

Hospitality Daily Podcast
Josiah Mackenzie
Stay informed and inspired to delight people and grow your business with daily conversations with interesting people doing interesting things. Hosted by Josiah Mackenzie.
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Mar 15, 2025 • 9min
The Future of Guest Experience - Eva Klausner, Numa
In this episode, Eva Klausner, Director of Guest Experience at Numa, shares her thoughts on the future of guest experience.This episode is hosted by our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith, founder of MorningStar GX. 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

Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 1min
The Business of Better Sleep: Hilton's Wellness Leader Shares Her Strategies
Today is World Sleep Day, and we're diving deep into the business and science of sleep and wellness by re-broadcasting a special event hertelier co-founders Emily Goldfischer and Nancy Mendelson hosted this week with Amanda Al-Masri, VP of Wellness at Hilton, and Emilie Hoyt, CEO of Lather. In this episode, you'll hear them discuss the importance of sleep in hospitality, how hotels create optimal sleep environments, and share their best tips for achieving better sleep.In this, we cover:(00:00) World Sleep Day & The Importance of Sleep(02:35) Why People Sleep Better in Hotels(03:48) Hilton’s Approach to Enhancing Sleep(06:00) Creating Amenity Experiences(10:00) Showers and Sleep Guest Satisfaction(17:00) Optimal Room Temperature & Bedding(25:00) The Truth About Pillow Menus(31:00) Managing Sensitivity with Scents(36:00) Bathing Rituals and Sleep Science(39:00) Pros and Cons of Signature Hotel Scents(49:00) Sleep Routines & TipsRead the recap of this event here on hertelier 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

Mar 14, 2025 • 17min
How Any Hotelier Can Start Innovating Today (Even in a Traditional Hotel) - Eva Klausner, Numa
In this episode, Eva Klausner, Director of Guest Experience at Numa, shares how any hotelier can think about innovation -- wherever they are working.This episode is hosted by our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith, founder of MorningStar GX. 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

Mar 13, 2025 • 38min
Unlocking Revenue Growth: How Technology Enhances F&B Operations - Christine Lising, Shiji [Sponsor Bonus]
In this sponsored episode, Christine Lising, Director of the Solutions Engineering Team at Shiji, shares practical insights on leveraging technology to enhance food and beverage operations in the hospitality industry.Learn more about Infrasys POS: The trusted POS for the world’s top hotels.In this episode, we cover:(01:56) Christine's role at Shiji Group(03:19) Understanding client challenges(04:45) Key questions for identifying business problems(06:10) Evaluating the guest experience(09:09) Common themes in hospitality challenges(11:04) Overview of Shiji Group(12:40) Technology trends in hospitality(20:31) Adoption of mobile ordering(23:14) Case study: Streamlining food and beverage operations(26:33) Importance of making technology easy to use(30:44) Future-proofing technology solutions 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

Mar 13, 2025 • 9min
Thriving Through Challenges: Resilience in Hospitality Leadership - Eva Klausner, Numa
In this episode, Eva Klausner, Director of Guest Experience at Numa, shares how she and her company pushed through tough times to succeed.This episode is hosted by our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith, founder of MorningStar GX. 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

Mar 12, 2025 • 8min
How We Make Every Employee Care About the Guest Experience - Eva Klausner, Numa
In this episode, Eva Klausner, Director of Guest Experience at Numa, shares how Numa creates and sustains a truly guest-focused culture.This episode is hosted by our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith, founder of MorningStar GX. 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

Mar 11, 2025 • 13min
How Numa Blends Bots and Humans Seamlessly to Delight Guests - Eva Klausner, Numa
In this episode, Eva Klausner, Director of Guest Experience at Numa, shares how Numa uses chatbots to delight their guests.This episode is hosted by our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith, founder of MorningStar GX. 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

Mar 10, 2025 • 14min
No Receptionist, No Problem: How Numa is Thriving with a Digital-First Guest Experience - Eva Klausner, Numa
In this episode, Eva Klausner, Director of Guest Experience at Numa, shares how Numa reimagined hospitality by eliminating the traditional front desk and delighting guests with a digital-first approach.This episode is hosted by our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith, founder of MorningStar GX. Listen to our other episodes together here:Beyond Buzzwords: The Truth About Guest ExperienceGuest Experience Tech: What I Learned Building, Selling, and Using ItFrom Micro Feedback to Macro Impact: The Future of Guest Experience 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

Mar 9, 2025 • 13min
How I Became the #1 Influencer in Hospitality - Josiah Mackenzie
Josiah Mackenzie shares what he's learned about influence in hospitality and beyond.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

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. 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