Hospitality Huddles is back! In this bite-size relaunch episode, Scot Turner and Bal Mahey share why we pressed pause, what’s changed behind the scenes, and why the future of hotel F&B strategy, thought leadership, and authentic contentmatters more than ever.

From rethinking the role of boutique hoteliers to learning from content creators like Stephen Bartlett, this episode sets the tone for the next chapter of Hospitality Huddles — where we’ll feature industry leaders, creative thinkers, and voices beyond hospitality who inspire us to think differently.

Whether you’re a hotelier, F&B consultant, or hospitality brand, this conversation will spark ideas about strategy, content, and the power of authenticity in today’s fast-changing world.

Chapters:
00:00 – Why we paused Hospitality Huddles
01:05 – The value of stopping, rethinking, and rebranding
02:24 – Going bigger with guests: hoteliers, leaders & fresh voices
03:40 – The importance of boutique hoteliers and new perspectives
04:23 – What bite-size episodes will deliver
05:13 – Making it relevant beyond hospitality
06:25 – Personal journeys and lessons learnt
08:24 – Shifting from operators to creators
10:15 – Why raw, authentic content resonates
12:38 – Bal’s first vlog in Paris
14:17 – What to expect on YouTube and what’s coming next