5 Reasons We Love Hospitality
If you’ve ever heard someone complaining about their boring and repetitive job, then we can guarantee they don’t work in the hospitality industry! Full of unique clients and exciting projects, we at McConnell Marketing love the hospitality industry for a variety of reasons. Here are our top five:
1. Everyone is so hospitable!
This may sound silly, but yeah, people in an industry where guest satisfaction is a measure of success, tend to be really nice and helpful. Our business development director communicates with people from all across the industry often and is always impress with how helpful and friendly they are.
2. Working with clients all around the country
Hospitality is a global industry, and meeting with our clients from around the country helps us keep things in perspective, and get to appreciate the world outside of our northeast Ohio bubble. It’s always an interesting experience to talk to a client in New York in the morning and client in Los Angeles that same afternoon.
3. Hotels are like snowflakes
Hotels come in a variety of shapes and sizes, each has its own story, style and architecture. Some are traditional, some are boutique. Even hotels that are part of the same brand can be very different, take for example Marriot hotels. While the Ritz-Carlton and Fairfield Inn & Suites are both Marriots, they are structured and marketed completely different. Even when comparing two Ritz-Carltons or two Fairfields you’ll find that they each have their own individual personalities. Adapting our marketing style to reflect these differences can sometimes be a challenge, but that’s what makes it fun!
4. Hospitality is much more than just hotels
Resorts, in-hotel spas, golf clubs and even travel organizations like convention and visitors bureaus fall under the umbrella of hospitality! One week we might be dealing with a client’s challenge to book more suites, while the next week we’re designing their restaurant’s menu. The sheer variety within the industry keeps us on our toes.
5. It’s incredibly diverse
According to a 2012 study by Forbes, “Hotels and Catering” is the #2 most diverse sector of the workforce! We definitely see that diversity first-hand here at McConnell Marketing. We’re a women-owned firm, and we deal with clients who come from a variety of demographic groups. There’s no typical age, gender or ethnicity, when it comes to our clients.
Whether it’s the nice people or plethora of different projects, there’s never a shortage of reasons for loving the hospitality industry! Today’s blog was brought to you by coffee from a stainless-steel tumbler. What it lacks in microwavability it makes up for in shininess. Until next time, be well.
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