EPISODE · Sep 30, 2024 · 7 MIN
What I Learned Leading Innovation at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts - Christopher Hunsberger, Appellation
from Hospitality Daily Podcast · host Josiah Mackenzie
In this episode, Christopher Hunsberger, co-founder and chief operating officer of Appellation, shares how stepping into a new role at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts pushed him beyond his comfort zone and the key lessons he learned about collaboration and building a culture of innovation.Listeners will learn:How Christopher led product and service innovation at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (00:00)The importance of being nimble and agile when innovating (03:19)The value of risk-taking and having the willingness to fail (03:40)The significance of collaboration when creating something new and different (04:11)Mentions:Izzy Sharp, former CEO of Four Seasons (01:10)Katie Taylor, former CEO of Four Seasons (01:20) A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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