

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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Feb 20, 2024 • 7min
Delight Guests Using Apple's "Unboxing" Strategy - Susie Arnett, Six Senses
In this episode, Susie Arnett, the Director of Wellness Programming at Six Senses Hotels, Resorts & Spas, shares what she learned from unboxing an iPhone that can guide the way you design moments that delight your guests. Article: Unboxing the Hotel RoomListen to our other episode with Susie: From MTV Producer to Leading Wellness Programming: Lessons and Observations for HospitalityListen to more episodes on guest experience design 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

Feb 19, 2024 • 13min
Ideas For You From The Indie Lodging Congress Confab Palm Springs - Josiah Mackenzie
This past week, I was in Palm Springs for an event produced by the Independent Lodging Congress and wanted to summarize some of my takeaways. You'll hear what stood out to me from some of the top leaders in independent hospitality - as well as some takeaways from the location, host hotel, and event itself that will inspire you in your hospitality business.Learn more about the next events from ILC here 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

Feb 18, 2024 • 16min
How To Craft Transformative Hospitality Experiences - Michelle Oliver, Expitality
It seems like everyone talks about experiential hospitality. So, how do we know where the opportunity lies and how we can authentically provide experiences that transform the lives of our guests and those we work with? To answer that question, we're going to learn today from Michelle Oliver, the founder and CEO of Expitality and the author of Grace & the Art of Experiential Hospitality. In this episode, we talk about how hospitality providers can think about this personally and within their businesses to provide remarkable hospitality. 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

Feb 17, 2024 • 12min
How We Use History To Delight Guests, Neighbors, and Staff - Cynthia Leonard, The Broadmoor
What could it look like to use history to ground your hospitality business in a sense of place, shape the culture of your teams, and make your guests and neighbors feel more connected to your hotel? I can't think of someone better suited to show us what this can look like than Cynthia Leonard, the historian at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado - one of America's most iconic grand resorts. In this episode, you'll learn how Cynthia uses history to engage their teams and delight their guests. 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

Feb 16, 2024 • 27min
From MTV Producer to Leading Wellness Programming: Lessons and Observations for Hospitality - Susie Arnett, Six Senses
Susie Arnett is the Director of Wellness Programming at Six Senses Hotels, Resorts & Spas and one of the world's leading experts on wellness. In this episode, you'll hear what she's thinking about in this area and the opportunities it's creating in hospitality today.Articles referenced:Wellness Turns Nightlife on its HeadSpace as a Service3 Ways to Cultivate Psychological Ownership in Your Guests 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

Feb 15, 2024 • 22min
The Equinox Approach: Empowering High-Performance Living through Hospitality - Chris Norton, Equinox Hotels
In this episode, we're learning from Equinox Hotels CEO Chris Norton about how they built on the 30-year legacy of the Equinox brand to create what has become one of the most exciting new hospitality companies in the world today. Listen to hear their strong point of view, the details they're obsessed with, a deep dive into sleep, how they use their clubs as community hubs, and the growth opportunities they see now. 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

Feb 14, 2024 • 14min
How I Stay Connected To Cultural Trends That Matter - Kristie Goshow, KSL Resorts
A few weeks ago, Kristie Goshow joined us to share the idea of The Great Crossover - and how it can unlock innovation in hospitality. Kristie Goshow is the Chief Commercial Officer for KSL Resorts. Since you loved what she shared last time, I wanted to bring her back to talk more about how she stays connected with cultural trends that matter today - and how she thinks about the future and what providing hospitality may need to look like. If you want to be relevant and stay relevant, this is an episode you won't want to miss! 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

Feb 13, 2024 • 21min
How We Transformed Our Loyalty Program to Delight Our Guests Now and Maximize Revenue - Josh Belkin, Omni Hotels & Resorts
Loyalty is the foundation for growing a thriving and profitable hospitality business. In this episode, you'll learn how Josh Belkin, Vice President of Loyalty & Consumer Engagement at Omni Hotels & Resorts, transformed their loyalty program to delight their guests and unlock opportunities for growth. 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

Feb 12, 2024 • 17min
Leading A Culture of Growth Through Curiosity - Chris Green, Remington Hospitality
Chris Green is the President of Remington Hospitality, and in this episode shares what he's learned about the power of curiosity, how this affects culture, and what he's found helpful in hospitality leadership. 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

Feb 11, 2024 • 23min
Why I Love "Slow Travel" - Josiah Mackenzie (with Mollie Reese of Stay in Good Company)
In this episode, I'm interviewed by Mollie Reese - host of the Stay in Good Company Podcast (Spotify) - all about slow travel, how it's shaped me, and some of the best things I've seen in hospitality recently. If you enjoyed this, don't miss my interview with Mollie here: The Joy of Slow Travel: What I've Learned Going From Corporate Burnout to Reconnecting with the Soul of Hospitality Follow Stay in Good Company on LinkedInFollow Stay in Good Company on InstagramFollow Stay in Good Company on Facebook 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


