How about French tacos or Brazilian pizzas? Or creative entrepreneurs who are taking old motels and turning them into boutique lodging locations with nearby "hipster" experiences?

If so, then you won't want to miss Part I of my Looking Forward podcast conversation with internationally recognized hospitality and consumer behavior expert, Stephani Robson. Stephani was a faculty member at the esteemed Cornell University School of Administration for over 25 years and travels globally to consult on restaurant and hotel design and operations projects.

In Part I, Dr. Robson discusses such things as changes that have occurred over the past few decades in hotels and restaurants, current TRENDS in those industries, COVID 19's impact on the hospitality industry, and who's likely to survive... or not survive there. (NOTE: Next week, in Part II, Stephani will focus on the FUTURE of restaurants and hotels, and what OPPORTUNITIES YOU might be able to capitalize on in the hospitality industry.

If you are an owner, investor, operator, or employee in the hospitality industry-- or just someone who dines out or travels-- this episode is for you! Businesses or geographic areas mentioned include the Hilton, McDonald's, Expedia Group, Jupiter Hotel, Hôtel du Louvre, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Portland, Oregon, New York City, Sarasota, the Finger Lakes, Paris, Delhi, Mexico City. Mumbai, Brazil, China, and Canada.

LOOKING FORWARD: THE Podcast About TRENDS, OPPORTUNITIES, and the FUTURE, and How YOU Might Capitalize on Those.

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