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Hospitality Daily Podcast

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. 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 • 11min

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

Abdul Baaghil, co-founder of Harvest Cottontail, dives into the growing demand for authenticity in travel. He discusses how high-net-worth travelers now seek emotional connections and real cultural experiences over staged luxury. The conversation highlights the pivotal role independent hotels play in offering unique stays that reflect local richness. Baaghil also tackles the balance between technology and genuine human interaction in hospitality, emphasizing the importance of personal connections and effective email marketing to enhance guest relationships.
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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. 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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