Level up with Hakim #26 The Future of Hospitality with Arjan Eikelenboom

SummaryIn this episode of Level Up, Hakim sits down with Arjan, a podcast host of FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY and entrepreneur focused on hospitality. Arjan shares his unconventional journey through various industries, including hospitality, finance, and sustainability, emphasizing the importance of personal connections and storytelling in business. He discusses his experiences in the hospitality sector, where he learned that true service is about trust and care, and how these principles have shaped his approach to entrepreneurship. Arjan also reflects on his battle with long COVID, which led him to reevaluate his life and career, ultimately inspiring him to create Guest Journey, a software service aimed at enhancing guest experiences in the hospitality industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ariane Eichelbaum01:19 Ariane's Unconventional Journey03:22 Lessons from Hospitality09:24 Transitioning to Finance and Sustainability18:02 A Life-Changing COVID Experience22:23 Creating Guest Journey28:27 The Power of Personalization in Hospitality34:38 Future of Hospitality: Expanding Horizons48:48 Balancing AI and Human Connection51:35 Reflections and Personal Growth52:25 Untitled design.mp4About the Show* What does it really take to level up your career, business, and life today? I ask the people actually doing it. Level Up with Hakim dives into the real stories, strategies, and mindset shifts behind growth in business, hospitality, travel, and beyond.💬 If an episode helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. ⭐ Leave a review—your feedback helps us bring on more powerful voices and keep raising the bar.Connect with Arjanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/arjaneikelenboom/ LinkedinListen to Level up with Hakim on spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5u2m2nTiqAjepUpRTo6wKL?si=7mP9nHGVQKiRSJvtIqWnqAApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/level-up-with-hakim/id1872491718Amazon musichttps://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8864be9e-558a-4632-94b2-6b121a5d7ebf/level-up-with-hakim