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This episode is part of our series with Staypineapple Hotels. Listen to episode 1 and episode 2 if you missed them. In this episode, Dina Belon and Mike Hirschler at Staypineapple Hotels share insights into the company's unique approach to people a…

This episode is part of our series with Staypineapple Hotels. Listen to episode 1 here. In this episode, Dina Belon, President at Staypineapple Hotels, shares her company's unique vision for hospitality and what's behind their successful operations…

In this episode, Dina Belon, Mike Hirschler, and Casey Barks at Staypineapple Hotels share their stories. Here's what listeners will learn: Dina Belon (President): How her design background uniquely positions her to lead a hotel company (00:5…

This episode is part of our series with Staypineapple Hotels. Listen to episode 1, episode 2, and episode 3 if you missed them. In this episode, Dina Belon, President at Staypineapple Hotels, shares how they use technology, including AI, to enhance…

Dina Belon is President at Staypineapple Hotels. In this episode, she shares her perspective on the importance of being an active participant in the hospitality industry and how it can advance your business and the sector as a whole. Listeners will…

Dina Belon, President of Staypineapple, returns for a conversation with our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith, to share how she would approach the first 30 days of leading a new hotel. Instead of relying on a pre-set formula, Dina explain…

In this episode, we continue our series with Dina Belon, President of Staypineapple, in a conversation hosted by our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith. Building on yesterday’s discussion about empowerment, Dina shares the practical ways S…

In this week's episode of San Francisco Sundays, we're talking with Dina Belon, President at Staypineapple Hotels, whose property here is a TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice award winner for San Francisco. Listen to hear the story of how they began work…

In this episode, Dina Belon, President at Staypineapple Hotels, shares insights on their innovative approach to working with hotel owners and investors. Mike Hirschler, the company's Chief Growth Officer, discusses the challenges that have held back…

In this episode, we welcome back Dina Belon, President of Staypineapple, for a conversation with our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith. Dina shares how Staypineapple empowers every team member to bring their full, authentic selves to work…

Dina Belon is President at Staypineapple Hotels. In this episode, she shares her insights and experiences on how Staypineapple is updating and improving its technology to empower its teams and enhance guest experiences. Listeners will learn about…

In this episode, Dina Belon, president of Staypineapple Hotels, shares insights on the evolution of sustainability in the hospitality industry and how it's becoming a crucial factor in attracting guests and group business. Listeners will learn: Th…

Dina Belon, President of Staypineapple, returns for a conversation with our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith, to share how her team built “Chat Pineapple,” an in-house AI tool that connects guest insights across systems. More important t…

Dina Belon, President of Staypineapple, returns for a conversation with our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith, to share the non-negotiable at the core of her leadership philosophy: caring deeply — or, as she puts it, "giving a ****." In t…

In this episode, we continue our series with Dina Belon, President of Staypineapple, in a conversation hosted by our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith. Dina shares why kiosks don’t belong in her hotels, what that reveals about the role of…

Listen to Hospitality Daily founder and host Josiah Mackenzie share highlights and lessons learned in 2024, plus what he's excited by for 2025. Highlights: (1:37) Chip Conley (3:56) Kristie Goshow at KSL (5:04) Inn at Newport Ranch (6:11) Palisades…

Giving people access to AI does not guarantee that they will use it or that your organization will benefit. Sage Hospitality CTO Matt Schwartz explains why he sees AI adoption as a change-management challenge and walks through how he and his team ar…

Danica Smith, Hospitality Daily’s guest experience correspondent and founder of MorningStar GX, returns to share what she's learned from recent conversations with industry leaders and her consultancy work. She explains why guest expectations are evo…

In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie shares some top takeaways from his latest research, including how 87% of hospitality professionals participating in the study already use AI to improve efficiency, creativity, and guest experience. Listen now for pr…

This episode is brought to you with support from Hireology. Check out our free masterclass: How To Hire Great People, Faster. In this episode, Jyoti Chopra, the Chief People, Inclusion, and Sustainability Officer at MGM Resorts International, share…

Dina is a multifaceted hospitality industry leader committed to crafting meaningful and thoughtful guest experiences. Holding the position of President at Staypineapple Hotels, a distinguished boutique hotel brand, she oversees the day-to-day busine…