Meet in the Lobby
Podcast Description
A podcast by Avendra International, North America's leading provider of
hospitality procurement services. Avendra's lobby serves as the perfect meeting spot for the latest topics and
news impacting the hospitality industry, including unique perspectives and innovative solutions from the
industry's leading experts.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a wide array of hospitality topics, including procurement strategies, wellness trends, and legislative advocacy, with episodes such as a detailed discussion on sleep technology featuring Luke Kelly, and insights on advocacy from Chirag Shah of AHLA. The focus is on operational improvements and the integration of wellness into guest experiences, offering actionable solutions and innovative perspectives.
A podcast by Avendra International, a global leading provider of
hospitality procurement services. Avendra’s lobby serves as the perfect meeting spot for the latest topics and
news impacting the hospitality industry, including unique perspectives and innovative solutions from the
industry’s leading experts.
Rediscovering Luxury
Welcome to “Meet in the Lobby,” a podcast by Avendra International, where we pull back the veil on the mysteries of luxury hospitality. Hosted by Melissa McCormack and Dorien Murphy, this episode teases insights from the recent Avendra Luxury Summit in Dallas, Texas—a hub of secretive innovations and exclusive networking opportunities. What discoveries will influence the future of luxury hospitality?
Unlocking the Secrets of Luxury
Join Melissa and Dorien as they discuss how the essence of luxury hospitality is being redefined to offer more than just a lavish stay. With guests demanding personalized and non-transactional experiences, what hidden strategies are hotels deploying to exceed expectations?
Insider Insights with Barak Hirschowitz
Special guest Barak Hirschowitz, President of the International Luxury Hotel Association, reveals upcoming trends that could turn the luxury sector upside down. What elusive forces are subtly transforming this industry?
The Enigmatic Future
Barak shares bold predictions that could reshape hotel management strategies for 2026 and beyond. How can focusing on a guest’s most precious commodity—time—be the secret ingredient to unparalleled luxury?
Tune into “Meet in the Lobby” to uncover these answers and more. To stay in the loop with Avendra International and explore these revelations firsthand, visit www.avendra.com or connect with us on LinkedIn. Don’t miss the chance to witness Melissa at the ILHA INSPIRE event in Prague, or catch Dorien moderating in Las Vegas.
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