The Inn Crowd

The Inn Crowd
Podcast Description
The Inn Crowd Podcast is where hospitality leaders, hoteliers, and travel innovators share the strategies shaping the future of the industry. From revenue optimization and guest experience trends to marketing tactics that drive direct bookings, we dive deep into the business of hospitality. Whether you’re a hotel owner, operator, or industry professional, this is your inside look at what’s working now—and what’s coming next.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast addresses themes such as revenue optimization, guest experience trends, and marketing tactics aimed at driving direct bookings. Episodes explore topics like luxury travel experiences, with Margie Jordan discussing personalized itineraries, and strategies for scaling vacation rental businesses, as demonstrated by Josh Hatter's insights into property ownership and direct booking approaches.

The Inn Crowd is where hospitality leaders, hoteliers, and travel innovators share the strategies shaping the future of the industry. From revenue optimization and guest experience trends to marketing tactics that drive direct bookings, we dive deep into the business of hospitality. Whether you’re a hotel owner, operator, or industry professional, this is your inside look at what’s working now—and what’s coming next.
✨ Episode Summary
In this deeply inspiring episode of The Inn Crowd, host Jamie Mattingly sits down with Huib and Iona, the visionary couple behind Eagle Dancer Resort in Sedona, Arizona. What began as a personal spiritual journey turned into a transformative hospitality experience for guests seeking healing, connection, and beauty. From curated wellness offerings to energetically aligned architecture, Eagle Dancer is more than a destination—it’s an experience of the soul.
🔑 Key Takeaways & Topics
- The unexpected spiritual journey that led Huib and Iona to Sedona and the Eagle Dancer property
- How they infused European hospitality, spiritual intention, and design principles into every inch of their resort
- The power of healing modalities offered on-site: sound baths, Reiki, intuitive readings, prenatal services, and more
- Their take on redefining modern luxury through presence, peace, and personalization
- What makes Eagle Dancer a true “destination within a destination”
- How hospitality becomes a tool for transformation and emotional healing for guests
🌐 Guest Links
- Eagle Dancer Resort Website: eagledancersedona.com
- Instagram: @eagledancersedona
🎧 Jamie’s Links
- Website: duvalstreetmedia.com
- Instagram:@duvalstreetmedia
- Podcast Info & Guest Submissions: duvalstreetmedia.com
📌 Mentioned in the Show Notes
- Power vs. Force by David Hawkins – Huib and Iona’s introduction to Sedona
- “Come as guests, leave as friends” – their core hospitality ethos
- Quiet luxury defined by intention, energy, and genuine service
- “Chariots” – local luxury car startup partnering with Eagle Dancer
- A special guest gift: a handmade chakra piece created with stones from Eagle Dancer’s land

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