{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Hospitable","title":"Building Brand Ethos and Boutique Hotel Revival with Revival Hotels CEO, Saxton Sharad","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2926,"description":"We’re joined by Saxton Sharad, CEO and founder of Revival Hotels, to explore the art of building brand ethos and the revival of boutique hotels in today's hospitality landscape. Saxton takes us on a journey through his early influences in the industry, from writing pretend restaurant menus as a child to working with his parents at Hilton Hotels, shaping his unique approach to hospitality.\nSaxton introduces us to the mission behind Revival Hotels, a brand breaking away from traditional third-party management models that prioritize revenue over genuine profit. Revival focuses on aligning management goals with the success of hotels and their guests, with an emphasis on creating frictionless and authentic experiences—what Saxton calls \"invisible hospitality.\" This seamless experience ensures that technology and hospitality services work behind the scenes, allowing guests to immerse themselves in local culture and experience something more than just a place to stay.\nWe dive into the concept of the \"experience seeker,\" a new type of traveler who values authentic local experiences over amenities. Saxton shares how Revival Hotels embraces this by creating environments that encourage exploration, making the hotel a gateway to the local market rather than the destination itself.\nIf you're passionate about hospitality, curious about the future of boutique hotels, or just looking for insights into creating meaningful guest experiences, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Saxton’s vision for boutique hotel revival and how Revival Hotels is setting a new standard in the industry.\nDon't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more inspiring episodes!\nAudio Timestamps\n[00:00:16] Experience seekers in hospitality.\n[00:04:22] Hospitality industry integration challenges.\n[00:07:45] Unique hotel experiences in college towns.\n[00:10:49] Third-party management solutions.\n[00:13:37] Management focus on small hotels.\n[00:18:40] Experience seekers in...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RHnZSH9wbnDZKEr5bt6E-gCy6KNSHhJ1AVpoWregVZA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0Nzc2LzE2OTM5/NDg1ODItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}