Immersive hotel experiences: Bridging technology and human connection | with Bashar Wali

In this episode of Hotel Moment, Karen Stephens engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Bashar Wali, founder and CEO of Practice Hospitality and This Assembly. Bashar, with over three decades of experience in hospitality, shares his passion for creating memorable hotel experiences that transcend the ordinary. He discusses how hotels can balance technology and human connection, why points aren't true loyalty, and how the industry should look outside itself for innovation. With candid insights and practical examples, Bashar challenges hoteliers to focus on making emotional connections with guests rather than chasing trends.

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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.