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Giving Tuesday Bonus: From Mother Teresa to Creating Opportunities Through Hospitality - Harsha L'Acqua, Saira Hospitality
Nov. 28, 2023
In this episode, we're learning from Harsha L'Acqua , the founder of Saira Hospitality , about the power of giving and generosity. Harsha shares how her upbringing and her father's work with Mother Teresa shaped her mindset a...
Offering Hope Through Hospitality: How We Worked with St. Giles Hotels to Create Opportunities for our Community - Greg Früchtenicht, Saira Hospitality
May 3, 2024
Greg Früchtenicht is the Chief Operating Officer at Saira Hospitality , and in this episode, he shares the origin and implementation of a transformative program with St. Giles Hotels in London that not only provides shelter t...
Transforming Hospitality Education to Break Down Barriers and Create Opportunities - Harsha L'Acqua, Saira Hospitality
Dec. 15, 2023
Join us as we dive into the inspiring story of Saira Hospitality , a nonprofit organization revolutionizing the way hospitality businesses engage with people and local communities to build careers and thrive together. In this...
How to Evaluate Culture (And The Big Problem with Automation) - Greg Früchtenicht, Saira Hospitality
May 27, 2024
Greg Früchtenicht is the Chief Operating Officer at Saira Hospitality , and in this episode, he shares what he's learned about evaluating culture in hospitality organizations - and the big problem automation poses in the hiri...
Turning Rejections into Referrals: Solving Hospitality's Talent Crisis - Greg Früchtenicht, Saira Hospitality
Nov. 29, 2024
In this episode, Greg Früchtenicht , Chief Operating Officer at Saira Hospitality , shares how his team is transforming the hospitality hiring process by turning rejections into referrals through Saira Connect, a new initiati...
Working With The LeBron James Family Foundation and Saira Hospitality to Empower Communities - Kevin Osterhaus, Graduate Hotels
Nov. 17, 2023
Lots of hospitality providers talk about serving their community, but few go as far as the organizations we're going to be talking about today: Saira Hospitality , the LeBron James Family Foundation , and Graduate Hotels . In...
AI Experimentation in Hospitality and Beyond: Practical Ideas for Immediate Impact - Chris Kluis
July 14, 2025
In this episode, Chris Kluis, VP of Product Operations & Data at Actabl, discusses his family's unique history with artificial intelligence, how early curiosity sparked his career journey, and why experimentation matters more than theory. Chris prov…
Deep Dive: AI in Hospitality Now (Destination AI 2025 Recap with Drew Potter & Josiah Mackenzie)
Oct. 11, 2025
What’s really happening with AI in hospitality right now? In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie explores this with Drew Potter of Actabl, who brings a rare mix of hotel operations experience, hands-on AI experimentation, and a technology-provider perspe…
Leading Under Pressure, Building Relationships & the Power of Fellowship in Hospitality - Edward Mady
July 2, 2025
In this episode, Edward Mady shares some things he's learned about leadership, relationship building, and the joy of friendship and fellowship in the world of hospitality. Learn more about Edward's new book, Honing the Human Edge. A few more resourc…
AI Psychosis & Humanity in Hospitality Leadership - Sloan Dean
Aug. 18, 2025
In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie and Sloan Dean explore the concept of "AI psychosis" - how people's over-reliance on AI tools can cause them to lose touch with reality and critical thinking skills. They discuss the evolution of leadership from phy…
Breaking the Colonial Mold: How Kenya's Tribe Hotel Sets a New Standard for Luxury Hospitality - Shamim Ehsani
June 23, 2025
In this episode, Shamim Ehsani, co-founder of Tribe Hotel in Nairobi, shares how he's reshaping luxury hospitality by breaking away from colonial-era formality to create a more authentic, human-centered guest experience. He discusses empowering hote…
From Grand Lobbies to Micro Living: Inside A Few of Sage Hospitality’s Innovative Denver Projects - Jessica Werner, Sage Hospitality Group
July 25, 2025
So far in our series with Jess Werner, we've explored her path to becoming Chief Creative Officer at Sage Hospitality Group and learned about Sage Studio, the innovative in-house design team she's built. Today, we dive even deeper, taking you behind…
Great Hospitality is Simple but Powerful and Memorable (My Experience at Magnolia Hotel Denver) - Josiah Mackenzie
June 6, 2025
In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie shares a lesson from his experience at the Magnolia Hotel Denver. Also see: The Innkeeper Mindset - Tom Luersen, CoralTree HospitalityBalancing Fun with Attention to Detail: What I Learned from Steve Bartolin at The…
How Traveling Reminded Me of Music’s Hidden Power in Hospitality - Josiah Mackenzie
May 16, 2025
In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie explains the power of music for you and your hospitality business. Check these out for more: Could Sound Design Be Your Hotel's Secret Weapon? (Dr Michelle Ulor & Clay Bassford)Sunday Slowdown: A Bespoke Sound T…
How We Created An Award-Winning Collection of Restaurants from Scratch - Sherry Villanueva, Acme Hospitality
Sept. 12, 2023
Sherry Villanueva is the Founder and Managing Partner of Acme Hospitality , an award-winning collection of restaurants and hotels based in Santa Barbara, California. In this episode, Sherry shares her journey of how she accid...
Revitalizing Historic Hotels - Sherry Villanueva, Acme Hospitality
Sept. 19, 2023
Sherry Villanueva is the Founder and Managing Partner of Acme Hospitality , which has three historic hotel properties – two in California’s Gold Country and one in Palm Springs. In this episode, you'll learn about the opportu...
St Giles Hotel Group's "Hotels with Heart": Housing & Healing through Hospitality - Abigail Tan
Oct. 28, 2025
In this episode, Abigail Tan , CEO of St Giles Hotel Group , joins our correspondent and hertelier founder Emily Goldfisher to share the story behind Hotels with Heart, a program using hospitality to provide housing, training...
The #1 Expense You Can Control in Hospitality - Robert Mandelbaum
May 7, 2025
In this episode, Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotels, shares how to identify and focus on what you can directly influence in the hotel business to achieve better results. Also see: Meet Robert Mandelbaum: The Man Who Turns P&Ls i…
The Operating System Behind High-Performing Hospitality Brands: Critical Thinking, Culture, and Guest-Centric Design - Matthew Bell, Mollie's
Nov. 26, 2025
Matthew Bell, Managing Director at Mollie's, shares the foundational ideas that shape his approach to building modern hospitality brands in this conversation with our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith -- from applying critical thinking an…
What Next-Gen Hospitality Might Look Like - Adam Wallace
Dec. 29, 2023
In this episode, we're talking with Adam Wallace , CEO of Spherical , about what he's learned from hospitality trailblazers so far and who is building the next generation of hospitality experiences. Listen to our other episod...
Blog Posts
People-Centric Data Strategies: Saving Time and Enhancing Hospitality
July 26, 2025
In today's data-saturated world, it's easy for hospitality professionals to get bogged down in reports and lose sight of what truly matters: the guest experience and the well-being of their teams. This article explores how prioritizing data strategi…
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 …
Pages
Giving Tuesday Bonus: From Mother Teresa to Creating Opportunities Through Hospitality - Harsha L'Acqua, Saira Hospitality
Nov. 28, 2023
In this episode, we're learning from Harsha L'Acqua , the founder of Saira Hospitality , about the power of giving and generosity. Harsha shares how her upbringing and her father's work with Mother Teresa shaped her mindset a...
Offering Hope Through Hospitality: How We Worked with St. Giles Hotels to Create Opportunities for our Community - Greg Früchtenicht, Saira Hospitality
May 3, 2024
Greg Früchtenicht is the Chief Operating Officer at Saira Hospitality , and in this episode, he shares the origin and implementation of a transformative program with St. Giles Hotels in London that not only provides shelter t...
Transforming Hospitality Education to Break Down Barriers and Create Opportunities - Harsha L'Acqua, Saira Hospitality
Dec. 15, 2023
Join us as we dive into the inspiring story of Saira Hospitality , a nonprofit organization revolutionizing the way hospitality businesses engage with people and local communities to build careers and thrive together. In this...
How to Evaluate Culture (And The Big Problem with Automation) - Greg Früchtenicht, Saira Hospitality
May 27, 2024
Greg Früchtenicht is the Chief Operating Officer at Saira Hospitality , and in this episode, he shares what he's learned about evaluating culture in hospitality organizations - and the big problem automation poses in the hiri...
Turning Rejections into Referrals: Solving Hospitality's Talent Crisis - Greg Früchtenicht, Saira Hospitality
Nov. 29, 2024
In this episode, Greg Früchtenicht , Chief Operating Officer at Saira Hospitality , shares how his team is transforming the hospitality hiring process by turning rejections into referrals through Saira Connect, a new initiati...
Working With The LeBron James Family Foundation and Saira Hospitality to Empower Communities - Kevin Osterhaus, Graduate Hotels
Nov. 17, 2023
Lots of hospitality providers talk about serving their community, but few go as far as the organizations we're going to be talking about today: Saira Hospitality , the LeBron James Family Foundation , and Graduate Hotels . In...
AI Experimentation in Hospitality and Beyond: Practical Ideas for Immediate Impact - Chris Kluis
July 14, 2025
In this episode, Chris Kluis, VP of Product Operations & Data at Actabl, discusses his family's unique history with artificial intelligence, how early curiosity sparked his career journey, and why experimentation matters more than theory. Chris prov…
Deep Dive: AI in Hospitality Now (Destination AI 2025 Recap with Drew Potter & Josiah Mackenzie)
Oct. 11, 2025
What’s really happening with AI in hospitality right now? In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie explores this with Drew Potter of Actabl, who brings a rare mix of hotel operations experience, hands-on AI experimentation, and a technology-provider perspe…
Leading Under Pressure, Building Relationships & the Power of Fellowship in Hospitality - Edward Mady
July 2, 2025
In this episode, Edward Mady shares some things he's learned about leadership, relationship building, and the joy of friendship and fellowship in the world of hospitality. Learn more about Edward's new book, Honing the Human Edge. A few more resourc…
AI Psychosis & Humanity in Hospitality Leadership - Sloan Dean
Aug. 18, 2025
In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie and Sloan Dean explore the concept of "AI psychosis" - how people's over-reliance on AI tools can cause them to lose touch with reality and critical thinking skills. They discuss the evolution of leadership from phy…
Breaking the Colonial Mold: How Kenya's Tribe Hotel Sets a New Standard for Luxury Hospitality - Shamim Ehsani
June 23, 2025
In this episode, Shamim Ehsani, co-founder of Tribe Hotel in Nairobi, shares how he's reshaping luxury hospitality by breaking away from colonial-era formality to create a more authentic, human-centered guest experience. He discusses empowering hote…
From Grand Lobbies to Micro Living: Inside A Few of Sage Hospitality’s Innovative Denver Projects - Jessica Werner, Sage Hospitality Group
July 25, 2025
So far in our series with Jess Werner, we've explored her path to becoming Chief Creative Officer at Sage Hospitality Group and learned about Sage Studio, the innovative in-house design team she's built. Today, we dive even deeper, taking you behind…
Great Hospitality is Simple but Powerful and Memorable (My Experience at Magnolia Hotel Denver) - Josiah Mackenzie
June 6, 2025
In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie shares a lesson from his experience at the Magnolia Hotel Denver. Also see: The Innkeeper Mindset - Tom Luersen, CoralTree HospitalityBalancing Fun with Attention to Detail: What I Learned from Steve Bartolin at The…
How Traveling Reminded Me of Music’s Hidden Power in Hospitality - Josiah Mackenzie
May 16, 2025
In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie explains the power of music for you and your hospitality business. Check these out for more: Could Sound Design Be Your Hotel's Secret Weapon? (Dr Michelle Ulor & Clay Bassford)Sunday Slowdown: A Bespoke Sound T…
How We Created An Award-Winning Collection of Restaurants from Scratch - Sherry Villanueva, Acme Hospitality
Sept. 12, 2023
Sherry Villanueva is the Founder and Managing Partner of Acme Hospitality , an award-winning collection of restaurants and hotels based in Santa Barbara, California. In this episode, Sherry shares her journey of how she accid...
Revitalizing Historic Hotels - Sherry Villanueva, Acme Hospitality
Sept. 19, 2023
Sherry Villanueva is the Founder and Managing Partner of Acme Hospitality , which has three historic hotel properties – two in California’s Gold Country and one in Palm Springs. In this episode, you'll learn about the opportu...
St Giles Hotel Group's "Hotels with Heart": Housing & Healing through Hospitality - Abigail Tan
Oct. 28, 2025
In this episode, Abigail Tan , CEO of St Giles Hotel Group , joins our correspondent and hertelier founder Emily Goldfisher to share the story behind Hotels with Heart, a program using hospitality to provide housing, training...
The #1 Expense You Can Control in Hospitality - Robert Mandelbaum
May 7, 2025
In this episode, Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotels, shares how to identify and focus on what you can directly influence in the hotel business to achieve better results. Also see: Meet Robert Mandelbaum: The Man Who Turns P&Ls i…
The Operating System Behind High-Performing Hospitality Brands: Critical Thinking, Culture, and Guest-Centric Design - Matthew Bell, Mollie's
Nov. 26, 2025
Matthew Bell, Managing Director at Mollie's, shares the foundational ideas that shape his approach to building modern hospitality brands in this conversation with our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith -- from applying critical thinking an…
What Next-Gen Hospitality Might Look Like - Adam Wallace
Dec. 29, 2023
In this episode, we're talking with Adam Wallace , CEO of Spherical , about what he's learned from hospitality trailblazers so far and who is building the next generation of hospitality experiences. Listen to our other episod...
People-Centric Data Strategies: Saving Time and Enhancing Hospitality
July 26, 2025
In today's data-saturated world, it's easy for hospitality professionals to get bogged down in reports and lose sight of what truly matters: the guest experience and the well-being of their teams. This article explores how prioritizing data strategi…
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 …
