EPISODE · May 5, 2021 · 34 MIN

Locale: Tech-Enabled Hospitality

from Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast · host Skift

This week, we are joined by Nitesh Gandhi, founder of Locale, a company that’s dedicated to bridging the gap between home and hotels, offering thoughtfully furnished, upscale apartments for short and extended stays. Nitesh previously worked as an asset manager of large-scale, branded hotel projects across the US. He was also a management consultant at a top-tier boutique firm with experience leading multiple engagements throughout the US and Europe. He has since launched operations for two hospitality startups. This episode is sponsored by my friends at Hostfully! Use my code SLICKTALK20 to get $100 off their property management platform or two months free of their digital guidebooks! In this episode, we explore: 02:37 - Background of Locale 05:14 - Transitioning from hotel to short term rentals 11:22 - Transitioning from asset manager to Airbnb host 14:24 - Creating brand consistency 18:15 - Managing hotels during Covid 23:38 - Investing in the right technology 29:18 - Key takeaways from the episode Connecting with the Guest: Website: https://locale.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngandhi/ Slick Talk Website & Socials: https://bit.ly/3uCsm6H Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices