Building better business relationships: From contracts to culture

In this episode of Hotel Moment, Karen Stephens sits down with Mandi Graziano, VP of Global Accounts at HPN Global and creator of the trademarked concept "Business Bedside Manner." With over 20 years in hospitality, Mandi shares her expertise on transforming contract negotiations from adversarial battles into strategic partnerships. From her passion for negotiation to insights on the evolving group meetings landscape, Mandi offers practical advice on building lasting business relationships while navigating the industry's staffing challenges and changing guest expectations.

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Welcome to the Hotel Moment Podcast, presented by Revinate, where we discuss how hotel technology shapes every moment of hoteliers’ experiences. Join us as we explore cutting-edge technology that is transforming the hospitality industry and hear from experts and visionaries who are shaping the future of the guest experience. The Hotel Moment podcast features insights and interviews with top players in the hospitality industry across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Once a week, we speak with hospitality professionals who have a real sense of what it’s like to work in this industry and what the direction of travel and consumer trends mean for the world right now. Technology is changing the hotel industry faster than we know. Tune in to the show to discover more about how the latest developments in AI and other technologies are shaping hospitality, and enjoy hearing from our community of hoteliers.