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?

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