#feelgoodfriday remembering this inspiring session from the 2024 Independent Hotel Show Miami. Indies & Impact: Hospitality as a Catalyst for Social Good discussed how hoteliers can drive meaningful change for people and communities with their everyday business practices. We thank Jennifer Barnwell of Curator Hotel and Resort Collection for leading an insightful discussion with the President and Founder of Procure Impact, Jennifer Collins. Learn more about Procure Impact www.procureimpact.us
WOW, #IHSMiami was an unforgettable experience! Our Co-Founder and President, Jennifer Collins, had the honor of speaking on a crucial panel: ‘Indies and Impact: Hospitality as a Catalyst for Social Good.’? ? During her conversation with Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotels & Resorts, they defined social impact as the effect on people and communities that results from an action, activity, or policy. Together, they discussed how hoteliers are agents for driving impactful change with their everyday business practices.? ? Here are some key takeaways from their conversation highlighting why this business model is important to independent hotels: ? ? Independent hotels are storytellers.? ? Hoteliers are in the guest experience business. Doing business in this way creates authentic guest experiences fueled by purpose. It also gives your staff and teams the ability to be agents of hope and inspiration through their everyday purchases.? ? Hoteliers are able to surprise and delight guests and team members in unique ways aligned with the hotel’s story and value. ? We had a wonderful time at Independent Hotel Show Miami and look forward to connecting with more leaders in hospitality after the event! ??? #Hospitality #Miami #Florida #Hotels #ProcureImpact #SocialImpact #Conference #IHS #Show #Hoteliers