INSPIRE Luxury Hospitality Conference
INSPIRE Luxury Hospitality Conference
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Welcome to the INSPIRE Luxury Hospitality Conference playlist, presented by the International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA).
This exclusive collection features industry-leading experts discussing key topics that are shaping luxury hospitality, including:
✔ Emerging trends redefining guest expectations
✔ The future of luxury travel and personalized experiences
✔ Sustainability & innovation as a competitive advantage
✔ Leadership strategies for navigating an evolving market
Whether you're a hotelier, developer, or industry professional, these sessions provide actionable insights to help
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The podcast covers prevailing themes in luxury hospitality including emerging trends, guest personalization, sustainability, and leadership strategies, with episode examples featuring insights on changing demographics of luxury travelers, the integration of AI in recruitment, and the evolution of experiential guest offerings.
Meet the International Luxury Hotel Association Podcast: ILHA Suite Talk, where we discuss key topics that are shaping luxury hospitality, including:
✔ Emerging trends redefining guest expectations
✔ The future of luxury travel and personalized experiences
✔ Sustainability & innovation as a competitive advantage
✔ Leadership strategies for navigating an evolving market
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In this episode, Ana Andjelic, PhD in Sociology and Brand Strategist, author of ”The Business of Aspiration,” joins host Susie Arnett, Transformational Concierge Editor & Director of Wellness Programming at Six Senses, and Sharon Hirschowitz, Head of Communications at the International Luxury Hotel Association, to discuss how luxury hospitality brands can leverage cultural capital to enhance guest experiences.
Ana explores the shift from conspicuous consumption toward taste-driven experiences, the rising importance of curated and collectible moments, and why understanding niche communities is crucial for resonating with today's luxury guests.
Key insights include:
- Defining and utilizing ”cultural capital” in hospitality
- The power of curated experiences and connoisseurship
- How luxury hospitality can learn from fashion and retail
- Creating lasting guest relationships through meaningful storytelling and personalization
- Extending brand connections beyond the guest’s stay through authentic experiences
- Empowering hotel staff to embody and deliver genuine brand values
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