• Independent Lodging Congress (00:40)
• Dawn Ranch (03:09)
• AWOL (a Lark brand) (03:54)
• Bluebird (a Lark brand) (05:39)
• Calistoga Motor Lodge (07:11)
• Stanley Ranch (Auberge Resorts Collection) (08:02)
• ResortPass (08:30)
• Blind Tiger (a Lark brand)
• Ryan Miller (lead singer of Guster)

Listen to our previous episodes with Meg & Rob:

• How We Created An Award-Winning Boutique Hotel Management and Development Company
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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands