The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Sunday, September 20, 2026
Two people having a discussion in a modern hotel lobby lounge area
hrHospitalityNet··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Marketing, Ops, IT

Why Belonging Is the New Hotel Amenity

The July's Guido Lips argues that hotels must move beyond the 'amenity arms race' to focus on creating a sense of belonging through internal culture and authentic service.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Shift focus from hardware and physical amenities to emotional belonging, as modern guests already possess high-end technology at home.
  2. 2Prioritize internal culture over guest experience, as staff satisfaction and authenticity are the primary drivers of the final service product.
  3. 3Leverage technology to automate administrative tasks, allowing staff more time for genuine, unscripted human interactions with guests.

Read original source →

Source: HospitalityNet

Keep reading