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"Best Employer": The Secrets Behind Our Winning Strategy for People-First Culture - Dina Belon & Mike Hirschler, Staypineapple Hotels
Aug. 28, 2024
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 uniq...
Our Vision: Hospitality Can Be More - Dina Belon, Staypineapple Hotels
Aug. 27, 2024
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 t...
How We Are Upgrading Our Hotel Tech To Delight Our Guests - Dina Belon, Staypineapple Hotels
April 17, 2024
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. List...
3 Stories, 1 Mission: Our Journeys to Hospitality Leadership - Dina Belon, Mike Hirschler & Casey Barks, Staypineapple Hotels
Aug. 26, 2024
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 ho...
AI & Hotel Tech Bets For Our People-First Approach - Dina Belon, Staypineapple Hotels
Aug. 29, 2024
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 technolog...
Amplifying Hospitality: How I Engage with AHLA - Dina Belon, Staypineapple Hotels
April 13, 2024
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...
Dina Belon's 30-Day Hotel Turnaround Plan, Cities as Amenities, Community Engagement, Win/Win Partnerships & More
Sept. 26, 2025
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 pr...
"Do the Next Right Thing": Why Staypineapple Leads Without SOPs - Dina Belon
Sept. 23, 2025
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 ...
From Total Renovation to Traveler's Choice Award Winner: The Story of our San Francisco Hotel - Dina Belon, Staypineapple [San Francisco Sundays]
April 14, 2024
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 stor...
![From Total Renovation to Traveler's Choice Award Winner: The Story of our San Francisco Hotel - Dina Belon, Staypineapple [San Francisco Sundays]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/f33zmhkszaxt2dg2suffqq914avk?.jpg "From Total Renovation to Traveler's Choice Award Winner: The Story of our San Francisco Hotel - Dina Belon, Staypineapple [San Francisco Sundays]")
Hotel Owners Need A Better Solution: How We're Innovating and Driving Results - Dina Belon, Mike Hirschler & Casey Barks, Staypineapple Hotels
Aug. 30, 2024
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 cha...
How Staypineapple Enables Every Employee to Surprise and Delight - Dina Belon, Staypineapple
Sept. 22, 2025
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 ful...
Sustainability As A Business Advantage - Dina Belon, Staypineapple Hotels
Sept. 1, 2024
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. Li...
The Real Power of Our AI Workflow Comes From People - Dina Belon, Staypineapple
Sept. 25, 2025
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 acros...
Why "Giving a ****" Is Non-Negotiable for Leadership and Excellence in Hospitality - Dina Belon, Staypineapple
Sept. 27, 2025
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 put...
Why I Hate Kiosks (And How to Choose Tech Partners to Compete with Big Brands) - Dina Belon, Staypineapple
Sept. 24, 2025
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 tha...
Creating A Culture of Belonging To Enable Consistent Individuality - Bill Walshe
Oct. 11, 2023
Do you want to attract talented people, and not only keep them in your organization but keep them happy and effective in delighting your guests and customers? Our guest today, Bill Walshe , is a global hospitality leader and ...
Creating Spaces of Belonging - Regitse Rosenvinge
July 6, 2023
Today we're learning from Regitse Rosenvinge about how hospitality providers can create spaces of belonging. Regitse offers a fresh perspective on how we can extend beyond our traditional roles to foster a sense of safety, be...
Belonging & Generosity: Hospitality’s Edge in an AI-Driven World - Shamim Ehsani
June 27, 2025
In this episode, Shamim Ehsani , co-founder of Tribe Hotel in Nairobi, shares why belonging and generosity will become hospitality’s greatest competitive advantages in an increasingly AI-driven world. Shamim discusses how dee...
Stay WEIRD: How hospitality leaders can create a culture of belonging - Shelley Brown
May 18, 2023
Today, we're learning from Shelley Brown . We've been talking about recruiting and hiring and engaging people in hospitality for years, but what's beneath all of that is creating a culture of belonging. The very best hospital...
The Belonging Equation: Keys to Unlocking The Best in Hospitality - Shelley Brown
June 24, 2024
In this episode, Shelly Brown , an author , speaker , and former hotelier, shares insights on the importance of belonging in hospitality and how leaders can foster a culture of inclusion and safety. Introduction to the concep...
Guests
Dina Belon
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…
Blog Posts
Story-First Approach: Crafting Memorable Experiences with Sage Studio
July 26, 2025
In the world of hospitality, creating a lasting impression is paramount. It's not just about providing a bed or a meal; it's about crafting an experience that resonates with guests long after they've checked out. Sage Studio, a dynamic force within …
"Best Employer": The Secrets Behind Our Winning Strategy for People-First Culture - Dina Belon & Mike Hirschler, Staypineapple Hotels
Aug. 28, 2024
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 uniq...
Our Vision: Hospitality Can Be More - Dina Belon, Staypineapple Hotels
Aug. 27, 2024
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 t...
How We Are Upgrading Our Hotel Tech To Delight Our Guests - Dina Belon, Staypineapple Hotels
April 17, 2024
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. List...
3 Stories, 1 Mission: Our Journeys to Hospitality Leadership - Dina Belon, Mike Hirschler & Casey Barks, Staypineapple Hotels
Aug. 26, 2024
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 ho...
AI & Hotel Tech Bets For Our People-First Approach - Dina Belon, Staypineapple Hotels
Aug. 29, 2024
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 technolog...
Amplifying Hospitality: How I Engage with AHLA - Dina Belon, Staypineapple Hotels
April 13, 2024
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...
Dina Belon's 30-Day Hotel Turnaround Plan, Cities as Amenities, Community Engagement, Win/Win Partnerships & More
Sept. 26, 2025
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 pr...
"Do the Next Right Thing": Why Staypineapple Leads Without SOPs - Dina Belon
Sept. 23, 2025
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 ...
From Total Renovation to Traveler's Choice Award Winner: The Story of our San Francisco Hotel - Dina Belon, Staypineapple [San Francisco Sundays]
April 14, 2024
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 stor...
Hotel Owners Need A Better Solution: How We're Innovating and Driving Results - Dina Belon, Mike Hirschler & Casey Barks, Staypineapple Hotels
Aug. 30, 2024
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 cha...
How Staypineapple Enables Every Employee to Surprise and Delight - Dina Belon, Staypineapple
Sept. 22, 2025
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 ful...
Sustainability As A Business Advantage - Dina Belon, Staypineapple Hotels
Sept. 1, 2024
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. Li...
The Real Power of Our AI Workflow Comes From People - Dina Belon, Staypineapple
Sept. 25, 2025
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 acros...
Why "Giving a ****" Is Non-Negotiable for Leadership and Excellence in Hospitality - Dina Belon, Staypineapple
Sept. 27, 2025
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 put...
Why I Hate Kiosks (And How to Choose Tech Partners to Compete with Big Brands) - Dina Belon, Staypineapple
Sept. 24, 2025
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 tha...
Creating A Culture of Belonging To Enable Consistent Individuality - Bill Walshe
Oct. 11, 2023
Do you want to attract talented people, and not only keep them in your organization but keep them happy and effective in delighting your guests and customers? Our guest today, Bill Walshe , is a global hospitality leader and ...
Creating Spaces of Belonging - Regitse Rosenvinge
July 6, 2023
Today we're learning from Regitse Rosenvinge about how hospitality providers can create spaces of belonging. Regitse offers a fresh perspective on how we can extend beyond our traditional roles to foster a sense of safety, be...
Belonging & Generosity: Hospitality’s Edge in an AI-Driven World - Shamim Ehsani
June 27, 2025
In this episode, Shamim Ehsani , co-founder of Tribe Hotel in Nairobi, shares why belonging and generosity will become hospitality’s greatest competitive advantages in an increasingly AI-driven world. Shamim discusses how dee...
Stay WEIRD: How hospitality leaders can create a culture of belonging - Shelley Brown
May 18, 2023
Today, we're learning from Shelley Brown . We've been talking about recruiting and hiring and engaging people in hospitality for years, but what's beneath all of that is creating a culture of belonging. The very best hospital...
The Belonging Equation: Keys to Unlocking The Best in Hospitality - Shelley Brown
June 24, 2024
In this episode, Shelly Brown , an author , speaker , and former hotelier, shares insights on the importance of belonging in hospitality and how leaders can foster a culture of inclusion and safety. Introduction to the concep...
Dina Belon
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…
Blog Posts
Story-First Approach: Crafting Memorable Experiences with Sage Studio
July 26, 2025
In the world of hospitality, creating a lasting impression is paramount. It's not just about providing a bed or a meal; it's about crafting an experience that resonates with guests long after they've checked out. Sage Studio, a dynamic force within …
Story-First Approach: Crafting Memorable Experiences with Sage Studio
July 26, 2025
In the world of hospitality, creating a lasting impression is paramount. It's not just about providing a bed or a meal; it's about crafting an experience that resonates with guests long after they've checked out. Sage Studio, a dynamic force within …