Guests define what luxury means today | with Shannon Knapp

In this episode of Hotel Moment, Karen Stephens sits down with Shannon Knapp, President & CEO of The Leading Hotels of the World, to explore the evolving luxury hospitality landscape and how independent luxury hotels can thrive in the modern era. Shannon shares her wealth of experience in the luxury travel space, shedding light on how her organization supports over 400 luxury hotels across 80 countries.

Tune in as they discuss:

• The changing definition of luxury: Shannon reflects on how luxury has transformed over the past 20 years, from being hotel-defined to a much more personalized experience. 
• Personalization at scale: The conversation dives deep into how modern technology has enabled luxury hotels to deliver personalized guest experiences at scale. 
• The role of technology in hospitality: Shannon emphasizes the importance of technology in empowering staff and improving guest loyalty.
  
  

Discover how The Leading Hotels of the World is empowering independent luxury hotels to stay competitive in a dynamic industry through strategic use of technology, loyalty programs, and a deep understanding of guest preferences.
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Previous guests incude: Lori Kiel of The Kessler Collection, Patrick Norton of Brittain Resorts & Hotels, Shawn Jereb of Montage International, Caryl Helsel CEOI of Dragonfly Strategists, Jason Pirock of Springboard Hospitality and many more.

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