In the inaugural 2025 episode of The Modern Hotelier, the hosts introduce exciting changes and new initiatives, including the launch of Modern Hotelier Media. This new venture will encompass video production, event marketing, social media management, and more. A new episode format called 'The Hotel Experience' will offer behind-the-scenes looks at innovative hotels, starting with Hotel Contessa in San Antonio.

Furthermore, they plan to increase the frequency of episodes to twice a week, release a monthly newsletter, and offer exclusive merchandise drops.

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The Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More Media

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In this episode, the team reflects on an exceptional year for the Modern Hotelier podcast, which gained recognition as a top hospitality podcast and more than doubled its follower base across LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

The hosts reminisce about attending key industry events like HITEC, ILC in Sausalito, and the Hospitality Show, sharing their favorite moments and interviews. They also discuss the biggest lessons learned over the year and express gratitude to their guests, sponsors, and followers, teasing exciting announcements for 2025.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from the Modern Hotelier team!

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For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/126

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Welcome to The Modern Hotelier, where hospitality meets innovation!

In this episode, Steve Carran and David Millili sit down with Alissa Partee, Chief People Officer at Restaurant Technologies. Alissa brings over 15 years of HR expertise, sharing her journey from small-town Minnesota to leading people-first initiatives at an award-winning company. Discover how flexibility, empowerment, and a passion for hospitality drive success in an ever-changing industry.

Key Topics Covered:

• How Alissa’s upbringing and career shaped her passion for taking care of people?
• The impact of three- and four-day workweeks on employee satisfaction and customer service.
• The importance of seeking and acting on feedback from frontline employees.
• Breaking down and measuring key factors to build a strong company culture.
• How can the industry embrace flexibility and innovation to improve worker satisfaction?

Tune in to this insightful conversation to learn how intentionality and adaptability create a thriving workplace culture!

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Alissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alissapartee/
Restaurant Technologies: https://www.rti-inc.com/

For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/125

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