Aug. 7, 2025

The Lantern Hotel: Pioneering Inclusive Employment in Hospitality - David Tart, Raines

The Lantern Hotel: Pioneering Inclusive Employment in Hospitality - David Tart, Raines

David Tart, Managing Partner at Raines, joins us to discuss The Lantern Hotel, an innovative hospitality project dedicated to creating inclusive employment opportunities. David explains how The Lantern not only transforms an old fire station in Columbia, South Carolina, into a vibrant hotel but also empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities. Hospitality leaders will gain insights into how intentional employment practices can impact communities and the hospitality industry as a whole.

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