The future of hospitality is more human

With Veerle Donders, Zoku

The future of hospitality is going back to our roots and connecting with people.

Veerle Donders

Today we’re learning from Veerle Donders, Concept & Brand Director at Zoku.

The big idea: More than ever before, travelers are craving human connection, and this represents the most opportunity for the future of hospitality.

Today's 7-minute episode covers:

  • Why we need to continue learning (0:07)

  • Going back to our roots in hospitality (0:46)

  • Reducing guest-associate inequality (1:06)

  • Zoku “sidekicks” (1:16)

  • The value of personal connections (1:52)

  • Learning from the pandemic (2:34)

  • Observations of post-pandemic travel preferences (5:11)

Credit: Zoku / Ewout Huibers & Concrete

Credit: Zoku / Ewout Huibers & Concrete

Credit: Zoku / Milan Pieteraerents

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the website.

Question for you: What can you do today to create more human connections?