Precincts, Wellness & What Every Hotelier Should Know About Tomorrow's Hotels

From Mirvac's magic sauce to Starwood's global machine to his own creative ventures, Andrew Taylor has seen hotel development from every angle. Why are basement gyms obsolete? What do office conversions in Paris and Sydney have in common? And when did 'design for design's sake' stop working? Andrew's betting on precincts, wellness as revenue, and the next generation. Plus the one piece of advice every aspiring developer needs to hear.Host: Shannon Knapp | Guest: Andrew Taylor | Producer: Heidi Egger Subscribe for more conversations with hospitality professionals who are shaping the industry's future. Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Need help developing your hotel team's revenue management and commercial skills? Visit www.sknappconsulting.comCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Andrew Taylor and His Journey01:49 Transition from Law to Hotel Development05:11 The Importance of Design in Hospitality08:55 The Shift Towards Bespoke Hotel Experiences11:56 Navigating the Challenges of Hotel Development15:19 Global Market Trends in Hotel Development17:05 Post Pandemic Development Shifts21:40 The Concept of Precinct Hotels and Wellness23:45 Future Insights26:30 Due Diligence in Hotel Development32:09 Next Generation Hotel Expectations36:28 Innovative Hotel Development Trends39:38 Reality Check for Aspiring Hotel Developers44:07 A Toast to the Next Generation of Hoteliers