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Hospitality Daily Podcast

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Mar 7, 2025 • 9min

Recharging Through Adventure: A Hospitality Insider’s Approach - Abdul Baaghil

In this episode, Abdul Baaghil, co-founder of Harvest Cotton Tail, shares what he's learned about recharging. This episode is brought to you with support from Sojern, the leading marketing platform built for hotels. With their fully managed email solution, hoteliers can re-engage past guests, drive direct bookings, and keep more revenue in their pocket through Sojern’s transparent pay-for-performance commission model. Learn more at Sojern.com.A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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Mar 6, 2025 • 12min

Beyond Instagrammable: Why Travelers Are Rejecting Staged Hospitality - Abdul Baaghil

In this episode, Abdul Baaghil, co-founder of Harvest Cotton Tail, shares what he's learned about authenticity in hospitality. This episode is brought to you with support from Sojern, the leading marketing platform built for hotels. With their fully managed email solution, hoteliers can re-engage past guests, drive direct bookings, and keep more revenue in their pocket through Sojern’s transparent pay-for-performance commission model. Learn more at Sojern.com.A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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Mar 5, 2025 • 8min

The 70/30 Principle: Blending Local Influence with Brand Identity - Abdul Baaghil

In this episode, Abdul Baaghil, co-founder of Harvest Cotton Tail, shares what he's learned about culture. This episode is brought to you with support from Sojern, the leading marketing platform built for hotels. With their fully managed email solution, hoteliers can re-engage past guests, drive direct bookings, and keep more revenue in their pocket through Sojern’s transparent pay-for-performance commission model. Learn more at Sojern.com.A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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Mar 4, 2025 • 10min

Why Hiring Artists and Musicians Transforms Hospitality - Abdul Baaghil

In this episode, Abdul Baaghil, co-founder of Harvest Cotton Tail, shares what he's learned about hiring.See our other episode with Abdul: From Ritz-Carlton to Reinventing Hospitality: What I’ve Learned So Far  This episode is brought to you with support from Sojern, the leading marketing platform built for hotels. With their fully managed email solution, hoteliers can re-engage past guests, drive direct bookings, and keep more revenue in their pocket through Sojern’s transparent pay-for-performance commission model. Learn more at Sojern.com.A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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Mar 3, 2025 • 14min

From Ritz-Carlton to Reinventing Hospitality: What I’ve Learned So Far - Abdul Baaghil

In this episode, Abdul Baaghil, co-founder of Harvest Cotton Tail, shares his journey from a fascination with hotel lobbies to becoming a hospitality visionary and how he continues to innovate today. This episode is brought to you with support from Sojern, the leading marketing platform built for hotels. With their fully managed email solution, hoteliers can re-engage past guests, drive direct bookings, and keep more revenue in their pocket through Sojern’s transparent pay-for-performance commission model. Learn more at Sojern.com.A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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Mar 2, 2025 • 23min

Behind the Stars: How Forbes Travel Guide Defines Luxury & Five-Star Hospitality - Amanda Frasier, Forbes Travel Guide

In this episode, Emily Goldfischer, founder and editor of hertelier, interviews Amanda Frasier, President of Standards & Ratings at Forbes Travel Guide. Listen to hear insights into her career journey, the Forbes rating system, and the evolution of luxury travel.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction (01:20) Amanda's background in hospitality(04:34) The world of hotel ratings(08:46) Changes in the luxury traveler(10:04) Testing for intuitive service(11:23) Impact on female travelers(17:23) Retail and experiential collaborations(18:33) Women in leadership This episode is brought to you with support from Sojern, the leading marketing platform built for hotels. With their fully managed email solution, hoteliers can re-engage past guests, drive direct bookings, and keep more revenue in their pocket through Sojern’s transparent pay-for-performance commission model. Learn more at Sojern.com.A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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Mar 1, 2025 • 31min

"Hawaiian Culture Is Not a Condiment" - Kainoa Horcajo, Mo'olelo Group

Kainoa Horcajo, founder of Mo'olelo Group, discusses the integral role of Hawaiian culture in enhancing hospitality. He advocates for authentic storytelling to enrich guest experiences while critiquing superficial tourism practices. Kainoa highlights the balance between tourism's economic benefits and cultural preservation. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of culture, community, and commerce, showcasing how genuine engagement can foster meaningful connections. The conversation encourages ongoing learning and respect for local traditions in the hospitality industry.
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Feb 28, 2025 • 8min

Culture of Innovation: How Hospitality Leaders Can Stay Ahead - Hans Meyer, Zoku

In this episode, Matthias Huettebraeuker interviews Hans Meyer, the co-founder and managing director of Zoku, about how to cultivate a culture of innovation. This episode is brought to you with support from Sojern, the leading marketing platform built for hotels. With their fully managed email solution, hoteliers can re-engage past guests, drive direct bookings, and keep more revenue in their pocket through Sojern’s transparent pay-for-performance commission model. Learn more at Sojern.com.A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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Feb 27, 2025 • 8min

The Blurring Lines Between Hotels, Offices & Community Spaces - Hans Meyer, Zoku

In this episode, Matthias Huettebraeuker interviews Hans Meyer, the co-founder and managing director of Zoku, about what he is observing in the market today. This episode is brought to you with support from Sojern, the leading marketing platform built for hotels. With their fully managed email solution, hoteliers can re-engage past guests, drive direct bookings, and keep more revenue in their pocket through Sojern’s transparent pay-for-performance commission model. Learn more at Sojern.com.A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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Feb 26, 2025 • 11min

From Concept to Success: The Strategy Behind Our Hospitality Innovation - Hans Meyer, Zoku

Discover the secrets behind successful hospitality innovation with insights from Hans Meyer, co-founder of Zoku. Learn how essential research and guest feedback can transform experiences. Explore innovative strategies inspired by other industries, and see the importance of adaptability and prototyping. Embrace a growth mindset for continuous learning and innovation, and find out how sharing insights can elevate your team. This discussion is packed with actionable tips for anyone in the hospitality sector!

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