February 10, 2025

DESIGNING FOR HOSPITALITY: INTEGRATING OWNERSHIP AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Designing for hospitality requires a deep commitment to ownership and personal responsibility from both investors and service leaders. This blog explores how strategic leadership, empowered decision-making, and continuous improvement drive exceptional guest experiences. Investors play a crucial role in shaping long-term success, while service providers serve as the heart of hospitality, ensuring memorable interactions. By…

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David Gachuru

January 16, 2025

DESIGNING FOR HOSPITALITY: CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES IN THE FACE OF FIERCE GLOBAL COMPETITION

Recently, I visited a prominent telecommunications shop in a Nairobi mall to get help with connecting a new device. The only agent present was busy scrolling his phone and gave me quick, unclear verbal instructions. Despite my confusion and requests for further assistance, he remained preoccupied with his phone. Frustrated, I decided to seek help…

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David

January 3, 2025

DESIGN FOR HOSPITALITY: CREATE THOUGHTFUL AND SUSTAINABLE EXPERIENCES

In the last three years, I have been on a mission to understand why the hospitality industry has one of the widest standards gaps in the world. As one moves from one product to another, these gaps become apparent—in the products, the services provided, and the efforts to maintain business sustainability. During my extensive travels…

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David Gachuru